Basis Ocean Freight (Pure freight): Rate tariff published & filed with the FMC
Terminal Handling Charges (THC): Ancillary Charges for moving cargoes on the pier, loading or unloading. Separately charged since 1991
Surcharges: Additional charges or add-on costs
Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF): When US dollar drops, CAF goes up.
Fuel Adjustment Factor (FAF):Bunker charge. When price of bunker c fuel increases, FAF goes up
Savings on freight through consolidation of small shipments