A freight price that already includes surcharges such as BAF and CAF.
Ask whether a quote is all-in or base rate plus surcharges; base-rate quotes can look cheaper but end up costing more once fuel, currency and peak-season surcharges are added.
Related terms
- BAF — Bunker adjustment factor: a fuel surcharge added to sea freight.
- CAF — Currency adjustment factor: a surcharge covering exchange-rate changes.
- PSS — Peak season surcharge: extra freight charged when demand is high.