Shipping to and from Albania

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Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.

Service Point : Durres
Service : 49T

Route	Booking cut-off	Documentation cut-off	Cargo cut-off	VGM cut-off
Route Adriatic	Booking cut-off TBA	Documentation cut-off 48 h before ETA	Cargo cut-off 24 h before ETA	VGM cut-off Manual: 42h before vessel ETA
Route	Booking cut-off	Documentation cut-off	Cargo cut-off	VGM cut-off Web: 30h before vessel ETA

* Documentation cut-off: Due to EU rule, cargo has to be manifested min 24 h prior to arrival into EU, this means that shipping instructions must be submitted latest 24 h before vessel ETA in Durres. If shipping instructions are not submitted in time, container will be removed from the load list.

Country: Albania
Direction: Export
Effective Date: 1^st May 2024
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 date (PCD). The end event is based on the ETD prevailing two (2) days prior to empty pick up of the container and calculations will be adjusted for any subsequent changes in ETD. To stay informed about transport plan changes on your shipment, subscribe to notifications on our website.

FREE TIME: “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. (invoiced as Detention)

TERMINAL STORAGE: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal, or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (invoiced as Demurrage)

Name	Start	End
Name Combined D&D	Start Commences on and includes the day that the empty container is gated out from the agreed terminal, port, or depot.	End Ends on the day that the full container is loaded on board a vessel.
Name Terminal Storage	Start Commences on and includes the day that the full container is gate-in at the first load port, subject to the gate-open/receiving window set by ports & terminals.	End Ends on the day that the full container is loaded on board a vessel.

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

Tariff:

Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined D&D and are subject to Terminal Storage.
40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.

Combined Demurrage & Detention

DRY, NOR & DRY- IMO

Port/Locations	Days	20' DRY, NOR & DRY- IMO	40'/45' DRY-HDRY, NOR & DRY-IMO
Port/Locations Durres	Days 1 to 14	20' DRY, NOR & DRY- IMO Free	40'/45' DRY-HDRY, NOR & DRY-IMO Free
Port/Locations Durres	Days 15 to 20	20' DRY, NOR & DRY- IMO 15	40'/45' DRY-HDRY, NOR & DRY-IMO 30
Port/Locations Durres	Days 21 onward	20' DRY, NOR & DRY- IMO 30	40'/45' DRY-HDRY, NOR & DRY-IMO 60

Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO

Port/Locations	Days	20' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO	40' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO
Port/Locations Durres	Days 1 to 14	20' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO Free	40' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO Free
Port/Locations Durres	Days 15 to 20	20' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO 20	40' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO 40
Port/Locations Durres	Days 21 onward	20' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO 40	40' Special (OT-FR) & Special IMO 80

Reefer & Reefer IMO

Port/Locations	Days	20' Reefer & Reefer IMO	40' Reefer & Reefer IMO
Port/Locations Durres	Days 1 to 7	20' Reefer & Reefer IMO Free	40' Reefer & Reefer IMO Free
Port/Locations Durres	Days 8 onward	20' Reefer & Reefer IMO 100	40' Reefer & Reefer IMO 150

Storage

Storage, Electricity and Plug-in for reefer, will be debited by Terminal/Agent directly to client. Maersk not involved.

Country: Albania
Direction: Export
Effective Date: 1^st May 2021
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)

FREE TIME: “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.

TERMINAL STORAGE: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal, or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (invoiced as DEMURRAGE)

Name	Start	End
Name Combined D&D	Start Commences on and includes the day that the empty container is gated out from the agreed terminal, port, or depot.	End Ends on the day that the full container is loaded onboard a vessel.
Name Terminal Storage	Start Commences on and includes the day that the full container is gate-in at the first load port.	End Ends on the day that the full container is loaded on board a vessel.

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

Export Combined Detention & Demurrage

Port/Locations	Days	20' DRY, IMO, REEF	40'/45' DRY, IMO, REEF
Port/Locations Durres	Days 1 to 21	20' DRY, IMO, REEF Free	40'/45' DRY, IMO, REEF Free
Port/Locations Durres	Days 22 onward	20' DRY, IMO, REEF 10	40'/45' DRY, IMO, REEF 15

Reefer Terminal Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined D&D and are subject to Terminal Storage.
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.

