DATE: July 31, 2025
MKR#: 07-31-25H
SUBJECT: Storage and Handling Rate Changes for MetalStore LLC
MetalStore LLC, a COMEX Warehouse for the storage and delivery of aluminum, copper, lead, and zinc deliverable against the Exchange’s Aluminum, Copper, Lead, and Zinc futures contracts, will implement new rates in connection with the storage and withdrawal of aluminum, copper, lead, and zinc at its facilities located in Highland Park, MI, New Orleans, LA, and Portage, IN. The new rates, presented below, reflect the maximum amount of fees that can be charged.
In accordance with Exchange rules, the new rate schedule will become effective on November 1, 2025.
New Storage Rates
RATES AND CHARGES FOR COPPER AT HIGHLAND PARK, MI AND NEW ORLEANS, LA
Monthly indoor storage charge per short ton |
$15.00 |
Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial lots) |
$115.00 |
Inbound handling per short ton (truck & rail) |
$6.50 |
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Outbound handling to truck per short ton |
$50.00 |
Blocking and bracing per short ton (truck) |
$9.00 |
Outbound handling to rail car per short ton |
$54.00 |
Blocking and bracing per short ton (rail car) |
$10.50 |
Outbound handling to container per short ton |
$53.00 |
Blocking and bracing per short ton (container) |
$10.50 |
Outbound handling to flatbed per short ton |
$52.00 |
Weighing charges per short ton |
$7.85 |
Facility receipt (issue and replacement) |
$85.00 |
Bill of lading |
$27.50 |
Additional labor per man hour |
$100.00 |
Restocking fee per short ton for cancelled orders |
$6.00 |
Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled |
$160.00 |
New Storage Rates
RATES AND CHARGES FOR ALUMINUM AT HIGHLAND PARK, MI AND PORTAGE, IN
Monthly indoor storage charge per metric ton |
$14.00 |
Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial lots) |
$115.00 |
Storage – outdoor per metric ton per month or part thereof |
- |
Inbound handling per metric ton (truck & rail) |
$6.50 |
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Outbound handling to truck per metric ton |
$44.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (truck) |
$7.50 |
Outbound handling to rail car per metric ton |
$49.50 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (rail car) |
$8.50 |
Outbound handling to container per metric ton |
$49.50 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (container) |
$8.50 |
Outbound handling to flatbed per metric ton |
$44.00 |
Weighing charges per metric ton |
$7.50 |
Facility receipt (issue and replacement) |
$80.00 |
Bill of lading |
$27.50 |
Additional labor per man hour |
$100.00 |
Restocking fee per metric ton for cancelled orders |
$8.50 |
Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled |
$160.00 |
New Storage Rates
RATES AND CHARGES FOR ALUMINUM AT NEW ORLEANS, LA
Monthly indoor storage charge per metric ton |
$14.00 |
Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial lots) |
$115.00 |
Storage – outdoor per metric ton per month or part thereof |
- |
Inbound handling per metric ton (truck & rail) |
$6.50 |
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Outbound handling to truck per metric ton |
$44.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (truck) |
$7.50 |
Outbound handling to rail car per metric ton |
$49.50 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (rail car) |
$8.50 |
Outbound handling to container per metric ton |
$49.50 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (container) |
$8.50 |
Outbound handling to flatbed per metric ton |
$44.00 |
Weighing charges per metric ton |
$7.50 |
Facility receipt (issue and replacement) |
$85.00 |
Bill of lading |
$27.50 |
Additional labor per man hour |
$100.00 |
Restocking fee per metric ton for cancelled orders |
$6.00 |
Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled |
$160.00 |
New Storage Rates
RATES AND CHARGES FOR LEAD AT HIGHLAND PARK, MI, PORTAGE, IN, AND NEW ORLEANS, LA
Monthly indoor storage charge per metric ton |
$15.50 |
Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial lots) |
$110.00 |
Inbound handling per metric ton (truck & rail) |
$6.50 |
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Outbound handling to truck per metric ton |
$48.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (truck) |
$8.25 |
Outbound handling to rail car per short ton |
$55.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (rail car) |
$8.50 |
Outbound handling to container per metric ton |
$52.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (container) |
$12.00 |
Outbound handling to flatbed per metric ton |
$48.00 |
Weighing charges per metric ton |
$7.00 |
Facility receipt (issue and replacement) |
$80.00 |
Bill of lading |
$25.00 |
Additional labor per man hour |
$90.00 |
Restocking fee per metric ton for cancelled orders |
$5.50 |
Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled |
$160.00 |
New Storage Rates
RATES AND CHARGES FOR ZINC AT HIGHLAND PARK, MI, PORTAGE, IN, AND NEW ORLEANS, LA
Monthly indoor storage charge per metric ton |
$15.00 |
Minimum storage charge per month for less than one lot (partial lots) |
$115.00 |
Inbound handling per metric ton (truck & rail) |
$7.00 |
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Outbound handling to truck per metric ton |
$45.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (truck) |
$8.00 |
Outbound handling to rail car per metric ton |
$50.00 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (rail car) |
$8.00 |
Outbound handling to container per metric ton |
$49.50 |
Blocking and bracing per metric ton (container) |
$12.00 |
Outbound handling to flatbed per metric ton |
$47.50 |
Weighing charges per metric ton |
$8.65 |
Facility receipt (issue and replacement) |
$85.00 |
Bill of lading |
$27.50 |
Additional labor per man hour |
$100.00 |
Restocking fee per metric ton for cancelled orders |
$8.50 |
Cancellation charge per shipment cancelled |
$160.00 |
Please refer questions of this subject to:
Market Surveillance
Kyle Miller Kyle.Miller@cmegroup.com (312) 341-3436
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be notified of the rate changes during the week of November 10, 2025 via the weekly notification procedures set out in Part 40 of the CFTC Regulations.
