The wharfinger oversees the daily operations, safety, and accounting at a railway-served dock or pier. This role involves coordinating the transfer of bulk cargo or shipping containers between freight trains and maritime vessels. They ensure that railcars are spotted correctly for loading and that freight is tallied accurately during the transfer process.
Heard on the job
Give the paperwork to the wharfinger so they can clear those gondolas to be unloaded onto the barge.