Versand nach und von Europa

For transports arranged in Merchant Haulage, empty containers must be returned to the Place of Delivery location as stated on the Bill of Lading.

* Drop off charges in deep sea ports (Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Wilhelmshaven) only apply if the Port of discharge varies from the port of empty drop off.

In exceptional cases and after confirmation by the carrier, empty containers may be returned at an alternate location against payment of a drop-off fee as per tariff below.

The trigger for the validity period is the first load date at origin (Price Calculation Date).

Valid from 01. January 2025 until 31. March 2025 (subject to equipment availability)

Valid from01. October 2024 until 31. December 2024 (subject to equipment availability)

Valid from 01. July 2024 until 30. September 2024 (subject to equipment availability)

Country:Germany
Direction: Import
Effective Date:15-March-2024
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
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 and Detention shall not be paid by the Merchant.

Detention:Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier's Container outside the port, terminal, or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time

Demurrage:Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container inside the terminal, port, or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time (the compensation includes terminal storage costs).

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

Tariffs:

• Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
• Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
• Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container for both import demurrage and detention.
• Non-operating reefer (NOR) with IMO follows Reefer for import demurrage.
• 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
• Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to detention and are subject to demurrage.
• 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.

Import Demurrage Tariffs

Germany Seaport (Dry, Flat and Open top, Reef)

Germany Inland Terminal (Dry, Flat and Open top, Reef)

Germany Seaport – IMO cargo

Germany Inland Terminal – IMO cargo

Import Detention Tariffs

Germany Import Detention

Germany Import Detention (pick up per rail / barge)

Country: Germany
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 15^th July 2022
Expiry Date: 14th March 2024
Free time: Calendar days
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)

Free time: "Free Time" is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage and Detention shall not be paid by the Merchant.

Detention: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier's Container outside the port, terminal, or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.

Demurrage: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container inside the terminal, port, or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time (the compensation includes terminal storage costs).

Useful links:

• SPOT terms are those accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. For details on how to extend your DnD Free time at destination, click here. DnD Tariff information can be found via Instant Price Search or during booking process.
• D&D Calculator Click here to know more about it
• Terms for Detention and Demurrage

Import Demurrage Tariffs

Effective date: 15^th July 2022
Currency: EUR

Germany Seaport (Dry, Flat and Open top, Reef)

Germany Inland Terminal (Dry, Flat and Open top, Reef)

Germany Seaport – IMO cargo

Germany Inland Terminal – IMO cargo

Import Detention Tariffs

Effective date: 15^th January 2020
Currency: EUR

Germany Import Detention (pick up per truck)

Germany Import Detention (pick up per rail / barge)

Notes:

• Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
• Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
• Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container for both import demurrage and detention.
• Non-operating reefer (NOR) with IMO follows Reefer for import demurrage.
• 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
• Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to detention and are subject to demurrage.
• 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.

Below are the most common local charges we have in Germany. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.

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Commodity

No Restrictions

Weight / Measurement

Road Limitations max. 40 m Tons (Truck, Chassis, Container and Cargo)

Special Cargoes

OOG, B/B and Dangerous cargo is subject to standard Maersk in-house procedures.

B/l clausing, documentation

Private Individuals in Bill of Lading - All Bill of Lading parties in Germany must have a valid tax ID (VAT number). Private individuals alone are not allowed. We recommend getting in contact with Maersk LNS if there is no other registered company involved in a shipment.

Special Customs Requirements

The German customs system can only handle 140 characters in the cargo description of each cargo line. To avoid unnecessary customs inspections and costs for the final receiver, we urge shippers to make sure that proper and complete description of goods is mentioned in the first 140 characters. If not feasible within this limit, please split cargo description by commodities and use more than one cargo line.

Empty Return of Containers

Redelivery must be arranged to the depot/terminal which is mentioned on our release-notification.

Any deviation needs to be requested in writing 48 hours prior to redelivery and may only be executed after receipt of written confirmation through us.

Unauthorized return of equipment to any depot/terminal not confirmed through us will result in additional costs that will be charged to the responsible party.

Others

For shipments to Germany it is mandatory cargo description with 125 characters due to local customs limitation. If the cargo description has more than 125 characters it is necessary to submit the missing information to German customs authorities. This results into extra effort within destination & customs which will be charged per container level accordingly.

• Manifest deadlines:
• Bremerhaven cargo: ETA -3
• Wilhelmshaven cargo: ETA -6
• Hamburg cargo: ETA -9