Shipping to and from Czech Republic
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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: Czech Republic
Direction: Import
Effective Date: Please refer to specific port tariff
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days. National holidays are exempted from Demurrage free and chargeable period for all import cargo.
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).
Demurrage
Free time starts with the 1st day as day when container arrives at the terminal and last day as day when container leaves the terminal. Both days included.
Split - Demurrage includes Storage
DRY container
Days | 20’ | 40’ & 45’ |
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Days
Days 1 to 7
|
20’
0 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
0 EUR
|
Days
Days 8 to 14
|
20’
48 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
68 EUR
|
Days
Day 15 onwards
|
20’
63 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
93 EUR
|
REEF / OT&FR / IMO container
Days | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
Days 1 to 5
|
20'
0 EUR
|
40'
0 EUR
|
Days
Days 6 to 12
|
20'
118 EUR
|
40'
133 EUR
|
Days
Days 13 onwards
|
20'
143 EUR
|
40'
163 EUR
|
Detention from 1st April 2018
Freetime Free days (calendar days) starting with the day when container leaves the terminal gate. And last day is day when empty container is accepted on the terminal. Both days included.
DRY container
Days | 20' | 40' / 45' |
---|---|---|
Days
Days 1 to 6
|
20'
0 EUR
|
40' / 45'
0 EUR
|
Days
Days 7 to 13
|
20'
35 EUR
|
40' / 45'
45 EUR
|
Days
Days 14 to 20
|
20'
45 EUR
|
40' / 45'
70 EUR
|
Days
Days 21 onwards
|
20'
55 EUR
|
40' / 45'
85 EUR
|
REEF container
Days | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
Days 1 to 6
|
20'
0 EUR
|
40'
0 EUR
|
Days
Days 7 to 13
|
20'
75 EUR
|
40'
110 EUR
|
Days
Days 14 to 20
|
20'
115 EUR
|
40'
150 EUR
|
Days
Days 21 onwards
|
20'
145 EUR
|
40'
190 EUR
|
OT&FR container
Days | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 6
|
20'
0 EUR
|
40'
0 EUR
|
Days
Day 7 to 13
|
20'
75
|
40'
105
|
Days
Day 14 to 20
|
20'
85
|
40'
175
|
Days
Day 21 onwards
|
20'
90
|
40'
200
|
Note:
For Maersk Spot Demurrage and Detention offer please click here
Surcharge | Amount | Details |
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Surcharge
Payer Amendment Destination
|
Amount
40 EUR/ BL
|
Details
Payer-amendment fee in case of changes to payment terms or destination payers on or after last vessel arrival date
|
Surcharge
Change of destination fee (COD)
|
Amount
300 USD / per container
|
Details
|
Surcharge
Change of destination fee – Extra Restows (CED) – effective as of 15th January 2018.
|
Amount
300 USD + extra costs associated / per container
|
Details
Acceptance of the extra costs associated is must.
|
Surcharge
Late Payment Fee
|
Amount
50 USD / BL
|
Details
Payment is made after the due date of the invoice
|
Surcharge
Weight Discrepancy Fee
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Amount
100 EUR / container / Ton above the limit
|
Details
Exceeding of weight category (against rate offer)
|
Surcharge
Multi Stop Service
|
Amount
0 - 25 km / 30 EUR
26 - 40 km / 60 EUR 41 - 60 km / 90 EUR 61 - 80 km / 120 EUR 81 - 100 km / 150 EUR above 100 km / individual rate |
Details
Multi-stop charge
|
Surcharge
Import Service Charge
|
Amount
50 EUR / BL
|
Details
Import release for M/H, CIF and To order shipments (consignee is not CZ customer)
|
Surcharge
Late Cancellation Fee (1-9 containers)
|
Amount
325 EUR / container
|
Details
Late truck cancellation (day A after 10.00 for day B) in case truck did not leave the terminal yet. Compensation for lost job.
|
Surcharge
Late Cancellation Fee (10 containers and more)
|
Amount
50 EUR / container
|
Details
Late truck cancellation (day A after 10.00 for day C). Resp. 325 EUR/container if cancelled after day A 10.00 for day B trucking.
