When reviewing a freight invoice, each line item represents a specific charge or adjustment related to the shipment. Below is a guide to help you understand what each type of line item means:
Line Item Type | Description |
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additional | A catch-all for miscellaneous charges not covered by other categories. |
base-shipment | The core transportation cost of moving freight from origin to destination. |
booking-fee | A fee for processing and confirming the freight booking. |
cancellation-fee | Penalty applied when a booked shipment is canceled late in the process. |
claim | Financial adjustment resulting from a damaged or lost shipment claim. |
credit-card-processor-fee | Fee charged by the payment processor for using a credit card. |
cross-dock | Cost incurred when freight is transferred between trucks at a distribution hub. |
freight-coverage | Charge for insuring the shipment against damage or loss. |
fuel-surcharge | A variable fee to cover fluctuating fuel costs. |
fba-appointment-delivery | Fee for scheduling and delivering to an Amazon Fulfillment Center (FBA). |
home-delivery | Extra charge for delivering e-commerce goods within a residential location (across the threshold). |
late-fee | Fee for overdue payments or missed pickup/delivery timeframes. |
local-inside-delivery | Fee for delivery beyond the curb—into a building or room locally (same day moves) |
oversize-fee | Surcharge for shipments that exceed standard size or weight limits. |
residential-delivery | Additional charge for delivering to a residential address (non-commercial). |
residential-pickup | Surcharge for collecting a shipment from a residential location. |
revenue-share-adjustment | An adjustment based on profit-sharing agreements or carrier partnerships. |
scheduled-delivery | Fee for deliveries requiring a specific appointment time. |
scheduled-pickup | Charge for pickups that require a scheduled appointment. |
toll-fee | Pass-through toll road or bridge fees incurred during transit. |
twic-charge | Cost for accessing secure ports or facilities requiring a TWIC credential. |
appointment-delivery | Fee for setting up a delivery that must be made within a booked time window. |
international-transaction-fee | Cost associated with processing payments across international borders. |
domestic-credit-card-processing-fee | Fee for processing U.S.-based credit card transactions. |
international-credit-card-processing-fee | Fee for processing non-U.S. credit card payments. |
cross-border-transaction-fee | Surcharge for shipments or transactions crossing international borders. |
financing-fee | Interest or service fee for extending credit/payment terms. |
dispute-fee | Fee charged when disputing a charge or transaction requires administrative handling. |
digital-wallet-processing-fee | Fee for using digital payment methods like PayPal, Apple Pay, etc. |