
Why a chassis problem can change your drayage bill
Learn what a chassis split means at the Port of Long Beach, how chassis per diem differs from container detention, and what to confirm before dispatch.

Learn what a chassis split means at the Port of Long Beach, how chassis per diem differs from container detention, and what to confirm before dispatch.

A Long Beach drayage quote may list line haul, fuel, chassis and port charges. Learn what each covers, which terms to verify, and how to compare totals.

Check PierPass fees on a Long Beach drayage invoice. As of August 2026, TMF is $40.63 per 20-foot container; CTF is $10 per TEU. Learn who pays.

Demurrage, detention and per diem bill three separate clocks: your container inside the terminal, the carrier’s box outside it, and the chassis days.

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