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Code	Name	Description/Trigger	Application	*New Default ToP
SBF	Standard Bunker Adjustment Factor	This charge covers the fluctuations in global bunker costs, and is invoiced as a separate charge to provide transparency to our customers. A specific formula is used to calculate this charge and can be found here. The carrier will automatically apply this charge to all bookings.	Applied per container	Freight
SCU	Cargo Protection Service	Service by the carrier to arrange additional security for cargo protection during inland transportation when requested by the customer. This service is usually requested in areas where inland transport is prone to increased dangers such as hi-jacking or robbery. Examples of additional security are; additional convoy vehicles and/or insurance and/or armed guards. This service is applied based upon the customer's request.	Applied per container	Origin
SEP	Special Equipment Service	The service of providing a non-standard container to the customer. This service is applied based upon the customer’s request and is subject to equipment availability. Special equipment types: Flat Rack Bulk Open Top Open Side Collapsible Flat Rack Please note: 1) Not applicable to shipper owned equipment. 2) This charge is often included in the price for Out-Of-Gauge cargo or specifically priced as part of the Basic Freight. Therefore this charge may not show as a separate item.	Applied per container	Freight
SER	Carrier Security Service	A service provided by the carrier to perform due diligence in maintaining vessel 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. This service is applicable to all shipments.	Applied per container	Freight
SOC	Shipper-Owned/Leased Equipment Fee	This charge covers the additional administration required by the carrier and evens out the equipment costs if the container is provided by the shipper.	Applied per container	Freight
SPC	Container Stuffing / Stripping Service	A service offered to the customer in which the carrier performs stripping (cargo unloading) or stuffing (cargo loading) of the customer’s container at the port area. This service is applied based upon the customer request.	Applied per container	Origin/Destination
STT	Suez Canal Fee	A fee to cover the costs associated with transiting the Suez Canal. This fee is applicable to all shipments moving through the Suez Canal.	Applied per Container	Freight
SWC	Switch Transport Document Service	This service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents. A 'switch' is used to prevent the shipper from being visible to the buyer and protects the interests of the cargo intermediary. The service is applicable upon the customer’s request for this service.	Applied per Bill of Lading (B/L) / transport document (TPdoc)	Origin

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