Air Freight and Surface Freight Surcharges & Fuel Prices
We keep track of US jet fuel and diesel prices and related costs. Pricing fluctuations have industry-wide effects and necessitate shipment surcharges in accordance with market prices.
PIM Global Logistics Surcharges for Air Freight
Air transportation surcharges are comprised of both fuel and security charges. The fuel surcharges are based upon the US Gulf Coast Spot Price for jet fuel, as provided by the US Department of Energy.
| Effective Date |
Fuel Surcharge |
Security Surcharge |
| Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012 |
$0.39/lb. |
$0.06/lb. or $15 min./AWB |
PIM Global Logistics Surcharges for Surface Freight
PIM Global Logistics surcharges are assessed upon all ground freight transportation services. These surcharges are based upon the U.S. Retail On-Highway Diesel prices as reported by the US Department of Energy.
| Effective Date |
Surcharge as % of invoice |
| Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2012 |
26.8% |
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