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title: "Pre-Pull"
description: "A pre-pull is when a trucker pulls an FCL container from the port and stores it at the trucker's yard instead of immediately delivering it. It can help avoid costly demurrage fees."
language: en
canonical: https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/pre-pull/
lifecycle: live
dateModified: 2026-08-20T06:44:11Z
topics:
  - "Port Congestion"
  - "Trucking"
---

# Pre-Pull

A pre-pull is when a trucker pulls an FCL container from the port and stores it at the trucker's yard instead of immediately delivering it. It can help avoid costly demurrage fees.

## What is a pre-pull?

A pre-pull is when the trucker pulls an FCL container from the port and stores it at the trucker's yard instead of immediately delivering it.

### Why is a pre-pull necessary?

A pre-pull can help you avoid costly [demurrage](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/demurrage/) fees if you can't accept a delivery before the [Last Free Day](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/last-free-day/), or if your final delivery location requires an appointment.

If applicable, a pre-pull will be listed on your invoice as an *Origin or Destination Charge*.

Back to the [full glossary](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/).

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*This is a markdown version of [https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/pre-pull/](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/glossary/pre-pull/) for AI/LLM consumption.*