{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Harbour Dues","description":"Harbour dues are levied by a port authority or harbour operator each time a vessel makes use of port facilities such as berths, quays, turning basins, or cargo-handling areas. The fee structure is typically based on vessel gross tonnage, duration of stay, or a fixed rate per port call, and is settled by the ship's agent with the harbour master. Unlike freight surcharges—which are passed on to shippers—harbour dues are primarily a vessel-side cost, though they may indirectly influence freight pri","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/harbour-dues","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T19:15:02.217307","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_charges","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/harbour-dues","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Harbour Dues · Harbour dues are levied by a port authority or harbour operator each time a vessel makes use of port facilities such as berths, quays, turning basins, or cargo-handling areas. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_charges"}