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Maersk is revising Terminal Handling Charges (OHC/DHC) for all containers to and from Bulgaria.
The adjustment is driven by increases in port-related and operational costs. Consequently, Maersk will revise its freight structure to account for the higher terminal handling costs.
The revised tariff amount effective from 01-October-2026 until further notice is detailed as follows:
| Charge Code | Origin | Destination | Container Size | Cargo | New Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 20' containers | General Cargo | 220 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 40'-45' containers | General Cargo | 275 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 20' containers | Dangerous | 330 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 40'-45' containers | Dangerous | 380 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 20' reefer containers | Reefer | 390 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 40'-45'reefer containers | Reefer | 460 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 20' reefer containers | Dangerous Reefer | 560 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 40'-45'reefer containers | Dangerous Reefer | 655 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 20' special containers | General Cargo | 330 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 40'-45' specials | General Cargo | 380 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 20' specials | Dangerous | 390 EUR |
| OHC | Burgas, Varna | World | 40'-45' specials | Dangerous | 460 EUR |
| Charge Code | Origin | Destination | Container Size | Cargo | New Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 20' containers | General Cargo | 230 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 40'-45' containers | General Cargo | 280 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 20' containers | Dangerous | 330 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 40'-45' containers | Dangerous | 380 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 20' reefer containers | Reefer | 390 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 40'-45'reefer containers | Reefer | 460 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 20' reefer containers | Dangerous Reefer | 580 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 40'-45'reefer containers | Dangerous Reefer | 670 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 20' specials | General Cargo | 330 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 40'-45' specials | General Cargo | 380 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 20' specials | Dangerous | 390 EUR |
| DHC | World | Burgas, Varna | 40'-45' specials | Dangerous | 460 EUR |
Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on Price Calculation Date (PCD).
For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings.
For FMC, PCD is the last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.
SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation] for spot bookings.
For your reference, you can always view the latest levels and rate structures directly on our Tariff Lookup page: Maersk Tariff look-up
The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges. These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect any tariff notified, published, or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk tariff shall not be binding on Maersk unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.
We review all surcharges regularly and you can find all surcharge updates here.
If you have any further questions, please contact your local Maersk representative. We are always standing by to help you plan your future supply chain moves and assist you with your logistical needs.