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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
For transports arranged in Merchant Haulage, empty containers will be provided at the Place of Receipt location as stated on the Bill of Lading.
In exceptional cases and after confirmation by the carrier, empty containers may be supplied at an alternate location against payment of a pick-up fee as per tariff below.
The trigger for the validity period is the first load date at origin (Price Calculation Date).
Valid from 01. April 2021 until 30. June 2021 (subject to equipment availability)
Location–Depot | 20' Dry | 40' Dry | 40' High | 45' High |
---|---|---|---|---|
Location–Depot
Athus - T.C.A.
|
20' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' Dry
EUR 125
|
40' High
EUR 125
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Avelgem–AVCT
|
20' Dry
EUR 50
|
40' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' High
EUR 75
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Genk – Haven Genk
|
20' Dry
EUR 115
|
40' Dry
EUR 135
|
40' High
EUR 135
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Meerhout–BCTN
|
20' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' Dry
EUR 100
|
40' High
EUR 100
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Gent – Stukwerkers Havenbedrijf
|
20' Dry
EUR 125
|
40' Dry
EUR 150
|
40' High
EUR 150
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Wielsbeke – River Terminal
|
20' Dry
EUR 150
|
40' Dry
EUR 175
|
40' High
EUR 175
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Willebroek–TCT
|
20' Dry
EUR 50
|
40' Dry
EUR 100
|
40' High
EUR 100
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Grobbendonk (Van Moer)
|
20' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' Dry
EUR 105
|
40' High
EUR 105
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Valid from 01. January 2021 until 31. March 2021 (subject to equipment availability)
Location–Depot | 20' Dry | 40' Dry | 40' High | 45' High |
---|---|---|---|---|
Location–Depot
Athus - T.C.A.
|
20' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' Dry
EUR 125
|
40' High
EUR 125
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Avelgem–AVCT
|
20' Dry
EUR 25
|
40' Dry
EUR 50
|
40' High
EUR 50
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Genk – Haven Genk
|
20' Dry
EUR 115
|
40' Dry
EUR 135
|
40' High
EUR 135
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Meerhout–BCTN
|
20' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' High
EUR 75
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Gent – Stukwerkers Havenbedrijf
|
20' Dry
EUR 125
|
40' Dry
EUR 150
|
40' High
EUR 150
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Wielsbeke – River Terminal
|
20' Dry
EUR 150
|
40' Dry
EUR 175
|
40' High
EUR 175
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Willebroek–TCT
|
20' Dry
EUR 25
|
40' Dry
EUR 50
|
40' High
EUR 50
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Location–Depot
Grobbendonk (Van Moer)
|
20' Dry
EUR 75
|
40' Dry
EUR 105
|
40' High
EUR 105
|
45' High
not allowed
|
Demurrage
Effective Date: 15/01/2020
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Freetime and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays) after freetime expires. Start date and end date are included in the calculation.
The Free time and charges applied for Demurrage and Detention will be those in place at the origin Price Calculation Date (PCD).
For special deals: Please bear in mind that the calculation method of charges for special deals (free-time granted > tariff free-time) is ‘progressive’ and the leadoff rate slap(s) will be reduced by the number of days in excess of tariff free-time.
Please note that the below tariffs are NOT applicable for SPOT bookings. For Demurrage and Detention applicable for SPOT, please click here for Maersk SPOT
Notes
- D&D product is split Demurrage & Detention.
- Demurrage is INCLUDING terminal storage costs and plug-in fees.
- Demurrage is invoiced based on tariff of LOAD port.
- Freetime days are basis cargo type.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
- Shipper’s Owned Tank with DRY cargo follows freetime & rate of Dry equipment.
- Shipper’s Owned Tank with IMO cargo follows freetime & rate of IMO.
Dry Containers
Days | 20’ | 40’ & 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 7
|
20’
Free - Day of gate-in full and load on board included
|
40’ & 45’
Free - Day of gate-in full and load on board included
|
Days
Day 8 to 12
|
20’
40 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
60 EUR
|
Days
Day 13 to 19
|
20’
50 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
80 EUR
|
Days
Day 20 onwards
|
20’
70 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
90 EUR
|
Reefer Containers
Days | 20’ | 40’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 5
|
20’
Free Day of gate-in full and load on board included
|
40’
Free Day of gate-in full and load on board included
|
Days
Day 6 to 12
|
20’
140 EUR
|
40’
150 EUR
|
Days
Day 13 to 19
|
20’
170 EUR
|
40’
190 EUR
|
Days
Day 20 onwards
|
20’
180 EUR
|
40’
200 EUR
|
IMO
Days | 20’ | 40’ & 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 5
|
20’
Free Day of gate-in full and load on board included
|
40’ & 45’
Free Day of gate-in full and load on board included
|
Days
Day 6 to 12
|
20’
120 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
130 EUR
|
Days
Day 13 to 19
|
20’
130 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
140 EUR
|
Days
Day 20 onwards
|
20’
140 EUR
|
40’ & 45’
150 EUR
|
Special Equipment (such as Flat Racks, Open Top)
Days | 20’ | 40’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 7
|
20’
FreeDay of gate-in full and load on board included
|
40’
FreeDay of gate-in full and load on board included
|
Days
Day 8 to 12
|
20’
120 EUR
|
40’
130 EUR
|
Days
Day 13 to 19
|
20’
130 EUR
|
40’
140 EUR
|
Days
Day 20 onwards
|
20’
140 EUR
|
40’
150 EUR
|
Detention
Effective Date: 15/01/2020
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Freetime and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays) after freetime expires. Start date and end date are included in the calculation.
