Ocean
Surcharges
Ocean freight surcharges applied on top of base rates. Covering bunker, currency, seasonal, security, and operational cost drivers across TMC trade lanes.
Cost Transparency
Freight Structure
This page hosts TMC’s standard surcharge framework: bunker, currency, seasonal, and operational surcharges that are added to base ocean freight.
- ■ Bunker & Fuel Factors
- ■ Currency Adjustments
- ■ Operational Fees
Illustrative View
Surcharge Components •
Corridor & Currency
Surcharge Types
Organized by function and maintenance schedule.
Bunker & Fuel
BAF / EBS reflecting bunker cost indices by trade lane. Separate structures for reefer.
Currency (CAF)
Mechanisms to stabilize FX risk on selected lanes, applied as a percentage or fixed amount.
Seasonal
Peak season, congestion, and emergency cost-recovery surcharges during high-demand periods.
Security
ISPS and security-related surcharges aligned with port and regulatory requirements.
Operational
Equipment imbalance fees, low sulphur surcharges, and special stowage costs.
Regulatory
Fees mandated by authorities, environmental schemes, or compliance frameworks.
Application Logic
Surcharges are grouped by trade lanes and broken down by direction and equipment to support accurate invoicing.
Trade Lane
NA ↔ Africa, Europe ↔ Africa, Asia ↔ Africa.
Equipment
Specific rates for 20′, 40′, 40HC, and Reefer.
Validity
Clear effective dates and expiry periods.
Combination Rules
- Basis Per Container
- Contract Specific Terms
- Spot Market Rate
- Absorption Defined Policy
Surcharge Snapshot
Illustrative example for North America → Africa trade.
| Surcharge | Applies To | Basis | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAF (Bunker) | Dry / Reefer | Per Container | All |
| PSS (Peak Season) | All Types | Per Container | Export |
| ISPS (Security) | All Types | Per Container | All |