Swire Shipping Will Revise Port Handling Charges
Importers and exporters using California ports face updated origin and destination terminal fees starting this November.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Transportation
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Swire Shipping is set to adjust its Terminal Handling Charges (THC) at the ports of Long Beach and Oakland. These revisions, covering both origin (TOC) and destination (TDC) codes, apply to import and export containers.
Why it matters
Changes to port-specific handling fees directly impact the landed cost of goods for businesses managing inbound and outbound logistics through California gateways. Operators should account for these adjustments to accurately forecast shipping budgets and supply chain expenses.
The revision updates terminal handling charges at Long Beach and Oakland for all import and export containers. The exact cost adjustment remains unknown as the carrier has yet to publish the new fee structure.
The players
Swire Shipping
A global shipping and logistics provider operating liner services and port terminal operations across international trade routes.
The details
The update applies to specific fee categories designated as TOC (Origin Terminal Handling Charges) and TDC (Destination Terminal Handling Charges). Operators who rely on Swire Shipping for freight movement through these California facilities must prepare for these rate changes to integrate into their total landed cost calculations. The adjustment covers all containerized cargo moving through the Long Beach and Oakland terminals.
Timeline
15 November 2026: Revised terminal handling charges take effect.
Market Landscape
This adjustment follows the standard industry practice of carriers recalibrating terminal handling charges at major hubs like Long Beach and Oakland. It aligns with the Federal Maritime Commission's oversight of carrier terminal handling charges.
Business owners should contact their logistics managers or freight forwarders to verify the updated fee schedule before the November effective date. Ensure your procurement contracts allow for pass-through costs related to these terminal fee adjustments.
The takeaway
Operational budgets should be updated to reflect incoming tariff adjustments at key California ports. Review your current service contracts with Swire Shipping to confirm how these new origin and destination charges will be invoiced to your account.
What happens next
The new terminal handling charges will officially take effect on 15 November 2026.
Further reading
For broader trends affecting freight movement, see our analysis on Transportation.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Container News.
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