What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dockage
Example
The dockage fee for the cargo ship was quite high. [dockage: noun]
Example
The captain expertly navigated the ship into the narrow dockage. [dockage: adjective]
wharfage
Example
The wharfage fee for the cargo ship was quite high. [wharfage: noun]
Example
The captain expertly navigated the ship into the narrow wharfage. [wharfage: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dockage and wharfage are both technical terms used in the shipping and maritime industries. However, dockage is more commonly used in North America, while wharfage is more commonly used in the UK and Australia.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dockage and wharfage?
Both dockage and wharfage are formal terms used in professional settings within the shipping and maritime industries.
