Dole Ocean Cargo Express Implements New US Terminal Handling Surcharge
What Happened?
Dole Ocean Cargo Express is increasing its United States Terminal Handling Surcharge, raising costs for shippers on specific trade lanes. Effective 25 October 2026, the carrier will add US$35 per container for cargo moving through select US ports, as well as between Canada and Wilmington, Delaware. The financial impact will be felt across both service contract and tariff shipments.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 7, 2026
Effective from
October 25, 2026
Carrier
DOLE
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North America -> North America, North America -> Latin America/Caribbean, Latin America/Caribbean -> North America
Affected Ports
USILM
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs utilizing Dole Ocean Cargo Express services for container shipments to and from US ports, including those between Canada and Wilmington, Delaware.
Source:
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