COUDocumentationNegotiable
Document Courier / Express Document Delivery Fee
Charged for the physical delivery of original shipping documents (B/L, certificates, letters of credit documents) via courier service. Applied when documents must be delivered to banks, agents, or consignees before cargo arrival.
Per Shipment
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
$20–$150
flat rate
Domestic courier: $20-$60. International courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS): $40-$150. Overnight international: $80-$200.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Negotiable — discuss with your freight forwarder.
Courier fees are highly negotiable with express carriers. Digital document exchange (SWB, telex release) eliminates courier fees.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: per delivery
Chargeable Unit
Flat Rate
Formula / Calculation
COU = Courier Fee per Document Set or per Destination Zonecourierdocument deliveryexpressB/L courier
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I avoid courier fees for documents?
Use electronic alternatives: Sea Waybill (SWB), telex release, email document transmission, or electronic data interchange (EDI).
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