Procurement & Costs
Accessorial Charges
Accessorial charges are additional fees carriers apply beyond the base transportation rate. Common examples include waiting time, liftgate service, redelivery, or oversized handling.
Why it matters: Accessorials can account for a significant share of freight spend if unmanaged. By tracking and negotiating them upfront, procurement teams reduce unexpected costs. Visibility on accessorials also highlights inefficiencies in operations (e.g., excessive waiting times at docks).
