Shipping to and from Australia

Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/10/2019
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar day
Currency: AUD
Calculation Period: Detention is calculated from the day of discharge until the date the container is de-hired.

Import Tariff - Combined Detention & Demurrage

NOR will be charged as DRY equipment

Combined Detention and Demurrage

Customers in Australia will be offered combined Demurrage and Detention for both export and import shipments. This means you will have one combined free time period and compensation for utilisation of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. Combined demurrage and detention will be invoiced as detention.

Demurrage means compensation incurred by customer for utilising equipment beyond the given free time inside the terminal.

Detention means compensation incurred by customer for utilising equipment beyond the given free time outside the terminal.

Separation of Storage

Storage means compensation for utilising the port, terminal or depot or inland container yard facilities. Compensation for Storage related to use of Terminal or Depot facilities will be charged separately by Australian ports directly to customers.

Reuse containers

Import detention will cease calculating on the date the re-use request is made via Matchbox and export detention will begin.

Transport Plan Change Notifications 

We are pleased to share details of an important change to our Transport Plan Change Notifications which will be introduced from 21 April  2018.

The format of the email sent for ETA notifications has changed and you will now also be informed about additional events, such as changes related to the terminal, port, or  itinerary on these notifications.

We have renamed ETA Change nofitications to “Transport Plan Change Notifications” and we will eventually discontinue the contingency communication emails sent to you by our contingency communication team.

It is therefore important that you register for these Transport Plan Change Notifications immediately so you can stay on top of your shipments and get used to the new format.

Once you have registered, please let us know so we can remove your email ID from the Contingency communication list to avoid duplication. 

Below is a quick reference guide on how you can register either online or on our Maersk smartphone APP. 

In case of any queries, please contact your local customer service agent.

How to Set up Transport Plan Change Notification on Maersk

• Geography : From / To – will restrict notifications to shipments only from and / or to these locations
• Role : will send notifications for shipments only where your company is playing the specific role you select.

The enhanced format of the email together with the new options to subscribe to changes in vessel and voyage as well as port and terminal, will effectively communicate changes as required. 

This information is reflected both in email body and Excel attachment.

Furthermore the visuals have been improved through icons and color-coding to clearly communicate the changes.

Booking:

We recommend that you use our online business services to book and conduct your business with us.

Customs clearance:

Maersk Australia will lodge the Import Sea Cargo report with customs based on the shipment details specified on the OBL.

The Exporter is responsible for providing details of multiple suppliers in Assembly Shipments imported into Australia at time of booking.

The consignee is responsible for lodging an Import Declaration for full containers with Customs.

Alternatively, a Customs broker or agent or freight forwarder may be used by the consignee to arrange clearance on its behalf.

Further information on Australia Customs requirements for import cargo can be found on the Australian Customs website.

Please check customs and quarantine requirements for your cargo type prior to booking your shipment.

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service:

All SeaCargo Import Declarations to customs will automatically be screened for the purpose of identifying any shipment that may impose a risk of introduction of foreign pests or deceases into Australia.

If your shipment is assessed to be of Quarantine or Imported Foods concern your shipment will be referred to Australian Quarantine Inspection service (AQIS).

For more information please go to http://www.agriculture.gov.au/import

Minimum Required Information for Importing Cargo:

• Original Bills of Lading
• Company Stamp / Endorsement
• Settlement of "Collect" freight charges if any

Prior to vessel arrival, an Arrival Notice will be sent to the consignee via email for your convenience and as a courtesy. Please note that the responsibility of cargo tracking remains with the consignee.

The Arrival Notice contains the estimated Date of Arrival (ETA).

Meanwhile, an Import Delivery Order will be will be made available for release 3 days prior to estimated time of arrival (ETA).

The consignee (or appointed transport company) should pre-book a slot with the terminal within the cargo free time using the delivery order.

After the devanning of cargo, the consignee (or consignee appointed trucker) should bring the Delivery Order to return the empty equipment to our named depot (as specified on the Delivery Order) within the equipment free time offered.

Road Limits:

• National road weight limits apply
• For standard trailer movement - not to exceed 27000kgs Gross weight (Container tare + Cargo weight) for 20’/40’.
• Swing lifter trailer / Side loader- not to exceed 22500kgs Gross weight (Container tare + Cargo weight) for 20’/40'.
• Higher weights are possible but must be quoted on an individual basis.
• Axle weights are measured for all containers at the terminal. Any unbalanced loads will be scrutinized and could be subject to repacking at shipper’s expense.

45’ containers: 

Maersk do not accept transportation to Australia of cargoes in 45’ containers. Only 20' and 40' containers will be accepted.

Cocoa Liquor: Maersk does only accept the transportation of cocoa liquor to Australia in refrigerated containers

Live animals: 

The import of live animal in Australia is not accepted by Maersk.

Bark: 

Bark is a prohibited import in Australia. If timber has been used in the container, the packer must make a declaration to state whether the timber has been inspected and found free of bark contamination. 

If a packing declaration has timber declared and there is no bark statement, the container will be ordered for unpack inspection at an approved Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) premises. 

Dangerous Cargo:

Maersk do not accept inland transportation  of the below dangerous goods cargo:

• Class 1 - Fireworks – Explosive
• Class 5.1 - UN no.1942 Ammonium Nitrate,
• Class 7 - Sensitive cargo

For more information about packaging restrictions, please click here.