Shipping to and from Cyprus
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Cyprus. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
We are always happy to help you with your shipments and there are several options for you to choose from. The most flexible option is through this website where you can place a booking or submit shipping instructions whenever you want. Register today if you have not done so yet!
Remember that using internet services does not mean that there is nobody to answer your questions. Simply click the "LIVE HELP" button to be in contact with any of our Maersk representatives.
You can also call us during business hours (08:00-17:00 local time) or email us at (cy.export@maersk.com)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Service inquiry - Cyprus
Please note that Famagusta and other places in the northern part of the island is not under the administration of the Republic of Cyprus, and no cargo movements can take place to/from the northern part via the port of Limassol. However, some areas in the Famagusta province can indeed be served via Limassol. It is suggested that you find out the exact location and telephone number of your customer and let us know at (cypsaldir@maersk.com)
Maersk Cyprus Limited is the sole agent of Maersk Line in the Republic of Cyprus and can only take responsibility for cargo movements in the Republic.
Commodity
No acceptance of IMO Class 1.
Special Cargoes
OOG, B/B and IMO cargo subject to standard Maersk Line approval procedures please contact our office for further details. The client will have to provide full cargo details, including IMO code and UN number.
Bill of lading clausing, documentation
No specific clausing required.
Special Customs Requirements
No specific clausing required.
CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E | Date | Time |
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Vessel’s estimated arrival
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Date
03-11-2024
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Time
08:00
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Vessel’s estimated departure
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Date
04-11-2024
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Time
08:00
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Submission of finalized Dangerous Goods documents (DGD)
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Date
30-10-2024
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Time
12:00
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Submission of VGM (declared by shipper)/container number information
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Date
31-10-2024
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Time
13:30
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Shipping instructions submission
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Date
31-10-2024
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Time
13:30
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Late Gate in deadline (only for containers with VGM provided as per above)
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Date
02-11-2024
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Time
11:30
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
Customs licenses:
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Date
01-11-2024
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Time
14:00
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CYLMS – ATLANTIC EXPRESS – 445E
MRN submission
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Date
04-11-2024
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Time
09:00
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** As from today all documents (EXPORT LICENCES / T2L etc.) should be sent directly to below address.
HULL BLYTH OFFICE (Molos)
Chr .Hadjipavlou 147 ,3036 Limassol.
Tel: 25375150
Toula (ext 555)/ Mobile phone : 99473753
Neophyta (ext 503)
Below are the most common local charges we have in Cyprus, 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
Mandatory
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Charge Code
ODF
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Charge Name
Export Documentation fee
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Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).
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Tariff
For details contact local office.
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
DDF
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Charge Name
Import Documentation fee
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Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).
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Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
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Charge Code
OHC
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Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
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Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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Charge Code
DHC
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Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
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Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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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
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Charge Code
MBF
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Charge Name
Manual Booking Fee
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Description
A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual bookings. Manual bookings are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. This fee will be applied in addition to the standard ODF/DDF charges when a customer makes a booking via manual booking channels.
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Tariff
EUR 25 per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
Documentation
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Charge Code
OCG
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Charge Name
Origin Certificate Charge
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Description
This service issues certificates with respect to vessel age, vessel conditions, in-house ML certificates at destination, etc. Please note that it does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for e.g. veterinary certificate) which falls under the INE charge.
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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
HBL
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Charge Name
House Transport Document Service
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Description
The carrier provides this service to perform additional administrative task when a forwarder issues a House Bill of Lading (HBL). Once an HBL is provided by the forwarder, the carrier issues an Original Bill of Lading (BL)/Transport Document (TPDOC). If applicable, the carrier also files the actual details with the US Customs in addition to this.
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Tariff
USD 50 per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Category
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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
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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. |
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. Previously known as Inspection Fee (PHE) and Exam fee (EXE), and Certification fee (CER) for certificates issued based on inspection.
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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. Previously known as Inspection Fee (PHI) and Exam fee (EXI), and Certification fee (CER) for certificates issued based on inspection.
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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
PQC
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Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
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Description
We provide this service when your cargo requires containers of a specific quality such as food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers designed for specific commodities like electronics, etc. The quality assessment is defined and carried on by the respective clusters. This charge also includes the cost of inspection of the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
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Tariff
EUR 50 per Container
EUR 150 per cont ( Effective date from 01.08.2024) |
Payterm
Origin
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