The Free time and charges applied for Demurrage and Detention will be those in place at the origin Price Calculation Date (PCD).
For special deals: Please bear in mind that the calculation method of charges for special deals (free-time granted > tariff free-time) is ‘progressive’ and the leadoff rate slap(s) will be reduced by the number of days in excess of tariff free-time.
Please note that the below tariffs are NOT applicable for SPOT bookings. For Demurrage and Detention applicable for SPOT, please click here for Maersk SPOT
Notes
- D&D product is split Demurrage & Detention.
- Detention is invoiced based on tariff of LOAD port.
- Freetime days are basis cargo type.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- Special equipment/cargo, such as Flat Racks and Open Top equipment, is considered equal to reefer freetime and tariff.
- NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
- Export Detention per diem rates for IMO follow DRY.
Dry Containers
Days | 20’ | 40’&45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 5
|
20’
Free - Day of gate-out empty and gate-in full included
|
40’&45’
Free - Day of gate-out empty and gate-in full included
|
Days
Day 6 to 10
|
20’
45 EUR
|
40’&45’
60 EUR
|
Days
Day 11 to 17
|
20’
70 EUR
|
40’&45’
90 EUR
|
Days
Day 18 onwards
|
20’
90 EUR
|
40’&45’
120 EUR
|
Reefer Containers
Days | 20’ | 40’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 5
|
20’
Free - Day of gate-out empty and gate-in full included
|
40’
Free - Day of gate-out empty and gate-in full included
|
Days
Day 6 to 10
|
20’
100 EUR
|
40’
120 EUR
|
Days
Day 11 to 17
|
20’
120 EUR
|
40’
140 EUR
|
Days
Day 18 onwards
|
20’
140 EUR
|
40’
160 EUR
|
Below are the most common local charges we have in Belgium. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary
Area | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff | Payterm |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Area
Mandatory
|
Charge Code
ODF
|
Charge Name
Documentation fee - Origin
|
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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DDF
|
Charge Name
Documentation fee - Destination
|
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
|
Area
|
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
|
Area
|
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
|
Area
Booking
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination Service
|
Description
At the request of the customer, subject to acceptance by Maersk. This is the minimum cost, knowing that the cost of shifting can be induced and will be passed in full to the goods.
|
Tariff
300 USD per container + possible shifting costs
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CAD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination - Administrative Cost
|
Description
Will be charged per B/L only on those cases where the transhipment port does not change and we are just amending the final port of discharge. This request must be done, at least, 96 hours before the arrival to the transhipment port.
|
Tariff
300 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
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 (CED)
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CLL
|
Charge Name
Cancellation Fee
|
Description
(Scope: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland to Middle East and Far East Asia) Invoiced to Booking Creation Party, in case of booking cancellation or reduction of container(s) or postponement initiated by customer to a vessel later than first available sailing or delay of sailing due to reasons under customer’s responsibility (e.g. late/missing documents) to a vessel later than first available sailing within 7 calendar days or less prior ETD of vessel. |
Tariff
100 EUR per container (Dry and Reefer) eff. 15.03.2020 |
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DIT
|
Charge Name
Detention in Transit Service
|
Description
At the request of the customer. This is a minimum tariff (an administrative tariff), assessed at the time of the request. An additional charge of 75 USD/Dry or 125 USD/Reefer is applicable per detention day. DIT is subject to carrier approval.
|
Tariff
Fix admin fee of 250 USD per container plus USD 75 per day (DRY, IMO, OOG) / plus USD 125 per day (Reefer) |
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OBK
|
Charge Name
Booking Services - Origin
|
Description
Booking Services charge covers booking management performed by Maersk on behalf of the customer at the destination location. Booking Services teams coordinate with customers’ partners and internal stakeholders to ensure all destination related activities are completed as planned.
|
Tariff
50 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
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
Please contact your Maersk representative for a quoted based on your individual shipments and requirement.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
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
Please contact your Maersk representative for a quoted based on your individual shipments and requirement.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
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
Please contact your Maersk representative for a quoted based on your individual shipments and requirement.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Code
TLI
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service - Import
|
Description
Telex release fee upon to customer's request. Applicable on top of the standard documentation fees. |
Tariff
30 USD per document
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HBL
|
Charge Name
House Transport Document Service
|
Description
Upon customer's request, 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.
|
Tariff
50 USD per document
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
|
Description
Invoiced in addition to our standard export documentation fee, applicable to all non e-BL instructions without template.
|
Tariff
75 EUR per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OCG
|
Charge Name
Origin Certificate Charge
|
Description
Cost per Maersk Certificate at Origin as per request of the customer (e.g. Certifacte issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc.). Charge per document for B/L delivery countries Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands. Charges for other delivery countries are different.
