The said Regulations are enacted in accordance with Article 44 of the Commercial Port Law (hereinafter cited as “the Law”).

Terminologies used in the Regulations are defined as follows:
1. Wharf and transit shed operators are public and private businesses and institutions dealing with ship cargo loading and unloading, warehousing, or passenger services.
2. Entrusting persons are the ship owners, carriers, shippers or consignees of wharf and transit shed operators.