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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Effective Date: 01/06/2019
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays) after free time 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 the below tariffs are NOT applicable for SPOT bookings. For Demurrage and Detention applicable for SPOT, please click here for Maersk SPOT.
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 free time & rate of Dry equipment.
- Shipper’s owned tank with IMO cargo follows free time & rate of IMO.
- 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 and 2. Storage:
- 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)
Dry Containers (Combined Demurrage and Detention)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40'/45' | ||
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Days
1 - 10
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Size 20'
Free- Day of discharge from vessel and gate-in empty included
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Size 40'/45'
Free- Day of discharge from vessel and gate-in empty included
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Days
11 - 17
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Size 20'
15 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
25 EUR
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Days
18+
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Size 20'
25 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
45 EUR
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Dry Containers (Storage, Varna Port)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Size 40'/45'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Days
8+
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Size 20'
3 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
6 EUR
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Dry Containers (Storage, Burgas Port)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40'/45' | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Size 40'/45'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Days
8 - 20
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Size 20'
3 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
6 EUR
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Days
21 - 30
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Size 20'
6 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
12 EUR
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Days
31+
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Size 20'
12 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
24 EUR
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Reefer Containers (Combined Demurrage and Detention)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 5
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Size 20'
Free- Day of discharge from vessel and gate-in empty included
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Size 40'
Free- Day of discharge from vessel and gate-in empty included
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Days
6 - 12
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Size 20'
80 EUR
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Size 40'
100 EUR
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Days
13+
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Size 20'
100 EUR
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Size 40'
150 EUR
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Reefer Containers (Storage, Burgas and Varna Port)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 4
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Size 20'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Size 40'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Days
5+
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Size 20'
30 EUR
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Size 40'
50 EUR
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top (Combined Demurrage and Detention)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 10
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Size 20'
Free- Day of discharge from vessel and gate-in empty included
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Size 40'
Free- Day of discharge from vessel and gate-in empty included
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Days
11 - 17
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Size 20'
30 EUR
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Size 40'
50 EUR
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Days
18+
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Size 20'
50 EUR
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Size 40'
90 EUR
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top (Storage, Varna Port)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40'/45' | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Size 40'/45'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Days
8+
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Size 20'
3 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
6 EUR
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top (Storage, Burgas Port)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40'/45' | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Size 40'/45'
Free - Day of discharge and gate-out full at port included
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Days
8 - 20
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Size 20'
3 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
6 EUR
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Days
21 - 30
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Size 20'
6 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
12 EUR
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Days
31+
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Size 20'
12 EUR
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Size 40'/45'
24 EUR
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IMO (Storage, BURGAS and VARNA port)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 20
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Size 20'
4.5 EUR
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Size 40'
9 EUR
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Days
21 - 30
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Size 20'
9 EUR
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Size 40'
18 EUR
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Days
31+
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Size 20'
18 EUR
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Size 40'
36 EUR
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Varna/Burgas
Import services and release procedure
Import services
In order to make it easy for our clients to plan and prepare all needed documentation for timely cargo release we provide following services:
1. Arrival notification - we send arrival notifications to our customers couple of days before arrival of their cargo to final discharge port (Port of Varna West). Arrival notifications are distributed via email or fax to consignees and first notify parties as mentioned on the Bill of Lading for every given cargo. Customers who don't receive our arrival notices or would like to change the email address or fax number we are distributing the arrival notices to are kindly requested to contact our Customer Service Import agents. We strongly recommend that customers also use our web site Maersk to trace and track their cargo on line. The information published at our web site is available 24/7.
2. Invoices- we send invoices to our customers couple of days before arrival of their cargo to final discharge port (Port of Varna West/Burgas port). Invoices are distributed via email or fax to the paying parties. Customers who don't receive our invoices or would like to change the email address or fax number we are distributing the invoices to are kindly requested to contact our Customer Service Import agents. We strongly recommend that customers also use our web site Maersk where they can find the invoices we issue for their shipments. In order to be able to access the issued invoices, clients are kindly requested to subscribe for our web site services.
3. Import customs manifest - information about customs manifest number and manifest articles is available on www.mbg.bg.
4. Longstanding container notification - we send this kind of notification to customers whose cargoes await release at Varna west port/Burgas port premises for more than 14 days for dry cargo and more than 7 days for refrigerated cargo.
As per Bulgarian customs law importers have maximum 45 days to apply for approved customs treatment of their cargo to Customs Authorities. After the expiration of this period cargo becomes subject to confiscation.
5. Additional services
We can help customers in completing their customs formalities with the customs office at Varna West port/Burgas port. For more information, please, contact out Customer Service Import Agents.
Release procedure
In order for our Customers to receive release order for cargo discharged in port Varna without delay they should:
- Present / mail duly endorsed original bill of lading to Maersk office in Sofia accompanied by a written request for release.
- Detailed instructions for date / time pickup readiness, exact delivery address, delivery time and contact person at delivery place.
- Please find attached » release order template
- Effectively pay all transport, demurrage and documentation charges due.
