Fuel surcharge

Updated 17 hours ago by Katarzyna

Who can use this feature?

The module is available to all users of the CargoON line and to users of the TFF (Trans for Forwarders) product line who have the ARS add-on enabled (solutions automating the publication of freight offers - fixed routes and automatic rules).

From the article you will learn:

  • how to add a fixed route offer with a fuel surcharge,
  • how to add a fixed route with a fuel surcharge
    Surcharges allow for flexible price management during the validity of the cooperation terms. This helps you better adjust the price of the service to the actual conditions of order execution. You can respond in real time to changes in fuel prices, consider additional loading places and maintain stability of long-term cooperation

     To use surcharges, you must first configure them in the templates. See the article Surcharge templates to learn how to do this.

Fixed route proposal with fuel surcharge

For the fuel surcharge to start applying, it must be linked to the fixed route cooperation terms.

  1. In the Fixed routes with carriers module, select the Add route button.
  2. Complete the fixed route form.

  • Add conditions with the carrier.
  • Click Add surcharge.

  • If you have added templates in the settings, you can select one from the list.
  • If you do not have ready templates, you can add surcharge by completing the form.

  • After selecting the option, click the Add surcharge button.

  • Once added, the surcharge will be visible in the fixed route form.

  • Information about the surcharge will be visible on the list and in the window with the fixed route details.

Adding a freight offer with publication to the fixed route

  1. On the Platform, click Create freight.
  2. Complete the form. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.
  3. Select publication mode - Fixed routes. Select a route from the list.

  • If you want to check the prices and recipients the offer will be sent to, click Show active companies. You will see prices with added surcharges if certain conditions are met. You can also check the surcharge components.

  1. In the freight list, in the Publication price column, you will see Different publication prices.

  • After clicking, you will see a window with the base rate and the surcharge.

  1. In the offer details window, the publication price will also be visible. After clicking, you will see a window shown above.

  1. When the carrier accepts the offer, an item on the Surcharges list will appear in the offer details window. Upon clicking, information about the base price and the fuel surcharge will be displayed.

A proposal for a fixed route with surcharge from the carrier's perspective

Please note that by accepting the terms of the fixed route with surcharge, you agree the surcharge rates may be updated over time without the need for re-acceptance of the cooperation terms.

A fuel surcharge may appear in fixed route terms if added by the contractor.

  • On the list of fixed routes, a surcharge icon will be visible in the price column, containing additional information resulting from the set surcharge.

  • Click on the selected fixed route on the list to see a window with details. An icon indicating the surcharge will also appear next to the price.

Freight offers with surcharge from the shipper's perspective

  • In the Search loads module, an icon indicating the surcharge, its kind and amount will also be available on the freight list in the publication price column.

  • The information will also be visible in the window with the details of the freight offer, in the details tab, in the Surcharges section.

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