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# Pre-pull

## What is a pre-pull fee?

A pre-pull fee applies when the shipper requests that the carrier picks up a container from a terminal without delivering straight through to the consignee in order to accommodate a later delivery date/time. A flat fee will be assessed for this service.

[Click here](https://help.mothership.com/are-there-accessorials-fees-for-certain-shipments?hsLang=en) for a full list of our accessorial charges and pricing.

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