All-In Rate

An All-In Rate is a comprehensive air cargo rate that includes all applicable surcharges within a single quoted price. It covers freight charges, handling fees, customs duties, and other applicable fees or surcharges, providing a simplified and transparent pricing structure for shippers and carriers in the supply chain. Unlike standard tariff rates where surcharges are itemized separately, All-In Rates consolidate these costs into one total price, eliminating the need for shippers to calculate multiple additional fees.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment from Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK) with AWB 020-12345678 quotes an All-In Rate of $8.50 per kilogram that includes the base freight rate, fuel surcharge, security surcharge, and handling fees. A FedEx Express shipment from Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles (LAX) with AWB 023-87654321 offers an All-In Rate of $12.75 per kilogram covering all transportation costs, fuel adjustments, and security screening charges in one consolidated price.

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What specific charges are typically included in an All-In Rate for air cargo?

Most airlines include fuel and security surcharges in All-In Rates, though some airlines may charge them separately. TACT covers various charges including basic freight rates, security surcharges, fuel surcharges, customs duties, and handling fees. The specific inclusions vary by carrier and route, so shippers should confirm which surcharges are covered in the quoted All-In Rate.

How do All-In Rates compare to standard TACT tariff rates in air cargo pricing?

The actual rate paid by a freight forwarder to an airline may differ from the published TACT tariff, as these are bilaterally agreed and remain confidential through IATA Net Rates. All-In Rates simplify pricing by bundling surcharges that would otherwise be calculated separately from the base TACT rate, making cost comparison easier but potentially obscuring individual fee components.