Rule
6-105
Schedule
829856
Subject
Obstructions and Cargo Left on Wharf
Effective
October 1, 2026
Issued
October 1, 2026
- Stevedores must promptly remove all appliances, equipment, tools, vehicles, or other materials—excluding throughput cargo—from the wharves when not in use. If any such items remain after notice from the GPA, a penalty of $562.03 will be imposed on the responsible stevedoring company. The GPA may also remove and store the items at the owner’s expense.
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No cargo may remain on wharves unless written approval is granted by GPA in advance of cargo arrival. When cargo is placed on GPA’s wharf without prior written approval terminal free time will not be granted, and the ocean carrier will be assessed daily charges as listed below in Section D. Additionally, GPA may transfer the cargo to a secondary point of rest and assess a minimum charge of $3,240.84, per unit, to the ocean carrier.
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Regarding import cargo including, without limitation, boats, and yacht cradles, the cargo account, or its customs broker, must ensure proper releases are obtained from both the ocean carrier and all required governmental agencies before the cargo leaves GPA’s terminal. Daily Charge – $2,314.88, per unit, per calendar day, beginning the day the cargo is placed on the wharf.