Maersk wish to advise our customers that, records in the rules of the Prefectura General Naval indicate a reduction in the operational draft of ships that transit through the Paraguay River, based on recent water levels development.
Over past weeks we have done our outmost to deliver your cargo whilst managing the current situation as best as possible. However, still we are experiencing a significant increase in overall operational costs.
To enable us to continue to connect your supply chain, Maersk wishes to advise our customers that we will be implementing a Low Water Surcharge, applicable to all Export and Import containers with origin or destination Paraguay.
The tariff levels are as follows.
| Fee | Cargo | Charge Basis | Tariff Levels | Scope | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fee
LWC
|
Cargo
Dry & Reefer
|
Charge Basis
Per Container
|
Tariff Levels
20': 150 USD
40'(incl. HC & 45'): 300 USD |
Scope
All ports of Paraguay (Import and Export)
|
Effective Date
Feb 1st, 2023: PCD* for non-Spot bookings (Feb 5th, 2023 for regulated countries)
Feb 1st, 2023: 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings (Feb 5th, 2023 for regulated countries) |
* PCD = Price Calculation Date. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.
We are monitoring the situation and depending on the development we will determine if further measures need to be taken.
For your reference, we have also included the levels and the rate structure for some sample corridors (Short-Term) from Algeciras, Spain to Asuncion, Paraguay valid from today until further notice. These charges may be changed in the future and we will notify you accordingly.
Algeciras, ES to Asuncion, PY
Dry Container
| Surcharge Code | 20 DRY | 40 DRY | 40 HC | 45 HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge Code
OF - Basic Ocean Freight
|
20 DRY
865 EUR
|
40 DRY
1165 EUR
|
40 HC
1165 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
20 DRY
245 EUR
|
40 DRY
245 EUR
|
40 HC
245 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
EFF - Environmental Fuel Fee
|
20 DRY
100 EUR
|
40 DRY
201 EUR
|
40 HC
201 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
MHE - Merchant Haulage Export
|
20 DRY
35 EUR
|
40 DRY
35 EUR
|
40 HC
35 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
PAE - Port Additionals / Port Dues Export
|
20 DRY
35 EUR
|
40 DRY
55 EUR
|
40 HC
55 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
|
20 DRY
140 USD
|
40 DRY
140 USD
|
40 HC
140 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
|
20 DRY
50 EUR
|
40 DRY
50 EUR
|
40 HC
50 EUR
|
45 HC
50 EUR
|
|
Surcharge Code
RFD - River Freight
|
20 DRY
500 USD
|
40 DRY
1000 USD
|
40 HC
1000 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
VGM - Verified Gross Mass Charge
|
20 DRY
20 EUR
|
40 DRY
20 EUR
|
40 HC
20 EUR
|
45 HC
N/A
|
|
Surcharge Code
LWC - Low Water Surcharge
|
20 DRY
150 USD
|
40 DRY
300 USD
|
40 HC
300 USD
|
45 HC
N/A
|
Reefer and Special Container
| Surcharge Code | 20 REEF | 40 HREEF | 20 Special | 40 Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surcharge Code
OF - Basic Ocean Freight
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
3696 EUR |
20 Special
865 EUR
|
40 Special
1850 EUR |
|
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
340 EUR
|
20 Special
245 EUR
|
40 Special
245 EUR
|
|
Surcharge Code
EFF - Environmental Fuel Fee
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
N/A
|
20 Special
100 EUR
|
40 Special
201 EUR |
|
Surcharge Code
MHE - Merchant Haulage Export
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
35 EUR
|
20 Special
35 EUR
|
40 Special
35 EUR |
|
Surcharge Code
PAE - Port Additionals / Port Dues Export
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
55 EUR
|
20 Special
35 EUR
|
40 Special
55 EUR |
|
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
140 USD
|
20 Special
140 USD
|
40 Special
140 USD |
|
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
|
20 REEF
50 EUR
|
40 HREEF
50 EUR
|
20 Special
50 EUR
|
40 Special
50 EUR
|
|
Surcharge Code
RFD - River Freight
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
1000 USD
|
20 Special
500 USD
|
40 Special
1000 USD |
|
Surcharge Code
VGM - Verified Gross Mass Charge
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
20 EUR
|
20 Special
20 EUR
|
40 Special
20 EUR |
|
Surcharge Code
LWC - Low Water Surcharge
|
20 REEF
N/A
|
40 HREEF
300 USD
|
20 Special
150 USD
|
40 Special
300 USD |
- The above sample corridor is also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
- These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
- For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk tariff shall not be binding on Maersk unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.
We regret having to implement this fee, and recognize the challenge it brings on you, but hope for your understanding. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing working with you in the future.
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