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Shipping glossary

Demand surcharge

An additional charge a carrier applies under defined demand conditions or date windows. Learn what it means for your shipping bill.

What it means

An additional charge a carrier applies under defined demand conditions or date windows.

How to use it

Check the season, service scope, package category, and applicable period. A peak announcement can contain several different windows.

Official references

An educational reference prepared by Kadima Logistics. Examples explain the concept. Consult the applicable service guide and agreement for your shipment.

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