Wharfinger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007370",
  "term": "Wharfinger",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The owner, manager, or keeper of a wharf, responsible for its operation and the handling of goods and vessels. A wharfinger's duties include allocating berths for ships, overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo, collecting fees, and maintaining the wharf's infrastructure. The liability of a wharfinger for lost or damaged goods is defined by maritime law and specific contractual agreements, often detailed in a terminal tariff document.",
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Wharfinger",
    "es": "wharfinger",
    "fr": "chef de quai"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/wharfinger/"
}