Shipping to and from Bulgaria
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Effective Date: 01/08/2021
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).
Please note that below export demurrage and detention tariffs are applicable for SPOT shipments.
Notes:
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- Shipper’s owned tank with DRY cargo follows freetime & rate of Dry equipment.
- 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 lead off rate slap(s) will be reduced by the number of days in excess of tariff free-time.
- NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container
- Pricing structure in Bulgaria consists of two elements; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention 2. Storage.
- Combined Demurrage & Detention starts with empty pick-up date (included) and ends with load on board date(included).
- Storage starts with gate-in full date (included) and ends with load on board date (included).
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type
- Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET).
- Storage: Free time period for use of terminal or depot space (invoiced under DMR).
- For cancelled bookings and cancelled containers (by customer) Maersk applies origin country’s Export Detention or Combined DnD tariff rates directly as of gate-out empty to gate-in empty move , no freetime is applicable and it is valid for all bookings including SPOT and non-SPOT.
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Dry Conatiner
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1 - 13
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
14 - 17
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Size 20'
15 EUR
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Size 40'
25 EUR
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Days
18+
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Size 20'
25 EUR
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Size 40'
45 EUR
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Reefer Containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1 - 8
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
9 - 17
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Size 20'
80 EUR
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Size 40'
100 EUR
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Days
18+
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Size 20'
100 EUR
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Size 40'
150 EUR
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1 - 8
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
9 - 17
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Size 20'
80 EUR
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Size 40'
100 EUR
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Days
18+
|
Size 20'
100 EUR
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Size 40'
150 EUR
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Storage
Dry Containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1 - 10
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
11+
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Size 20'
10 EUR
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Size 40'
20 EUR
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Reefer Containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1 - 5
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
6 - 7
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Size 20'
30 EUR
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Size 40'
60 EUR
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Days
8+
|
Size 20'
50 EUR
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Size 40'
80 EUR
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Special Containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1 - 10
|
Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
11+
|
Size 20'
15 EUR
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Size 40'
30 EUR
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You may find previous tariff details below
Below are the most common local charges we have in Bulgaria. 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 | Rate | Payterm |
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Area
Mandatory
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Charge Code
OHC
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Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
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Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
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Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
Booking
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Charge Code
COD
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Charge Name
Change of Destination
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Description
Customer requests change of destination
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Rate
300 USD per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MBF
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Charge Name
Manual Booking Fee
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Description
A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking creation requests via non e-channels (E-mail). These are known as manual bookings.
|
Rate
90 EUR Per Booking
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
PQC
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Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
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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.
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Rate
250 EUR per container
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Cargo related (3rd party)
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Charge Code
INE
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Charge Name
Inspection Fee Export
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Description
Customs in Bulgaria marked container for scanner
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Rate
55 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
INE
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee Export
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Description
Charge is for Veterinary Application Process at Ambarli, Istanbul for transhipment containers where cargo HS code falls under the scope VET control
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Rate
100 USD per BL
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Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
INI
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Charge Name
Inspection fee Import
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Description
Customs in Bulgaria marked container for scanner
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Rate
55 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
INI
|
Charge Name
Inspection fee Import
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Description
Charge is for Veterinary Application Process at Ambarli, Istanbul for transhipment containers where cargo HS code falls under the scope VET control
|
Rate
100 USD per BL
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
Customs Clearance
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Charge Code
CCD
|
Charge Name
Customs clearance Import
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Description
Customer has requested help with import declaration
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Rate
75 EUR per document, Up to 5 tariff codes
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CCD
|
Charge Name
Customs clearance T2L
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Description
Customer has requested help with import clearance for cargo originating in EU
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Rate
40 EUR per document.
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CCO
|
Charge Name
Customs clearance Export
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Description
Customer has requested help with Export declaration
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Rate
75 EUR per document, Up to 5 tariff codes
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Code
AME/AMI
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Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee Export/Import
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Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.
|
Rate
20 EUR per amendment
|
Payterm
Origin / Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HBL service
|
Charge Name
House Transport Document
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Description
Maersk files the actual details (HBL details) with the US Customs upon customer`s request.
|
Rate
30 USD per BL ( Geo Scope US & Canada)
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SWC
|
Charge Name
Switch BL
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Description
Customer requests Switch BL service as BLs to show new parties by issuing a second set of documents. A 'switch' protects the interests of the cargo intermediary by preventing the shipper from being visible to the buyer.
