Demurrage is a charge assessed for the detention of cars by shippers or receivers of freight beyond a specified free time. Should customers fail to load or unload freight in the time allowed by the contract, demurrage could apply. Review demurrage rules and charges below.

For additional information on demurrage rules and charges, follow the link below.
Demurrage Rules and Charges

NS 6004-D Demurrage, Storage Rules and Charges 

Terms and conditions governing the transport of all commodities except for intermodal traffic.

For additional information on conditions of carriage, follow the link below.
Conditions of Carriage

NS 1-E Conditions of Carriage

Coal Conditions of Carriage

Rules and charges for the transport of coal, coke, and iron ore

For additional information on coal, coke and iron ore publications , follow the link below.
Coal, Coke and Iron Ore Publications

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Coal, Coke and Iron Ore Publications

NS 6004-D Demurrage, Storage Rules and Charges

Click here for publications referencing Tariff NS 8003

For additional information on fuel surcharges, follow the link below.
Fuel Surcharges

Click here for publications referencing Tariff NS 8004

For additional information on fuel surcharges, follow the link below.
Fuel Surcharges

Rules for Municipal Solid Waste, Contaminated Soil, Hazardous Waste, and Others

Review Norfolk Southern's rules and regulations for handling and transporting solid waste, contaminated soil, hazardous materials, and others in NS 6306-A. Note that shippers of such materials must meet all federal and state regulations on transporting hazardous materials and handle all permitting requirements.

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Switching and Absorption Rules and Charges

Norfolk Southern has specific rules and charges related to switching loads from one track to another within the NS system and for moving equipment between NS track and the track of another railroad. For more details on these rules and charges, consult NS 8001-A.

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NS 8001-A

Accessorial Services Rules and Charges

Norfolk Southern maintains specific rules and charges for accessorial services such as diversions, reconsignments, overloaded cars, use of cranes and derricks for loading and unloading, and storage. For a full list of accessorial services and charges, download NS 8002-A.

For additional information on these rules, follow the link below.
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NS 8002-A

Bulk Distribution Tariff

Norfolk Southern's bulk distribution tariff provides information on what to expect when shippers and consignees of services use a Thoroughbred Bulk Terminal. TBTs offer truck-to-rail and rail-to-truck transfer facilities

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NS 9328-N Bulk Distribution Tariff