Export Terminal Storage

Not applicable. Storage and Electricity, Plug-in for reefer, will be debited directly by terminal to client.

Cargo Restrictions

Arms/Explosives are allowed only with special permission from Albanian Ministry of Defense.

Acceptance

There are no restrictions on cargo weight for Albanian destinations in inland transport.

For Kosovo & Macedonia weight limit is 40 MT (Cargo + Truck + Tara). Total weight above 40MT is subject to overweight surcharge.

For 45'dry Container Yard acceptance only.

Less Container Load : no acceptance

Break Bulk cargo : please check with croops@maersk.com

Out of Gauge (OOG) : only subject to croops@maersk.com approval prior booking, CY acceptance only.

Cross Booking and Special Equipment subject to croops@maersk.com approval prior booking.

Below are the most common local charges we have in Albania, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary

Category	Charge Code	Charge Name	Description	Tariff	Payterm
Category Mandatory	Charge Code ODF	Charge Name Export Documentation fee	Description This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).	Tariff For details contact local office.	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code DDF	Charge Name Import Documentation fee	Description This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Category	Charge Code OHC	Charge Name Terminal Handling Service - Origin	Description This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code DHC	Charge Name Terminal Handling Service - Destination	Description This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Category	Charge Code EXP	Charge Name Export Service	Description The Export Service covers standard charges at origin that is not part of OHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.Below items are included in EXP: Port Dues/Agency Fees/First Seal/Any other local service that is not included in OHC but applicable to all shipments.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code IMP	Charge Name Import Service	Description The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.Below items are included in IMP: Port Dues/Agency Fees/First Seal Any other local service that is not included in DHC but applicable to all shipments.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Category Booking	Charge Code COD	Charge Name Change of Destination	Description This is a service provided by the carrier upon the customer’s request to amend the destination/delivery after a container is gated in at the port of origin, but prior to the arrival at the port of discharge. The charge includes only the cost incurred towards Change of Destination. All the other cost not subject to Change to Destination is added on top of the COD fee (ex: Demurrage, Detention in transit). This service will not apply in the following scenarios: - Return shipment /- Re-export/ Inland change request/Extending inland haulage (Imports process) Maersk may refuse this service if it is not operationally possible, or if any regulatory limitations exist.	Tariff 300 USD per container	Payterm Freight
Category	Charge Code CED	Charge Name Change of Destination - Extra Restows	Description Will be processed only upon confirmation of the acceptance of the extra costs associated.	Tariff 300 USD per container + extra costs associated	Payterm Destination
Category Documentation	Charge Code BLE/BLI	Charge Name Transport Document Issuance Service-Export/Import	Description If you need a new set of bill of lading (BL), this surcharge covers the administrative cost associated with it. With this, you are issued a BL in a location different from the point of origin. This also includes the reissuance of a BL if needed.	Tariff 50USD	Payterm Origin/Destination
Category	Charge Code TLE	Charge Name Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export	Description Also known as 'Telex' or 'Express' release, this releases the cargo at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee. This is done once all 3 original BLs have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorised agent of the consignee, at another carrier's office location (not the discharge port). This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer's request and gets added to the shipment only after the BLs have been surrendered.	Tariff 30 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code TLI	Charge Name Electronic Cargo Release Service - Import	Description Also known as 'Telex' or 'Express' release, this releases the cargo at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee. This is done once all 3 original BLs have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorised agent of the consignee, at another carrier's office location (not the discharge port). This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer's request and gets added to the shipment only after the BLs have been surrendered.	Tariff 30 USD per B/L	Payterm Destination
Category	Charge Code MDF	Charge Name Manual Documentation Processing Fee	Description This fee covers the additional administration required to process shipping instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual booking channels. Manual booking channels are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. The fee is applicable when documentation is received by the carrier via manual booking channels. This will be in addition to the MBF charge if the shipment is also booked via manual booking channels. A Manual Documentation Processing fee is not applicable if the customer is not able to submit shipping instructions electronically to Carrier because of a Carrier systems issue	Tariff 45 EUR per B/L	Payterm Origin
Category	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 120 USD per bill of lading (Effective Date 15-Jan-2025)	Payterm Origin
