quayages
/ˈkiːɪdʒɪz/
NOUN
1. Port or wharf facilities
Multiple structures, docks, or wharves providing docking space for ships, or multiple port facilities available at quays.
1.1. Harbors, ports, and port infrastructure
Used in maritime and port management to refer to multiple quays, docks, and wharf facilities used for mooring vessels.
Synonyms
- dockages
- wharfages
Examples
- The modernization project upgraded several quayages across the port to handle larger container vessels.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Fees for using quays
Multiple charges or tolls assessed for docking vessels at quays or for loading and unloading goods there.
2.1. Port fees, dues, and maritime commerce
Used in commercial shipping to describe various fees or tariffs levied by port authorities for utilizing multiple dock spaces and port infrastructure.
Synonyms
- dockages
- port dues
- wharfages
Examples
- The shipping line calculated the total quayages incurred across all regional ports of call.