|
Surcharge
Waiting time
|
Amount
40 EUR / hour
|
Details
Waiting of truck during stuffing/unstuffing/customs clearance above 4 hours.
|
Surcharge
Examination Service
|
Amount
250 EUR / container
|
Details
Scan arranged on terminal in Bremerhaven (standard procedure)
|
Surcharge
Examination Service
|
Amount
275 EUR / container
|
Details
Scan arranged by Maersk in Bremerhaven (exceptional procedure)
|
Surcharge
Inland Haulage Cancellation Fee
|
Amount
75 EUR/container
|
Details
Charged for change of destination from SD locations in Czech Republic to port of discharge (Bremerhaven, Koper) which is requested by customer. |
Surcharge
Booking Coordination Fee
|
Amount
50 EUR/cntr./change
|
Details
Applicable for changes of loading/unloading address or time after day A 10.00 for stuffing/unloading day B. Compesation for double work. changes are always subject to operational feasibility.
|
Surcharge
Origin Specialised Chassis/Destination Specialised Chassis
|
Amount
150 EUR per container
|
Details
Surcharge for tilt chassis. Limited availability, to be requested in advance.
|
Surcharge
Additional Inland service imp/exp
|
Amount
Terminal manipulation at Melnik (to Ceske pristavy) - 100 EUR per 20´ and 125 EUR per 40´
|
Details
Additional Inland service imp/exp - Can be used in various situations (extra terminal manipulation, extra costs due to overloaded container etc.)
|
Surcharge
Destination Dangerous
|
Amount
60 EUR per container
|
Details
inland surcharge for all IMO type goods
|
Surcharge
Destination Coordination Service
|
Amount
25 EUR per Bill of Lading
|
Details
Charge is applied for import Delivery Order received via email instead of online (www.e-maersk.eu)
|
For Intermodal Surcharges, Conditions and Drop-off rates please go to Local solutions tab - Inland Services.
List of national holidays for 2024
Holiday date | Name of the day |
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Holiday date
01 January 2024
|
Name of the day
New year's Day
|
Holiday date
29 March 2024
|
Name of the day
Good Friday
|
Holiday date
01 April 2024
|
Name of the day
Easter Monday
|
Holiday date
01 May 2024
|
Name of the day
Labour Day
|
Holiday date
08 May 2024
|
Name of the day
Liberation Day
|
Holiday date
05 July 2024
|
Name of the day
St.Cyril and Methodius Day
|
Holiday date
06 July 2024
|
Name of the day
Jan Hus Day
|
Holiday date
28 September 2024
|
Name of the day
St.Wenceslas Day
|
Holiday date
28 October 2024
|
Name of the day
Independence Day
|
Holiday date
17 November 2024
|
Name of the day
Freedom and Democracy Day
|
Holiday date
24 December 2024
|
Name of the day
Christmas Eve
|
Holiday date
25 December 2024
|
Name of the day
Christmas Day
|
Holiday date
26 December 2024
|
Name of the day
St.Stephen's Day
|
For your delivery/release order kindly use the local application on www.e-maersk.eu. In case any doubt, do not hesitate to contact local customer service on cz.import@maersk.com ideally one week prior vessel arrival. We can assist also with import customs clearance, kindly contact us upfront to check the rates and details.
We arrange your delivery to SD location in Czech Republic on our inland network, just recommend to read our inland conditions in order to avoid any misunderstandings. Inland conditions available here.
Best practice for import planning:
via Bremerhaven – inland delivery order to be sent at least 5 working days prior vessel ETA – preferred channel www.e-maersk.eu
via Koper – inland delivery order to be sent till Tuesday 12:00 for cargo arriving with vessel next Monday – preferred channel www.e-maersk.eu
via Gdansk – inland delivery order to be sent 1 week prior vessel arrival - preferred channel www.e-maersk.eu
Above deadlines are important for proper truck/train capacity planning from our side in order to avoid significant delays. For delivery orders received after vessel ETA demurrage charges will be charged.
