Inland Haulage Charge

Inland Haulage Charge refers to the cost incurred for transporting goods between ports, airports, container yards, and inland destinations (such as factories or warehouses). It is typically charged by carriers, freight forwarders, or logistics companies. It is common in container transport, especially under CY (Container Yard) to Door or Door to CY terms. Usage scenarios include: under FOB terms, the buyer is responsible for inland haulage from the port of shipment to inland destinations; under CIF terms, the seller bears the inland leg costs up to the port of destination; under DDP/DDU, inland haulage at both ends may be included. Notes: clarify which party bears the cost (per Incoterms), whether it is included in the freight, and whether it is listed separately; distinguish it from 'Inland Transportation'—the latter broadly refers to all inland transport costs, while Inland Haulage specifically refers to short-distance drayage between ports and inland points, often listed alongside THC (Terminal Handling Charge). It is similar to 'drayage fee' but more formal. In practice, confirm the billing method (per container, per ton, per kilometer) and whether fuel surcharges are included.