Shipping to and from Sweden
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Sweden. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Local information
Gavle 805 95
Sweden
Goteborg SE-403 38
Sweden
+46 (0)31 364 1918
Import related queries:
se.import@maersk.com
Export related queries:
se.export@maersk.com
Vågbrytargatan, 30260 Halmstad
Oceangatan 3, 252 25 Helsingborg, Sweden
Main Gate:
Massgodsleden 4, 252 25 Helsingborg, Sweden
Headquartered in Gothenburg and with weekly services to and from the Far East, we are well positioned to drive Sweden’s businesses forward.
We have the expertise to ensure your cargo reaches its destination in perfect condition and on schedule. Our weekly feeders from Gothenburg, Gaevle, Norrkoeping, Halmstad and Helsingborg connect you seamlessly to our unrivalled global fleet. From here, the rest of the world is just a short hop away.Shipping is not just about ships. Most cargo also needs to be transported inland, often at both ends of its journey. That is why we offer inland service solutions via a comprehensive road and rail network, such as our regular rail service that connects Gothenburg with Norrkoeping, Soedertaelje and Gaevle – connecting Sweden’s growing industries to all corners of the globe.
Useful information
Get up-to-data local information about holiday periods, charges, payment services, procedures and restrictions, and more.
Ever wished that you could leave the arrangement of your inland transportation to someone else? Got enough to worry about, without having to arrange for delivery of your cargo? Want to have one single point of contact for all of your delivery needs? If the answer to any of these is yes, then look no further than Maersk.
Maersk offers a unique door-to-door service on all of our ocean-going products. From packing through to unloading, we will be there every step of the way. We take the hassle out of arranging inland transport, offering a dedicated inland service dispatch team and world-class equipment management programs which, combined, make our inland service offering unrivalled.
With our excellent rail services across Sweden and strong collaborations with local trucking firms, we can offer you a solid, reliable product. We can offer fix departures several hubs in Sweden for a seamless transportation connecting to our ocean-going products. We have preferential slots from our rail-operating partners and we’re good to the environment too; by optimizing our rail offering, we ensure that we reduce the number of trucks on the road. Combine this with rail emissions of close to zero and we can assure you that the carbon footprint of your cargo will be minimal, helping to protect our beautiful environment. All of this comes at very competitive rates to all areas of Scandinavia.
We can tailor-make our inland service solutions to fit your needs as we can offer coverage for whole Sweden, and would welcome the opportunity to learn more about your business and how we can help you to operate more effectively.
Our offering includes:
- Multiple modes of transport
- Large network of quality transport providers
- Constant monitoring and quality assurance
- Timely pick-up and delivery
- One-stop-shopping combining your land and ocean transport needs
For more information and to discuss how we can help take care of your inland transportation needs, contact us today! Email: se.export@maersk.com
Below are the most common local charges we have in Sweden, 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 | Tariff |
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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
Change of Destination
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Tariff
300 USD per container
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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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Tariff
300 USD per B/L
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Area
|
Charge Code
CED
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Charge Name
Change of Destination - Extra Restows
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Description
Will be processed only upon confirmation of the acceptance of the extra costs associated.
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Tariff
300 USD per container + extra costs associated
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Area
|
Charge Code
MBA
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Charge Name
Manual Booking Amendment Fee
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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.
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Tariff
50 USD per amendment
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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.
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Tariff
195 SEK per B/L (including 1 HS code) + 40 SEK per extra HS code
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Area
|
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.
|
Tariff
495 SEK per B/L (including 3 HS codes) + 40 SEK per extra HS code
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Area
|
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.
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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).
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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 same could have been done through the our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.
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Tariff
50 USD per amendment
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Area
|
Charge Code
BLE
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Charge Name
Transport Document Issuance Service-Export
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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
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Tariff
30 USD per B/L
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Area
|
Charge Code
HBL
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Charge Name
House Transport Document Service
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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.
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Tariff
50 USD per B/L
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Area
|
Charge Code
OCG
|
Charge Name
Origin Certificate Charge
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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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DCG
|
Charge Name
Destination Certificate Charge
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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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
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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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SWC
|
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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Tariff
75 USD per B/L
|
Area
|
Charge Code
TLE
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
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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).
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Tariff
30 USD per B/L
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
CNS
|
Charge Name
Container Nomination Service
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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
500 SEK per containers
|
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
750 SEK per container
|
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
750 SEK per container
|
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
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ILO
|
Charge Name
IMO label add/removal Origin
|
Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at export end.
|
Tariff
500 SEK per container
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ILD
|
Charge Name
IMO label removal Destination
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Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at import end.
|
Tariff
500 SEK per container
|
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
250 USD per container
|
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
195 USD per container
|
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
195 USD per container
|
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: 335 SEK for half an hour / 670 SEKK full hour
Side Loader delivery: 390 SEK for half an hour / 780 SEK full hour |
Area
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard free 1 hour
|
Tariff
Chassis delivery: 335 SEK for half an hour / 670 SEK full hour
Side Loader delivery: 390 SEK for half an hour / 780 SEK full hour |
Area
|
Charge Code
OSC
|
Charge Name
Origin Specialized Chassis
|
Description
Sideloader
|
Tariff
Tariff is 50% of the haulage rate for all ports except Gaevle & Soedertaelje. Gaevle tariff is 15% of the haulage rate and Soedertaelje tariff is 70% of the haulage rate.
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DSC
|
Charge Name
Destination Specialized Chassis
|
Description
Sideloader
|
Tariff
50% of the haulage rate for all ports except Gaevle & Soedertaelje. Gaevle tariff is 15% of the haulage rate and Soedertaelje tariff is 70% of the haulage rate.
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ICI
|
Charge Name
Inland Cancelation Import
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Description
Wasted trip
|
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.
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ICE
|
Charge Name
Inland Cancelation Export
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Description
Wasted trip
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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.
|
Area
|
Charge Code
IDC
|
Charge Name
De-coupling Import
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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
|
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
|
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
1800 SEK per container
|
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
1800 SEK per container
|
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.
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSE
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Export
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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.
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ODC
|
Charge Name
Origin Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
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Description
Hazardous fees
|
Tariff
500 SEK per container
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DDC
|
Charge Name
Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
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Description
Hazardous fees
|
Tariff
500 SEK per container
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