Shipping to and from Ukraine
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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Name and Description | Charge |
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Name and Description
Transport Document Amendment Fee-Import
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Charge
50 USD per 1 transport document
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Name and Description
Transport Document Issuance Service
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Charge
25 USD per 1 transport document
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Name and Description
Cancelation fee
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Charge
50 USD per 1 container
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Name and Description
Change of destination
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Charge
300 USD per 1container
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Name and Description
Detention in Transit
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Charge
250 USD per 1container, plus 75 USD per day
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Name and Description
Detention in Transit (Reefer only)
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Charge
250 USD per 1container, plus 125 USD per day
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Name and Description
Manual Booking Fee
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Charge
25 USD per booking
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Name and Description
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
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Charge
25 USD per booking
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Name and Description
Origin Certificate charge
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Charge
25 USD per 1 certificate
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Name and Description
Weight Discrepancy Fee
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Charge
75 USD per 1 booking
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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
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1-12
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
13-17
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Size 20'
30 USD
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Size 40'
40 USD
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Days
18+
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Size 20'
50 USD
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Size 40'
75 USD
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Reefer Containers
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1-5
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
6-10
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Size 20'
80 USD
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Size 40'
90 USD
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Days
11+
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Size 20'
120 USD
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Size 40'
150 USD
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Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1-7
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
8-14
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Size 20'
30 USD
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Size 40'
40 USD
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Days
15+
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Size 20'
50 USD
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Size 40'
75 USD
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Dry Containers (Hauled by Train)
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1-18
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
19+
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Size 20'
50 USD
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Size 40'
75 USD
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Electricity
Reefer Containers, Chornomorsk ( to be issued in invoice as storage)
Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
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Days
1-2
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Size 20'
Free
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Size 40'
Free
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Days
3+
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Size 20'
75 USD
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Size 40'
75 USD
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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
Area | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Rate | Payterm |
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Area
Mandatory
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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
Booking
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Charge Code
COD
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Charge Name
Change of destination
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Description
At the request of the customer, subject to acceptance by Maersk.
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Rate
Subject to request to operational planners.
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Payterm
Freight
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Area
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Charge Code
CLL
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Charge Name
Cancelation fee
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Description
The fee is applied in case of booking cancellation or reduction of container(s) due to reasons under customer’s responsibility in accordance with Vessel deadline information.
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Rate
Subject to Vessel deadline information file on Ukraine Export webpage.
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Payterm
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Area
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Charge Code
MBF
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Charge Name
Manual Booking Fee
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Description
The fee is applied for processing booking manually
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Rate
25 USD per booking
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Customs Clearance
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Charge Code
CCD
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Charge Name
Customs Clearance Destination
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Description
Customs Clearance Cargo Services at destination
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Rate
Subject to request ua.export@maersk.com
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
CCO
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Charge Name
Customs Clearance Origin
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Description
Customs Clearance Cargo Services at destination
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Rate
Subject to request ua.import@maersk.com
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Documentation
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Charge Code
AMI
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Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee-Import
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Description
This charge will be applied in case of any amendments in the Bill of Lading be made after closing the import manifest/ETA of the final vessel.
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Rate
50 USD per 1 transport document
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Payterm
Destination
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Area
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Charge Code
BLE
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Charge Name
Transport Document Issuance Service
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Description
The fee is applied for the issuance of Transport Documents
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Rate
25 USD per 1 transport document
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
MDF
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Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
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Description
The fee is applied for processing documentation manually
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Rate
25 USD per booking
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
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Charge Code
OCG
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Charge Name
Origin Certificate charge
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Description
Cost per Maersk Certificate at Origin as per request of the customer (e.g. Certifacte issued regarding vessel age, vessel conditions etc.).
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Rate
25 USD per 1 certificate
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Payterm
Origin
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Area
Non-fulfilment
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Charge Code
WDF
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Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
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Description
Weight Discrepancy Fee is invoiced when:
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Rate
100 USD per 1 transport document
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Payterm
Origin
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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 :
- art.204 of CCU which limits storage time under customs control to 90 days.
- 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
- 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. - 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. - 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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.
- Re-Export to Ukraine:
Return (re-export) shipments back to Ukraine are strongly prohibited.