Shipping to and from Ukraine

Effective Date:01/04/2021

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:

• Free-time and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including weekends and holidays) after free-time 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.
• Open Top Out of Gauge and Flat Rack are considered as Special Containers.
• Open Top in Gauge is considered as Dry Containers.
• 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.
• Storage starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-out full date (included) from terminal.
• Pricing structure in Ukraine consists of two elements; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention and 2. Storage (only for Reefer at Chronomorsk)
  • Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET).
  • Storage: Free time period for use of terminal or depot space. (invoiced under DMR).

Combined Demurrage and Detention

Dry Containers

Reefer Containers

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Dry Containers (Hauled by Train)

Electricity

Reefer Containers, Chornomorsk ( to be issued in invoice as storage)

Electricity

Reefer Containers Pivdennyi. Maersk is not involved. Customers have to pay to terminal directly.

For free time terms valid until 31.03.2021, please refer below downloadable attachment.

Below are the most common local charges we have in Ukraine. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.

Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary

Required Documents for Import

For making port forwarding in Odessa / Chornomorsk ports and door delivery of the cargo, the following set of documents to be surrendered to Odessa / Kiev office:

• Original bills of lading;
• Original invoice (port customs stamped invoice will be returned to the client) and translation to Ukrainian or Russian language;
• Packing list copy, if number of packages /weight not specified in invoice and translation to Ukrainian or Russian language
• Copy of the certificate of origin;
• Copy of the contract (between the shipper and the consignee);
• Accreditation card copy (customs registration certificate);
• Preliminary Customs Confirmation ("PP") or Preliminary Customs Declaration ("PD") (issued by the customs office where the consignee is accredited) to be sent by e-mail to the releasing port customs office /only for Ukrainian companies/.
• Other documents requested by Ukrainian customs authorities depending on cargo type and customs import procedure;

The documents should be delivered preferably before the vessel arrival to Odessa / Chornomorsk to ensure timely transfer and processing of documents by port forwarders and avoid any demurrage.

List of documents:

Veterinary cargo (animal origin)

• Veterinary certificate (original);
• Certificate of origin (original);
• Quality certificate (original);

For all reefer containers arriving into Ukraine subject to veterinary inspection it is mandatory to submit original veterinary certificate to the local vet authorities prior to the container discharge from the vessel. If the certificate is not submitted the container will have to be retained on board. 

If the consignee informs his inability to produce the veterinary certificate in due time (7 days prior to ETD from transshipment port – Gioia Tauro/ Port Said/ Constanta/ Tanjung Pelepas) the containers will be left in the transshipment port till the certificates are prepared, in this case we will have to invoice additional storage cost of USD 125 per REEF container per day. 

If the container has been loaded from the transshipment port but the consignee is unable to produce the veterinary certificate 72 hours prior vessel ETA to Ukrainian ports  at the destination, all such containers will be banned from discharge and will have to be carried for an additional round trip. In this scenario, additional round trip charges will be invoiced to Customer. These charges are merely intended to cover additional costs the line is bearing, as all such containers will be banned from discharge and will have to be carried for an additional round trip. The charges are  applicable both for dry and reefer containers.

Note: Certificates have to be supplied with a translation into Ukrainian / Russian on cargo which is subject to veterinary control
Country of destination should be specified as "Ukraine" for import cargo.

Longstanding cargo disposal procedures

For longstanding containers which are staying within more than 60days:

Please be advised that as per Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading Terms (Art. 17 - Lien and 22 – Notification and delivery) and Art. 167-169 of Maritime Code of Ukraine the Carrier may exercise the Lien right after 60 days since container's discharge and to proceed with unclaimed cargo disposal to release the empty container.

Means cargo can be sold for covering of occurred expenses or destruction procedure can be arranged after 60 days from discharge date as per Carrier decision.

All occurred and uncovered expenses will be charged to the Party who will be identified as Merchant in accordance with Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading terms* and conditions as per Carrier decision.

For longstanding containers which are staying within more than 90 days:

All longstanding cargoes in containers which are staying at any Ukrainian ports within more than 90 days from discharge date and have not been taken by consignee and/or have not been disposed in any other way by the Line before indicated period, can be automatically transferred to the Custom warehouse based on Customs code of Ukraine (CCU) restrictions of storage time on the border and carrier's rights connected to non-claimed (longstanding) cargoes, in particular :

1. art.204 of CCU which limits storage time under customs control to 90 days.
2. p.4 art. 191 of CCU which entitles carrier to pass longstanding cargo to Customs warehouse.

