Pricing, Fees, & Payment
Pricing and Fees
Different fees, such as those for ground handling, security screening, and storage, are associated with various aspects of transportation. The specific charges depend on your shipping needs. For personalized assistance and information on options and pricing tailored to your requirements, please Contact Us.
Estimates
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Payment
Rates are published in Canadian dollars and are payable in Canadian currency (except where rates and charges are specifically published in another currency).
Payment can be made by credit card, debit card or on an approved credit account with the carrier.
All charges are required to be made at the time of acceptance by Perimeter Cargo and will not be transported until payment has been made. If payment has not been made, shipments are subject to additional storage fees.
Perimeter Cargo does not allow payment upon delivery.
Charges for Weight
Actual weight or L x W x H divided by 2721.
Air transportation charges for a shipment will be based on whichever is greater:
- The actual weight of the shipment.
- The calculated dimensional weight, which is determined by multiplying the length, width, and height of the package in centimeters and then dividing by 2721. This is then charged at the appropriate rate.
The cubic measurement is based on the largest dimensions of either the entire shipment or each part if there are different-rated parts in a mixed shipment.
| Expanded | Simplified |
|---|---|
| Air transportation charges for a shipment will be based on whichever is greater: 1) The actual weight of the shipment. 2) The calculated dimensional weight, which is determined by multiplying the length, width, and height of the package in centimeters and then dividing by 2721. This is then charged at the appropriate rate. The cubic measurement is based on the largest dimensions of either the entire shipment or each part if there are different-rated parts in a mixed shipment. | Actual weight or L x W x H divided by 2721 |
Minimum Charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Priority | Varies based on origin and destination. |
| Envelope (1-2 lbs) | $12.92 |
| Small Box (3-5 lbs) | $25.83 |
| General | Varies based on origin and destination. |
| Bulk | Varies based on origin and destination. |
| Rush | Varies based on origin and destination. |
Declared Value of Carriage
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Default value | $1.00 per lb |
| Higher value declared | $3.00 applied to each $100.00 of declared value to a maximum of $20,000 per AWB |
| Declared value exceeds $20,000 per AWB | Additional insurance required. If insurance is not arranged, the shipper must waive the carrier of responsibility for shipment. |
Mixed Shipments Charges
- A shipment of articles which are subject to different rates, if shipped separately, will be assessed the general commodity rate applicable to the total weight (or volume) of the shipment.
- Valuation charge for a mixed shipment will be assessed on the total declared value for carriage.
- Articles subject to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, must be offered separately and be clearly indicated on the air waybill as dangerous goods.
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| A shipment of articles which are subject to different rates, if shipped separately | Will be assessed the general commodity rate applicable to the total weight (or volume) of the shipment. |
| Valuation charge for a mixed shipment. | Will be assessed on the total declared value for carriage. |
| Articles subject to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, | Must be offered separately and be clearly indicated on the air waybill as dangerous goods. |
Mixed shipments must not include any of the following articles:
- shipments of gold, silver, platinum, and ore bullion.
- live animals.
- bank notes, legal.
- precious stones, including diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires.
- human remains.
- pearls, excluding artificial or cultured.
- radioactive materials requiring a dangerous goods label.
- securities, including shares, share coupons, bonds, bond coupons.
Part of a shipment, consists of one package, piece or bundle, or two or more packages, pieces or bundles having the same applicable rate and conditions.
Shipments of Dangerous Goods Charges
The dangerous goods handling fee for transportation between points in Canada is $60.00.
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Dangerous goods handling fee for transportation between points in Canada. | $60.00 |
Priority Rated Commodities Charges
The following articles will be accepted for transportation by the carrier at the applicable priority rate and subject to advance arrangement:
- Articles of extraordinary value as defined in the definitions
- Live animals (including live insects)
- Urgent Medical Supplies (i.e. oxygen)
- Fast food, cakes
- Articles needed that are required by a specific date/time
- Bulk/oversized shipments
- Flowers and plants
Transportation charges will be determined in accordance with the rates at the time the shipment is received by the carrier.
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| The following articles will be accepted for transportation by the carrier at the applicable priority rate and subject to advance arrangement: – Articles of extraordinary value as defined in the definitions – Live animals (including live insects) – Urgent Medical Supplies (i.e. oxygen) – Fast food, cakes – Articles needed that are required by a specific date/time – Bulk/oversized shipments – Flowers and plants | Transportation charges will be determined in accordance with the rates at the time the shipment is received by the carrier. |
Rescue Animals
Rescue animal shipments will be assessed at the Rush cargo rate less 30%, not below the minimum charge.
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Rescue animal shipments | Will be assessed at the Rush cargo rate less 30%, not below the minimum charge. |
Rescue animals are ineligible for complimentary service. Rescue animals are shipped on a space available basis to Thompson, Winnipeg, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Thunder Bay.
Surcharges
Surcharges shown below will be assessed on the shipments specified, based on the chargeable weight of the shipment. For shipments travelling under Perimeter Aviation air waybills, surcharges will be added when the air waybill is issued.
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| NAV Canada Surcharge | Shipments may be subject to applicable NAV Canada Surcharge. |
| Fuel Surcharge | Shipments may be subject to applicable Fuel Surcharge. |
| GST | Shipments may be subject to applicable GST. |
| HST | Shipments may be subject to applicable HST. |
| Carbon Surcharge | Shipments may be subject to applicable Carbon Surcharge. |
Cargo Storage Charges
| Type | Regular | Special Handling* |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum per day | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Rate per pound | $0.08 | $0.18 |
Includes Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays.
Inbound
The carrier shall hold a shipment without charge for one calendar date (48 hours) after the date of the arrival. Storage is calculated from 01:00 a.m. on the day following the day of arrival (check-in). The first Saturday, Sunday, and national legal holidays shall be excluded in determining when free storage time expires.
The following holidays are excluded from storage fees when they fall on a weekday: New Year’s Day, Easter Monday, Easter Friday, Victoria Day, St. Jean Baptiste Day (Quebec only), Canada Day, Civic Holiday (excluding Quebec), Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
For special handling cargo, free storage for 24 hours is calculated from 00:01 a.m. on the day following the day of arrival (check-in). No holiday exclusions apply to special handling cargo.
Outbound
Storage charges will apply when:
- Perimeter Cargo is requested to withhold a shipment.
- The first piece of the shipment is not accompanied by an executed air waybill or shipper’s letter of instruction.
- When all the pieces of a shipment described in the air waybill are not received with 24 hours after receipt of the first piece of shipment.