Import customs procedure can be initiated only in case above requirements are met by 16:00 hrs of the day preceding the release date.
Release orders are available to our customers at our port agent's office - Maersk Logistics Bulgaria EOOD at Varna West port/Burgas port.
List of additional import charges
| Charge name | Amount | Charge base | When is the charge applied? |
|---|---|---|---|
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Charge name
Late payment fee
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Amount
EUR 35
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Charge base
per invoice
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When is the charge applied?
Applied to all invoices which are payble immediately after the 7th day of delay of payment.
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Charge name
Transit declaration (T1)
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Amount
EUR 70
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Charge base
per document, Up to 5 tariff codes
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When is the charge applied?
Customer has requested help with transit declaration
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Charge name
Customs clearance import
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Amount
EUR 50
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Charge base
per document, Up to 5 tariff codes
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When is the charge applied?
Customer has requested help with import declaration
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Charge name
Customs clearance T2L
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Amount
EUR 25
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Charge base
per document
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When is the charge applied?
Customer has requested help with import clearance for cargo originating in EU
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Charge name
Inland haulage waiting time
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Amount
EUR 100 for the first day
EUR 200 for days 2 to 9999 |
Charge base
per container
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When is the charge applied?
Customer detains container at discharge premises over one working day
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Charge name
Scan charge
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Amount
EUR 25
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Charge base
per container
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When is the charge applied?
Customs has marked container for scanning
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Charge name
Manifest correction letter
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Amount
EUR 50
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Charge base
per BL
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When is the charge applied?
Customer has requested correction to manifest after manifestation to customs
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Charge name
Late inland haulage cancellation fee
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Amount
EUR 60
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Charge base
per container
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When is the charge applied?
Customer cancels an inland haulage after 16:00 on the day preceding the delivery
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Charge name
Container weighing
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Amount
EUR 50
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Charge base
per container
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When is the charge applied?
Customer/customs has requested container weighing
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Charge name
COD fee
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Amount
USD 300
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Charge base
per container
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When is the charge applied?
Customer has requested change of destination
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Charge name
Pick up/dropp off fee
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Amount
EUR 25
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Charge base
per container
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When is the charge applied?
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Charge name
BL amendment fee
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Amount
EUR 20
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Charge base
per BL
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When is the charge applied?
Applicable to every amendment requested by customer to a given BL, except the first one (first amendment is free of charge).
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Import procedures via Thessaloniki
In order for our Customers to receive release order for cargo discharged in port Thessaloniki without delay they should:
1. Present duly endorsed original bill of lading to a Maersk office either in Thessaloniki or Sofia accompanied by a written request for release including detailed instructions for date / time pick up readiness, exact delivery address, delivery time and contact person at delivery place. Please allow us at least 24 hours between the release instructions and the scheduled pick up from Port Terminal.
Please find attached release order template.
2. Effectively pay all transport and documentation charges due.
3. Maersk Bulgaria ensures that all customers receive their invoices still before vessel arrival. Not received invoices cannot be a reason for Maersk Bulgaria to release container without payment. Customers are kindly requested to contact Maersk Bulgaria if for any reason invoices are not received.
4. All our Customers receive arrival notices one day prior vessel arrival or later at the day of vessel arrival via email or fax. This is done to help them plan and prepare all needed documentation for a timely cargo release; however we strongly recommend that our Customers trace their cargo also at Maersk website. The tracing information available there is updated live and available 24 / 7 days a week.
It is important to be noted that Maersk Bulgaria cannot release an import cargo before payment of all outstanding amounts is received and duly endorsed original bill of lading is presented.
Special customs requirements:
The Customs transit for containers discharged in Thessaloniki with final destination Bulgaria is arranged by Maersk, however this can be done only if / when consignee presents full set of cargo documents including commercial invoice, packing list, veterinary or phytosanitary certificate (where and if relevant) and written instruction for preparation of the TIR and CMR. Containers discharged at Thessaloniki port will be moved from port terminal for delivery to Bulgaria only after consignee (1) has presented duly endorsed bill of lading, (2) filled a release/pick-up order and (3) has submitted all cargo documents needed for the customs clearance.
It is officially prohibited to import meat, minced meat, mechanical in separated meat, poultry and eggs to European Union , with origin in Brazil, Brazilian country code BR-1 and covered by health certificates marked with BR-1 issued after 25 April 2007.
No such goods will therefore be allowed for entry in Bulgaria (European Union).
Varna and Burgas
Cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, high value, out of gauge goods and goods classified as dangerous as per IMO code (dangerous cargo code), booked on through bill of lading for final delivery in Bulgaria and also export / reexport of cigarettes from Bulgaria are subject to prior approval by Maersk Bulgaria Ltd.
Dangerous cargo of IMO class 1 is not accepted for transportation by Maersk. Delivery of dangerous cargo of IMO classes 2 and 3 have to be effectueted immediately after discharge from carrying vessel as per specific requirements of port authorities at port of Varna West/Burgas West.
Thessaloniki
To see the restrictions for port of Thessaloniki, please visit Maersk Hellas local page by clicking here.
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