Stripping Service" in amount USD 1500 per containers will apply. Subject charge is to cover all custom and transport formalities occurred while in transferring and transshipment of cargoes from containers to the custom warehouse.

Subject charge should be billed to the party, who will be identified as Merchant in accordance with Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading terms and conditions* as per Carrier decision.

Container Stripping Service Charge do not cover demmurage and detention occurred. D and D should be also covered by the same responsible party.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact your local Maersk office.

*Terms and conditions of the Maersk Multimodal transport Bill of loading can be found here

1. Hazardous Cargo:
   IMO class 1 (explosive) and IMO classes 7 (radioactive) are strictly forbidden for Ukraine.
   IMO 1/2/5.2/6.2/7 HAZ cargo - Not accepted to/from Ukraine, Bosporus passage is not allowed.
   IMO 5.1 HAZ cargo - Not accepted to/from Ukraine. In case cargo is Ammonium Nitrate request should be checked with Sales directly.
   IMO 4.3 (UN 1397) is not accepted in Ukrainian ports.
   IMO class 1 and 7 - Aluminum Phosphide - UNNO 1397- Zinc Phosphide - UNO 1714 is not accepted in Ukrainian ports.
   UN 2590 (Asbestos) is not accepted to/from Ukraine.
   All other IMO cargo is accepted for discharge to Ukraine only in 'direct mode' - i.e. from vessel directly to truck, without storage at terminals. Discharge of IMO containers from vessel is made only based on consignee's letter confirming readiness to take delivery in direct mode.
   Transportation of special and hazardous cargo is subject to approval by Maersk.
2. Documentation - BL Split - Import to Ukraine / Moldova:
   One booking should be created for one Transport Document/BL and one Transport Document/BL can be created for one booking.
3. Documentation - Consignee "TO ORDER" - Import to Ukraine / Moldova:
   
   For Dry Cargo: Transport document with Consignee " TO ORDER " should be followed with Notify Party - Ukrainian or Moldavian company / person, with bellow mentioned information in Transport Document:
   • for company: company's name, address, phone, fax, e-mail.
   • for private person: first name, last name, address, phone, fax, e-mail.
   For REF Cargo: Transport Document with Consignee - " TO ORDER " is not acceptable for reefer cargo in Ukraine.
4. Charges - Freight on Collect basis - import to Ukraine / Moldova:
   Freight charges on collect basis are not acceptable in Ukraine / Moldova unless booked with Ukrainian Service contract / Ukrainian Contractual Customer.
5. Humanitarian , Military cargo, Diplomatic cargo & Personal effects:
   NO COLLECT CHARGES accepted for Humanitarian , Military cargo, Diplomatic cargo at destination - to be PREPAID at origin.
   Personal effects are acceptable if Consignee is Embassy with all charges on prepaid basis only.
6. Documentation and Charges - Amendment - Import to Ukraine / Moldova:
   Any amendments in Transport Document after Import Manifest is closed should be approved with destination office by email – ua.import@maersk.com , and are subject to Amendment fee.
   Any amendments in Invoicing/ Transport Document are prohibited after container was released to Consignee.
7. Inland Haulage (Weight limitations):
   Gross weight limit for SD deliveries is 28 /MT for Railway Delivery and 26.5 MT for truck delivery.
   For heavy load, OOG and cargo, delivered by railway, inland haulage rate details please contact Intermodal department - ukropsint@maersk.com.
8. Delivery to Odessa (SD Odessa):
   Maersk stopped calling Odessa port from 01.04.2018. Booking’s with final destination to Odessa city (service mode SD Odessa) can be accepted only after providing Consignee's contact details to Ukrainian Import department and after receiving approval by email – ua.import@maersk.com.
9. Transit to Moldova, Russian Federation:
   
   Inland deliveries to Russia & Moldova from Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi are restricted for:
   • Excisable cargoes (such as alcohol and tobacco).
   • Cargo with Customs Duties exceeding TIR Carnet coverage (USD 50 000 per container).
   • Cargo of ANTIBIOTICS, double –purpose goods, military cargo under SD service to Moldavia (MD) & Transnistria.
10. Re-Export to Ukraine:
    Return (re-export) shipments back to Ukraine are strongly prohibited.