Shipping to and from Japan

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Hakata

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Island City Container Terminal	Service IA88	Route Intra-Asia	Documentation Thu 16:30	Cargo Thu 16:30

Kobe

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Maersk Rokko RC4	Service Intra Asia (IA2) Roundtrip	Route Intra-Asia	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Maersk Rokko RC4	Service Sakura Express	Route Asia – South Africa	Documentation Mon 16:30	Cargo Mon 16:30

Nagoya

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Tobishima East container Terminal	Service Asia - Central America3 (AC3) Eastbound	Route Asia - Central America (Mexico)via barge to Yokohama	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Tobishima East container Terminal	Service Asia - Central America3 (AC3) Eastbound	Route Asia - Central America (Others) via barge to Yokohama	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Tobishima East container Terminal	Service Intra Asia (IA2) Roundtrip	Route Intra Asia	Documentation Thu 16:30	Cargo Thu 16:30
Service point Tobishima East container Terminal	Service Sakura Express	Route Asia – South Africa	Documentation Wed 16:30	Cargo Wed 16:30

Osaka

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Nanko Container Terminal	Service Dragon	Route Oceania	Documentation Tue 16:30	Cargo Tue 16:30

Tokyo

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point TICT Ohi No.4	Service Intra Asia (IA2) Roundtrip	Route Intra Asia	Documentation Tue 16:30	Cargo Tue 16:30

Yokohama

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Asia - Central America (AC2 - 698S)	Route Asia - Central America (Mexico)	Documentation Mon 12:00	Cargo Mon 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Asia - Central America (AC2 - 698S)	Route Asia - Central America (Others)	Documentation Tue 16:30	Cargo Tue 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Asia - Central America (AC2 - 698N)	Route Asia - Central America	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Asia - Europe (AE1) Westbound	Route Asia - Europe (Direct)	Documentation Thu 12:00	Cargo Thu 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Asia - Europe (AE1) Westbound	Route Asia - Europe (Others)	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Dragon	Route Oceania	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Intra Asia (IA2) Roundtrip	Route Intra Asia	Documentation Wed 16:30	Cargo Wed 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Transpacific 1 (TP1) - Eastbound	Route Transpacific (Direct)	Documentation Wed 16:30	Cargo Wed 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Transpacific 9 (TP9) - Westbound	Route Transpacific	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30
Service point Maersk Minami-Honmoku Terminal	Service Sakura Express	Route Asia – South Africa	Documentation Thu 16:30	Cargo Thu 16:30

Moji

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Tachinoura Container terminal	Service IA88	Route Intra-Asia	Documentation Fri 16:30	Cargo Fri 16:30

Hibikishinko

Service point	Service	Route	Documentation	Cargo
Service point Hibiki Container Terminal	Service IA88	Route Intra-Asia	Documentation Tue 16:30	Cargo Tue 16:30

Demurrage

Effective from: 16 March 2018

Type: Dry Container

Port	Size	1 - 8 days	9 - 15 days	Thereafter
Port Tokyo / Yokohama / Kobe	Size 20' DRY 40' DRY	1 - 8 days Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays) Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays)	9 - 15 days ¥4,050 ¥8,200	Thereafter ¥5,700 ¥11,300
Port Nagoya	Size 20' DRY 40' DRY	1 - 8 days Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays) Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays)	9 - 15 days ¥5,050 ¥9,000	Thereafter ¥6,500 ¥11,850

Port	Size	1 - 7 days	8 - 14 days	Thereafter
Port Shimizu / Osaka / Hakata / Moji / Hibiki	Size 20' DRY 40' DRY	1 - 7 days Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays) Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays)	8 - 14 days ¥4,050 ¥8,200	Thereafter ¥5,700 ¥11,300

Port	Size	1 - 5 days	6 - 12 days	Thereafter
Port Other ports	Size 20' DRY 40' DRY	1 - 5 days Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays) Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays)	6 - 12 days ¥4,050 ¥8,200	Thereafter ¥5,700 ¥11,300

Type: Reefer and Special Container

Port	Size	Free Time	1- 7 days	Thereafter
Port All ports	Size 20' Reefer & Special 40' Reefer & Special	Free Time Only on CY cut dates Only on CY cut dates	1- 7 days ¥14,500 ¥21,800	Thereafter ¥29,000 ¥ 43,600

Above price table is applicable only to exceptional cases like vessel change after laden containers' gate-in due to shippers' reasons. We do not basically accept early CY in before yard open date even with the charge payment.
Rules and tariffs for 40'high cube and 45' dry container are same as 40' dry.
Please note below mentioned basic and exceptional rules.

Day Counting

Basic rule: Free time counting starts from the date of full container gate-in, and ends with the date of loading on vessel (including domestic barge).

Exception 1: Receipt at Yokohama CY/Load at Tokyo, Receipt at Kobe/Load at Osaka (or vice versa)
Free time counting is based on loading date at port of loading
Example: In case of dry container

In case of receipt at Kobe/load at Osaka, free time will be 7 days before the date of loading on vessel at Osaka (including the load date).

In case of receipt at Osaka/load at Kobe, free time will be 8 days before the date of loading on vessel at Kobe (including the load date).

Exception 2: CY open at Nagoya
Please note that public CY open date at Nagoya and free time set by Maersk can be different.

Free time set by Maersk is 8 calendar days (incl.Sat/Sun but excl. national holidays), but the open date set by Nagoya public
CY always has a priority to be applied.
Open date set by Nagoya public CY is 10 days before the date of vessel arrival (incl. Sat/Sun/national holidays and also
counting arrival date). In case Nagoya public CY open date is set after Maersk free time, please wait for public CY open date.

Exception 3: Vessels operated by other carriers
We basically follow the CY open dates set by vessel operator companies. Regardless of our demurrage and
detention rules, there may be restrictions with CY opening periods.

