Shipping to and from Cyprus
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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Country: Cyprus
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 1st May 2021.
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type
- The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)
- For SPOT DnD offer, please refer to DnD tariff mentioned at the time of booking
Country DnD set-up - DnD setup in Cyprus consists of one element: Combined Detention and Demurrage. Storage at Limassol are invoiced by terminal to customers directly.
Invoice Item | Description |
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Invoice Item
DETENTION
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Description
refers to Combined Detention and Demurrage (compensation for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals): starts to apply as from SAME DAY of DISCHARGE at Limassol port until THE DAY OF GATE IN EMPTY; both days included. |
Non-operating reefer (NOR) will be charged as DRY equipment
Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined DnD
New Year, Easter and Christmas holidays count unless they fall within the allowed free time period
Calculation is Progressive: in case free days are exceeded, lying costs are invoiced according to the Tier-group where the days used fall.
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Combined D&D - Port collects Storage
Import Combined Detention & Demurrage
Port/Locations | Days |
20' DRY & IMO |
40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO |
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
1 to 10
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20' DRY & IMO
Free
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40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO
Free
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
11 to 17
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20' DRY & IMO
20
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40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO
40
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
18 onward
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20' DRY & IMO
40
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40'/45' DRY-HDRY & IMO
80
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Port/Locations | Days |
20' Special (OT-FR) |
40' Special (OT-FR) |
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
1 to 10
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20' Special (OT-FR)
Free
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40' Special (OT-FR)
Free
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
11 to 17
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20' Special (OT-FR)
40
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40' Special (OT-FR)
80
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
18 onward
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20' Special (OT-FR)
80
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40' Special (OT-FR)
160
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Port/Locations | Days |
20' Reefer |
40' Reefer |
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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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
Limassol
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Days
6 to 12
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20' Reefer
70
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40' Reefer
120
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Port/Locations
Limassol
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Days
13 onward
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20' Reefer
100
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40' Reefer
150
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Import Storage
Not applicable. Storage and Electricity, Plug-in for reefer, will be debited directly by terminal to client.
Demurrages are always charged to consignees who delay the return of the empty containers to the port terminal. When consignees arrange by themselves the road transportation of the containers to their warehouse, it is their responsibility to liaise with their hauliers for the timely return of the containers.
Maersk Cyprus Limited will undertake Road Transportation and Customs Clearance if requested.
For further import queries please contact the following: Sales(cy.export@maersk.com, cypsaldir@maersk.com) or Customer Service (cypcsigen@maersk.com, cy.export@maersk.com)
Service inquiry - Cyprus
Please note that Famagusta and other places in the Northern part of the island are not under the administration of the Republic of Cyprus. 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.
Commodities
No acceptance of IMO Class 1.
Weight / Measurement
Weight cargo acceptance in Cyprus roads: maximum gross weight of 30 Tons (tare + payload).
Special Cargo
OOG, B/B and IMO cargo subject to standard Maersk approval procedures.
Bill of lading clausing, documentation
No specific clausing required.
Seal is mandatory for Cyprus imports
Special Customs requirements
No specific clausing required.
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
|
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
|
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
|
Category
|
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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