Terminal Handling Charges, commonly abbreviated as THC, refer to the costs incurred during cargo handling at terminals. These charges are levied by the terminal operators and cover the services provided for moving containers in and out of a ship within a port. THC is an important aspect of the shipping and logistics industry, impacting both importers and exporters.
Components of THC
The cost typically includes but is not limited to the following services:
- Loading and Unloading: This involves the transfer of containers from a ship to the dock and from the dock to the ship.
- Transportation: Moving containers from the quay to the storage yard and vice versa within the terminal.
- Storage: This covers the cost of storing the containers at the terminal before they are loaded onto a ship or picked up after unloading.
- Administration: Any paperwork and administrative tasks necessary for the processing of containers at the terminal.