DTHC means Destination Terminal Handling Charges.
In freight, THC stands for Terminal Handling Charge. It refers to the fees associated with the handling of cargo at a shipping terminal, including loading and unloading containers, storage, and other related services. These charges are typically applied by port operators or terminal operators and can vary based on the type of cargo and the specific terminal. THC is an important component of the overall shipping costs that shippers must consider when budgeting for transportation.
Terminal handling charges (THC) are effectively charges collected by shipping lines to recover from the shippers the cost of paying the container terminals for the loading or unloading of the containers and other related costs borne by the shipping lines at the port of shipment or destination. For containers shipped on an FOB (Free-On-Board) terms, which specifies which party (buyer or seller) pays for which shipment and loading costs, and/or where responsibility for the goods is transferred. The shippers at the origin port of shipment are responsible for paying the THC at the port of loading. This is defined as the Origin THC. The consignees, or buyers of the cargo are responsible for paying the freight rate and the THC (or equivalent) on the discharge port of destination, known as the destination THC.
Some common types of shipping line charges include freight charges, bunker adjustment factor (BAF), currency adjustment factor (CAF), port charges, terminal handling charges (THC), and documentation fees. These charges vary depending on the shipping line and the specific details of the shipment.
Yes, terminal handling charges are subject to TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act. This means that a percentage of the payment made towards terminal handling charges needs to be deducted and remitted to the tax authorities by the payer. It's important to ensure compliance with TDS regulations to avoid penalties or legal implications.
In a Free on Board (FOB) shipping agreement, the seller is responsible for the costs up to the point where the goods are loaded onto the vessel at the port of shipment. Terminal Handling Charges (THC) are typically incurred at the port of loading and are usually paid by the seller. However, if the buyer has agreed to cover these costs in the contract, then the buyer would be responsible for THC. Always refer to the specific terms of the sales contract to clarify responsibilities.
Under FCA (Free Carrier) Incoterms, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods to a specified location, typically a carrier or a terminal, but the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods once they are handed over. Therefore, terminal handling charges are typically the responsibility of the buyer, as these charges occur after the seller has fulfilled their obligation by delivering the goods to the carrier. However, specific terms can vary based on the contract between the parties involved, so it's essential to clarify responsibilities in the agreement.
Terminla Handling Charge
It really kind of depends if the charges are far out of line. Freight charges should be equal to the actual cost of shipping the freight. The charges however can and often do include handling. Handling charges have come under government scrutiny lately. The amounts charged for handling should be able to be justified with a costing analysis usually through a generally recognized business method of allocating costs. If the handling portion of fees charged are significantly higher than the costs allocated to handling, this could cause legal issues for the company.
F(ree) O(n) (B)oard = paid up to the side of the dock in Rotterdam including ocean freight, but excluding any terminal handling charges or any cost that would be incurred after.
Destination handling charges
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