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Terminal Handling Charges (THC)

Fees charged by the terminal operator for services such as unloading cargo containers from a ship and loading them onto a truck or train.

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What is Terminal Handling Charges (THC)?

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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