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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Storage and combined detention - effective from 1-Jan-2024
Storage and combined detention - valid to 31-Dec-2023
Local charges
Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (New Year’s Day [1/Jan], 2/Jan [Scotland only], Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Day & Easter Monday, and Christmas/Boxing Days [25-26/Dec] are counted as standard calendar days unless they fall within the allowed free time period)
Currency: GBP
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 date (PCD)
Freetime: “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 inside and outside the terminal, port or depot.
Terminal Storage: Compensation for utilising the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port or depot.
|
Useful links:
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator (click here to learn more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Storage - Combined DnD
Tariffs
- Reefer storage includes plug-in/electricity charges
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are subject to storage and not subject to combined D&D
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container for storage and as REEFER for combined D&D
Storage Tariff At All Uk Port, Terminals & Depots, Except Liverpool, Teesport & Belfast
| Days | 20' DRY | 40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20' REEF / 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 10
|
20' DRY
26
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
40
|
20' Flat & Open top
26
|
40’ Flat & Open top
40
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
109
|
|
Days
11 to 14
|
20' DRY
53
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
79
|
20' Flat & Open top
53
|
40’ Flat & Open top
79
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
127
|
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20' DRY
66
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
99
|
20' Flat & Open top
66
|
40’ Flat & Open top
99
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
144
|
Storage Tariff at Liverpool
| Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY | 20’ Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20’/40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20’ DRY
free
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 7
|
20’ DRY
free
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
95
|
|
Days
8 to 9
|
20’ DRY
30
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
60
|
20’ Flat & Open top
30
|
40’ Flat & Open top
60
|
20’/40’ REEF
155
|
|
Days
10 onwards
|
20’ DRY
65
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
130
|
20’ Flat & Open top
65
|
40’ Flat & Open top
130
|
20’/40’ REEF
225
|
Storage Tariff at Teesport
| Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY | 20’ Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20’/40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20’ DRY
free
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 7
|
20’ DRY
free
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
114
|
|
Days
8 to 10
|
20’ DRY
24
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
48
|
20’ Flat & Open top
24
|
40’ Flat & Open top
48
|
20’/40’ REEF
162
|
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20’ DRY
54
|
40’ DRY/HC & 45’ DRY
108
|
20’ Flat & Open top
54
|
40’ Flat & Open top
108
|
20’/40’ REEF
270
|
Storage tariff at Belfast
| Days | 20' DRY | 40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20' REEF / 40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 7
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
78
|
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20' DRY
40
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
40
|
20' Flat & Open top
40
|
40’ Flat & Open top
40
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
126
|
|
Days
15 to 21
|
20' DRY
52
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
52
|
20' Flat & Open top
52
|
40’ Flat & Open top
52
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
144
|
|
Days
22 to 28
|
20' DRY
63
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
63
|
20' Flat & Open top
63
|
40’ Flat & Open top
63
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
162
|
|
Days
29 onwards
|
20' DRY
81
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
81
|
20' Flat & Open top
81
|
40’ Flat & Open top
81
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
174
|
Combined Detention At All Uk Ports, Terminal & Depots
| Days | 20' DRY | 40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20’ REEF / 40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 7
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’ REEF / 40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20' DRY
42
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
60
|
20' Flat & Open top
114
|
40’ Flat & Open top
114
|
20’ REEF / 40’ REEF
114
|
|
Days
15 +
|
20' DRY
66
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
96
|
20' Flat & Open top
150
|
40’ Flat & Open top
150
|
20’ REEF / 40’ REEF
150
|
Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/11/2022
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (New Year’s Day [1/Jan], 2/Jan [Scotland only], Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Day & Easter Monday, and Christmas/Boxing Days [25-26/Dec] are counted as standard calendar days unless they fall within the allowed free time period)
Currency: GBP
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 date (PCD)
Freetime: “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 inside and outside the terminal, port or depot.
