# Berth fee in the port

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Occupying a berth comes at a cost: a berth fee – also called berthage – is the charge levied by port authorities or terminal operators for the use of a mooring position, typically assessed per day or part thereof.

Occupying a berth comes at a cost: a berth fee – also called berthage – is the charge levied by port authorities or terminal operators for the use of a mooring position, typically assessed per day or part thereof. It covers quayside infrastructure: mooring space, bollards, fenders, and utility connections. The rate depends on vessel size, berth type, and the port's published tariff – a container terminal berth generally commands a higher fee than a conventional general cargo quay. For shipping lines, berth fees are a predictable voyage cost element; delays in cargo operations cause the charges to accumulate and erode voyage profitability. Berth fees are distinct from port dues levied upon vessel arrival and from demurrage, which relates to excess container dwell time rather than vessel mooring.

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