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

Copenhagen container terminal

L49 service

Empty Container gate-out deadline: Fri 10:00
Container gate-in Deadline: Fri 17:00
VGM deadline: Fri 16:00

L40 service

Empty Container gate-out deadline: Wed 12:00
Container gate-in Deadline: Wed 17:00
VGM deadline: Wed 16:00

Aarhus container terminal

AE5 service

Empty Container gate-out deadline: Tue 10:00
Container gate-in deadline: Tue 13:00
SI and Customs deadline: Tue 13:00
VGM deadline: Tue 10:00*

Z63 service

Empty gate-out deadline: Mon 10:00
Container gate-in Deadline: Mon 13:00
SI and Customs deadline: Mon 13:00
VGM deadline: Mon 10:00**

* Above mentioned VGM closing is applicable only for E-channel submission. If you submit VGM manually please ensure that the same is received by Maersk 10 hrs prior to above VGM closing. Weighing of the container done by the terminal and sent directly to Maersk : 12:00

** Above mentioned VGM closing is applicable only for E-channel submission. If you submit VGM manually please ensure that the same is received by Maersk 10 hrs prior to above VGM closing. Weighing of the container done by the terminal and sent directly to Maersk : Fri 12:00

Country: Denmark
Direction: Export
Effective Date: 1st of July 2022
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public Holidays are counted as standard calendar days unless they fall within the allowed free time period.)
Currency: DKK
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)

Freetime: “Free Time” is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage and Detention shall not be paid by the Merchant.

Detention: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier's Container outside the port, terminal or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.

Demurrage: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container inside the terminal, port or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time (the compensation includes terminal storage costs).

Name	Start	End
Name Detention	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 gated-in at the agreed terminal, port or depot.
Name Demurrage	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.

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Terms for Detention and Demurrage

Demurrage and Detention – Export Tariffs

Effective date: 1st of July 2022.
Currency: DKK

DRY Containers

Days (Demurrage)	20'	40'/45'	Days (Detention)	20'	40'/45'
Days (Demurrage) 1 - 7	20' 0	40'/45' 0	Days (Detention) 1 - 7	20' 0	40'/45' 0
Days (Demurrage) 8 - 14	20' 350	40'/45' 700	Days (Detention) 8 - 14	20' 350	40'/45' 700
Days (Demurrage) 15+	20' 550	40'/45' 1100	Days (Detention) 15+	20' 550	40'/45' 1100

REEFERS, FLAT RACKS and OPEN TOPS

Days (Demurrage)	20'	40'	Days (Detention)	20'	40'
Days (Demurrage) 1 - 5	20' 0	40' 0	Days (Detention) 1 - 5	20' 0	40' 0
Days (Demurrage) 6 - 10	20' 800	40' 1200	Days (Detention) 6 - 10	20' 800	40' 1200
Days (Demurrage) 11+	20' 1200	40' 1800	Days (Detention) 11+	20' 1200	40' 1800

Reefer demurrage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to detention and are subject to demurrage.
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 containers.

