Shipping to and from Malta
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Country: Malta
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 1st May 2021.
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar days, per container type & size
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation (PCD)
FREE TIME: “Free Time” is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage & Detention and Terminal Storage shall not be paid by the Merchant.
COMBINED D&D: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container beyond the agreed amount of Free Time for the combined period of inside and outside the terminal, port, or depot. (invoiced as DETENTION)
TERMINAL STORAGE: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (invoiced as DEMURRAGE)
Name | Start | End |
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Name
Combined D&D
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at an inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
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Name
Terminal Storage
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at an inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated out from the terminal, port, or depot.
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Useful links:
- For Maersk SPOT DnD Tariff, please click here
- D&D Calculator, to know more about it, please click here
- Terms for Detention and Demurrage, please click here
Import Combined Detention & Demurrage
Port/Locations | Days | 20' DRY & IMO | 40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO |
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
1 to 7
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20' DRY & IMO
Free
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40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO
Free
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
8 to 12
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20' DRY & IMO
20
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40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO
40
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
13 onward
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20' DRY & IMO
30
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40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO
60
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Port/Locations | Days | 20' Special (OT-FR) | 40' Special (OT-FR) |
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
1 to 7
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20' Special (OT-FR)
Free
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40' Special (OT-FR)
Free
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
8 to 12
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20' Special (OT-FR)
25
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40' Special (OT-FR)
45
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
13 onward
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20' Special (OT-FR)
35
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40' Special (OT-FR)
65
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Port/Locations | Days | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer |
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
1 to 5
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20' Reefer
Free
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40' Reefer
Free
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
6 to 10
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20' Reefer
65
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40' Reefer
90
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Port/Locations
Marsaxlokk
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Days
11 onward
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20' Reefer
100
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40' Reefer
200
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Import Terminal Storage
Not applicable. Storage and Electricity, Plug-in for reefer, will be debited directly by terminal to client.
- Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined D&D.
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type and cargo type. Examples: A Tank with Dry cargo follows terms of Dry equipment, while a Tank with IMO cargo follows terms of IMO.
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.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary
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
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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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