Shipping Rate Basis—Priority First Freight

Find below an explanation of rates for Bulk Cargo (Priority First Day) and Containerized Cargo (Priority First Day). For information on rate determination for DASH shipments, please select Delta DASH at left.

Bulk Cargo

Priority First Day

• The applicable minimum charge (MIN CHARGE) is assessed for a cargo shipment when the per pound charge (1 LB) multiplied by the chargeable weight (the greater of the actual total shipment—weight or the volume) results in a figure less than the MIN CHARGE.




For example, the minimum charge is $50; the per pound charge is $.40 and the chargeable weight is 75lbs. The cost of the shipment is $50, the minimum charge ($.40x75lbs = $30).

• The applicable per pound charge (1 LB) is assessed for a cargo shipment when the charge multiplied by the chargeable weight results in a figure greater than the MIN CHARGE.




For example, the minimum charge is $50; the per pound charge is $.40 and the chargeable weight is 75lbs. The charge for this shipment is $60, the applicable per pound charge ($.40x150lbs = $60).

• The applicable 100 pound charge (100 LB) is assessed for each 100 pounds or more of chargeable weight.




For example, If the chargeable weight is 112 pounds and the 100 LB rate is $66.00, then the shipment charge is $73.92 (1.12 X $66.00).

• For weights higher than 100 LB, cargo charges are listed as a fee for each 100 pounds of chargeable weight.




For example, if a 250 pound rate (250 LB) of $49.20 is published, the actual assessed fee for 250 pounds of chargeable weight is $123.00 (2.5 X 49.20).

Containerized Cargo

Priority First Day

• Cargo charges for containerized cargo are assessed on the basis of a specified fee for each container shipped.
  


• A shipment may consist of multiple containers and multiple container types where the appropriate published fee is assessed on a per unit basis.



• Containers may be shipper owned (E, EH) or cargo carrier owned (LD2, LD3, etc.) Cargo weight and size regulations must be followed. Select Shipping Containers for more information on container specifics.

Note: Additional container loading and unloading fees may be assessed when these services are requested.