Glossary
Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading
Berth Terms
Berth Terms are terms and conditions of transaction where a carrier is responsible for the cost of cargo handling inside a ship at ports of loading and unloading.
Berth Terms are terms and conditions of transaction where a carrier is responsible for the cost of cargo handling inside a ship at ports of loading and unloading. This expression is used for shipments under a charterparty. The purpose of these “terms” is mainly to clarify which side pays for the loading and discharging costs of the cargo.
