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Wharf

A port facility projecting from land to water or parallel to the shoreline where vessels berth for unloading and loading.

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Wharfage

A charge assessed by a pier or dock owner for handling incoming or outgoing cargo.

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Wharfinger

Personnel in charge of receiving and registering goods in a port on behalf of the carrier. The wharfinger´s signature of the shipping note assures the shipper that it can proceed to draw up bills of lading pursuant to the terms…

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