If you need specific information regarding import procedures, please contact our Customer service department +420 222 353 378 or cz.import@maersk.com.
When final delivery arranged in CH, driver is carrying T1 document together with commercial invoices of the cargo. In case you wish not to have invoices attached please contact our Customer service department on: +420 222 353 378.
Download the below files to check Czech and English of manual guides
When container is fully loaded, shipper agrees and accepts that the container is in a good condition – which means no damage from inside, is clean etc. (B/L Clause 15.4).
Clause 15.4
If containers supplied by or on behalf of the carrier are unpacked at the Merchant’s premises, the Merchant is responsible for returning the empty containers with interiors clean, odour free and in the same condition as received to the point or place designated by the Carrier, within the time prescribed. Should a Container not be returned in the condition required and/or within the time prescribed in the Tariff, the Merchant shall be liable for any detention, loss or expense incurred as a result thereof.
If the cargo in the container needs veterinary/phyto check in the port, please contact customer service import team before the container is discharged.
Weight restrictions
Foot dry container | Tons cargo weight |
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Foot dry container
20 DC
|
Tons cargo weight
27.0
|
Foot dry container
40 DC / HC / OT / HOT
|
Tons cargo weight
27.0
|
Foot dry container
45 DC
|
Tons cargo weight
27.0
|
Foot dry container
20 REEF
|
Tons cargo weight
24.0
|
Foot dry container
40 REEF
|
Tons cargo weight
25.0
|
If you would like to place bookings for one of the following, please make sure to contact our customer service team prior to booking in order to check acceptance:
- cargo exceeding the above weight limits,
- wines or spirits,
- cigarettes,
- dangerous cargo,
- out-of-gauge cargo.
Print of oB/L at destination Czech Republic not allowed.
IMO Class 1 & 7 NOT accepted for inland transportation to Czech Republic. The rest IMO Classes are acceptable for inland haulage transport from discharge port Bremerhaven up to SD location in Czech Republic. Transport mode: RR + TRK or RR+ RR
Personal Effects/Household goods are accepted for delivery to Czech republic only if shipper and consignee/notify shown in Transport Document is International Moving or Forwarding company, not a private person. We do accept also wording e.g. “Person XY C/O international moving / forwarding company“. Shipments showing only private person as consignee are NOT accepted for SD bookings to Czech Republic.
Bellow mentioned vehicles are not accepted in Carrier's Haulage, to any destination in Czech Republic.
- USED or DAMAGED NON ELECTRIC VEHICLE (Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles, Airplanes, Forklifts, Boats, Scooters, Golf carts, others).
- USED ELECTRIC VEHICLE, solely Lithium Battery Powered (containing BATTERY IN GOOD STATE - Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles, Airplanes, Forklifts, Boats, Scooters, Golf carts, others)
- DAMAGED or TOTAL LOSS ELECTRIC VEHICLE, solely Lithium Battery Powered (Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles, Airplanes, Forklifts, Boats, Scooters, Golf carts, others)
- COMBINED NEW/DAMAGED OR TOTAL LOSS NON ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES solely Lithium Battery Powered (Cars, Motorbikes, Bicycles, Airplanes, Forklifts, Boats, Scooters, Golf carts, others)
Shipments booked to Bremerhaven CY, Hamburg CY or Koper CY are accepted.
Complete and accurate cargo description along with HS 6 digit code for shipments destined to Czech Republic is needed. As per the requirement, a 6-digit HS code must be submitted along with all shipping instructions as a mandatory information starting from 1st of September 2015. In case of multiple commodities HS codes for all the commodities need to be submitted.
As from 1.1.2023 the 8-digit HS code and respective cargo description must be submitted along with inland delivery order.
Veterinary check for veterinary cargo via Bremerhaven in c/h, can be arranged only by Maersk Bremerhaven. Charges are available upon request from customer service. In case you wish to arrange veterinary check by different agency, container must be released to m/h.
We do not accept non-hazardous military cargo for transportation to/from Czech Republic as well as to/from any port from/for Czech shipper/consignee.
For shipments via discharge port in Germany it is mandatory to have 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.