Beyond ocean freight, moving a container through the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles carries several local charges. Knowing what PierPass/TMF and the Clean Truck Fee are keeps you from being surprised on your drayage invoice.
PierPass and the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF)
PierPass manages truck traffic at the ports; the Traffic Mitigation Fee is charged on containers moving during peak gate hours to spread out demand. It appears as a per-container line item on many LA/Long Beach moves.
The Clean Truck Fee
The Clean Truck Fund Rate is a charge aimed at funding cleaner drayage trucks at the San Pedro Bay ports. It's another pass-through cost tied to container moves through the terminals.
How to keep charges predictable
A transparent 3PL itemizes these fees so you understand your true landed cost. Efficient scheduling and fast turns also minimize add-ons like demurrage and per-diem that dwarf the fixed fees.
