| Added Costs Due To September
11, 2001
Due to the events of September
11, 2001 airlines have been forced to increase
their security measures. All packages must be
more closely scrutinized to avoid a repeat of
the World Trade Center and Pentagon disasters.
The impact of this for shippers will be a slight
slowdown in transit times and added costs.
Some Brokers and Airlines have
instituted a Security Charge. But be aware not
all airlines have done this and some that are
have applied the charges only for selected lanes.
Make sure you obtain a revised rate schedule from
your broker or airline to be sure how severely
this will impact your cost. It is always a "best
practice" to have not only your rates in
writing but all applicable accessorial charges
as well. This not only assures accurate billing
but also protects you from future undercharge
claims.
Also, work closely with your
brokers and carriers on any revisions to transit
times. The earlier you can prepare a shipment,
increases the amount of time that the carrier
has to make your delivery commitment and in many
instances can also reduce your cost. If you would
like to learn more about added freight costs due
to hidden assessorial charges or savings that
can be achieved through better use of transit
times, click on the contact us icon on the left
side of this screen.
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