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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Demurrage, detention and storage – effective 01-August-2024
End event :Gate in Empty.
End event :Gate out Full.
Demurrage and detention – effective 15-Mar-2024
End event :Gate in Empty.
End event :Gate out Full.
Demurrage and detention - valid to 14-Mar-2024
Local Charges
Restrictions
Country: Egypt
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01-August-2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: USD
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 & Detention and Terminal Storage shall not be paid by the Merchant.
Combined D&D:Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container beyond the agreed amount of Free Time for the combined period of inside and outside the terminal, port or depot. (Invoiced as Detention)
Terminal Storage: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal, or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (Invoiced as Demurrage). Storage at Port Said West, Damietta, Sokhna is settled directly to the terminal.
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port, or depot.
|
Useful links:
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator (click here to know more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Tariffs:
- Reefer Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are subject to Storage and not subject to Combined D&D
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40.
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Start event :Discharge.End event :Gate in Empty.
Dry containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 5
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
6 - 14
|
Size 20'
50
|
Size 40'
75
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
60
|
Size 40'
110
|
|
Days
22+
|
Size 20'
95
|
Size 40'
165
|
Reefer containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1- 3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
4- 14
|
Size 20'
130
|
Size 40'
130
|
|
Days
15+
|
Size 20'
260
|
Size 40'
260
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
4+
|
Size 20'
110
|
Size 40'
185
|
Storage
Start event :Storage.End event :Gate out Full.
Alexandria – (All rates are in USD)
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Special | 40’ / 45' Special | 20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Special
0
|
40’ / 45' Special
0
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
0 / 0
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20’ dry
22
|
40’ / 45' dry
40
|
20’ Special
40
|
40’ / 45' Special
70
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
50 / 70
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20’ dry
22
|
40’ / 45' dry
40
|
20’ Special
40
|
40’ / 45' Special
80
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
60 / 90
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry
25
|
40’ / 45' dry
45
|
20’ Special
45
|
40’ / 45' Special
90
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
70 / 100
|
| Days | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer | 20' Reefer IMO | 40' Reefer IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20' Reefer
50
|
40' Reefer
50
|
20' Reefer IMO
70
|
40' Reefer IMO
70
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' Reefer
60
|
40' Reefer
60
|
20' Reefer IMO
80
|
40' Reefer IMO
80
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' Reefer
70
|
40' Reefer
70
|
20' Reefer IMO
90
|
40' Reefer IMO
90
|
|
Days
22+
|
20' Reefer
80
|
40' Reefer
80
|
20' Reefer IMO
100
|
40' Reefer IMO
100
|
Port Said East - All rates are in USD
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Special | 40’ / 45' Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Special
0
|
40’ / 45' Special
0
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20’ dry
20
|
40’ / 45' dry
30
|
20’ Special
30
|
40’ / 45' Special
40
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20’ dry
30
|
40’ / 45' dry
40
|
20’ Special
40
|
40’ / 45' Special
50
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry
40
|
40’ / 45' dry
50
|
20’ Special
50
|
40’ / 45' Special
60
|
DRY IMO, SPECIALS IMO
| Days | 20’ dry imo | 40’ / 45' dry imo | 20’ Specials imo | 40’ / 45' Specials imo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20’ dry imo
30
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
40
|
20’ Specials imo
40
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
50
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20’ dry imo
40
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
50
|
20’ Specials imo
50
