Surcharge rates for the Alameda Corridor, in Southern California, are set to increase effective January 1, 2016. The expressway, which encompasses routes between Los Angeles, Long Beach, and intermodal rail yards 20-25 miles inland (east of downtown Los Angeles), allows trains to bypass 90 miles of 20th-century branch lines, and avoid more than 200 street-level railroad crossings.

The Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) created and implemented this fee, which was designed to pay off the debts of constructing and operating the Alameda Corridor.

Alameda Corridor Surcharge (ACS) Levels Effective January 1, 2016

Scope: for any shipment transported through the ports of Los Angeles or Long Beach, moving on rail, between the harbor and inland rail ramps.

20’ Standard Containers – US $24 (US $1 increase from current)
40’ Standard Containers – US $48 (US $2 increase from current)
40’ High-Cube Containers – US $48 (US $2 increase from current)
45’ Standard Containers – US $54 (US $2 increase from current)

Deringer will continue to provide port/surcharge updates and announcements. Please send an email to marketing@anderinger.com with any questions.