Exchange Services & Fees
Effective: January 1, 2026
Auction Fees
| Fee Type | Rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seller Fee | $0.12/lb | Deducted from seller proceeds |
| Buyer Fee | $0.20/lb | Added to winning bid |
| Scratch Fee | $0.24/lb | Seller refuses winning bid |
| No Bid Fee | $0.08/lb | Lot receives no bids |
| Shellfish (Seller) | $0.12/lb | Shellfish species |
| Shellfish (Buyer) | $0.12/lb | Shellfish species |
Berthing
Daily
$0.56/ft
Monthly
$9.50/ft
Parking
$50/month
Shore Power
As available
Warehousing / Cold Storage
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Truck-to-Truck Pallet Transfer (auction) | $10.00/pallet |
| Truck-to-Truck Pallet Transfer (non-auction) | $20.00/pallet |
| Vessel (In-Out) Pallet Transfer | $30.00/pallet |
| Off-Auction Unloading | $0.10/lb |
| Cold Storage — Daily (over 24hrs) | $15.00/pallet/day |
| Cold Storage — Weekly | $20.00/pallet + handling |
| Cold Storage — Monthly | $25.00/pallet + handling |
Production Services
100lb Box — filled, marked, iced
$15.00
50lb Carton — filled, marked, iced
$10.00
1,500lb Vat
$40.00
Repack & Ice
$0.065/lb
Cull / Weigh / Check
$0.065/lb
Re-ice Only
$0.02/lb
Supplies & Admin
Totes
$12.00 each
Seller Rep Admin
$500/year
Research
$30/hour
Net Yard
$50/day
Lumping Fees
| Weight Range | Crew | Min Fee | Surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 lbs | 1 | $50 | $0.020/lb |
| 0–10,000 lbs | 2 | $100 | $0.020/lb |
| 0–50,000 lbs | 3 | $150 | $0.030/lb |
| 50,000+ lbs | 4 | $200 | $0.035/lb |
PFEX Production Plant
Same Building · Direct Floor Access · SQF-Certified
Hand Filleting
$0.65/lb
Skin-on or skin-off. All fresh species. SQF-certified, direct floor access.
Same day
Salmon Steaking
$0.45/lb
1-inch or 1.5-inch salmon steaks. Individual or bulk pack.
Same day
Portioning
$0.40/lb
4oz, 6oz, or 8oz portions. Retail or foodservice.
Same day
Skinning
$0.25/lb
Add-on to filleting. Skin-off only.
Same day
Vacuum Packing
$0.35/lb
Individual or bulk vacuum seal. Extends shelf life.
Same day
SQF-certified facility. Direct door access from auction floor. No cold chain interruption.
Fees effective January 1, 2026. Contact (207) 773-0017 for current rates. 6 Portland Fish Pier, Portland ME 04101