CTFDestination ChargesCarrier-Mandated
Clean Truck Fund Charge (Drayage Optimization Fee)
A surcharge imposed at major U.S. ports (e.g., Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach) to fund clean truck programs that replace older, polluting drayage trucks with cleaner alternatives. The charge is collected from importers/consignees as part of their drayage invoice and passed to the port authority.
Per Container
Category:Basic Shipping FeeChina Export Local ChargesDestination Import Charges
Applies to:
FCLLCLAirRailCourierRoadFBAAs Request
Typical Cost Range
20ft Container
$10–$40
per 20ft
40ft Container
$20–$70
per 40ft
Port of LA/LB Clean Truck Fund: $10-$40 per TEU. Rates change annually based on port policy.
Who Pays?
Shipper (When CIF, DAP)
Consignee (When EXW, FOB)
Negotiability
Set by carrier or port authority — not negotiable.
Clean Truck Fund charges are mandated by port authorities. They cannot be waived by forwarders or carriers.
Adjustment Frequency
MonthlyWeeklyFixed
Current rate reviewed: Per container
Chargeable Unit
Per 40FT
Formula / Calculation
CTF = Port-set rate per TEU or per 20ft container ($10-$70/TEU depending on port and year)clean truckCTFenvironmental surchargedrayagePort of LAPort of Long Beachgreen port
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ports charge Clean Truck Fund?
Primarily the San Pedro Bay ports (Los Angeles / Long Beach). Other ports have adopted similar environmental surcharges.
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