Does the diesel surcharge apply on top of accessorial fees such as tail-lift or extended delivery zone charges?

On most European carrier tariff schedules, yes. The diesel surcharge is calculated on the net transport charge and on transport-related accessorial fees — tail-lift delivery, extended delivery zone, and non-stackable pallet charges are all within scope. It does not apply to customs duties, declared cargo value, or cargo insurance. The exact scope for a specific shipment is confirmed in the carrier tariff and in the Go Trans quote.

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