|
Tariff
45 EUR per document
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DCG
|
Charge Name
Destination Certificate Charge
|
Description
Cost per Maersk Certificate at Destination as per request of the customer (e.g. Certifacte issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc.). Charge per document for B/L delivery countries Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands. Charges for other delivery countries are different.
|
Tariff
45 EUR per document
|
Payterm
Destination |
Area
|
Charge Code
SWC
|
Charge Name
Switch Transport Document Service
|
Description
Upon customer’s request, this service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents.
|
Tariff
75 EUR per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
TLE
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
|
Description
Telex release fee upon to customer's request. Applicable on top of the standard documentation fees.
|
Tariff
30 USD per document
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
CCE
|
Charge Name
Container Cleaning Export
|
Description
Shipper or consignee is charged with cleaning/repair cost if container is damaged or returned dirty/with residue material.
|
Tariff
95 EUR per container (on ad-hoc basis: case by case)
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CCI |
Charge Name
Container Cleaning Import
|
Description
Shipper or consignee is charged with cleaning/repair cost if container is damaged or returned dirty/with residue material.
|
Tariff
95 EUR per container (on ad-hoc basis: case by case)
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
EME
|
Charge Name
Equipment Management Export
|
Description
The service of checking the container seal by request of the customer.
|
Tariff
90 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
EMI
|
Charge Name
Equipment Management Import
|
Description
The service of checking the container seal by request of the customer.
|
Tariff
90 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ILO
|
Charge Name
IMO label add/removal Origin
|
Description
Extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to/of a container in the terminals at export end.
|
Tariff
150 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ILD
|
Charge Name
IMO label removal Destination
|
Description
Extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to/of a container in the terminals at import end.
|
Tariff
150 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ESC
|
Charge Name
Extra Seal charge
|
Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of providing/attaching extra seals to containers in the terminals.
|
Tariff
90 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PQC
|
Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
|
Description
The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
|
Tariff
65 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Code
DRP
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Charge Import
|
Description
For transports arranged in Merchant Haulage, empty containers must be returned to the Place of Delivery location as stated on the Bill of Lading. In exceptional cases and after confirmation by the carrier, empty containers may be returned at an alternate location subject to a drop-off fee.
|
Tariff
Per inland terminal / container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
JTC
|
Charge Name
Probe Service
|
Description
Applied when probes applicable.
|
Tariff
200 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OGS/DGS
|
Charge Name
Genset Service Origin
|
Description
Reefer add-on if active cooling is required during Inland haulage
|
Tariff
300 EUR (GenSet for Rail/Road) 200 EUR (Plug-In for Barge/Road) 100 EUR (Cooling chassis for direct Truck) |
Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OSC/DSC
|
Charge Name
Special chassis add-on
|
Description
This charge is applicable for providing a special chassis on request of the customer. Examples of special chassis are (amongst others) Tipping/Tilt-chassis or Side-loading chassis, facilitating the loading/unloading of cargo into/from the container. The availability as well as the cost for a special chassis must be requested in advance, before ordering the transport, and depends on regional and operational conditions.
|
Tariff
At request
|
Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PIC
|
Charge Name
Pick-Up Charge Export
|
Description
For transports arranged in Merchant Haulage, empty containers will be provided at the Place of Receipt location as stated on the Bill of Lading. In exceptional cases and after confirmation by the carrier, empty containers may be supplied at an alternate location subject to a pick-up fee.
|
Tariff
Per inland terminal / container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTO/WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination / Waiting Time Origin
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the free waiting time of 2 hours
|
Tariff
EUR 35 per half hour
|
Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSI
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Imports
|
Description
Charge to cover additional cost associated with multiple stops on an inland move.
|
Tariff
EUR 75 (for extra mileage up to 50km between locations A & B) and EUR 150 (for extra mileage up to 100km between locations A & B)
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSE
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Export
|
Description
Charge to cover additional cost associated with multiple stops on an inland move.
|
Tariff
EUR 75 (for extra mileage up to 50km between locations A & B) and EUR 150 (for extra mileage up to 100km between locations A & B)
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DDC
|
Charge Name
Destination Dangerous Cargo Service Inland Haulage
|
Description
Dangerous cargo additional for Inland haulage
|
Tariff
30 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ODC
|
Charge Name
Origin Dangerous Cargo Service Inland Haulage
|
Description
Dangerous cargo additional for Inland haulage
|
Tariff
30 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Code
LPF
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
|
Description
Late payment fee will be applicable when payment has not been remitted within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.
|
Tariff
50 USD per invoice
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
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
40 EUR per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
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
40 EUR per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MID
|
Charge Name
Mis declaration fee- Origin
|
Description
This is a penalty charge imposed for the Shipper for Mis declaration of cargo as Non- Dangerous instead of Dangerous cargo or for Mis-declaration of dimensions in Out of Gauge cargo
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
Charge is applicable if
|
Tariff
100 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
All export customs documents should be registered in C-point.
See the booking confirmation for the customs doc deadline.
You can also find more information on the advisory: No doc no load policy for Export out of Belgium