Definition
A fee charged by a port terminal for handling a container between the vessel and the terminal stack, covering crane lifts, movement and storage within free time. It is billed separately from ocean freight and applies at both the load and discharge ports. In South Africa terminal handling at the major container terminals is performed by Transnet Port Terminals.
Frequently asked questions
What is THC (Terminal Handling Charge)?
A fee charged by a port terminal for handling a container between the vessel and the terminal stack, covering crane lifts, movement and storage within free time. It is billed separately from ocean freight and applies at both the load and discharge ports. In South Africa terminal handling at the major container terminals is performed by Transnet Port Terminals.
Which glossary terms are related to THC (Terminal Handling Charge)?
THC (Terminal Handling Charge) is a port & maritime term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor), Berth, Blank Sailing, Bunker Fuel, CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.