Terminal Storage: Compensation for utilising the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel
|
End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel
|
End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port or depot.
|
Useful links:
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator (click here to learn more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Storage - Combined DnD
Tariffs
- Reefer storage includes plug-in/electricity charges
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are subject to storage and not subject to combined D&D
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container for storage and as REEFER for combined D&D
Storage tariff at all UK ports, terminals & depots, except Liverpool, Teesport & Belfast
| Days | 20' DRY | 40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20' REEF / 40' REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 10
|
20' DRY
24
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
36
|
20' Flat & Open top
24
|
40’ Flat & Open top
36
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
95
|
|
Days
11 to 14
|
20' DRY
48
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
72
|
20' Flat & Open top
48
|
40’ Flat & Open top
72
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
110
|
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20' DRY
60
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
90
|
20' Flat & Open top
60
|
40’ Flat & Open top
90
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
125
|
Storage Tariff at Liverpool
| Days | 20’ DRY (incl NOR) | 40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY | 20’ Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20’/40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
free
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 7
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
free
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
95
|
|
Days
8 to 10
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
24
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
36
|
20’ Flat & Open top
24
|
40’ Flat & Open top
36
|
20’/40’ REEF
95
|
|
Days
11 to 14
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
48
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
72
|
20’ Flat & Open top
48
|
40’ Flat & Open top
72
|
20’/40’ REEF
117
|
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
65
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
90
|
20’ Flat & Open top
65
|
40’ Flat & Open top
90
|
20’/40’ REEF
135
|
Storage Tariff at Teesport
| Days | 20’ DRY (incl NOR) | 40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY | 20’ Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20’/40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 3
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
free
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
free
|
20’ Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’/40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
4 to 12
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
20
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
40
|
20’ Flat & Open top
20
|
40’ Flat & Open top
40
|
20’/40’ REEF
95
|
|
Days
13 onwards
|
20’ DRY (incl NOR)
45
|
40’ DRY/HC (incl NOR) & 45’ DRY
90
|
20’ Flat & Open top
45
|
40’ Flat & Open top
90
|
20’/40’ REEF
145
|
Storage tariff at Belfast only
| Days | 20' DRY | 40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20' REEF / 40’ REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
free
|
|
Days
6 to 7
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
65
|
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20' DRY
35
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
35
|
20' Flat & Open top
35
|
40’ Flat & Open top
35
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
105
|
|
Days
15 to 21
|
20' DRY
45
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
45
|
20' Flat & Open top
45
|
40’ Flat & Open top
45
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
120
|
|
Days
22 to 28
|
20' DRY
55
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
55
|
20' Flat & Open top
55
|
40’ Flat & Open top
55
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
135
|
|
Days
29 onwards
|
20' DRY
70
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
70
|
20' Flat & Open top
70
|
40’ Flat & Open top
70
|
20' REEF / 40’ REEF
145
|
Combined D&D tariff all UK ports, terminals & depots
| Days | 20' DRY | 40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40’ Flat & Open top | 20’ REEF / 40’ REEF (incl NOR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 7
|
20' DRY
free
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40’ Flat & Open top
free
|
20’ REEF / 40’ REEF (incl NOR)
free
|
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20' DRY
35
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
50
|
20' Flat & Open top
95
|
40’ Flat & Open top
95
|
20’ REEF / 40’ REEF (incl NOR)
95
|
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20' DRY
55
|
40’ DRY & 40’ HC & 45’ DRY
80
|
20' Flat & Open top
125
|
40’ Flat & Open top
125
|
20’ REEF / 40’ REEF (incl NOR)
125
|
Below are the most common local charges we have in United Kingdom, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary
| Area | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff | Payterm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Area
Booking
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
|
Description
Change of Destination
|
Tariff
300 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CED
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination - Extra Restows
|
Description
Will be processed only upon confirmation of the acceptance of the extra costs associated.