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
60
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20’ dry imo
60
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
70
|
20’ Specials imo
70
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
80
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry imo
80
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
90
|
20’ Specials imo
90
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
100
|
| Days | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer | 20' Reefer IMO | 40' Reefer IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20' Reefer
50
|
40' Reefer
50
|
20' Reefer IMO
70
|
40' Reefer IMO
70
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' Reefer
60
|
40' Reefer
60
|
20' Reefer IMO
80
|
40' Reefer IMO
80
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' Reefer
70
|
40' Reefer
70
|
20' Reefer IMO
90
|
40' Reefer IMO
90
|
|
Days
22+
|
20' Reefer
80
|
40' Reefer
80
|
20' Reefer IMO
100
|
40' Reefer IMO
100
|
Al Nubaria Depot Tariff (Effective until 31 December 2024)
Combined Demurrage and Detention - (All rates are in USD)
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-21
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry
90
|
40’ / 45' dry
155
|
Combined Demurrage and Detention - (All rates are in USD)
| Days | 20’ reefer | 40’ reefer |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-21
|
20’ reefer
0
|
40’ reefer
0
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ reefer
130
|
40’ reefer
130
|
Storage - (All rates are in EGP)
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Reefer | 40' Reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Reefer
500
|
40' Reefer
500
|
|
Days
8-14
|
20’ dry
150
|
40’ / 45' dry
200
|
20’ Reefer
750
|
40' Reefer
750
|
|
Days
15+
|
20’ dry
300
|
40’ / 45' dry
400
|
20’ Reefer
900
|
40' Reefer
900
|
Al Nubaria Depot Tariff (Effective from 01 January 2025)
Combined Demurrage and Detention - (All rates are in USD)
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-21
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry
90
|
40’ / 45' dry
155
|
Combined Demurrage and Detention - (All rates are in USD)
| Days | 20’ reefer | 40’ reefer |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-21
|
20’ reefer
0
|
40’ reefer
0
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ reefer
100
|
40’ reefer
100
|
Storage - (All rates are in EGP)
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Reefer | 40' Reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Reefer
500
|
40' Reefer
500
|
|
Days
8-14
|
20’ dry
150
|
40’ / 45' dry
200
|
20’ Reefer
750
|
40' Reefer
750
|
|
Days
15+
|
20’ dry
300
|
40’ / 45' dry
400
|
20’ Reefer
900
|
40' Reefer
900
|
Country: Egypt
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 15-March-2024 (Storage IMO at Port Said: 1-Jul-2024)
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: USD
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 & Detention and Terminal Storage shall not be paid by the Merchant.
Combined D&D:Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container beyond the agreed amount of Free Time for the combined period of inside and outside the terminal, port or depot. (Invoiced as Detention)
Terminal Storage: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal, or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (Invoiced as Demurrage). Storage at Port Said West, Damietta, Sokhna is settled directly to the terminal.
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port, or depot.
|
Useful links:
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator (click here to know more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Tariffs:
- Reefer Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are subject to Storage and not subject to Combined D&D
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40.
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Start event :Discharge.End event :Gate in Empty.
Dry containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 5
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
6 - 14
|
Size 20'
50
|
Size 40'
75
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
60
|
Size 40'
110
|
|
Days
22+
|
Size 20'
95
|
Size 40'
165
|
Reefer containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1- 3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
4- 14
|
Size 20'
130
|
Size 40'
130
|
|
Days
15+
|
Size 20'
260
|
Size 40'
260
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
4+
|
Size 20'
110
|
Size 40'
185
|
Storage
Start event :Storage.End event :Gate out Full.