Category Ocean VAS	Charge Code ASE	Charge Name Cross Booking Fee	Description Administrative fee to cover the extra work associated to coordinate and manage cross bookings.	Tariff 50 EUR per B/L	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code SPE	Charge Name Container Stuffing Service	Description This service covers ad hoc stuffing needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stuffing or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code SPI	Charge Name Container Stripping Service	Description This service covers ad hoc stripping needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stripping or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Destination
Category	Charge Code INE	Charge Name Inspection Fee - Export	Description The charge applies when the below Service carried out at the Export end. Charge to cover for costs related to inspection of cargo or container. Typical scenarios would be: outside surveyor, customs requirements, X-ray, veterinary inspection, inspections for certain certificates etc. The charge includes additional moves needed to perform the inspection and it covers the cost of the certificate to be issued, if required, when the Inspection is done for certification. Previously known as Inspection Fee (PHE) and Exam fee (EXE), and Certification fee (CER) for certificates issued based on inspection	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Origin
Category	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. Typical scenarios would be: outside surveyor, customs requirements, X-ray, veterinary inspection, inspections for certain certificates etc. The charge includes additional moves needed to perform the inspection and it covers the cost of the certificate to be issued, if required, when the Inspection is done for certification. Previously known as Inspection Fee (PHI) and Exam fee (EXI), and Certification fee (CER) for certificates issued based on inspection.	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Destination
Category	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 15 EUR per B/L	Payterm Origin
Category	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 15 EUR per B/L	Payterm Destination
Category Equipment related services	Charge Code CPP	Charge Name Carrier Provided Packaging	Description This service focusses on preparing the containers for the carriage of cargo; for e.g. hides and skins. The necessary packaging services are performed at a container yard (CY). These include manual lining of the container with plastic or moisture absorbent material, or insulation, and/or the installation of liner bags, as well as removal of the packing.	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code CCE	Charge Name Container Cleaning Export	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.	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code CCI	Charge Name Container Cleaning Import	Description The charge covers cleaning of a container after empty gate in based on need (penalty) and removal of special equipment within the cntr provided by Maersk (i.e liner bags, reefer bags, hangers etc). It does not cover "repairs and maintenance of container".	Tariff CASE BY CASE	Payterm Destination
Category	Charge Code PQC	Charge Name Premium Quality Container	Description We provide this service when your cargo requires containers of a specific quality such as food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers designed for specific commodities like electronics, etc. The quality assessment is defined and carried on by the respective clusters. This charge also includes the cost of inspection of the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.	Tariff 30 EUR per Container	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code CSO	Charge Name Container Shifting Origin	Description This charge is for additional operational expenses due to extra container moves for reasons like re-stacking because of change of destination or vessel or moving of container from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves for inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping. These are already included under the charges for those respective services.	Tariff 90 EUR per Container Effective: 7-Jun-22 non Regulated 22-Jun-22 Regulated Countries	Payterm Origin
Category 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 For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Category	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 For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Category	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 For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code CAE	Charge Name Customs Additional Item Charge -Export	Description Charge for additional workload related to Customs, which is not included in standard price, e.g. Additional HS-codes, Additional Containers, Additional Invoices, etc. Normally involves additional effort required to fill in documentation updates in systems.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Category	Charge Code CAI	Charge Name Customs Additional Item Charge -Import	Description Charge for additional workload related to Customs, which is not included in standard price, e.g. Additional HS-codes, Additional Containers, Additional Invoices, etc. Normally involves additional effort required to fill in documentation updates in systems.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Category	Charge Code T1D	Charge Name T1 Documentation Fee	Description If you are transporting non-community goods between two locations within the European Union customs area, this fee issues the required T1 documents as per the EU tax regulations. It is applicable for all EU shipments and allows taxes to be suspended until the cargo reaches its final destination.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Destination