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Define: Transportation Costs

The meaning of “Transportation Costs” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Transportation Costs defined in a legal contract?

  • Transportation Costs means the fees associated with the usage of networks under the industry agreements. These charges are specified in the business's document quotations, and may be amended over time. Seen in 21 SEC filings.
  • Transportation Costs means the expenses incurred for travel as a fare-paying passenger on a public transport, excluding taxis. Seen in 15 SEC filings.
  • Transportation Costs means the charges paid to a transporter for capacity, customer and variable throughput charges under industry agreements. This can change over time according to the provisions of the deemed supply contract. Seen in 12 SEC filings.
  • Transportation Costs means all costs related to transporting precious metals to and from a facility. This includes applicable taxes, duties, fees, assessments, and insurance costs associated with the transportation. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Transportation Costs means all costs related to transporting raw product to the destination. This includes tariff charges, truck costs, product losses, demurrage, and other charges related to the raw product's movement. Seen in 11 SEC filings.
  • Transportation Costs means the costs incurred for transporting oil in compliance with certain methods. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Transportation Costs means travel expenses that may be reimbursed to a claimant under certain circumstances. Seen in 8 SEC filings.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Transportation Costs means fees linked to the usage of networks or transport services, adjusted over time.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • International shipping scenarios
  • Freight forwarding
  • Long-term logistics partnerships

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Transportation Costs means expenses, including taxes and insurances, related to the movement of goods or people.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Wholesale and retail distribution
  • Manufacturing and product transportation
  • Workers' commute reimbursements

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 3

Transportation Costs means reimbursable travel expenses occurred for a claimant.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Job that requires frequent travel
  • Reimbursement policies for employees

Relevant Sectors

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Transportation Costs means fees linked to the usage of networks or transport services, adjusted over time

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