What is wharfage charge?

What is wharfage charge?

“Wharfage” means the charge levied on goods for not removing them from the railway after the expiry of the free time for such removal.

How do you calculate arrastre?

How are wharfage charges calculated?

It is calculated based on the weight of the cargo (in tons) or its volume (in cubic meters), whichever is greater. In certain cases, it is charged per unit. Wharfage charge is also referred to as cargo dues.

What is arrastre service?

Arrastre – A person/entity who/which performs portside cargo handling operations, e.g. receiving, handling, custody, security and delivery of cargo passing over piers, quays or wharves, transit sheds/warehouses and open storages within the jurisdictional area of responsibility of the authorized contractor/operator.

What are wharfage services?

Wharfage is a port duty. It includes both the space allocated on a warm for loading/unloading/storing cargo and the charge levied by the dock owner for space and handling the cargo. The charge is usually included in the base freight rate or the Terminal Handling Charge.

Who is responsible for wharfage?

A wharfage charge is a charge traditionally collected by ocean carriers in the U.S. to cover the fee(s) charged by the wharf and/or port authority.