Export Demurrage & Detention tariffs - 1st June 2019 to 30th June 2022

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Below are the most common local charges we have in Denmark, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
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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	Charge Code CWS	Charge Name Container Weighing Service	Description It covers the service to weigh the container in the terminal on the export side to confirm the actual container weight. Consequently there will be no requirement from customer to enter VGM information to us.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm Origin
Area Booking	Charge Code COD	Charge Name Change of Destination	Description Change of Destination	Tariff 300 USD per container	Payterm Freight
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	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code CLL	Charge Name Cancellation Fee	Description 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 200 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code MBA	Charge Name Manual Booking Amendment Fee	Description The fee covers booking amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through the our e-channels.	Tariff 50 USD per amendment	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code OBK	Charge Name Booking Services - Origin	Description Origin Booking Services (OBK) charge covers booking management performed by Maersk on behalf of the customer at the origin location. Customers can gain from time and cost efficiencies through using a single Point of Contact to simplify documentation management and stakeholder coordination. Easy and efficient with no need for the customer to be involved in firefighting service failures through the booking process.	Tariff 75 USD 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 210 DKK per declaration (including 3 HS codes) + 38 DKK per extra HS code	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 540 DKK per declaration (including 3 HS codes) + 38 DKK per extra HS code	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 The amount will differ depending on the destination country and the number of containers (e.g. Ivory Coast: fixed service fee (EUR) per certificate + fee per 20’ and/or 40’ (EUR) = total surcharge amount).	Payterm Origin
Area Documentation	Charge Code AME	Charge Name Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export	Description The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through the our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.	Tariff 50 USD per amendment	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code BLE	Charge Name Transport Document Issuance Service-Export	Description This surcharge covers the administrative cost of providing a new set of BLs. It covers the issuance of BL in a location that is different from origin as well as re-issuance needed for other reasons.	Tariff 30 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Area	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 50 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code OCG	Charge Name Origin Certificate Charge	Description This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc, in-house ML certificates at Origin. It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate). This is instead charged by the INE charge.	Tariff 30 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code DCG	Charge Name Destination Certificate Charge	Description This service covers Certificates issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc, in-house ML certificates at Destination. It does not cover certificates issued as part of an inspection (for example veterinary certificate).	Tariff 30 USD per B/L	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code LDF	Charge Name Late Documentation Fee	Description Late Documentation Fee charges was valid from August 1st, 2019 in Aarhus.	Tariff 50 EUR per container	Payterm
Area	Charge Code MDF	Charge Name Manual Documentation Processing Fee	Description This fee covers shipping instruction submitted via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels.	Tariff 50 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code SWC	Charge Name Switch Transport Document Service	Description 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. A 'switch' is used to prevent the shipper from being visible to the buyer and protects the interests of the cargo intermediary.	Tariff 75 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code TLE	Charge Name Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export	Description This service is also known as a 'Telex' or 'Express' release and allows the cargo to be released at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee, provided all 3 original B/L's have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorized agent of the consignee, at another carriers office location. In order to allow this all 3 original B/L's must be surrendered at another carriers office location (not the discharge port).	Tariff 30 USD per B/L	Payterm Origin
Area Equipment	Charge Code CNS	Charge Name Container Nomination Service	Description The Value Added Service covers pre-assignment of container numbers to bookings. It does not cover assigning a contianer of a specific quality, for example: Food Grade.	Tariff 300 DKK per containers	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code CSO	Charge Name Container Shifting Origin	Description A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.	Tariff 350 DKK per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code CSD	Charge Name Container Shifting Destination	Description A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of cntr from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.	Tariff 350 DKK per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code CWS	Charge Name Container Weighing Service	Description It covers the service to weigh the container in Aarhus and Copenhagen ports on the export side to confirm the actual container weight. Consequently there will be no requirement from customer to enter VGM information to us. All containers exported from these ports will be charged.	Tariff 195 DKK per container	Payterm Origin
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 15 USD 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 350 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code PIC	Charge Name Pick-Up Charge (Exports)	Description A service provided by the carrier to allow the Pick up of empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Receipt, where Merchant Haulage is involved.	Tariff 300 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code DRP	Charge Name Drop Off Charge (Imports)	Description A service provided by the carrier to allow the Drop off empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Delivery, where Merchant Haulage is involved.	Tariff 300 USD per container	Payterm Destination