|
Tariff
300 USD per container + extra costs associated
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CLL
|
Charge Name
Cancellation Fee
|
Description
Invoiced to Booking Creation Party, in case of booking cancellation or reduction of container(s) or postponement initiated by customer to a vessel later than first available sailing or delay of sailing due to reasons under customer’s responsibility (e.g. late/missing documents) to a vessel later than first available sailing within 7 calendar days or less prior ETD of vessel.
|
Tariff
n/a
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MBA
|
Charge Name
Manual Booking Amendment Fee
|
Description
The fee covers booking amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through the our e-channels.
|
Tariff
n/a
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OBK
|
Charge Name
Booking Services - Origin
|
Description
Origin Booking Services (OBK) charge covers booking management performed by Maersk on behalf of the customer at the origin location. Customers can gain from time and cost efficiencies through using a single Point of Contact to simplify documentation management and stakeholder coordination. Easy and efficient with no need for the customer to be involved in firefighting service failures through the booking process.
|
Tariff
90 GBP per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DBK
|
Charge Name
Booking Services - Destination
|
Description
Destination Booking Services charge (DBK) covers booking management performed by Maersk on behalf of the customer at the destination location. Booking Services teams coordinate with customers’ partners and internal stakeholders to ensure all destination related activities are completed as planned.
|
Tariff
50 GBP per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
VGM
|
Charge Name
Verified Gross Mass Charge
|
Description
The charge to cover cost incurred to provide container weighing in terminals for VGM ( Verified Gross Mass)
|
Tariff
40 GBP per container (VGM port weigh pre-booked) 70 GBP per container (VGM not provided by cut-off)
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
Customs Clearance
|
Charge Code
CCO
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Origin
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Origin.
|
Tariff
Please contact your Maersk representative for a quoted based on your individual shipments and requirement
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CCD
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Destination
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Destination.
|
Tariff
Please contact your Maersk representative for a quoted based on your individual shipments and requirement
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WAV
|
Charge Name
Waiver Certificate Issuance
|
Description
Waiver certificates or Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are compulsory for the maritime export to a number of African countries. The waivers must be filed before the cargo arrives at its port of discharge. Based on customers request Maersk can provide these documents based as a 3rd party Value Added Service.
|
Tariff
Please contact your Maersk representative for a quoted based on your individual shipments and requirement.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
Cargo related (third party)
|
Charge Code
FIO
|
Charge Name
3rd Party Fine Export
|
Description
3rd Party Fine Export charge to cover for all fines issues by any 3rd party, and paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer. Scenarios could be, but not limited to; customs’ fine, police fines, fines issued by the port for mis-declaration etc.FIO – covers when the above service offered at Export.
|
Tariff
At cost plus 25 GBP
IMO label add/remove: 275 GBP per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
FID
|
Charge Name
3rd Party Fine Import
|
Description
3rd Party Fine Import charge to cover for all fines issues by any 3rd party, and paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer.Scenarios could be, but not limited to; customs’ fine, police fines, fines issued by the port for mis-declaration etc.Scenarios could be, but not limited to; customs’ fine, police fines, fines issued by the port for mis-declaration etc.FID - covers when the above service offered at Import.
|
Tariff
At cost plus 25 GBP
IMO label add/remove: 275 GBP per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
INE
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Export
|
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. Previously known as Inspection Fee (PHE) and Exam fee (EXE), and Certification fee (CER) for certificates issued based on inspection.
|
Tariff
at cost
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
INI
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Import
|
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. Previously known as Inspection Fee (PHI) and Exam fee (EXI), and Certification fee (CER) for certificates issued based on inspection.
|
Tariff
at cost
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Code
AME
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export
|
Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through the our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.
|
Tariff
n/a
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
BLE
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Issuance Service-Export
|
Description
This surcharge covers the administrative cost of providing a new set of BLs. It covers the issuance of BL in a location that is different from origin as well as re-issuance needed for other reasons. This surcharge is also used when Maersk is printing the B/L for pick up in our office, if the same could have been done by the customers themselves.
|
Tariff
n/a
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
BLI
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Charge Name
Transport Document Issuance Service-Import
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Description
If you need a new set of bill of lading (BL), this surcharge covers the administrative cost associated with it. With this, you are issued a BL in a location different from the point of origin. This also includes the reissuance of a BL if needed.
