Terminal Handling Charges (THC) are fees charged by port terminals for cargo handling services. They normally include:
- Container handling: Fees for loading and unloading containers from ships and onto trucks or trains.
- Storage: Fees for storing containers at the terminal.
- Wharfage: Fees for using the terminal's facilities and equipment
- Documentation: Fees for processing paperwork related to the shipment.
The cost of a THC depends on:
- on the port and type of cargo
- size and weight of the container
- number of containers
- the time that the container is stored at the terminal
Terminal Handling Charges can have a significant impact on shipping costs. Delays in the supply chain often result in items having to stay at port terminals or airports long after they should have been removed.
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