Freight Anatomy
Carrier surcharges as published, dated and kept, beside the fuel index each one follows.
Checked 02:00 UTC, 16 Oct 2026.A freight charge is made of parts
Most parts are published by the carrier. The base rate is negotiated and is not published, so FR8 never shows a total charge.
| Part | Set by | Published | Moves with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base rate | Carrier or forwarder, by negotiation | Not published | Market and contract |
| Fuel surcharge | Carrier | Yes, as a rate or a band table | A fuel price index |
| Security surcharge | Carrier | Yes, usually a fixed rate | Carrier decision |
| Screening surcharge | Carrier or handler | Sometimes | Regulation |
| Peak surcharge | Carrier | Sometimes | Season and demand |
| Emissions surcharge | Carrier | Sometimes | Carrier programme |
| Terminal handling | Handler | Sometimes | Handler tariff |
FR8 records the published parts only: the value, its unit, what it applies to, the date it is valid from and the carrier's own wording. Each carrier's own current tariff always prevails.
Recent changes
Newest first. A change is recorded on the day the daily capture first sees it.
No surcharge change is recorded yet. Sources are switched on one by one after their licence and terms are recorded.
Carriers by mode
Carriers whose published surcharges are shown on FR8.
No carrier source is public yet
Sources are switched on one by one after their licence and terms are recorded.