Glossary Discription

Destination Delivery Charge (DDC) is a surcharge applied by ocean carriers to cover the costs associated with delivering containerized cargo from the destination port terminal to the carrier’s container yard or designated delivery point. This fee is separate from the base ocean freight rate and is most commonly applied to Full Container Load (FCL) shipments arriving at U.S. ports. The DDC compensates carriers for expenses incurred during the final stage of container movement, including terminal operations, gate fees, chassis usage, fuel costs, and administrative handling at the destination facility.

Key Components and Cost Factors

• Terminal and Gate Operations
• Equipment and Fuel Costs
• Administrative and Documentation Fees
• Regional Variation