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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:Turkey (TR)
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: USD
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar days, per container type & size
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 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.
In Turkey Import Storage charged by terminal operator directly. Plug-in & Electricity settled directly by receiver with local authorities.
Name | Start | End |
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Name
Combined D&D
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel
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End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
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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 learn more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Tariffs:
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to combined D&D.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container.
- 40´ High DRY and 45´ High DRY containers enjoy the same tariff and rates as 40´DRY.
- Please note Combined D&D is invoiced under detention(DET) whilst Storage is invoiced under demurrage(DMR) charges.
Dry containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1-7 |
Size 20'
Free |
Size 40'
Free |
Days
8-12 |
Size 20'
USD 50 |
Size 40'
USD 65 |
Days
13-17 |
Size 20'
USD 80 |
Size 40'
USD 115 |
Days
18+ |
Size 20'
USD 100 |
Size 40'
USD 150 |
Reefer containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1-3 |
Size 20'
Free |
Size 40'
Free |
Days
4-10 |
Size 20'
USD 150 |
Size 40'
USD 150 |
Days
11+ |
Size 20'
USD 260 |
Size 40'
USD 260 |
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1-5 |
Size 20'
Free |
Size 40'
Free |
Days
6-12 |
Size 20'
USD 130 |
Size 40'
USD 150 |
Days
13+ |
Size 20'
USD 280 |
Size 40'
USD 310 |
Storage
Storage is directly charged by the port/terminal operators.
Plug-in & Electricity charges for reefer units are directly paid to the port/terminal operators.
48. HAFTA (25 KASIM – 01 ARALIK) İTİBARİ İLE HATLARIMIZA AİT KONTEYNERLERİN BOŞ DÖNÜŞ LOKASYONLARI AŞAĞIDAKİ GİBİDİR.
Bölge / Tip* | 20’DC | 40’DC | 40’HC | 20’Reef | 40’Reef |
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Bölge / Tip*
Tekirdağ&Ambarlı
|
20’DC
KLM
|
40’DC
Marport
|
40’HC
Marport
|
20’Reef
Marport
|
40’Reef
KLM
|
Bölge / Tip*
Gemlik
|
20’DC
Gemport Depo
|
40’DC
Gemport Liman
|
40’HC
Gemport Depo
|
20’Reef
Gemport Liman
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40’Reef
Gemport Depo
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Bölge / Tip*
İzmit Körfezi
|
20’DC
Körfez Kara
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40’DC
DPW
|
40’HC
Körfez Kara
|
20’Reef
DPW
|
40’Reef
Körfez Kara
|
Bölge / Tip*
Ankara
|
20’DC
Körfez Kara
|
40’DC
Alpnak
|
40’HC
Alpnak
|
20’Reef
-
|
40’Reef
-
|
Bölge / Tip*
İZMİR
|
20’DC
Arkas Aliağa
|
40’DC
SOCAR
|
40’HC
Arkas Aliağa
|
20’Reef
SOCAR
|
40’Reef
Arkas Aliağa
|
Bölge / Tip*
Mersin
|
20’DC
Ardep
|
40’DC
MIP
|
40’HC
Ardep
|
20’Reef
MIP
|
40’Reef
Ardep
|
Bölge / Tip*
İskenderun
|
20’DC
LİMAK
|
40’DC
LIMAK
|
40’HC
LİMAK
|
20’Reef
Limak
|
40’Reef
LİMAK
|
Bölge / Tip* | 20’ OT | 40’ OT | 40’FR / 20’FR | 45’ HC |
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Bölge / Tip*
Tekirdağ&Ambarlı
|
20’ OT
Marport
|
40’ OT
KLM
|
40’FR / 20’FR
Marport
|
45’ HC
Marport
|
Bölge / Tip*
Gemlik
|
20’ OT
Gemport Depo
|
40’ OT
Gemport depo
|
40’FR / 20’FR
Gemport Liman
|
45’ HC
Gemport Depo
|
Bölge / Tip*
İzmit Körfezi
|
20’ OT
DPW
|
40’ OT
Körfez Kara
|
40’FR / 20’FR
DPW
|
45’ HC
DPW
|
Bölge / Tip*
Ankara
|
20’ OT
-
|
40’ OT
-
|
40’FR / 20’FR
-
|
45’ HC
-
|
Bölge / Tip*
İzmir
|
20’ OT
SOCAR
|
40’ OT
Arkas Aliağa
|
40’FR / 20’FR
SOCAR
|
45’ HC
SOCAR
|
Bölge / Tip*
Mersin
|
20’ OT
Ardep
|
40’ OT
Ardep
|
40’FR / 20’FR
MIP
|
45’ HC
Ardep
|
Bölge / Tip*
İskenderun
|
20’ OT
Limak
|
40’ OT
LİMAK
|
40’FR / 20’FR
LIMAK
|
45’ HC
LIMAK
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ONEMLI NOTLAR! / *IMPORTANT NOTES!