Exception 4: Dangerous Cargo
No free time is set for dangerous cargoes. Please carry them in the terminal only on CY cut dates.
At Nagoya port, export cargoes within the scope of local fire defence laws can be accepted only on 1 day before vessel arrival.

Note: UN No 3166 / UN No 3171 - Class 9 cargoes can be accepted from regular CY open date.

Counting Free Time and Demurrage

Basic rule:
Counting free time = All days incl. Sat/Sun, but excl. national holidays.
Counting demurrage = All days incl. Sat/Sun/national holidays after expiration of free time.

Detention

Effective from: 16 March 2018

Type: Dry Container

Port	Size	1 - 6 days	7 - 13 days	Thereafter
Port All ports	Size 20' DRY 40' DRY	1 - 6 days Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays) Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays)	7 - 13 days ¥1,200 ¥1,950	Thereafter ¥2,400 ¥3,850

Type: Reefer and Special Container

Port	Size	1- 4 days	5 - 11 days	Thereafter
Port All ports	Size 20' Reefer & Special 40' Reefer & Special	1- 4 days Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays) Free (incl. Sat/Sun, excl. national holidays)	5 - 11 days ¥5,000 ¥7,700	Thereafter ¥5,500 ¥11,000

Rules and tariffs for 40'high cube and 45' dry container are same as 40' dry
Subject to consumption tax

Day counting

Free time counting starts from the date of empty container pick up from the depot, and ends with the date of full container gate in the terminal.

Counting free time and detention

Counting free time = All days incl. Sat/Sun, but excl. national holidays.
Counting detention = All days incl. Sat/Sun/national holidays after expiration of free time.

MDGF & MSDS to Brazil

Forms & certificates

危険品に関するご案内 (Dangerous Cargo Booking Guideline)

PDF (711KB)

Certificate for used cars/autoparts (HAZ / as shipper)

PDF (150KB)

Certificate for used cars/autoparts (HAZ / as agent)

PDF (146KB)

Certificate for used cars/autoparts (non-HAZ / as shipper)

PDF (150KB)

Certificate for used cars/autoparts (non-HAZ / as agent)

PDF (146KB)

Application for dangerous cargo Sample

Shipper Owned Container Request Form

PDF (100KB)

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How to use Maersk Spot

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News in Asia Pacific

Advisories Periodic Billing for Import Demurrage & Detention

We are happy to announce that starting November 2, we will issue periodic billings/invoices with regard to your Import Demurrage and Detention.

We are happy to announce that starting November 2, we will issue periodic billings/invoices with regard to your Import Demurrage and Detention. 28 Oct 2020

Advisories Philippines Holiday All Souls Day 2020

We wish to inform you that November 2, 2020 (Monday) is declared as a Special non-working holiday in the Philippines in the observance of All Souls’ Day 2019.

We wish to inform you that November 2, 2020 (Monday) is declared as a Special non-working holiday in the Philippines in the observance of All Souls’ Day 2019. 28 Oct 2020

Advisories Shanghai Terminal Change for TP18 Far East Asia to/from US East Coast

As per Shanghai Port Group berthing arrangement, we will move our TP18 Shanghai call to Yangshan, Guandong Terminal as from week45. Both Ningbo and Shanghai calls will be adjusted slightly to accommodate the change.

Advisories Safmarine Customer Experience Transition into Maersk - Malaysia

We aim to keep the customer experience seamless as we transit into our new brand strategy. Please be informed of below communication matrix changes which will take effect from 01 November 2020.

We aim to keep the customer experience seamless as we transit into our new brand strategy. Please be informed of below communication matrix changes which will take effect from 01 November 2020. 23 Oct 2020

Advisories Olivia Maersk v.039S/044N – Port swap between Melbourne and Sydney

Due to the current congestion in Sydney, Olivia Maersk v.039S/044N will perform a port swap calling Melbourne first, followed by Sydney.

Due to the current congestion in Sydney, Olivia Maersk v.039S/044N will perform a port swap calling Melbourne first, followed by Sydney. 22 Oct 2020

Advisories Safmarine Customer Experience Transition into Maersk

We aim to keep the customer experience seamless as we transit into our new brand strategy. Please be informed of below communication matrix changes which will take effect from 01 November 2020.

Advisories Manila Export Out of Gauge Cargoes Requirement Update

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has provided space within the area for all export Out of Gauge Shipments. All OOG Cargoes can now gate in earlier to process their preload inspections, lashing and safety measures.

Rate announcements Equipment Management Import Fee (EMI) - World to Brazil

19 Oct 2020

Advisories Open Port Acceptance in at Dili, Timor Leste

Maersk is committed in providing you with best-in-class services at all times, which is why our endeavor is to always keep you updated on any latest information. Timor Leste is a country with great potential.

Advisories Rotation change for TP18 Far East Asia to/from US East Coast

In our continued efforts to improve service schedule reliability and customer experience, we will be changing our TP18 schedule and rotations.

In our continued efforts to improve service schedule reliability and customer experience, we will be changing our TP18 schedule and rotations. 19 Oct 2020

Advisories Batangas Dangerous Cargo Documentary Requirement

As per Batangas Terminal Regulations, all customers with export and import Dangerous Cargo to Batangas Terminal will be required to submit hauler’s permit to operate.

As per Batangas Terminal Regulations, all customers with export and import Dangerous Cargo to Batangas Terminal will be required to submit hauler’s permit to operate. 16 Oct 2020

Press releases Maersk air freight services start with chartered airplane from Thailand to Japan

Tailored air charter solution provides dedicated capacity and increased control for customers

Tailored air charter solution provides dedicated capacity and increased control for customers 14 Oct 2020