Saia · SAIA 170-D

Saia airport / pier delivery fee

Saia charges $1.27 per 100 lbs, $108.00 minimum for airport / pier delivery. Loading/unloading heavy articles (100 lbs+) at New Orleans, LA if carrier performs The figure comes from SAIA-170-D Item 1003, effective Oct 21, 2024.

$1.27 per 100 lbs, $108.00 minimum

Loading/unloading heavy articles (100 lbs+) at New Orleans, LA if carrier performs

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 1003 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“the additional list or loading or unloading charge of $1.27 cents per 100 pounds based on the actual weight of the articles (s) weighing 100 pounds or more, subject to a minimum charge of $108.00 per shipment” (p. 133)

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Excessive / declared value

$1.00 per $100 of invoice value, $79.00 minimum charge per shipment

Reconsignment / diversion

$5.18 per 100 lbs, $46.50 minimum, $481.00 maximum

Detention (without power)

$236.50 per day (within terminal area); $4.57/mile, $623.00 min (outside terminal); $101.50 for LTL no-freight

Guaranteed / expedited delivery

35% upcharge of net line haul charges, $179.50 minimum

Peak / demand surcharge

$135 per shipment

Cubic capacity / density minimum

calculated weight (cubic feet x 6 lbs) at class 100 rate less 85% discount

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