Glossary
Wharfage
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A charge for the use of a wharf or dock for loading and unloading cargo.
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What is Wharfage?
Wharfage is a fee charged by a port or terminal operator for the use of its facilities to load or unload cargo from a ship. The fee is typically based on the weight or volume of the cargo and is intended to cover the costs of maintaining and operating the facilities.