BKGDocumentationNegotiable
Shipping Space Booking / Booking Confirmation Fee
A fee charged by carriers or freight forwarders for the administrative work of reserving container space on a vessel or aircraft. Some carriers charge a flat booking fee; others incorporate this into the freight rate.
Per Shipment
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
$20–$150
flat rate
Ocean FCL booking fee: $20-$80 per booking. Air freight booking fee: $30-$100. NVOCC booking: $25-$100.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Negotiable — discuss with your freight forwarder.
Booking fees are often waived for large-volume shippers or bundled into the base freight rate. Negotiate at the start of the contract.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Per booking
Chargeable Unit
Flat Rate
Formula / Calculation
BKG = Carrier Booking Fee per Booking or Flat Rate Included in Freightbookingspace bookingcontainer bookingvessel booking
Frequently Asked Questions
Are booking fees refundable if I cancel?
Cancellation before booking cutoff: usually free. After booking cutoff: cancellation fee applies (typically equal to the booking fee or higher).
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