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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
- Area : United Kingdom & Ireland Area
- Country : United Kingdom
- Direction : Import
- Effective Date : 01/11/2020
- Expiry Date : Until further notice
- Free time : Calendar day
- Currency : GBP
- Invoiced : Per container, per calendar day, per container size type
Import storage (all UK ports/terminals except Belfast)
Storage commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged at the port and ends on the day that the container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.
Days | 20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top | 40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
---|---|---|---|---|
Days
1 - 5
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF
free
|
40' REEF
free
|
Days
6 - 10
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
15
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
30
|
20' REEF
55 |
40' REEF
70
|
Days
11 - 14
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
30 |
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
60
|
20' REEF
70
|
40' REEF
100 |
Days
15+
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
40 |
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
80
|
20' REEF
80
|
40' REEF
120
|
Non-operating reefer (NOR) will be charged as DRY equipment
Reefer storage includes plug-in/electricity charges
Shippers’ own containers (SOC) are subject to demurrage applicable to the equipment size/type
The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)
New Year, Easter and Christmas holidays count unless they fall within the allowed free time period.
Import storage (Belfast only)
Storage commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged at the port and ends on the day that the container is gated-out for delivery from the last port or terminal.
Days | 20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top | 40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top | 20' REEF / 40' REEF |
---|---|---|---|
Days
1 - 5
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
free
|
Days
6 - 7
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
free
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
65
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
25
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
25
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
65
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
35
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
35
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
75
|
Days
22 - 28
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
45
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
45
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
85
|
Days
29+
|
20' DRY / 20' Flat & Open top
55
|
40' / 40'hc / 45' DRY / 40' Flat & Open top
55
|
20' REEF / 40' REEF
95
|
Non-operating reefer (NOR) will be charged as DRY equipment
Reefer storage includes plug-in/electricity charges
Shippers’ own containers (SOC) are subject to demurrage applicable to the equipment size/type
The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)
Import demurrage & detention (all UK ports/terminals)
Combined equipment demurrage and detention commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged at the port and ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the designated port or terminal.
Days | 20' DRY | 40' / 40'hc / 45 DRY | 20' Flat & Open top | 40' Flat & Open top |
---|---|---|---|---|
Days
1 - 7
|
20' DRY
free
|
40' / 40'hc / 45 DRY
free
|
20' Flat & Open top
free
|
40' Flat & Open top
free
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' DRY
30
|
40' / 40'hc / 45 DRY
48
|
20' Flat & Open top
40
|
40' Flat & Open top
64
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' DRY
45
|
40' / 40'hc / 45 DRY
72 |
20' Flat & Open top
55 |
40' Flat & Open top
88 |
Days
22+
|
20' DRY
60
|
40' / 40'hc / 45 DRY
96 |
20' Flat & Open top
70
|
40' Flat & Open top
112
|
Days | 20' REEF | 40' REEF |
---|---|---|
Days
1 - 7
|
20' REEF
free
|
40' REEF
free
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' REEF
75
|
40' REEF
120
|
Days
15 - 21
|
20' REEF
90
|
40' REEF
144
|
Days
22+
|
20' REEF
105
|
40' REEF
168
|
Shippers’ own containers (SOC) will not be subject to demurrage/detention
Combined demurrage & detention will be invoiced as detention
The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)
New Year, Easter and Christmas holidays count unless they fall within the allowed free time period