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US Terminal Handling Charge

Due to an increase in the USDA and APHIS Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection (AQI) program user fee costs, Crowley will increase the US Terminal Handling Charge (USTHC) by $10 per TEU on all inbound (import) and outbound (export) cargo, effective October 1, 2024.

For trades where a US Terminal Handling Charge (USTHC) is not currently in place, a new USTHC charge of $10 per TEU will be applied to all inbound (import) and outbound (export) cargo, also starting October 1, 2024.

Detail of Charge adjustment:

Equipment Increase 
20′ +$10
40′ +$20 
45′ +$25 
53′ +$30 
Vehicles +$5 
NIT+$20

This does not affect shipments between the United States and Puerto Rico.

If you have any questions, please contact your sales representative or the Customer Care Department at 1-800-CROWLEY.