Shipping to and from Portugal
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Country: Portugal
Direction: Export
Effective Date: 1/1/2018
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar days, per container type & size
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation (PCD)
Country DnD set-up: Split: DnD setup in Spain consists of two elements: Detention and Demurrage. Demurrage include terminal Storage cost.
Invoice Item | Description |
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Invoice Item
DETENTION
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Description
Refers to the compensation for the utilization of equipment outside of terminals:
Starts to apply as from SAME DAY of EMPTY PICK-UP at port, terminal or depot until THE DAY OF GATE-IN at terminal, both days included.
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Invoice Item
DEMURRAGE
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Description
Refers to the compensation for the utilization of equipment inside of terminal, including compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities
Commences on and includes the day that the full container GATE-IN FULL at the terminal, ends on and includes the day that the container is LOADED for delivery from the terminal.
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- Non-operating reefer (NOR) will be charged as DRY equipment
- Reefer storage includes plug-in/electricity charges
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined DnD and are subject to storage
- Calculation is Progressive: in case free days are exceeded, lying costs are invoiced according to the Tier-group where the days used fall
- Ocean ports: Demurrage starts from gate-in day (included) on the terminal, ends with loading day (included) to vessel
- Rail ramps: Demurrage start event is second Gate in Full (at Water Terminal)
- Remember that spot conditions could be different to these ones and you can check it at the booking stage
- Imo rates are applicable for all container types
Useful links
- SPOT terms are those accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. For details how to extend your DnD Free time at destination, click here. DnD Tariff information can be found via Instant Price Search or during booking process.
- D&D Calculator, to know more about it, please click here
- Terms for Detention and Demurrage, please click here
Split - Demurrage includes Storage
Dry containers - Demurrage export DRY
Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ / 45' | 20' Tank, Flat / Open | 40' Tank, Flat / Open |
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Days
0 - 9
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20’ DRY
0
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40’ / 45'
0
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
0
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
0
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Days
10 - 13
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20’ DRY
22 EUR
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40’ / 45'
33 EUR
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
44 EUR
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
66 EUR
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Days
14 - 20
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20’ DRY
44 EUR
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40’ / 45'
66 EUR
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
88 EUR
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
132 EUR
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Days
As from day 21
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20’ DRY
55 EUR
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40’ / 45'
99 EUR
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
110 EUR
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
198 EUR
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Refrigerated containers - Demurrage export REFF
Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
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Days
0 - 7
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20' REEF
0
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40' REEF
0
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Days
8 - 9
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20' REEF
75 EUR
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40' REEF
150 EUR
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Days
As from day 10
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20' REEF
100 EUR
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40' REEF
200 EUR
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Detention
Effective Date: 01/01/2018
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays). Detention starts the day after the empty pick up day (included), ends with gate-in day (included) in terminal.
Dry containers
Detention export DRY
Days | 20’ DRY | 40’ / 45' | 20' Tank, Flat / Open | 40' Tank, Flat / Open |
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Days
0 - 7
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20’ DRY
0
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40’ / 45'
0
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
0
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
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Days
8 - 13
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20’ DRY
15 EUR
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40’ / 45'
20 EUR
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
30 EUR
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
40 EUR
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Days
As from day 14
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20’ DRY
20 EUR
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40’ / 45'
30 EUR
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20' Tank, Flat / Open
40 EUR
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40' Tank, Flat / Open
60 EUR
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Refrigerated containers - Detention export REEF
Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
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Days
0 - 7
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20' REEF
0
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40' REEF
0
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Days
8 - 10
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20' REEF
80 EUR
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40' REEF
160 EUR
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Days
As from day 11
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20' REEF
90 EUR
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40' REEF
180 EUR
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Below are the most common local charges we have in Portugal. 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
Mandatory
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Charge Code
ODF
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Charge Name
Documentation fee - Origin
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Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
DDF
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Charge Name
Documentation fee - Destination
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Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
OHC
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Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
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Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
DHC
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Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
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Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal.This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
IMP
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Charge Name
Import Service
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Description
The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.Below items are included in IMP: Port Dues/Agency Fees/First Seal. Only applicable in Bobadela.
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Rate
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
Booking
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Charge Code
COD
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Charge Name
Change of Destination
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Description
Any other local service that is not included in DHC but applicable to all shipments.
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Rate
300 USD per container
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Payterm
Freight
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Area
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Charge Code
CAD
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Charge Name
Change of Destination - Administrative Cost
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Description
Will be charged per B/L only on those cases where the transhipment port does not change and we are just amending the final port of discharge. This request must be done, at least, 96 hours before the arrival to the transhipment port.
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Rate
300 USD per B/L
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
WDF
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Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
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Description
This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy between VGM weight vs SI weight vs RKEM Payload and will be applies as follows:
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Rate
100 USD / Per container
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Customs Clearance
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Charge Code
CCO
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Charge Name
Customs Clearance Origin
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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. On inter European cargo the service is applicable upon the customer's request and when the customer provides T2L documents.
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Rate
135 EUR per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
CCD
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Charge Name
Customs Clearance Destination
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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. On inter European cargo the service is applicable upon the customer's request and when the customer provides T2L documents.
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Rate
135 EUR per B/L
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
Documentation
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Charge Code
SWC
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Charge Name
Switch Transport Document Service
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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.
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Rate
45 EUR per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Equipment
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Charge Code
PQC
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Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
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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.
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Rate
175 EUR per container
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Payterm
Origin
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PORT | LISBON | LEXOES |
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PORT
20DC
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LISBON
REPNUNMAR ALVERCA
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LEXOES
REPNUNMAR
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PORT
40DC
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LISBON
REPNUNMAR ALVERCA
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LEXOES
ARTUR JOSE BORGES DEPOT
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PORT
40HC
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LISBON
ALCONT
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LEXOES
ARTUR JOSE BORGES DEPOT
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PORT
20REEF
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LISBON
ALCONT
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LEXOES
Leixoes Terminal
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PORT
40HREF
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LISBON
ALCONT
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LEXOES
Leixoes Terminal
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PORT
40HREF (NOR)
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LISBON
ALCONT
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LEXOES
Leixoes Terminal
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Customs clearance - documentation requirements:
- All information related to customs clearance documents, MRN, weights, quantities, etc., must be submitted to customs.portugal@lns.maersk.com;
- All clearance documents for integration in JUPSINES must be send to customs.portugal@lns.maersk.com, should you require Maersk to handle the upload in the Sines port platform.
- All emails must indicate in the subject field : PORT / BOOKING / VESSEL – as to optimize procedures and guarantee efficient data visualization and proccessing.
- Requests for manifest amendments or manifest consultations, must continue to be filed throught the dedicated portal
- Late submission of Shipping instructions (SI) or changes to the manifest resulting from inaccuracies in the IS, maintain the cost presented on the portal.
- We remind our Customers that the deadlines for the maritime and documentary operations are made available daily in the link.