S.L. 171.2 Art. 25Tariffs: by employers of port workers to Authority.

(1) Employers of port workers shall effect payment for port work to the Authority in accordance with the tariffs of fees and rates set out in the Second Schedule, and in accordance with the contribution set out in the Seventh Schedule.

(2) The tariff of the handling of transshipment cargo and related services shall be established following negotiations between the employers of port workers and port workers. The agreement reached shall be communicated to the Authority: Provided that when both parties fail to reach an agreement, either of the parties may refer the dispute to the Authority which shall determine the tariff based on:

(a) the service to be provided;

(b) the latest tariff negotiated between the parties;

(c) any published tariff;

(d) the cost of labour; and

(e) the volume of cargo and nature of services involved: Provided further that either party may appeal the decision taken by the Authority, in respect of the establishment of a transshipment tariff, to the Port Work Appeals Board established under the Ordinance.