Shipping to and from Malta
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Malta. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
出口
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Restrictions
Local charges
Commodity
No specific restrictions for non-hazardous cargo. Dangerous cargo (IMO CLASS 1, 7) not allowed for import and transhipment.
Special Cargoes
- Out of Guage (OOG)/Breakbulk: L x W x H, cms 1800 x 500 x 500, maximum 40 tons: agent needs prior advice in order to inform Malta Terminal.
- Breakbulk is subject to agent's approval prior acceptance.
- Dangerous cargo (IMO CLASS 1 and 7) require approval from authorities/agent prior acceptance.
Below are the most common local charges we have in Malta, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
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Category | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff | Payterm |
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Category
Booking
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Charge Code
COD
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Charge Name
Change of Destination
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Description
This is a service provided by the carrier upon the customer’s request to amend the destination/delivery after a container is gated in at the port of origin, but prior to the arrival at the port of discharge. The charge includes only the cost incurred towards Change of Destination. All the other cost not subject to Change to Destination is added on top of the COD fee (ex: Demurrage, Detention in transit).
This service will not apply in the following scenarios: - Return shipment /- Re-export/ Inland change request/Extending inland haulage (Imports process) Maersk may refuse this service if it is not operationally possible, or if any regulatory limitations exist. |
Tariff
300 USD per container
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Payterm
Freight
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Category
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Charge Code
CED
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Charge Name
Change of Destination - Extra Restows
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Description
Will be processed only upon confirmation of the acceptance of the extra costs associated.
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Tariff
300 USD per container + extra costs associated
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
Documentation
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Charge Code
TLE
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Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
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Description
Also known as 'Telex' or 'Express' release, this releases the cargo at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee. This is done once all 3 original BLs have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorised agent of the consignee, at another carrier's office location (not the discharge port). This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer's request and gets added to the shipment only after the BLs have been surrendered.
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Tariff
USD 30 per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
TLI
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Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service - Import
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Description
Also known as 'Telex' or 'Express' release, this releases the cargo at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee. This is done once all 3 original BLs have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorised agent of the consignee, at another carrier's office location (not the discharge port). This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer's request and gets added to the shipment only after the BLs have been surrendered.
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Tariff
USD 30 per B/L
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
|
Charge Code
MDF
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Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
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Description
This fee covers the additional administration required to process shipping instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual booking channels. Manual booking channels are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. The fee is applicable when documentation is received by the carrier via manual booking channels. This will be in addition to the MBF charge if the shipment is also booked via manual booking channels.
A Manual Documentation Processing fee is not applicable if the customer is not able to submit shipping instructions electronically to Carrier because of a Carrier systems issue. |
Tariff
EUR 45 per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
Ocean VAS
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Charge Code
ASE
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Charge Name
Cross Booking Fee
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Description
Administrative fee to cover the extra work associated to coordinate and manage cross bookings.
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Tariff
EUR 50 per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
SPE
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Charge Name
Container Stuffing Service
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Description
This service covers ad hoc stuffing needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stuffing or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
SPI
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Charge Name
Container Stripping Service
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Description
This service covers ad hoc stripping needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stripping or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
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Charge Code
INE
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Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Export
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Description
The charge applies when the below Service carried out at the Export end. Charge to cover for costs related to inspection of cargo or container. Typical scenarios would be: outside surveyor, customs requirements, X-ray, veterinary inspection, inspections for certain certificates etc. The charge includes additional moves needed to perform the inspection and it covers the cost of the certificate to be issued, if required, when the Inspection is done for certification.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
INI
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Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Import
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Description
The charge applies when the below Service carried out at the Import end. Charge to cover for costs related to inspection of cargo or container. Typical scenarios would be: outside surveyor, customs requirements, X-ray, veterinary inspection, inspections for certain certificates etc. The charge includes additional moves needed to perform the inspection and it covers the cost of the certificate to be issued, if required, when the Inspection is done for certification.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
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Charge Code
PAO
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Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
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Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice.
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Tariff
EUR 15 per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
PAD
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Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
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Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel.
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Tariff
EUR 15 per B/L
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
Equipment related services
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Charge Code
CPP
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Charge Name
Carrier Provided Packaging
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Description
This service focusses on preparing the containers for the carriage of cargo; for e.g. hides and skins. The necessary packaging services are performed at a container yard (CY). These include manual lining of the container with plastic or moisture absorbent material, or insulation, and/or the installation of liner bags, as well as removal of the packing.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
CCE
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Charge Name
Container Cleaning Export
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Description
The charge is a value added service provided on request from the customer to "clean" the empty container before pick up. It does not cover provision of Containers with specific quality, for example: Food Grade Containers.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
CCI
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Charge Name
Container Cleaning Import
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Description
The charge covers cleaning of a container after empty gate in based on need (penalty) and removal of special equipment within the cntr provided by Maersk (i.e liner bags, reefer bags, hangers etc). It does not cover "repairs and maintenance of container".
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
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Charge Code
WDF
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Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
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Description
The WDF is applicable to each container where:
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Tariff
300 USD container
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Payterm
Origin
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