A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer.
The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience, if they should arrange payment themselves.
This service is applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.
Applied per container
Origin
PAI
Port Additionals / Port Dues - Import
A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer.
The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience if they should arrange payment themselves.
This service applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.
Applied per container
Destination
PCC
Panama Canal Fee
A fee to cover the costs associated with transit of the Panama Canal.
This fee is applicable to all shipments moving through the Panama Canal.
Applied per Container
Freight
PHI
Government Agency Inspection Service
The service applies when the carrier arranges government agency inspections on behalf of the customer.
The service includes liaising between the authorities and the customer and arranges all necessary documents on behalf of the customer.
Some examples are:
- VACIS Exam (X-ray)
- U.S.D.A (United States Department of Agriculture)
The service is applied based upon the customer's request.
Applied per container
Destination
PHY
Phytosanitary Certificate Service
A service whereby the Carrier facilitates the government authenticated certification on behalf of the customer upon request.
The certification confirms that the transported fruit and/or vegetables comply with specific health requirements.
This service is applied based upon the customer's request.
Applied per container
Destination
PIO
Pick-Up/Drop-Off Service
A service provided by the carrier to allow the pick-up or drop-off of empty containers at an alternate container depot than the one stated on the Bill of Lading is Place of Receipt / Place of Delivery, where merchant haulage is involved.
The service is applied upon request from the customer and when it is operationally feasible for the carrier.
Applied per container
Origin/Destination
POS
Equipment Positioning Service
The service provided by the carrier to position equipment to make it available at inland container or depot locations to support Carrier Haulage booking requests.
This service will be applicable upon the customer’s request and is only available, when it is operationally feasible for the carrier.
Applied per container
Freight
PSE
Port Security Service - Export
A service to maintain port security compliant to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities.
The service is applied to origin/export as well as destination/import shipments.
The ISPS Code is a global initiative and part of SOLAS (the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and constitutes a legal obligation for the contracting parties to follow.
Applied per container
Origin
PSI
Port Security Service - Import
A service to maintain port security compliant to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities.
The service is applied to origin/export as well as destination/import shipment.
The ISPS Code is a global initiative and part of SOLAS (the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and constitutes a legal obligation for the contracting parties to follow.
Applied per container
Destination
PSS
Peak Season Surcharge
This is a seasonal fee applied during high volume shipping periods in certain trades.
The fee is applicable to all shipments that move in these trades during the high volume periods.
Applied per Container
Freight
PTI
Pre-Trip Inspection Service
A service arranged by the carrier to have a technician perform an extra check on temperature controlled containers to ensure that the unit is functional and ready to transport commodities at the required temperature settings.
The inspection is performed before release of the empty container.
This service is applied upon the customer’s request and/or to certain types of commodities where it is mandatory to be applied in order to permit transport of the shipment.
* Default Terms of Payment (ToP) relates to where the service is provided and if it is a charge paid at origin or destination, or paid along with the freight. It is an indication only.
Your booking will reflect the actual payment terms applicable to your shipment, based upon your shipping instructions.
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