Destination delivery charge

A destination delivery charge (DDC) is an accessorial fee a carrier levies at the discharge port to cover moving a full container from the vessel to the terminal gate, including crane lifts, drayage within the terminal, and gate fees. It covers the same services at destination as a terminal handling charge or terminal receiving charge, applies only to full-container-load (FCL) cargo, and is usually billed to the consignee. DDC is not set by any authority and varies by terminal and lane, commonly running $150 to$500 per container. It is separate from the ocean freight and from any inland haulage beyond the gate.