*01/01/2020 tarihinden itibaren, boş dönüş bildirisi dışında gerçekleştirilen ithal boş dönüş durumlarında, 60 USD drop off fee (ekstra masraf) yansıtılacaktır.
**As of 01/01/2020, for import retun occurences different then mentioned above chart 60 USD refund fee (extra cost) will be charged.
*İzmir Bölgesi: BALIK KOKULU ve DERİ KOKULU REEFERLAR ve HASAR TESPIT EDILEN KONTEYNERLAR için boş dönüş ARKAS ALIAGA’ya olacaktır.
**Izmir region: for FISH SCENTED and LEATHER SCENTED REEFERS, and DAMAGED CONTAINERS, the empty return will be ARKAS ALIAGA DEPOT.
Körfez Bölgesi : Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların Körfez Kara Depo’ya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Körfez region: Equipment with damage must be left to Körfez Kara Depo Depot.
*Yılport tahliyeli konteynerlerin boş dönüşlerinin hasarlı ise Körfez Kara Depo’ya; hasarsız ise Venta Depo’ya yönlendirilmesini rica ederiz. (20’/40’ reefer / opentop ve flatrack konteynerler hariç – Bu konteynerler Körfez Kara Depo’ya dönmelidir.)
** We request to return empty units these are discharged to Yılport to same discharged port. If damaged units need to be delivered to Korfez Kara Depot (excluding 20 '/ 40' reefer / opentop and flatrack container - special equipments should return to Korfez Kara Depot.)
*Ambarlı Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların KLM Depo’ya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Ambarli region: Equipment with damage must be left to KLM Depot.
*Gemik Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların Gemport Off Dock’a bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Gemlik region: Equipment with damage must be left to GemportOff Dock.
*Mersin Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen tüm ekipmanların Ardep Mersin depoya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Mersin Region: Damage detected all equipment must be left to Ardep Mersin depot.
*İskenderun Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen tüm ekipmanların Ardep İskenderun depoya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Iskenderun Region: Damage detected all equipment must be left to Ardep Iskenderun depot.
DETAYLI BİLGİ İÇİN MÜŞTERİ HİZMETLERİ İLE İLETİŞİME GEÇEBİLİRSİNİZ, MAERSK (0850 288 88 80) & SEALAND (90 0850 288 88 77) & HAMBURG SUD (0216 666 92 37)
**FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE, MAERSK MAERSK (0850 288 88 80) & SEALAND (90 0850 288 88 77) & HAMBURG SUD (0216 666 92 37)
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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Combined Demurrage & Detention starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-in empty date (included) from terminal.
- Pricing structure in Turkey consists of one element; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention.
- Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET).
- Storage: Maersk is not involved. To be paid to terminals directly.
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Dry containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
Days
8-12
|
Size 20'
40 USD
|
Size 40'
55 USD
|
Days
13-17
|
Size 20'
65 USD
|
Size 40'
95 USD
|
Days
18+
|
Size 20'
85 USD
|
Size 40'
125 USD
|
Reefer containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1-3
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
Days
4-10
|
Size 20'
135 USD
|
Size 40'
135 USD
|
Days
11+
|
Size 20'
260 USD
|
Size 40'
260 USD
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
---|---|---|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
Days
8-12
|
Size 20'
150 USD
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Size 40'
150 USD
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Days
13+
|
Size 20'
280 USD
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Size 40'
280 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 Turkey. 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 | Payterm |
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Area
Mandatory
|
Charge Code
OHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
Booking
|
Charge Code
CLL
|
Charge Name
Cancellation Fee
|
Description
This fee is applied to all cancelled bookings. The amount is be based on a fixed cancellation fee + any additional costs that have arisen before the container was cancelled.
|
Tariff
50 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MBF
|
Charge Name
Manual Booking Fee
|
Description
A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual bookings. Manual bookings are fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. This fee will be applied in addition to the standard ODF/DDF charges when a customer makes a booking via manual booking channels.
|
Tariff
100 USD per booking
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Customs Clearance
|
Charge Code
WAV
|
Charge Name
Waiver Certificate Issuance
|
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
For details contact local office
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Payterm
|
Area
D&D
|
Charge Code
DMR
|
Charge Name
Demurrage Fee
|
Description
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.
