What is the meaning of terminal handling charges?

What is the meaning of terminal handling charges?

Terminal Handling Charge, as the name suggests, is a charge levied by a port terminal for the handling of cargo at a specific terminal within a specific port in a specific country.

Who pays terminal handling charge?

The carrier usually pays the Terminal Handling Charges at the trans-shipment port as it includes in their ocean freight cost.

Who pays terminal handling charges in CIF?

Under CIF, the seller must export and pay the costs to ship to your destination port, but you must import and pay all costs associated with the importation.

What is CFS in shipping?

CFS (Container Freight Station) refers to a warehouse where goods belonging to various exporters or importers are consolidated (grouped) or deconsolidated (degrouped) before being exported or after being imported.

Are handling charges legal?

RTO Officer confirms handling charges are illegal and dealers should be reported. Time and again, multiple courts in India have stated that dealers charging handling charges is illegal.