The said Regulations are enacted in accordance with Article 23-2 of the Commercial Port Law (hereinafter cited as "this Law").

The scope of businesses of wharf and transit sheds at commercial ports is as follows:
1. Loading and unloading businesses.
2. Warehousing businesses.
3. Tug and barging businesses.
4. Ship tally businesses.
5. Passenger service businesses.

Definition of Terminology：
1. Wharf and transit shed facilities: Refers to all facilities within the port involved in cargo handling, warehousing, lighterage, or involved in providing tourist services.
2. Wharf and transit shed operators: Refers to public and private sector operators of wharves and transit sheds.
3. Entrusting persons: Refers to ship owners, carriers, shippers or consignees that contract for services from wharf and transit shed operators.
4. Dangerous substances: Refers to items classified as dangerous under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code of the International Maritime Organization（IMO）.