An airline terminal fee is a charge applied for handling, processing, storing, or transferring air cargo at an airport terminal. In air freight logistics, it may cover cargo acceptance, screening, warehouse handling, documentation, loading, unloading, security checks, and terminal infrastructure. The fee is usually separate from the main air freight rate and can vary by airport, airline, cargo terminal, shipment weight, commodity type, service level, and whether special handling is required.
An Airline Terminal Fee is charged by an airline or cargo terminal for receiving, storing, sorting, and releasing air freight. It is separate from the base air freight rate and fuel surcharges.
- Covers cargo check-in, ULD build-up, and storage at origin
- Covers container breakdown and cargo release at destination
- Assessed per kilogram or per shipment
For related logistics context, see Dedola’s air freight shipping services and glossary entries on Air Waybill (AWB), ULD (Unit Load Device), Fuel Surcharge, and Air Freight.
