# Liner In / Liner Out

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Liner In and Liner Out are surcharges levied by shipping lines to cover vessel-related port costs: Liner In applies on arrival, Liner Out on departure.

Liner In and Liner Out are surcharges levied by shipping lines to cover vessel-related port costs: Liner In applies on arrival, Liner Out on departure. They encompass pilotage, towage, and port coordination expenses that the carrier incurs regardless of cargo handling volumes. The key distinction from Terminal Handling Charges (THC) is that THC cover the physical movement of containers at the terminal, whereas Liner In/Out relate solely to the vessel's movement in and out of port. Both appear as separate line items on ocean freight invoices. Rates vary by port, vessel size, and the individual carrier's tariff structure, and are not always clearly itemised in initial freight quotations.

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## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Liner In / Liner Out |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://businessjargons.com/liner-in-liner-out.html |

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