Area Inland	Charge Code WTO	Charge Name Waiting Time Origin	Description Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard free 1 hour	Tariff Chassis delivery: For deliveries where the pick up/return is from/to Aarhus, Taulov and Fredericia, 365 DKK for half an hour / 730 DKK full hour Side Loader delivery: 445 DKK for half an hour / 890 DKK full hour Chassis delivery: For deliveries where pick up/return is from/to Kalundborg, 365 DKK for half an hour / 730 DKK full hour Side Loader delivery: 580 DKK for half an hour / 1160 DKK full hour	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code WTD	Charge Name Waiting Time Destination	Description Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard free 1 hour	Tariff Chassis delivery: For deliveries where the pick up/return is from/to Aarhus, Taulov and Fredericia, 365 DKK for half an hour / 730 DKK full hour Side Loader delivery: 445 DKK for half an hour / 890 DKK full hour Chassis delivery: For deliveries where pick up/return is from/to Kalundborg, 365 DKK for half an hour / 730 DKK full hour Side Loader delivery: 580 DKK for half an hour / 1160 DKK full hour	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code OSC	Charge Name Origin Specialized Chassis	Description Sideloader	Tariff 50% of the haulage rate	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code DSC	Charge Name Destination Specialized Chassis	Description Sideloader	Tariff 50% of the haulage rate	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code FUD	Charge Name Futile Trip Import	Description This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the import move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility (e.g. cargo was not ready or late cancellation).	Tariff The standard cost for late cancelation of an inland haulage booking is 100% of the already existing IHI/IHE in the booking + side loader additional if any.	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code FUO	Charge Name Futile Trip Export	Description This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the export move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility (e.g. cargo was not ready or late cancellation).	Tariff The standard cost for late cancelation of an inland haulage booking is 100% of the already existing IHI/IHE in the booking + side loader additional if any.	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code IDC	Charge Name De-coupling Import	Description Drop of container and later pick up request at customer premisis	Tariff The amount to be charged is the same amount as the inland haulage or total amount of inland haulage and specialized chassis if there is sideloader involved	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code EDC	Charge Name De-coupling Export	Description Drop of container and later pick up request at customer premisis	Tariff The amount to be charged is the same amount as the inland haulage or total amount of inland haulage and specialized chassis if there is sideloader involved	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code DGS	Charge Name Cooling Service Destination	Description Genset additional - Cooling service provided at Destination by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.	Tariff 950 DKK per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code OGS	Charge Name Cooling Service Origin	Description Genset additional - 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.	Tariff 950 DKK per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code MSI	Charge Name Multi Stop Import	Description The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.	Tariff No fix rate, to be advised for each request based on the milage.	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code MSE	Charge Name Multi Stop Export	Description The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.	Tariff No fix rate, to be advised for each request based on the milage.	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code WHE	Charge Name Weekend and Holidays Haulage Export	Description This charge is applied when Inland service is to be performed outside normal working hours, or on weekend or holidays, upon customers request.	Tariff 600 DKK per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code WHI	Charge Name Weekend and Holidays Haulage Import	Description This charge is applied when Inland service is to be performed outside normal working hours, or on weekend or holidays, upon customers request.	Tariff 600 DKK per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code ODC	Charge Name Origin Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)	Description Hazardous fees	Tariff 895 DKK per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code DDC	Charge Name Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)	Description Hazardous fees	Tariff 895 DKK per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code THE	Charge Name Trailer Hire Export	Description This service covers the additional days of trailer hire, in a de-coupling/drop-and-collect scenario, in which the trailer is left at customer premises for an export scenario.	Tariff 425 DKK	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code THI	Charge Name Trailer Hire Import	Description This service covers the additional days of trailer hire, in a de-coupling/drop-and-collect scenario, in which the trailer is left at customer premises for an import scenario.	Tariff 425 DKK	Payterm Destination
Area Non-fulfilment	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 USD 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 USD per B/L	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code WDF	Charge Name Weight Discrepancy Fee	Description Charge is applicable if There is a Discrepancy between VGM and weight declared in shipping instruction (Shipping instruction weight + Container Tare weight), Declared VGM exceeds Max Gross Weight of the container as per “Container Safety Convention Plate” (excluding Shipper Owned Container), or Declared VGM is less than Tare Weight of the container.	Tariff 100 USD per Bill of Lading	Payterm Origin
Area Additional services	Charge Code COU	Charge Name Courier Fee	Description Documentation delivery service for export shipments within Denmark	Tariff 50 eur per B/L	Payterm Origin

Bill of lading clausing, documentation

No special clauses / restrictions apply.

Shipping instruction

Shipping instruction is required latest 24 hours before vessel arrival (weekends excluded).

Special customs requirements

An export declaration must be filed with customs and this is done by the shipper/exporter themselves. Export declaration (MRN) is required latest 24 hours before vessel arrival (weekends excluded).

Commodity

There are no restrictions in place

Weight / Measurement

For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local Maersk office.

The general road limitations is 48 mt for truck, chassis, cargo and tare weight of container, which in reality means that you in most containers can load to the max payload of the container.

Special cargoes

No restrictions in general though for trucking to inland points special permits might be needed (depends on the actual oversize, wherefore please inquire). For dangerous cargo the dangerous cargo papers must be provided and approved at the time the booking is placed. Please inquire for exact details with our Customer Service.