Shipping to and from Norway
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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: Norway
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 14/02/2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Calendar days (public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: NOK
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)
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).
Name | Start | End |
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Name
Demurrage
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.
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Name
Detention
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is gate-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.
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End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty l container is gated-in at the agreed port or terminal.
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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 know more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Tariffs:
- Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
- 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 containers.
Demurrage and Detention – Import Tariffs
Effective from:1st of February 2024
Currency: NOK
DRY Containers
Days (Demurrage) | 20' | 40'/45' | Days (Detention) | 20' | 40'/45' |
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Days (Demurrage)
1-5
|
20'
0
|
40'/45'
0
|
Days (Detention)
1-5
|
20'
0
|
40'/45'
0
|
Days (Demurrage)
6-10
|
20'
420
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40'/45'
840
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Days (Detention)
6-10
|
20'
385
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40'/45'
770
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Days (Demurrage)
11+
|
20'
660
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40'/45'
1320
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Days (Detention)
11+
|
20'
620
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40'/45'
1210
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
Days (Demurrage) | 20' | 40' | Days (Detention) | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Days (Demurrage)
1-4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
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Days (Detention)
1-4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
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Days (Demurrage)
5-8
|
20'
960
|
40'
1350
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Days (Detention)
5-8
|
20'
850
|
40'
1250
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Days (Demurrage)
9+
|
20'
1400
|
40'
1950
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Days (Detention)
9+
|
20'
1300
|
40'
1850
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REEFERS
Days (Demurrage) | 20' | 40' | Days (Detention) | 20' | 40' |
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Days (Demurrage)
1-3
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
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Days (Detention)
1-4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
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Days (Demurrage)
4-8
|
20'
1200
|
40'
1200
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Days (Detention)
5-8
|
20'
960
|
40'
1250
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Days (Demurrage)
9+
|
20'
2160
|
40'
2160
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Days (Detention)
9+
|
20'
1400
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40'
1850
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Country: Norway
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 1st January 2023
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public Holidays are counted as standard calendar days unless they fall within the allowed free time period.)
Currency: NOK
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)
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).
Name | Start | End |
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Name
Demurrage
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal. If discharged after 16.00, the discharge day is not counted.
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End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.
Demurrage is invoiced based on tariff of final gate-out full location.
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Name
Detention
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the agreed port or terminal.
Detention is invoiced based on tariff of empty return location
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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 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
Demurrage and Detention – Import Tariffs
Effective from:1st January 2023
Currency: NOK
DRY Containers
Days (Demurrage) | 20' | 40'/45' | Days (Detention) | 20' | 40'/45' |
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Days (Demurrage)
1-5
|
20'
0
|
40'/45'
0
|
Days (Detention)
1-5
|
20'
0
|
40'/45'
0
|
Days (Demurrage)
6-10
|
20'
350
|
40'/45'
700
|
Days (Detention)
6-10
|
20'
350
|
40'/45'
700
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Days (Demurrage)
11+
|
20'
550
|
40'/45'
1100
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Days (Detention)
11+
|
20'
550
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40'/45'
1100
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REEFERS, FLAT RACKS and OPEN TOPS
Days (Demurrage) | 20' | 40' | Days (Detention) | 20' | 40' |
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Days (Demurrage)
1-4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
|
Days (Detention)
1-4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
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Days (Demurrage)
5-8
|
20'
800
|
40'
1200
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Days (Detention)
5-8
|
20'
800
|
40'
1200
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Days (Demurrage)
9+
|
20'
1200
|
40'
1800
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Days (Detention)
9+
|
20'
1200
|
40'
1800
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- Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
- 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 containers.
For previous demurrage and detention tariff, please click below document
Below are the most common local charges we have in Norway. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary
Area | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff | Payterm |
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Area
Mandatory
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Charge Code
ODF
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Charge Name
Documentation fee - Origin
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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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DDF
|
Charge Name
Documentation fee - Destination
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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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OHC
|
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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DHC
|
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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Area
Booking
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
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Description
Change of Destination
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Tariff
300 USD per container
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Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CED
|
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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CLL
|
Charge Name
Cancellation Fee
|
Description
Invoiced to Booking Creation Party, in case of booking cancellation or reduction of container(s) or postponement initiated by customer to a vessel later than first available sailing or delay of sailing due to reasons under customer’s responsibility (e.g. late/missing documents) to a vessel later than first available sailing within 7 calendar days or less prior ETD of vessel.
|
Tariff
200 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MBA
|
Charge Name
Manual Booking Amendment Fee
|
Description
The fee covers booking amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through the our e-channels.
