Chassis Use Surcharge

Increasingly, major shipping lines are announcing that they will no longer provide chassis for import and export cargo in a growing number of U.S. markets. We are starting to see many of the ocean carriers begin the implementation of chassis elimination into our region as they announced last year. As a result, we are seeing a slight increase in local drayage cost as well as daily chassis usage fees varying from $20.00 per day to $25.00 per day with a two day minimum.

Some of the major shipping lines that are implementing this change are; Atlantic Container Lines, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Maersk Line, NYK, OOCL, and K-Line. Unfortunately, as we see the chassis fees implemented we must pass this expense along, however, we will be closely monitoring and substantiating this expense with all carriers on behalf of our customers.

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Scott Clark at sclark@uswwl.com or phone our office at 859-525-7477.