Warehousing fees refer to the additional fees that need to be paid when goods enter the warehouse. The specific amount and composition vary depending on various factors. These costs usually include but are not limited to the following aspects:
1. Service fee:
When warehousing, the warehouse may charge a service fee to the cargo owner to compensate for the cost of providing warehousing services. This includes the costs of warehouse management, operations, security, etc. The amount of the service fee may vary depending on the size of the warehouse, facilities, service level and other factors.
2. Document fee:
When goods are put into the warehouse, a series of documents may need to be processed, such as warehouse-in orders, warehouse-out orders, inventory lists, etc. The warehouse may charge appropriate document fees to cover the cost of document processing.
3. Vehicle entry fee:
If goods are brought into the warehouse by means of transport, such as a truck, there may be a vehicle entry fee. This is to maintain security in the warehouse area and may cover security checks at the entrance.
4. Parking fee:
If the freight transport needs to stay in the warehouse for a period of time, parking fees may apply. This may be based on parking time or the space occupied by the vehicle.
5. Handling fee:
Some warehouses may charge additional handling fees, which may involve special services or procedures, such as classification, sorting, marking, etc. of goods.
The specific composition and amount of warehousing fees are also affected by the type of warehouse. Public warehouses are often used by multiple cargo owners and can be relatively cheap. In contrast, private warehouses may offer more professional services, but may also be more expensive. Additionally, national warehouses generally do not charge warehouse rental fees, but certain other fees may still apply.
In some cases, if the goods need to be handled in special areas (such as bonded areas, customs supervision areas, etc.), the relevant fees may increase. At this time, the express company (such as SF Express) may advance these fees on its behalf, but will subsequently charge the sender or designated payer the corresponding fees and service fees.
Ultimately, the holder of warehousing costs is usually the cargo owner, but in some transactions these costs may also be passed on to the buyer. Specific liability for payment of fees is usually clearly stated in the transaction agreement. In international trade, these charges may also be included in trade terms such as Cost and Freight (CIF) or Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIP).
Post time: Jan-29-2024