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Tariff
50 USD per amendment
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OBK
|
Charge Name
Booking Services - Origin
|
Description
Origin Booking Services (OBK) charge covers booking management performed by Maersk on behalf of the customer at the origin location. Customers can gain from time and cost efficiencies through using a single Point of Contact to simplify documentation management and stakeholder coordination. Easy and efficient with no need for the customer to be involved in firefighting service failures through the booking process.
|
Tariff
75 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Customs Clearance
|
Charge Code
CCO
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Origin
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Origin.
|
Tariff
210 NOK per B/L (including 3.HS codes) + 38 NOK per extra HS code
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CCD
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Destination
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer. The carrier may use 3rd party agents in some locations at Destination.
|
Tariff
540 NOK per B/L (including 3.HS codes) + 38 NOK per extra HS code
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WAV
|
Charge Name
Waiver Certificate Issuance
|
Description
Waiver certificates or Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are compulsory for the maritime export to a number of African countries. The waivers must be filed before the cargo arrives at its port of discharge. Based on customers request Maersk can provide these documents based as a 3rd party Value Added Service.
|
Tariff
The amount will differ depending on the destination country and the number of containers (e.g. Ivory Coast: fixed service fee (EUR) per certificate + fee per 20’ and/or 40’ (EUR) = total surcharge amount).
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Code
AME
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export
|
Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through the our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.
|
Tariff
50 USD per amendment
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
BLE
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Issuance Service-Export
|
Description
This surcharge covers the administrative cost of providing a new set of BLs. It covers the issuance of BL in a location that is different from origin as well as re-issuance needed for other reasons
|
Tariff
30 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HBL
|
Charge Name
House Transport Document Service
|
Description
A service provided by the carrier to perform additional administration when a forwarder issues a House Bill of Lading. More specifically, the carrier will issue an Original Bill of Lading (B/L)/Transport Document (TPDOC) based on the House Bill of Lading documentation provided by the forwarder. In addition, if applicable the carrier will file the actual details with the US Customs.
|
Tariff
50 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
|
Description
This fee covers shipping instruction submitted via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels.
|
Tariff
50 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OCG
|
Charge Name
Origin Certificate Charge
|
Description
This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc, in-house ML certificates at Origin. It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate).
|
Tariff
30 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DCG
|
Charge Name
Destination Certificate Charge
|
Description
This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc, in-house ML certificates at Destination. It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate).
|
Tariff
30 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SWC
|
Charge Name
Switch Transport Document Service
|
Description
This service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents. A 'switch' is used to prevent the shipper from being visible to the buyer and protects the interests of the cargo intermediary.
|
Tariff
75 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
TLE
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
|
Description
This service is also known as a 'Telex' or 'Express' release and allows the cargo to be released at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee, provided all 3 original B/L's have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorized agent of the consignee, at another carriers office location. In order to allow this all 3 original B/L's must be surrendered at another carriers office location (not the discharge port).
|
Tariff
30 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
CSO
|
Charge Name
Container Shifting Origin
|
Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.
|
Tariff
450 NOK per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CSD
|
Charge Name
Container Shifting Destination
|
Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.
|
Tariff
450 NOK per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CNS
|
Charge Name
Container Nomination Service
|
Description
The Value Added Service covers pre-assignment of container numbers to bookings. It does not cover assigning a contianer of a specific quality, for example: Food Grade.
|
Tariff
500 NOK per containers
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ESC
|
Charge Name
Extra Seal charge
|
Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of providing/attaching extra seals to containers in the terminals.
|
Tariff
15 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
JTC
|
Charge Name
Probe Service
|
Description
The carrier Installs probes to monitor and record the temperature of the commodity inside the reefer container during transport. This service is applied upon the request of the customer however some commodities require this service in order to be accepted for transport, i.e. commodities that require Cold Treatment.
|
Tariff
200 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PQC
|
Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
|
Description
The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
|
Tariff
350 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PIC
|
Charge Name
Pick-Up Charge (Exports)
|
Description
A service provided by the carrier to allow the Pick up of empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Receipt, where Merchant Haulage is involved.
