Port Tariffs
Notice - The HPA tariffs have been revised effective March 1st, 2010.
Note: All tariffs will be reviewed on a yearly basis, pursuant to relative sections of the Canada Marine Act in respect to the HPA letters patent.
Harbour Dues
Defined as: A charge against a vessel that enters or uses the Port. The charge is based on the vessel's GRT and registry. Vessels are charged upon first entry only within each calendar year. All charges are the responsibility of the registered owner and will be forwarded to the registered owner or agent of the vessel unless alternate arrangements have been made in writing with the Hamilton Port Authority. Any alternate arrangements are subject to approval by the Hamilton Port Authority.
| 1. |
A vessel that enters the harbour, for the first time within each calendar year: |
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a. |
In the case of a vessel of Canadian registry engaged, at the time it comes into the harbour, in the carriage by water of goods or passengers from a place in Canada to another place in Canada, per gross registered tonne: |
$ 0.0241 |
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b. |
In the case of a vessel other than a vessel in paragraph (a), per gross registered tonne: |
$ 0.0484 |
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c. |
Minimum charge: |
$ 120.00 |
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Berthage
Defined as: A charge assessed against a vessel for occupying a berth or part thereof. The charge is based on the vessel's GRT and length of stay. All charges are the responsibility of the registered owner and will be forwarded to the registered owner or agent of the vessel unless alternate arrangements have been made in writing with the Hamilton Port Authority. Any alternate arrangements are subject to approval by the Hamilton Port Authority.
| 1. |
The berthage rates per gross registered tonne are: |
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a. |
For the first 12 hour period thereof... |
$ 0.0301 |
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b. |
For the second 12 hour period thereof... |
$ 0.0180 |
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c. |
For each subsequent 12 hour period... |
$ 0.0180 |
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Rail
Defined as: A charge assessed for use of rail. Charges are assessed against the cargo. Responsibility for payment remains with the Hamilton Port Authority tenant based upon:
- A fixed rate per car and;
- A rate based on its contents as per Wharfage Schedule -
Exemption - where cargo is discharged or loaded to a port vessel no contents charge will be billed providing movement occurs within 3 months
| 1. |
The rail rates per car are: |
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a. |
$32.75 and; |
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b. |
Contents charge as per Wharfage Schedule |
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Wharfage
Defined as:A charge applied to the cargo and based upon the quantity of cargo carried. Charges are the responsibility of the cargo owner. For all overseas cargo the charges will be forwarded through the agent unless alternate arrangements have been made in writing with the Hamilton Port Authority. Charges for domestic cargo will be billed through the terminal operator, unless alternate arrangements have been made in writing with the Hamilton Port Authority. Any alternate arrangements are subject to approval by the Hamilton Port Authority.
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Description Of Goods |
Unit |
Basis |
Rate
(CAD) |
| 1 |
Aggregates in bulk |
Tonne |
W |
0.109 |
| 2 |
Agricultural Products |
Tonne |
W |
0.301 |
| 3 |
Coal |
Tonne |
W |
0.130 |
| 4 |
Coke |
Tonne |
W |
0.241 |
| 5 |
Containers, 20 foot |
Each |
|
25.175 |
| 6 |
Containers, > 20 foot |
Each |
|
37.763 |
| 7 |
Ferro Alloys |
Tonne |
W |
0.542 |
| 8 |
Fertilizer in bulk (dry or liquid) |
Tonne |
W |
0.542 |
| 9 |
General Cargo - based on MT (metric tonnes) or
m³ (cubic metres), whichever is greater |
Freight
Tonne |
|
1.124 |
| 10 |
Gypsum in bulk |
Tonne |
W |
0.433 |
| 11 |
Iron Ore |
Tonne |
W |
0.075 |
| 12 |
Liquor, spirits and other alcoholic products |
Tonne |
W |
5.121 |
| 13 |
Petroleum Products - Gasoline |
Tonne |
W |
0.362 |
| 14 |
Petroleum Products - Other |
Tonne |
W |
0.301 |
| 15 |
Pig Iron |
Tonne |
W |
0.542 |
| 16 |
Salt in bulk |
Tonne |
W |
0.230 |
| 17 |
Scrap metals |
Tonne |
W |
0.507 |
| 18 |
Steel |
Tonne |
W |
0.682 |
Not Elsewhere Specified (NES) - if no rate for the specific commodity shipped appears in the above tariff, please call to confirm the rate.
Click the following link for a PDF copy of the 2010 tariff information including harbour dues, berthage information, rail tariff information and wharfage fees.
Documents containing more detail may be obtained from the HPA upon request. Persons interested in making representations in writing to the HPA may do so by writing to the address below:
C. Boyle
Traffic & Trade Analyst
Hamilton Port Authority
605 James St. N.
Hamilton, Ont.
L8L 1K1
E-Mail:
cargo@hamiltonport.ca
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