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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'
Days 1 - 13	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 14 - 17	Size 20' 15 EUR	Size 40' 25 EUR
Days 18+	Size 20' 25 EUR	Size 40' 45 EUR

Reefer Containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 8	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 9 - 17	Size 20' 80 EUR	Size 40' 100 EUR
Days 18+	Size 20' 100 EUR	Size 40' 150 EUR

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 8	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 9 - 17	Size 20' 80 EUR	Size 40' 100 EUR
Days 18+	Size 20' 100 EUR	Size 40' 150 EUR

Storage

Dry Containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 10	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 11+	Size 20' 10 EUR	Size 40' 20 EUR

Reefer Containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 5	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 6 - 7	Size 20' 30 EUR	Size 40' 60 EUR
Days 8+	Size 20' 50 EUR	Size 40' 80 EUR

Special Containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1 - 10	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 11+	Size 20' 15 EUR	Size 40' 30 EUR

You may find previous tariff details below

Maersk Website Bulgaria Export Demurrage and Detention until 31.07.2021

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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
Area Mandatory	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.	Rate 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.	Rate For details contact local office	Payterm Destination
Area Booking	Charge Code COD	Charge Name Change of Destination	Description Customer requests change of destination	Rate 300 USD per container. Depending on the case additional charges might apply	Payterm Freight
Area	Charge Code MBF	Charge Name Manual Booking Fee	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	Payterm Origin
Area Equipment	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.	Rate 250 EUR per container	Payterm Origin
Area Cargo related (3rd party)	Charge Code INE	Charge Name Inspection Fee Export	Description Customs in Bulgaria marked container for scanner	Rate 55 EUR per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code INE	Charge Name Inspection Fee Export	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 Origin
Area	Charge Code INI	Charge Name Inspection fee Import	Description Customs in Bulgaria marked container for scanner	Rate 55 EUR per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code INI	Charge Name Inspection fee Import	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	Charge Code CCD	Charge Name Customs clearance Import	Description Customer has requested help with import declaration	Rate 75 EUR per document, Up to 5 tariff codes	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code CCD	Charge Name Customs clearance T2L	Description Customer has requested help with import clearance for cargo originating in EU	Rate 40 EUR per document.	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code CCO	Charge Name Customs clearance Export	Description Customer has requested help with Export declaration	Rate 75 EUR per document, Up to 5 tariff codes	Payterm Origin
Area Documentation	Charge Code AME/AMI	Charge Name Transport Document Amendment Fee Export/Import	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	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	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	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	Description Customer has requested transit declaration	Rate 95 EUR per document, up to 5 tariff codes	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code TLE	Charge Name Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export	Description Telex release service	Rate 30 USD per bill of lading	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.	Rate 90 EUR per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code	Charge Name Manifest correction	Description Customer has requested correction to manifest after manifestation to customs	Rate 50 EUR per BL	Payterm
Area D&D	Charge Code DET	Charge Name Detention Fee Import	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	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	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	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	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'.

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