This charge combines wharfage charge and handling charge (as defined by the FMC) into a single charge, typically assessed on the same rate basis as the basic transportation rate. In general, this charge covers the carrier’s terminal facility, CFS, stevedore contractor and wharfage costs. There are typically separate THC charges assessed at origin and destination, unless the origin and/or destination THC is already included in the basic transportation rate, as it is in certain trades, or included in a lump sum rate or all inclusive rate. THC must be filed in an ocean carrier’s FMC tariff, typically in the tariff rules section.
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