Lumper Fee
A lumper fee is a charge paid to third-party workers who load or unload cargo at a warehouse or distribution center. These workers, known as lumpers, provide labor services that are often outsourced to expedite the loading and unloading process.
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Handling Costs
Handling Costs are expenses for physically moving goods through the supply chain, including loading, unloading, and transferring products at ports, warehouses,…
Accessorial Service
Accessorial services are extra carrier activities—loading, unloading, storage, and special handling—billed apart from base freight as additional line items.
Devanning
Devanning is the process of unloading cargo from an ocean container, often inside a warehouse or CFS. Learn typical workflows, costs, and how to avoid damage.
Drayage
Drayage is the short-distance trucking of ocean containers between ports, rail yards, and warehouses. Learn how rates are set, chassis fees, and dwell risks.