Alexandria - All rates are in USD – (Tarif location EGALY)
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Special | 40’ / 45' Special | 20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Special
0
|
40’ / 45' Special
0
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
0 / 0
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20’ dry
18
|
40’ / 45' dry
36
|
20’ Special
35
|
40’ / 45' Special
70
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
35 / 70
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20’ dry
22
|
40’ / 45' dry
40
|
20’ Special
40
|
40’ / 45' Special
80
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
40 / 80
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry
25
|
40’ / 45' dry
45
|
20’ Special
45
|
40’ / 45' Special
90
|
20’ Dry IMO / 40’ dry IMO
45 / 90
|
| Days | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer | 20' Reefer IMO | 40' Reefer IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20' Reefer
40
|
40' Reefer
40
|
20' Reefer IMO
50
|
40' Reefer IMO
50
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' Reefer
65
|
40' Reefer
65
|
20' Reefer IMO
75
|
40' Reefer IMO
75
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' Reefer
70
|
40' Reefer
70
|
20' Reefer IMO
80
|
40' Reefer IMO
80
|
|
Days
22+
|
20' Reefer
80
|
40' Reefer
80
|
20' Reefer IMO
90
|
40' Reefer IMO
90
|
Port Said East - All rates are in USD
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Special | 40’ / 45' Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Special
0
|
40’ / 45' Special
0
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20’ dry
10
|
40’ / 45' dry
20
|
20’ Special
15
|
40’ / 45' Special
30
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20’ dry
16
|
40’ / 45' dry
32
|
20’ Special
20
|
40’ / 45' Special
45
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry
20
|
40’ / 45' dry
40
|
20’ Special
30
|
40’ / 45' Special
60
|
DRY IMO, SPECIALS IMO
| Days | 20’ dry imo | 40’ / 45' dry imo | 20’ Specials imo | 40’ / 45' Specials imo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-14
|
20’ dry imo
15
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
30
|
20’ Specials imo
20
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
40
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20’ dry imo
20
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
45
|
20’ Specials imo
25
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
55
|
|
Days
22+
|
20’ dry imo
30
|
40’ / 45' dry imo
60
|
20’ Specials imo
35
|
40’ / 45' Specials imo
70
|
| Days | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer | 20' Reefer IMO | 40' Reefer IMO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20' Reefer
35
|
40' Reefer
35
|
20' Reefer IMO
45
|
40' Reefer IMO
45
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' Reefer
45
|
40' Reefer
45
|
20' Reefer IMO
55
|
40' Reefer IMO
55
|
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' Reefer
60
|
40' Reefer
60
|
20' Reefer IMO
70
|
40' Reefer IMO
70
|
|
Days
22+
|
20' Reefer
65
|
40' Reefer
65
|
20' Reefer IMO
75
|
40' Reefer IMO
75
|
Depot (Al Nubaria) All rates are in EGP
| Days | 20’ dry | 40’ / 45' dry | 20’ Reefer | 40' Reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20’ dry
0
|
40’ / 45' dry
0
|
20’ Reefer
350
|
40' Reefer
350
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20’ dry
110
|
40’ / 45' dry
150
|
20’ Reefer
500
|
40' Reefer
500
|
|
Days
15+
|
20’ dry
180
|
40’ / 45' dry
250
|
20’ Reefer
650
|
40' Reefer
650
|
Effective Date: 01/10/2022
Expiry Date: Until further notice
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:
- Freetime and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including weekends and holidays) after freetime expires.
- Start date and end date are included in the calculation. https://terms.maersk.com/terms-spot-booking#term-header-5
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
- 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.
- Open Top Out of Gauge and Flat Rack are considered as Special Containers.
- 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.
- Free time deals will be applied based on the effective deals at the Price Calculation Date (PCD)
- Pricing structure in Egypt 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). Reefer storage rates are combined for storage + Reefer power. Storage at Port Saied West, Damietta, Sokhna is settled directly to the terminal.