|
Rate
60 EUR per BL
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OCG
|
Charge Name
Origin Certificate Charge
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Description
This service issues certificates with respect to vessel age, vessel conditions, in-house ML certificates at destination, etc. Please note that it does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for e.g. veterinary certificate) which falls under the INE charge.
|
Rate
20 EUR per BL
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
T1D
|
Charge Name
Transit
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Description
Customer has requested transit declaration
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Rate
95 EUR per document, up to 5 tariff codes
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
TLE
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
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Description
Telex release service
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Rate
30 USD per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
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Description
Invoiced in addition to our standard export documentation fee, applicable to all non e-BL instructions without template.
|
Rate
90 EUR per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
|
Charge Name
Manifest correction
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Description
Customer has requested correction to manifest after manifestation to customs
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Rate
50 EUR per BL
|
Payterm
|
Area
D&D
|
Charge Code
DET
|
Charge Name
Detention Fee Import
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Description
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.
|
Rate
As per DnD tariff published on local country website
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DMR
|
Charge Name
Demurrage Fee
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Description
This fee is applicable for storage of carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.
|
Rate
As per DnD tariff published on local country website
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Code
DRP
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Charge (Imports)
|
Description
Additional handling at Krivina Depot for drop off empty container. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.
|
Rate
25 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PIC |
Charge Name
Pick up charge (Export)
|
Description
Additional handling at Krivina Depot for pick up empty container. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.
|
Rate
25 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ICE |
Charge Name
Inland Cancellation Fee Export
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Description
Customer cancels an inland haulage after 16:00 on the working day preceding the empty positioning.
|
Rate
60 EUR per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ICI |
Charge Name
Inland Cancellation Fee Import
|
Description
Customer cancels an inland haulage after 16:00 on the working day preceding the delivery.
|
Rate
60 EUR per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSE
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Exports
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to load additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.
|
Rate
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSI
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Imports
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement. Allowed only after approval by Maersk.
|
Rate
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OGS
|
Charge Name
Cooling service - Origin
|
Description
Cooling service provided at Origin by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.
|
Rate
200 EUR per container per day
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination
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Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time
|
Rate
100 EUR for day 1; 200 EUR from day 2 onwards
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTO
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Origin
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time
|
Rate
100 EUR for day 1; 200 EUR from day 2 onwards
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Inland Weight Discrepancy fee
|
Description
This charge is applicable when there is a discrepancy of +/- 2000 KGS between booked weight and stuffed weight (discrepancy fee 100 EUR/cntr). In some cases due to safety and security measures cargo might be rejected, truck evacuated and wasted trip due in full in addition to discrepancy fee
|
Rate
100 EUR per container
|
Payterm
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Code
LPF
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
|
Description
Applied to all invoices which are payable immediately after the 7th day of delay of payment.
|
Rate
35 EUR per invoice
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after invoice issuance.
|
Rate
35 EUR per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
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Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after invoice issuance.
|
Rate
35 EUR per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy between VGM weight vs SI weight vs RKEM Payload(Which includes even the container and commodity level Min & Max allowable weight) .
|
Rate
100 USD per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Below we have prepared a simple guide that will help you place your booking with us and to receive your shipping documentation. If you require more information than available below, please do not hesitate to contact us at bulcsegen@maersk.com
1. Before placing your booking, please, obtain a valid rate from our sales department
Please, ask for a rate on e-mail: bulsal@maersk.com and confirm it to your sales representative before you submit a booking.
2. Submit your booking with all relevant information
Maersk Bulgaria accepts booking via several channels:
2.1. E-booking trough Maersk
At maersk.com we offer online applications designed to assist and support you throughout the shipping process - from planning and ordering, to managing documentation, to tracking the shipment’s progress.
2.2. Manual booking trough email to our customer service department bulcsegen@maersk.com.
Please, note that following activities are responsibility of the shipper:
- Cargo load, stow and count;
- Export customs clearance;
- Obtaining and / or preparation of all kinds of commercial documents.
Our booking deadlines can be found on this page on your right hand side under export – services and cut-offs.
3. Receive a booking confirmation
Usually we will handle your booking and will revert to you with a confirmation of the booking within 2 hours. When you receive your booking confirmation, please, verify that we have captured all your details correctly. In case of discrepancy you can contact your customer service representative.
4. Get truck/container details and stuff the container
Containers can be stuffed either at port terminal or at shipper’s facility.
4.1. Stuffing of containers at port:
Request for empty containers with commodity type, type of packaging, number of packages and total net weight per container should be submitted to our customer service representatives no later than 12:00 hrs on the day preceding the stuffing.