|
Tariff
As per DnD tariff published on local country website
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Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DET
|
Charge Name
Detention Fee Import
|
Description
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.
|
Tariff
As per DnD tariff published on local country website
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Code
AME
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export
|
Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.
|
Tariff
40 USD per amendment
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
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.
|
Tariff
100 USD per bill of lading
|
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, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of container 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
75 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
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 seal
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HEC
|
Charge Name
Garments on Hangers Service
|
Description
Under this service, the carrier provides and/or installs hanger beams inside a container for garments to be hung for smooth transportation. This service is offered when a customer requests for hanger beams for transporting apparel.
|
Tariff
850 USD per 20' container 1700 USD per 40' container |
Payterm
#N/A
|
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
20 USD per label
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ILD
|
Charge Name
IMO label add/removal Destination
|
Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at import end.
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Tariff
20 USD per label
|
Payterm
Destination
|
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.
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Tariff
200 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SPE
|
Charge Name
Container Stuffing Service - Export
|
Description
This service covers ad hoc stuffing needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stuffing or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.
|
Tariff
nonstandard stuffing
150 USD per 20' container 200 USD per 40' container |
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SPE
|
Charge Name
Container Stuffing Service - Export
|
Description
This service covers ad hoc stuffing needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stuffing or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.
|
Tariff
stuffing with manpower
270 USD per 20' container 330 USD per 40' container |
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SPE
|
Charge Name
Container Stuffing Service - Export Cancellation
|
Description
The surcharge is applied whenever confirmed stuffing service is cancelled.
|
Tariff
100 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
SPI
|
Charge Name
Container Stripping Service - Import
|
Description
This service covers ad hoc stripping needed within the terminal area.
The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stripping or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations. |
Tariff
105 USD per 20' container
125 USD per 40' container |
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Code
DDC
|
Charge Name
Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
|
Description
It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from the terminal to an inland location. The additional cost usually involves special license or permits or the use of specialised vendors with certain specifications. In case of manual import shipments, please use IAI to recover the extra cost.
|
Tariff
30% additional of inland tariff per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
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
10 USD per hour per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
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
60 USD per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
IBC
|
Charge Name
Transfer to Bonded Warehouse Service
|
Description
It covers the administration cost to arrange the transfer of a container to a bonded warehouse. The actual transportation cost from/to terminal to/from the bonded warehouse should be covered via IHE/IHI.
|
Tariff
150 USD (excluding paperwork) per container
250 USD (including paperwork) per container |
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSE
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Exports
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSI
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Imports
|
Description
It covers the service of stopping to additional places to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage import move (from the terminal to the final stripping point). The surcharge covers only the administration fee, while the potential additional transportation cost should be covered via IAI surcharge.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ODC
|
Charge Name
Origin Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
|
Description
It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from an inland location to the terminal. The additional cost usually involves special license or permits or the use of specialised vendors with certain specifications.
|
Tariff
30% additional of inland tariff / per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
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
10 USD per hour per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time
|
Tariff
60 USD per each 8 hours after agreed time
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTO
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Origin
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time
|
Tariff
60 USD per each 8 hours after agreed time
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel
|
Tariff
40 USD per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice
|
Tariff
40 USD per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy of 5 tonnes or more between VGM weight and SI weight (Which includes even the container and commodity level Min & Max allowable weight).
|
Tariff
100 USD per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Area
Value Added Services
|
Charge Code
HWE
|
Charge Name
Heavy Weight Surcharge - Export
|
Description
This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Origin for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service if the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries.
|
Tariff
230 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HWI
|
Charge Name
Heavy Weight Surcharge - Import
|
Description
This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Destination for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service if the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries.
|
Tariff
230 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
The WDF is applicable to each container where:( Click here for the advisory and the full details)
|
Tariff
300 USD container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Container typer | Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port | Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port |
---|---|---|
Container typer
20 DRY
|
Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port
1000 USD
|
Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port
600 USD
|
Container typer
40 DRY / 45 DRY
|
Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port
1500 USD
|
Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port
800 USD
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Container typer
20 REEFER / 20 OPENTOP
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Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port
2000 USD
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Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port
1000 USD
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Container typer
40 REEFER / 45 REEFER / 40 OPENTOP/FLAT
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Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port
4000 USD
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Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port
1000 USD
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COMMODITIES
PLASTIC :Please note that shipments classified under “Plastic, plastic articles, used” or “Plastic, plastic articles, new”, with commodity codes beginning with 3915, require import license. To prevent any disruptions or delays, please coordinate directly with the Consignee to ensure all necessary documentation is secured.”