Audit Charge

Audit Charge


An audit charge typically refers to a fee imposed by a shipping carrier or logistics company for conducting an audit of shipping invoices or accounts.
This charge may cover the cost of reviewing shipping records, verifying billing accuracy, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements or industry regulations.

Audit charges are often applied to compensate the carrier for the time and resources invested in conducting thorough examinations of shipping-related documents and transactions.
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