Shipping to and from Finland
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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Country: Finland
Direction: Import
Effective Date:1st January 2023
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days
Currency: EUR
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)
FREE TIME: “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.
TERMINAL STORAGE: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. Port storage is not included into combined demurrage and detention tariff but port operator charges storage directly from customers.
Definition
Name | Start | End |
---|---|---|
Name
Storage
|
Start
Day when laden container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal
|
End
Day when laden container has been picked up (gate out date)
|
Name
Combined Demurrage and Detention
|
Start
Day when laden container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal
|
End
Day when empty container has been delivered to the Agent (gate in date)
|
Combined D&D - Port collects Storage
Combined demurrage and detention tariff
Free time (calendar days) | DRY | Reefer, NOR | OT&FR |
---|---|---|---|
Free time (calendar days)
all ports
|
DRY
7 days
|
Reefer, NOR
4 days
|
OT&FR
4 days
|
DRY - All ports (EUR per calendar day)
Days | 20' (EUR per day) | 40' & 45' (EUR per day) |
---|---|---|
Days
1 to 7
|
20' (EUR per day)
0
|
40' & 45' (EUR per day)
0
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20' (EUR per day)
50
|
40' & 45' (EUR per day)
50
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20' (EUR per day)
100
|
40' & 45' (EUR per day)
100
|
REEF, NOR - All ports (EUR per calendar day)
Days | 20' (EUR per day) | 40' (EUR per day) |
---|---|---|
Days
1 to 4
|
20' (EUR per day)
0
|
40' (EUR per day)
0
|
Days
5 to 10
|
20' (EUR per day)
130
|
40' (EUR per day)
130
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20' (EUR per day)
220
|
40' (EUR per day)
220
|
FLAT RACKS AND OPEN TOPS - All ports (EUR per calendar day)
Days | 20' (EUR per day) | 40' (EUR per day) |
---|---|---|
Days
1 to 4
|
20' (EUR per day)
0
|
40' (EUR per day)
0
|
Days
5 to 10
|
20' (EUR per day)
120
|
40' (EUR per day)
120
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20' (EUR per day)
220
|
40' (EUR per day)
220
|
Note:
- Port storage is not included into combined demurrage and detention tariff but port operator charges storage directly from customers. Kotka port operator will charge storage charges directly to customers as of 15th of January 2022 PCD.
Finland - Local import tariffs
Charge | Charge type | Amount |
---|---|---|
Charge
Destination Documentation Fee (DDF)
|
Charge type
per Bill of lading
|
Amount
EUR 30
|
Charge
Waiting time normal chassis (free time 2 h)
|
Charge type
per hour
|
Amount
EUR 70
|
Charge
Waiting time side loader (free time 1h)
|
Charge type
per hour
|
Amount
EUR 90
|
Charge
Sideloader additional
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
upon request
|
Charge
Chassis rent
|
Charge type
per day
|
Amount
EUR 40
|
Charge
Multistop
|
Charge type
per container + kilometer
|
Amount
EUR 70 + 1, 20 eur / extra km
|
Charge
Extra lift on sideloader
|
Charge type
per lift
|
Amount
EUR 110
|
Charge
Inland DG additional (excluding Class 1)
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
EUR 80
|
Note to read:
Port storage (field rent in terminal) is not included in demurrage in Finland
Port dues (Cargo dues) and Arex fee payable directly to port operator by customer for Merchant haulage shipments
For Carrier haulage shipments, Port dues (Cargo dues) and Arex fee are included in inland haulage rates.
Bill of lading clause, documentation
No specific clause required.
Others
Shipments to Finland are released only to Finnish entities.
Merchant haulage to Russia is not allowed.
Reefer cargo
Helsinki: Reefers are accepted regardless of commodity.
Kotka: Reefers with food products or other commodity that requires veterinary inspection are NOT accepted.
Other Finnish ports: No reefer acceptance.
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.