4.2. Stuffing of a container at shipper’s premises
4.2.1. Store Door shipments – Carrier Haulage:
When placing an order for carrier haulage, make sure that you include the following information: full shipper’s address; name and contact details of person in charge at the place of loading; any specific requirements for the truck/chassis/container (short chassis; trailer height; e.g.).
Empty container can be positioned at shipper’s facility at 06:00 hrs earliest and should be released before 18:00 hrs (including export customs clearance).
Cancelation of haulage between 16:00 hrs and 17:00 hrs on the day preceding the stuffing is invoiced according to our tariff.
In case haulage is canceled after 17:00 hrs and in the day of stuffing, Export Haulage Tariff in full is due as cancelation fee.
All additional charges are available at the end of this page.
4.2.2. Stuffing of a container at shipper’s premises – Merchant Haulage:
Please, submit your truck details for merchant haulage your customer service representative no later than 12:00 hrs on the day of the pickup.
5. Send us shipping instructions (SI)
Please, send your shipping instructions to the office, with which you have placed the booking within Documentation deadline (see » Services and cut-off times). Cargo without shipping instruction will not be loaded on the scheduled and confirmed vessel.
How to submit Shipping Instructions:
5.1. Trough Maersk (registered clients only).
5.2. Trough email. Please, fill attached template and forward to our documentation center at email address BOMGSCIDX@maersk.com
6. Receive draft of the BL
Once your shipping instructions are processed you will receive a draft copy of your Bill of Lading for your review, known as a verify copy.
If the verify copy meets your expectations – you can approve it and your final documents will be prepared and released according to your instructions.
In case the verify copy requires changes – please, identify the changes and submit them accordingly. This can be handled online via the ‘amend’ function.
Clients sending manual instruction should send their amendments to BOMGSCIDX@maersk.com in English.
Every amendment requested by customer to a given BL is charged, except the first one (first amendment is free of charge).
7. Approve the draft of the Bill of Lading
When your draft is ready for approval you can mark it as “Approved”. From the website this is done from drop down menu “Actions:” in Documentation overview (registered users only). For clients sending manual instructions the approval should be sent to BOMGSCIDX@maersk.com in English.Note that 72h after receipt of Verify Copy Bill of lading draft is automatically approved.
8. Receive invoice for prepaid charges
The invoice is issued from the Danish company A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S subject to Danish Tax Low. Maersk is a division of A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S that is member of a VAT group. The VAT group (Maersk VAT Group) reports sales and purchases under the VAT registration number DK53139655.
The issued invoice is send to the customer via e-mail in pdf format and it is also available in Maersk (registered users only).
For any additional questions regarding invoices, please contact finance department.
In case your invoice does not correspond to your offer received from your sales representative, please, dispute it on our web site (registered clients only) or contact us.
9. Settle the payment
Cash payments are not accepted at Maersk Bulgaria offices.
Payment by bank transfer must be done to the bank accounts stated in the footer of the invoice. The beneficiary is Maersk Bulgaria Ltd /as agent for the carrier A.P. Moller Maersk A/S/.
All bank charges to be paid by the remitting party – the amounts must be received in full as stated on the invoice.
All invoices with “immediate” due payment have to be settled within 7 days from the due date. After that date Late Payment fee applies. All additional charges are available at the end of this page.
10. Receive Bill of Lading
We will issue original bill of lading when all preconditions listed below are fulfilled:
a. The container(s) has been physically loaded on board the vessel, specified on the bill of lading and the vessel has sailed from the first loading port (when bill of lading type is Negotiable Shipped or Waybill shipped);
b. The container(s) has been returned full to the first load port terminal ( when bill of lading type is Negotiable received or Waybill received);
c. The shipper has approved the final revision of the draft of the bill of lading and has requested the issuance of the original bill of lading;
d. All prepaid charges as invoiced are paid and received in out bank account.
Restrictions on commodity
Excise goods booked on through bill of lading from any inland point in Bulgaria and also export and re-export of cigarettes from Bulgaria are subject to prior approval by Maersk Bulgaria Ltd.
Dangerous cargo of IMO class 1 is not accepted for transportation. Acceptance of dangerous cargo of IMO classes 2 and 3 is subject to pre-approval by dangerous cargo coordinator and port authorities at port of Varna West.
Restrictions on weight
The maximum gross weight accepted for loading at the port of Varna by port authorities is 30.00 metric tons (cargo and container tare included).
Restrictions on documentation
Pallets are not to be used as the only package type. It is necessary to indicate the actual number of packages and package type in the suggested format: 'xx cartons on xx pallets'.