Incoterms 2020

Droit de quai

A fee charged by port authorities for the use of wharf or quay facilities during the loading or unloading of cargo.

Quick answer: A fee charged by port authorities for the use of wharf or quay facilities during the loading or unloading of cargo.

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Quick answer

A fee charged by port authorities for the use of wharf or quay facilities during the loading or unloading of cargo.

Why it matters

Droit de quai matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Droit de quai?

In this glossary, Droit de quai refers to: A fee charged by port authorities for the use of wharf or quay facilities during the loading or unloading of cargo.

How is Droit de quai used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La facture portuaire comprenait un droit de quai pour chaque conteneur traité au terminal."

Why does Droit de quai matter in logistics?

Droit de quai matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Droit de quai?

Droit de quai is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Droit de quai belong to?

In this glossary, Droit de quai is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A fee charged by port authorities for the use of wharf or quay facilities during the loading or unloading of cargo.

Operational example

The port invoice included a wharfage charge for each container handled at the terminal.

Localized term

Droit de quai

Localized example

La facture portuaire comprenait un droit de quai pour chaque conteneur traité au terminal.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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