880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-3.8

Current through November 21, 2024

Section 880-RICR-00-00-3.8 - Charges

3.8.1Dockage Charges

A. The following dockage charges shall apply to vessels mooring at the Port of Davisville:

1. Self-Propelled Vessels Greater than 450 FT LOA - Dockage will be assessed against the vessel, its owners, agents, or operators on the basis of the highest length overall (LOA) of the vessel for the period the vessel remains at the berth. The period of time for which dockage shall commence when such vessel is made fast to the pier, bulkhead or to another vessel so berthed and shall continue until such vessel has completely vacated such berth. Dockage will be assessed against the vessel, its owners, and agents for $5.15 per LOA per 24-hour period, or fraction thereof, with a minimum charge of $2,317.50 per day.

2. Self-Propelled Vessels Less than 450 FT LOA - Dockage will be assessed against the vessel, its owners, agents, or operators at a rate of $4.12 dollars per linear foot per 24-hour period, or a fraction thereof, with a minimum charge of $250.00.

3. Idle Status - Vessels berthed at a terminal, with permission of the QDC, in idle status, prior to the commencement or subsequent to the completion of loading and or unloading cargo, shall incur a dockage charge of $515.00 per calendar day or fraction thereof, payable by the vessel's owner or operator. All vessels in idle status will pay any applicable security charges in addition to dockage.

4. Non-Self-Propelled Vessels - A charge of $750.00 per 24-hour period, or fraction thereof shall be assessed against seagoing and/or in transport barges berthing or making fast to the pier for the purpose of loading and/or discharging cargo directly to or from the pier.

5. Cruise or Passenger Vessels - The charge of $.41 per net registered ton per day, or fraction thereof, as presented on the vessel's current Certificate of Registry.

3.8.2 Wharfage Charges

A. The following wharfage charges shall apply to all cargo handled over the wharfs of the QDC and shall be assessed against the consignee or its authorized agents.

1. Automobiles - Unboxed automobiles shall be assessed at $4.10 per unit.

2. Bulk - Dry and liquid bulk products to be arranged; minimum charge of $250.00.

3. Containers

a. On Terminal Stripped or Stuffed: On loaded containers which have been stripped or stuffed on terminal premises with cargo moved directly between container and truck or rail will be assessed a wharfage charge as follows:

(1) 40 feet in length or greater $32.96 per container

(2) 20 feet in length or less $25.75 per container

b. Off Terminal Stripped or Stuffed: On loaded containers which have been stripped or stuffed on other than terminal premises will be assessed a wharfage charge as follows.

(1) 40 feet in length or greater $34.25 per container

(2) 20 feet in length or less $28.84 per container

c. Empty Containers: All empty containers $13.73 per container.

4. Equipment - Agricultural and industrial equipment shall be assessed a flat rate of $51.50. Agricultural and industrial equipment weighing over 15,000 LBS shall be assessed the general cargo rate of $1.37 per ton, but not less than $51.50.

5. General Cargo-NOS - Not otherwise specified (NOS), shall be assessed at $1.37 per ton, or 40 CFT, whichever is greater as determined from vessel's manifest, with a minimum charge of $250.00.

6. Lumber - Shall be assessed at $1.16 per 1,000 feet board measurement as determined from vessel's manifest, with a minimum charge of $250.00.

7. Steel - Structural, coils, packaged sheets, rods, pipes, plates and etc. shall be assessed at $1.31 per ton, or 40 CFT, whichever is greater as determined from vessel's manifest with a minimum charge of $250.00.

3.8.3Demurrage Charge

A. The following demurrage charges shall apply to all cargo remaining in or on the QDC property and not explicitly covered by tenant lease, after the expiration of free time, unless arrangements have been made for storage, shall be assessed as follows:

1. Covered Areas - $4.12 per item per day for the first 2 days, $6.87 per item per day from day 3 to day 6 and $13.73 per item per day thereafter.

2. Open Areas - $2.75 per item per day for the first 2 days, $5.49 per item per day from day 3 to day 6 and $10.99 per item per day thereafter.

3. Uncontrolled Delay - In the event of a strike or other uncontrollable occurrence, cargo already on demurrage will remain in that category of demurrage until the situation is rectified. Upon termination of the situation, all cargo will revert to the first category of demurrage and proceed as in §§ 3.8.3(A)(1) and (2) of this Part (above).

3.8.4Free Time

A. Free Time shall be granted at the discretion of the QDC, and shall not impede any other vessels and/or cargo operations. Free Time shall be allowed according to the following circumstances:

1. Loading

a. Cargo (except automobiles) may be assembled on terminals, without charge for 4 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the arrival of vessel on which it is to be loaded.

b. Automobiles may be assembled on terminals, without charge for 7 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, before the arrival of vessel on which it is to be loaded.

2. Discharging

a. Cargo (except automobiles) unloaded from a vessel may remain on the terminals, without charge for 4 days, exclusive Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, from the first 0700 after the vessel has completed discharging its cargo.

b. Automobiles unloaded from a vessel may remain on the terminals, without charge for 7 days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, from the first 0700 after the vessel has completed discharging its cargo.

3. Cargo

a. Availability of Cargo - In the event the consignee or owner of the cargo should make application for delivery of the cargo, or portion thereof, during the free time period and the terminal should be unable for any reason to make available to the consignee or owner such cargo or portion thereof, the free time shall be extended for a period equal to the terminal's inability to make the cargo available.

b. Undelivered Cargo - Cargo which is undelivered, and remains on the terminal property beyond the expiration of the free time and without regard to any charges prescribed in §3.8.3 of this Part, may be re-located within the facility or removed to a public warehouse with all expenses and risk of damage charged against the owner, shipper, consignee, or carrier as responsibility may lie. The QDC is to have a lien on all such cargo, including that which may be placed in public storage for all terminal charges accrued.

c. Abandoned Cargo - Cargo remaining on the terminal facility in excess of forty-five (45) days will be considered abandoned and sold to satisfy any terminal charges that might be due to the QDC. Fifteen days prior to such sale, a registered return receipt letter of notice will be mailed to the owner of record. Any amount received beyond the charges due, will be forwarded to the owner of record of the cargo if claimed within one year of mailed notice.

880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-3.8