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Dry containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-5
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
6-14
|
Size 20'
45 USD
|
Size 40'
65 USD
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
55 USD
|
Size 40'
100 USD
|
|
Days
22+
|
Size 20'
90 USD
|
Size 40'
155 USD
|
Reefer containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 -3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
4-14
|
Size 20'
115 USD
|
Size 40'
115 USD
|
|
Days
15+
|
Size 20'
250 USD
|
Size 40'
220 USD
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
4+
|
Size 20'
100 USD
|
Size 40'
175 USD
|
Storage
Dry Containers, Alexandria
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
8-14
|
Size 20'
13 USD
|
Size 40'
25 USD
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
16 USD
|
Size 40'
32 USD
|
|
Days
22+
|
Size 20'
20 USD
|
Size 40'
38 USD
|
Dry Containers, Port Said East
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
8-14
|
Size 20'
7 USD
|
Size 40'
14 USD
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
13 USD
|
Size 40'
26 USD
|
|
Days
22+
|
Size 20'
16 USD
|
Size 40'
29 USD
|
Dry Containers, Depots (Al Nubariai, Merghem)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
8-14
|
Size 20'
110 EGP
|
Size 40'
150 EGP
|
|
Days
15+
|
Size 20'
180 EGP
|
Size 40'
250 EGP
|
Reefer Containers, Alexandria
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
32 USD
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Size 40'
32 USD
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Days
8 - 14
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Size 20'
57 USD
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Size 40'
57 USD
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Days
15 - 21
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Size 20'
64 USD
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Size 40'
64 USD
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Days
22+
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Size 20'
73 USD
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Size 40'
73 USD
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Reefer Containers, Port Said East Port
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
26 USD
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Size 40'
26 USD
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Days
8 - 14
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Size 20'
40 USD
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Size 40'
40 USD
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Days
15 - 21
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Size 20'
52 USD
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Size 40'
52 USD
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Days
22+
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Size 20'
59 USD
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Size 40'
59 USD
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Reefer Containers, Depots (Al Nubaria, Merghem)
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
350 EGP
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Size 40'
350 EGP
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Days
8 - 14
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Size 20'
500 EGP
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Size 40'
500 EGP
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Days
15+
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Size 20'
650 EGP
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Size 40'
650 EGP
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Alexandria
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 7
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
8 - 14
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Size 20'
30 USD
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Size 40'
60 USD
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Days
15 - 21
|
Size 20'
35 USD
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Size 40'
65 USD
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|
Days
22+
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Size 20'
40 USD
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Size 40'
70 USD
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Port Said East
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
8 - 14
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Size 20'
7 USD
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Size 40'
14 USD
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Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
13 USD
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Size 40'
26 USD
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Days
22+
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Size 20'
16 USD
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Size 40'
29 USD
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IMO Cargo, Port Said East Port
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
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Days
1 - 14
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Size 20'
10 USD
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Size 40'
20 USD
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Days
15+
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Size 20'
15 USD
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Size 40'
30 USD
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For free time terms valid until 30.09.2022, please refer below downloadable attachment.
Below are the most common local charges we have in Egypt. 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
Booking
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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
100 USD Per Booking
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Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
Customs Clearance
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Charge Code
WAV
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Charge Name
Waiver Certificate Issuance
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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.
|
Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Documentation
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Charge Code
AME
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Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export
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Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when it could have been done through the our e-channels.
|
Rate
300 EGP Per Bill Of Lading.
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Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
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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.
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Rate
100 USD per bill of lading
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Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
BLE/BLI
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Charge Name
Transport Document Issuance Service-Export/Import
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Description
If you need a new set of bill of lading (BL), this surcharge covers the administrative cost associated with it. With this, you are issued a BL in a location different from the point of origin. This also includes the reissuance of a BL if needed.
|
Rate
50USD
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Payterm
Origin/Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HBL
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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.
|
Rate
120 USD per bill of lading
(Effective Date 15-Jan-2025)
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Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
CSO
|
Charge Name
Container Shifting Origin
|
Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed, 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.
|
Rate
40 USD Per Container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PQC
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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
200 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
Non-fulfillment
|
Charge Code
PAD
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Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
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Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel.
|
Rate
300 EGP Per Bill Of Lading
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Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAO
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Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice.
|
Rate
300 EGP Per Bill Of Lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
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Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
The WDF is applicable to each container where:( Click here for the advisory and the full details)
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Rate
300 USD container
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Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
LPF
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
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Description
The charge is applicble if an invoice is not settled within 14 days of invoice due date.
|
Rate
20 USD Per Invoice
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Payterm
Origin
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Import service restrictions
Commodity
- Customs authorities in Egypt decided to ban the Following imports from Japan; food stuff, plants, Agricultural products, raw material, scrap and used auto spare & Other imports/commodities Should be subject to. Radio-active check.
