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)
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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.