Freight Index Adjustment

Our freight indexing clause keeps delivery costs fair and transparent.

Products and machines are manufactured to order, and freight market prices can fluctuate significantly during the production lead time (manufacturing may take several months depending on the product).

The freight index component covers potential unforeseen transport-related costs (sea and road transport, fuel, port charges, handling, surcharges, etc.). It applies only to the freight portion and does not include the price of the product or accessories, except in situations where machine import duties change during the delivery process.

• Freight index: reviewed only when necessary, not automatically.
• Limited scope: applies only to 8–15% of freight costs, not the machine price.
• Timing and billing: charged at the beginning of delivery as a separate invoice item.

Typical reasons include:

• Increases in fuel prices and fluctuations in ocean freight rates
• Port and terminal surcharges as well as regulatory or tax changes
• Labor disputes or industrial strikes
• Force Majeure (e.g. war, conflicts, piracy, blockades, epidemics/pandemics, natural disasters, government restrictions)
• Environmental and emission-related charges
• Manufacturer handling or packaging surcharges