| BAF | Bunker adjustment factor | Fuel cost changes — see fuel and freight |
| LSS | Low-sulphur surcharge | Cost of compliant low-sulphur fuel |
| EBS | Emergency bunker surcharge | Sudden fuel price spikes |
| PSS | Peak season surcharge | High-demand periods |
| GRI | General rate increase | Announced increase to base rates |
| THC (O/D) | Terminal handling charge | Handling at origin / destination terminals |
| DOC / B/L fee | Documentation fee | Issuing the bill of lading |
| Seal fee | — | Container seal |
| Chassis, pier pass, clean truck | US destination fees | Equipment and port programmes |