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Tariff
30 GBP per bill of lading
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
COU
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Charge Name
Courier
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Description
Documentation delivery service for export shipments.
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Tariff
15 GBP per bill of lading
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
DCG
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Charge Name
Destination Certificate Charge
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Description
This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc, in-house ML certificates at Destination. It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate).
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Tariff
35 GBP per container
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
OCG
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Charge Name
Origin Certificate Charge
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Description
This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc, in-house ML certificates at Origin. It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate).
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Tariff
n/a
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
HBL
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Charge Name
House Transport Document Service
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Description
A service provided by the carrier to perform additional administration when a forwarder issues a House Bill of Lading. More specifically, the carrier will issue an Original Bill of Lading (B/L)/Transport Document (TPDOC) based on the House Bill of Lading documentation provided by the forwarder. In addition, if applicable the carrier will file the actual details with the US Customs.
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Tariff
50 USD per bill of lading
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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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 shipping instruction submitted via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels.
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Tariff
n/a
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
TLE (TLI)
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Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
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Description
This service is also known as a 'Telex' or 'Express' release and allows the cargo to be released at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee, provided all 3 original B/L's have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorized agent of the consignee, at another carriers office location. In order to allow this all 3 original B/L's must be surrendered at another carriers office location (not the discharge port).
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Tariff
50 USD per bill of lading
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
SWC
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Charge Name
Switch Transport Document Service
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Description
This service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents. A 'switch' is used to prevent the shipper from being visible to the buyer and protects the interests of the cargo intermediary.
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Tariff
65 GBP per bill of lading
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Equipment
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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
100 GBP per container plus associated cost.
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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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
100 GBP per container plus associated cost
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
CNS
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Charge Name
Container Nomination Service
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Description
The Value Added Service covers pre-assignment of container numbers to bookings. It does not cover assigning a contianer of a specific quality, for example: Food Grade.
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Tariff
n/a
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
CSO
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Charge Name
Container Shifting Origin
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Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.
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Tariff
50 GBP per container
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
CSD
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Charge Name
Container Shifting Destination
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Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.
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Tariff
n/a
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
EME
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Charge Name
Equipment Management Export
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Description
This service covers extra services provided by the carrier relating to equipment at Origin. These extra services can cover, but are not limited to delivery of high-security container seals, provision of Equipment Interchange Receipts (EIR) to truckers, and / or other local services and expenses. This service is applicable upon the customer's request.
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Tariff
At cost plus 25 GBP
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
EMI
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Charge Name
Equipment Management Import
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Description
This service covers extra services provided by the carrier relating to equipment at Destination. These extra services can cover, but are not limited to delivery of high-security container seals, provision of Equipment Interchange Receipts (EIR) to truckers, and / or other local services and expenses. This service is applicable upon the customer's request.
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Tariff
At cost plus 25 GBP
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
ESC
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Charge Name
Extra Seal charge
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Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of providing/attaching extra seals to containers in the terminals.
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Tariff
n/a
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
LGE
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Charge Name
Late Gate Service - Export
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Description
The service of allowing containers to be gated in after the cut-off time (CY closing) and loaded on the scheduled vessel/voyage.
The charge will not apply if:- the late gate is arranged for the carrier’s convenience.
This service is subject to the Carrier’s operational feasibility.
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Tariff
50 GBP per container
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
PQC
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Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
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Description
The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
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Tariff
175 GBP per container
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Non-fulfilment
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Charge Code
LPF
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Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
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Description
Late payment fee will be applicable when payment has not been remitted within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.
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Tariff
50 USD per invoice
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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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
30 GBP per amendment
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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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
30 GBP per amendment
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
WDF
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Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
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Description
Charge is applicable if
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Tariff
100 GBP per container
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Payterm
Origin
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