- Radio-active check is applied for the following Commodities;
- “food stuff, plants, agricultural products, raw Material, scrap and used auto spare”
Which loaded from “ China-Hong Kong-Taiwan-North -Korea –South Korea “
- Radio-active check is applied for the following Commodities;
- Cigarettes: Cigarettes bookings are not accepted to Egypt
- Through Bills of Lading are not accepted in Egypt, All inland delivery is arranged as merchant haulage. For information about sell rates of VAS services please visit the MLOG enable LHP"
- Consolidated cargo not accepted in EGPSD (SCCT)
- Used computer monitors/accessories that were produced before year 2009 will not be allowed into the country by the Egyptian customs, and the cargo will be rejected/ neglected.
- Imo Cargo should be approved By Destination office prior loading
Weight / Measurements
- Breakbulk is not accepted.
- Alexandria Terminal 1 maximum crane capacity is 32 MT.
Equipment
- All equipment is accepted except for 45' reefer.
Bill of lading clausing
- All inbound bills of lading should be updated with the following clause:
- Free Out - "All discharging costs & other costs up to / including loading empty is for account & risk of merchant"
- In transit to Libya No acceptance of cargo "In transit to Libya" or consigned to Libyan consignees.
Cargo In-Transit to Libya clause is not acceptable and has been banned by the Libyan/Egyptian authorities and will be considered as act of smuggling except for cargo originating from a country with a shared border with Libya
Bill of lading General Requirements
- All bills of lading must show consignee's full name and address including phone number and, where possible, fax number.
- All consignments bound to Egypt must have an Egyptian recipient otherwise cargo will be subject to a customs fine of USD 250.
- Deadline for any amendment in the bill of lading, cargo destination, cargo weight etc...is 3 days prior to vessel arrival to avoid customs fines.
- "Full Liner Terms" is not applicable.
- Seal Number to be mandatory element to be contained in the shipping instructions submitted information not complete or declared may result in shipping instructions being rejected and this may impact the timeline for achieving loading pre-requisites:
- Seal number to be set mandatory to avoid the Seal mismatch and avoid delays in manifest submission.
The Mandatory Data Element are as follows:
- Seal Number
- Seal Type
- TAX ID Mandatory:
According to Egyptian Tax Authority instructions for E-invoicing starting 01 April 2021 TAX ID Mandatory for any Egyptian customer (Shipper, Consignee, Price Owner, Notify or Invoice Party), we will not be able to create customer code without tax registration number, also invoices will not be triggered without the TAX ID No’s. - Advanced Cargo Information Declaration (ACID) Number:
According to Egyptian customs regulation all import shipments loading on or after 1 April, to EGYPT will require Advanced Cargo Information Declaration (ACID) number to be identified/stated clearly on Bills of Lading and reflected on cargo description in cargo Manifest. During this trial period from April till end of May, in event of missing ACID number, shipment will not* returned back to port of loading. Mandatory date of implementation for ‘ACI’ declaration is set on 1 October 2021 and we will not be able to discharge without ACID number after 30 June 2021.
Currency
- Both prepaid and collect freight are acceptable in USD / EUR .
Restriction on B2C (Business to Customer) shipments to Egypt :
Maersk Egypt Should Not invoice any charge to Individuals (persons) due to taxation regulation restrictions.
As a result, Origin CX\Documentation team is responsible to ensure a freight forwarder Or an entity that has a valid Tax ID – will be added as an Invoice Party for All Collect Charges to maintain a B2B module.
Under no circumstances, no invoice will be issued to Individuals.
Import shipments with Individuals Invoice parties will be Excluded from Import Manifest without a notice.
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