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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Demurrage and detention
Local charges
Restrictions
Country: LA REUNION
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/01/2020
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar days, per container type & size
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation (PCD)
Freetime: “Free Time” is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage & Detention and Terminal Storage shall not be paid by the Merchant.
Combined D&D: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container beyond the agreed amount of Free Time for the combined period of inside and outside the terminal, port or depot.
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
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Useful links:
- For Maersk SPOT DnD Tariff, please click here
- D&D Calculator, to know more about it, please click here
- Terms for Detention and Demurrage, please click here
Combined D&D - Port collects storage
Tariff Combined D&D: Port Reunion
| Type | DRY | Flat & Open top | REEF |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Type
Days
|
DRY
12
|
Flat & Open top
5
|
REEF
5
|
Tariff after free time:
| Days after free time expiration | 20’ DRY | 40’ DRY | 20’ REEF / Flat & Open top | 40’ REEFER / Flat & Open top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days after free time expiration
6th to 21st day
|
20’ DRY
|
40’ DRY
|
20’ REEF / Flat & Open top
65
|
40’ REEFER / Flat & Open top
130
|
|
Days after free time expiration
As from 22nd day
|
20’ DRY
|
40’ DRY
|
20’ REEF / Flat & Open top
90
|
40’ REEFER / Flat & Open top
180
|
|
Days after free time expiration
13th to 20th day
|
20’ DRY
12
|
40’ DRY
24
|
20’ REEF / Flat & Open top
|
40’ REEFER / Flat & Open top
|
|
Days after free time expiration
21st to 30th day
|
20’ DRY
20
|
40’ DRY
40
|
20’ REEF / Flat & Open top
|
40’ REEFER / Flat & Open top
|
|
Days after free time expiration
As from 31st day
|
20’ DRY
30
|
40’ DRY
60
|
20’ REEF / Flat & Open top
|
40’ REEFER / Flat & Open top
|
Tariff Combined D&D: Port Reunion
| Type | IMO (dangerous cargo/all containers) |
|---|---|
|
Type
Days
|
IMO (dangerous cargo/all containers)
5
|
Tariff after free time:
| Days after free time expiration | 20' IMO (all containers type) | 40' IMO (all containers type) |
|---|---|---|
|
Days after free time expiration
6th to 21st day
|
20' IMO (all containers type)
65
|
40' IMO (all containers type)
130
|
|
Days after free time expiration
As from 22nd day
|
20' IMO (all containers type)
90
|
40' IMO (all containers type)
180
|
- Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) non IMO is considered as Dry Container
- Reefer and NOR container with IMO follows Reefer
- 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 equipment, while a Tank with IMO cargo follows terms of IMO.
Below are the most common local charges we have in Reunion, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary.
| Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Per BL / Per Container | Payterm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charge Code
ODF
|
Charge Name
Export Documentation fee
|
Description
Standard export documentation fee, for instructions sent to our customer service department via e-BL.
|
Per BL / Per Container
For details, contact your local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
DDF
|
Charge Name
Import Documentation fee
|
Description
Applicable to all import shipments handled by Maersk France, Mainly applicable to imports vie French and European ports.
|
Per BL / Per Container
For details, contact your local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
|
Description
We will apply this fee when we have a request from customer for a change of discharge port of a shipment that has been received and gated in at origin Port of Loading, but prior to the arrival at final Port of Discharge. It is covering the administrative and operational costs up to 3-4 restows. Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Per BL / Per Container
300 USD
|
Payterm
Freight
|
|
Charge Code
CCO
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance Origin
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Description
Service offered at the request of the customer and invoiced to the customer.
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Per BL / Per Container
For details, contact your local office
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Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
SWC
|
Charge Name
Switch transport document
|
Description
Service offered at the request of the customer for :B/L change Applicable in addition to the standard documentation fees.
|
Per BL / Per Container
75 EUR
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
TLE / TLI
|
Charge Name
Electronic cargo release
|
Description
Previously TLX for Telex release
|
Per BL / Per Container
75 EUR
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
CCE/CCI
|
Charge Name
Container cleaning Export/ Import
|
Description
A MINIMUM of EUR 100/container will be invoiced in case a container is returned dirty. Depending on the container's condition the cost can vary and amount to EUR 250/container.
|
Per BL / Per Container
200 EUR
|
Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
|
Charge Code
CSO/CSD
|
Charge Name
Container shifting Origin and Destination
|
Description
Cover for extra container moves needed for re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate.
|
Per BL / Per Container
150 EUR
|
Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
|
Charge Code
ESC
|
Charge Name
Seal Charge
|
Description
It covers the extra service of providing/attaching extra seals to containers in the terminals.
|
Per BL / Per Container
50 EUR/10 seal units
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
LPF
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
|
Description
Charge added when a customer does not pay the collect invoices within 7 days after due date
|
Per BL / Per Container
50 USD
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
IBC
|
Charge Name
Transfer to Bonded Warehouse Service
|
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.
|
Per BL / Per Container
42 EUR / 20’, 49 EUR / 40’
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Charge Code
ASE/ASI
|
Charge Name
Additional Service
|
Description
Additionnal service export / import.
|
Per BL / Per Container
Price determined at the time of request
|
Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
|
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
|
Per BL / Per Container
40 USD
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
HBL
|
Charge Name
House Transport Document Service
|
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.
|
Per BL / Per Container
25 EUR
|
Payterm
|
|
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.
|
Per BL / Per Container
Reunion to Iran, Cuba, Sudan and Syria: EUR 45
Reunion to World (Excluding Iran, Cuba, Sudan and Syria): USD 50 |
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer amendment fee - destination
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel
|
Per BL / Per Container
40 USD
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Charge Code
INI
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Import
|
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.
|
Per BL / Per Container
as per customs invoiced amount + EUR 30 on top for administrative tasks
|
Payterm
Destination or transhipment port
|
Commodity
No restrictions.
Weight / Measurement
For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local Maersk office.
Cargo weight per container as follows:
| Container Type/Size | Cargo Weight |
|---|---|
|
Container Type/Size
20 DRY
|
Cargo Weight
23,000 kg
|
|
Container Type/Size
40 DRY
|
Cargo Weight
23,000 kg
|
|
Container Type/Size
High Cube
|
Cargo Weight
23,000 kg
|
|
Container Type/Size
45 DRY
|
Cargo Weight
No acceptance
|
|
Container Type/Size
20 REEFER
|
Cargo Weight
22,000 kg
|
|
Container Type/Size
40 REEFER
|
Cargo Weight
22,000 kg
|
|
Container Type/Size
45 REEFER
|
Cargo Weight
No acceptance
|
Special Cargoes
No restrictions.
B/L clausing, documentation
Port of discharge to read Port Reunion however Pointe des Galets still accepted should letter of credit so require.
Special customs requirements
No restriction.
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