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Container Freight Station Fee

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A charge imposed for handling and processing cargo at the container freight station.

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What is Container Freight Station Fee?

The Container Freight Station Fee is a charge imposed by the container freight station or terminal operator for various services related to the handling and storage of cargo at the CFS. The fee covers services such as cargo loading and unloading, cargo consolidation and deconsolidation, warehousing or storage, cargo inspection, and other related services. The fee may be assessed based on the volume, weight, or quantity of cargo handled or the duration of storage. The container freight station fee is typically billed to the shipper or freight forwarder and is an essential component of the overall logistics cost. 

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