§ 31 Rhine Ports Act - Principles of Tariff Design

1. In determining the tariff schedule, expenses must be considered, particularly for the creation, operation, and maintenance of facilities, for interest and depreciation, the cost of port administration, and risk coverage. Any additional earnings are permissible. The tariff framework ranges from 1.65 to 2.50 Swiss Francs per ton. This can be adjusted by the Executive Council every 2 years in accordance with the rate of inflation as per the national consumer price index. The Executive Council may set the tariff below the framework for goods with low delivery value.

2. Tariffs may be designed to be degressive depending on the volume of turnover or delivery revenue. In special cases, a flat fee may be agreed upon.

3. For certain goods, harbor charges may be temporarily reduced in the interest of shipping to the Rhine ports of both Basel, while maintaining parity.

4. Additional shipping costs from Basel to the Rhine ports of Basel-Country may be partially reimbursed. To balance these additional costs, a surcharge of up to 25% may be imposed on the harbor charge. The Executive Council determines the percentage within the framework of the tariff schedule.

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