Base Port

Means the liner shipping companies are generally anchored in the port on a regular basis. Mostly in the center of the larger ports, port facilities where conditions are relatively good and stable cargo more. Defined as the volume of basic port is no longer limited. Basic port shipped directly to the transport of goods in general are, without intermediate trans-shipment. But sometimes also because of the volume too low, the ship decided to transfer half-way from the ship make their own arrangements to undertake trans-shipment costs. Basic port by cargo freight rates to be charged freight, no trans-shipment surcharge surcharge surcharge or direct flights and direct bill of lading should be issued.

 


 Non-basic ports (Non-Base Port)


 


 Where a basic port outside the port are called non-basic ports. Non-basic ports in general in addition to basic port charges, need another trans-shipment surcharge surcharges. Reached a certain volume of direct shipping surcharge will be replaced when the surcharge. For example, New Guinea, Hong Kong route Hou Niamey December (HONIARA), is a basic port of the Solomon Islands; and Kieta Hong Kong (KIETA), then the non-basic port. Kieta port cargo shipped freight rates Hou Niamey in December on the basis of the rate of increase in freight trans-shipment surcharge 43.00 U.S. dollars (USD) / FT.




 



 


 

 

( liyy )13 Jun,2011

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