Due to the cost of fuel, the fuel surcharge for the Port of Tacoma straddle carriers will be adjusted Dec. 24 as follows:

  • The North Intermodal Yard lift surcharge will decrease from $0.39 to $0.16 per lift.
  • The gate charge port-operated terminals surcharge will decrease from $0.39 to $0.16 per lift.
  • The straddle carrier rental surcharge will decrease from $3.93 to $1.65 per hour.

This is based on fuel costs for the Port of Tacoma straddle carriers between Nov. 15 and Dec. 19.

This will be reviewed again Jan. 16 for notification Jan. 21.

The lift change will be effective Dec. 27 and the rental change is effective Jan. 1.

Find the December fuel surcharge in the sidebar under "Downloads."

Who to contact

Commercial group
253-428-8650



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