General
Tariffs
Reference overview of TMC’s base ocean freight, surcharges, and local charges by trade lane. Supporting your pricing tools and contract discussions.
Pricing Framework
Structured Transparency
The general tariffs page presents non-customer-specific pricing elements such as base ocean freight, bunker charges, and local add-ons.
- ■ Base Ocean Freight by Lane
- ■ Surcharges (BAF/CAF)
- ■ Local & Terminal Charges
Example View
Base Freight + BAF +
Accessorials
How to Use
General tariffs act as a reference framework. Final prices may differ depending on cargo characteristics, space availability, and commercial agreements.
Baseline Reference
Understand corridor-level freight structures.
Combine with Quote
Use “Instant Quote Rate” for specific pricing.
Tender Support
Basis for budget calculations and cost analysis.
* Indicative figures only. Contractual pricing governs final invoice.
Base Ocean Tariffs
By Lane
Dry, Reefer & Special
Surcharges
Fuel & Currency
BAF, CAF, Seasonal
Local Charges
Port & Docs
THC, Security, Docs
Equipment
D&D
Demurrage & Detention
Tariff Categories
Logical groupings for quick access to specific cost components.
Base Rates
Corridor-level ocean freight by trade lane and equipment type.
Surcharges
BAF, CAF, Peak Season, and Congestion surcharges.
Local Charges
Terminal Handling (THC), Documentation, and Security fees.
Demurrage
Free-time policies and daily rates for equipment storage.
Ancillary
Value-added logistics: pre-carriage, on-carriage, and special handling.
Doc Rules
General conditions, currency rules, and documentation notes.
Structure Example
Tariffs combine base freight with applicable surcharges. Below illustrates a standard breakdown.
Tariff Components
- Base Freight Port-to-Port
- Surcharges Market Factors
- Local Charges Handling & Docs
- Detention Equipment Use