Shipping to and from Estonia

Tallinn

Definition:

Tallinn Local export tariffs

* Applies when customer is not using e-solutions when making export bookings and submitting shipping instructions

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Bill of lading clausing, documentation:

No specific clausing required.

Special customs requirements:

No specific requirements.

Commodity:

Limited acceptance of scrap metals. All scrap metal shipments are subject to the local Maersk office approval.

Wet salted hides is subject to prior approval from the local Maersk Office and subject to use of liner bags.

In case cargo should be shipped in hangertainer, please approach your local Maersk office with configuration needed (number of beams, strings and loops) for confirmation and costs.

Weight / Measurement:

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

Special Cargoes:

Out of Gauge, Break Bulk and Dangerous cargo subject to standard Maersk approval procedures.

Reefer haulage:

Maersk accepts only store door pick ups within Estonia for reefer cargo due to expensive equipment.

Reefer equipment is not allowed to Merchant Haulage (customer own pick up from port and haulage), in case customer requires Merchant Haulage then deposit applies as USD 30000 for 40 HREF and USD 19000 for 20REF.

Tolerance

• The allowed tolerance is 2%, in case exceeded then “Do not load” policy applies.
• As per TK AS (Container Terminal Operator in Estonia, Port of Tallinn), if the shipper provided VGM and actual (port check) VGM deviation is more than 1000 kg per container then penalty applies.

Weighting possibilities on/off terminal

Weighting on terminal:

• TK AS (Transiidikeskuse AS) is capable to provide weighting services.

• Terminal contact details for container weighting: kaalumine@tk.ee

• If the VGM is not presented to the terminal and/or the terminal has not received the weighting order from the shipper, forwarder or shipping line at least 6 hours before the vessel arrival the container will not be loaded onto vessel.

Weighting off (outside) terminal:

There are possibilities to weight containers outside TK AS terminal with 3rd party service providers in case a Carrier Inland Haulage was ordered.

Government and terminal rules

If the VGM is not presented at the terminal and/or the terminal has not received the weighting order from the shipper, forwarder or shipping line at least 6 hours before the vessel arrival the container will not be loaded onto vessel. No VGM – no load.

Terminal Penalties

• If the responsible person has presented incorrect VGM (exceeding the maximum payload) to the terminal the penalty is 350 €/container, plus additional reloading costs for weight correction and storage costs.
• If the responsible person has presented VGM to the terminal where difference between VGM and actual weight exceeding 1000kg (but not exceeding payload) the penalty is 110 €/container, plus additional reloading costs for weight correction and storage costs, scaling could be applied.

VGM Cut offs

Cut offs are communicated based on Vessel’s ETA DATA and can be provided by Customer Service Agents (CS) locally. Please contact your local CS.

Government Penalties

If the responsible party has presented incorrect VGM, the penalty is up to 16 000 € for lawful companies. (Based on Maritime Safety Law, Riigiteataja.)

Tare weights

• Tare weight for dry containers
• Tare weight for reefer containers

Channels to submit VGM:

• Email – EE.Export@maersk.com
• Cone portal – cone.edi.ee
• Maersk WEB – maersk.com
• INTTRA, GT Nexus, and CargoSmart – as per service provider
• EDI – Please contact Customer Service to setup EDI connection between companies.

What information is required when providing VGM?

Manual methods of submission (email and fax) are acceptable but not encouraged. The established digital channels will avoid documentation errors and delays in handover of information. When a VGM is submitted manually, the name of shipper and signature is required in addition to container number and weight.

Important information for a SHIPPER:

• It is the shipper’s responsibility to provide the correct VGM
• Maersk will not verify the VGM
• Shippers should incorporate the VGM process in the shipment cycle
• Shippers should establish a process with their supply chain partners to integrate the weighing service, if needed
• Shipper should be aware that a cost might incur, if a container is admitted to the terminal without a VGM
• Shipper may nominate a third party to submit the VGM. Maersk will record the sender in our system
• If a shipper does not comply and provide the VGM in time, the carrier and the terminal representative will not load the containers on the vessel
• Penalties for non-compliance are determined by the local authorities and will vary by country
• Shipper’s signature is not mandatory for submitting the VGM, when submitted via our website. Signature is only needed when submitting via non-electronic channels
• Maersk will follow up with the shipper, if the VGM is missing.
• After the container has been loaded, Maersk will not accept any changes to the VGM.

Other relevant info

Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter VI, Regulation 2