Port of Vancouver USA will make the following adjustment to Tariff No. 6 effective July 1, 2023:

  1. The front page of the tariff will update the new tariff effective 7/1/2023.
  2. Dockage charges will increase by 9%.
    1. Grain Elevator Dockage will increase by 6%.
  3. The following charges will increase by 6.2%:
    1. Wharfage (excluding autos, which will increase with ILWU wage increase)
    2. Service and Facilities (excluding autos, which will increase with ILWU wage increase)
    3. Small lots fee
    4. Storage and Demurrage
    5. Equipment Rentals
  4. If a Tariff rate (other than storage) is listed in cents where the percentage adjustment does not cause a rate change, the rate will increase by $0.01.
  5. Labor rates will increase in accordance with the ILWU per hour and man-hour assessment increases. This change will be posted when the Pacific Maritime Association posts the actual increases. These changes will affect: Auto Wharfage, Auto Services and Facilities, Truck and Rail Loading/Unloading, Handling, Labor, Man-Hour Rates, and all labor related rates.
  6. If there is no current labor contract by July 1, 2023, rates for services listed in #5 will be increased by 8%. These rates are subject to adjustment based on the outcome of labor contract negotiations.
  7. Mobile Harbor Crane fees will increase from $770 to $850 per crane per hour and Surcharge from $5,000 to $5,600 per mobilization.

A new tariff dated July 1,2023, will be posted to the port’s website before July 1, 2023 located at: www.portvanusa.com (see Marine tab and scroll to Resources). Please ensure you are using the correct tariff on July 1, 2023.

Don’t miss a tariff change or terminal closure notice. Keep your company informed by providing group distribution e-mail addresses when possible and forward any required changes or updates to: lkaylor@portvanusa.com.

If you have any comments or questions, please send your questions via e-mail to: lkaylor@portvanusa.com or call (360) 693-3611.

Download Resource PDFJune 01, 2023