What surcharges appear on a sea freight quote?
Short answer
Common surcharges include BAF (bunker or fuel adjustment), low-sulphur fuel charges, CAF (currency adjustment), peak season surcharges (PSS), emissions-related charges such as EU ETS on relevant services, and terminal handling charges at each end.
The detail
Surcharges change more often than base rates and differ between carriers, which is why two quotes can look very different.
Always check whether a quote is all-in or base rate plus surcharges, and how long it's valid for.
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