|
Tariff
195 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DRP
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Charge (Imports)
|
Description
A service provided by the carrier to allow the Drop off empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Delivery, where Merchant Haulage is involved.
|
Tariff
195 USD per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Code
WTO
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Origin
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard free 1 hour
|
Tariff
Chassis delivery: 465 NOK for half an hour / 930 NOK full hour
Side Loader delivery: 465 NOK for half an hour / 930 NOK full hour |
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard free 1 hour
|
Tariff
Chassis delivery: 465 NOK for half an hour / 930 NOK full hour
Side Loader delivery: 465 NOK for half an hour / 930 NOK full hour |
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SIE
|
Charge Name
Sideloader Chassis Export
|
Description
Sideloader
|
Tariff
No addition for deliveries from the ports of Maaloey, Haugesund and Stavanger. Same rate as for chassi deliveries. For all other Norwegian ports a sideloader addition of 25 % of the haulage rate is applied.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SII
|
Charge Name
Sideloader Chassis Import
|
Description
Sideloader
|
Tariff
No addition for deliveries from the ports of Maaloey, Haugesund and Stavanger. Same rate as for chassi deliveries. For all other Norwegian ports a sideloader addition of 25 % of the haulage rate is applied.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
FUD
|
Charge Name
Futile Trip Import
|
Description
This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the import move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility (e.g. cargo was not ready or late cancellation).
|
Tariff
The standard cost for late cancelation of an inland haulage booking is 100% of the already existing IHI/IHE in the booking + side loader additional if any.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
FUO
|
Charge Name
Futile Trip Export
|
Description
This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the export move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility (e.g. cargo was not ready or late cancellation).
|
Tariff
The standard cost for late cancelation of an inland haulage booking is 100% of the already existing IHI/IHE in the booking + side loader additional if any.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
IDC
|
Charge Name
De-coupling Import
|
Description
Drop of container and later pick up request at customer premisis
|
Tariff
The amount to be charged is the same amount as the inland haulage or total amount of inland haulage and specialized chassis if there is sideloader involved
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
EDC
|
Charge Name
De-coupling Export
|
Description
Drop of container and later pick up request at customer premisis
|
Tariff
The amount to be charged is the same amount as the inland haulage or total amount of inland haulage and specialized chassis if there is sideloader involved
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
IAI
|
Charge Name
Cooling Service Destination
|
Description
Genset additional - Cooling service provided at Destination by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.
|
Tariff
No fixed rate. To be advised for each request.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
IAE
|
Charge Name
Cooling Service Origin
|
Description
Genset additional - Cooling service provided at Origin by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.
|
Tariff
No fixed rate. To be advised for each request.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSI
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Import
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.
|
Tariff
No fix rate, to be advised for each request based on the milage.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSE
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Export
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.
|
Tariff
No fix rate, to be advised for each request based on the milage.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WHE
|
Charge Name
Weekend and Holidays Haulage Export
|
Description
This charge is applied when Inland service is to be performed outside normal working hours, or on weekend or holidays, upon customers request.
|
Tariff
No fixed rate. To be advised for each request.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WHI
|
Charge Name
Weekend and Holidays Haulage Import
|
Description
This charge is applied when Inland service is to be performed outside normal working hours, or on weekend or holidays, upon customers request.
|
Tariff
No fixed rate. To be advised for each request.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ODC
|
Charge Name
Origin Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
|
Description
Hazardous fees
|
Tariff
600 NOK per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DDC
|
Charge Name
Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
|
Description
Hazardous fees
|
Tariff
600 NOK per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
THI
|
Charge Name
Trailer Hire Import
|
Description
This service covers the additional days of trailer hire, in a de-coupling/drop-and-collect scenario, in which the trailer is left at customer premises for an import scenario.
|
Tariff
850 NOK
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice.
|
Tariff
40 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel
|
Tariff
40 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
Charge is applicable if
|
Tariff
100 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Bill of lading clausing, documentation:
No specific clausing required
Special customs requirements:
None
Commodity
Private person cannot be specified as shipper or consignee, acceptance of such cargo as personal belongings, used vehicles (cars, motorcycles, ATV, motorized homes, trailer vans and etc.) for personal use is not allowed.
Weight / Measurement
For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local Maersk office.
Special Cargoes:
Out of Gauge, Break Bulk and Dangerous cargo subject to standard Maersk approval procedure