Tariff Information

The Albany Port District Commission Tariffs include rates for Dockage, Wharfage and Related Services
for the Port of Albany-Rensselaer (Effective January 1, 2026.)

APDC Tariffs (effective January 1, 2026)

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Part C: Dockage

RULE 46: Port Commission Charges and Services

Dockage is assessed per day without proration and includes Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays as follows:

(a) Barges or lighters ($2.00) per running foot per day. Minimum invoice $300 per vessel.

(b) All Vessels engaged in cargo operations $0.40 per net registered ton, per day.

(c) Vessels refusing to vacate a berth, when so ordered will be assessed for those hours the Vessel occupies the berth beyond the time of the order to move at rate of $1,000.00/hr.

(d) Exemption to Dockage Charges: Vessels operated by the Federal, State, or municipal government not receiving or discharging cargo are exempt from dockage charges.

(e) Fresh water will be supplied at a rate of $6.50 per 100 cubic feet of water plus a $50.00 hook-up fee. labor charge of $60.00 per hour between the hours of 0800 and 1200 and 1300 and 1700 Monday through Friday labor charge $90.00 per hour Saturday and Sunday as well as overtime. Holidays will be $110.00 per hour.

Part D: Wharfage

RULE 47: Wharfage Charges

The following are per short ton unless otherwise specified:

(a) All articles N.O.S. herein $3.00;

(b) Wood pulp (per Metric Ton) $1.25;

(c) Heavy Lifts - Articles Weighing: less than 50,000 lbs. per piece or pkg. $3.10/ton; 50,000 lbs. to 200,000 lbs. per piece or pkg. $4.50/ton; over 200,000 lbs. per piece or pkg. $5.51/ton;

(d) Aluminum, Iron, and/or Steel in Bundles, Coils, Pigs, or Slabs per ton $1.80;

(e) Scrap Iron per ton $.77;

(f) Bagged Cargos: loose, pre-slung, or containerized $2.25;

(g) Loaded containers, any length $35/container. Empty containers, any length, upon request.

(h) Wharfage charges may be assessed on a measurement basis where such a computation exceeds wharfage charges computed on a weight basis.

Part E: Miscellaneous

RULE 59: Security

Security (including gangway watch) will be assessed against the vessel at the rate $80.00 per hour or part thereof. For Vessels arriving on a Port Commission holiday or legal holiday, security will be at the rate of $100.00 per hour and will end on the hour after last line.

Gangway watch shall be provided by the Port Commission. No other services or agencies are permitted to provide watchman service within areas of the marine terminal facilities under the jurisdiction of the Port Commission.