Shipping to and from Sri Lanka
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Export Detention (In USD)
| DAY | 20 DRY per day | 40 DRY per day | 45 DRY per day |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DAY
10
|
20 DRY per day
FREE
|
40 DRY per day
FREE
|
45 DRY per day
FREE
|
|
DAY
11th day onwards
|
20 DRY per day
USD 8
|
40 DRY per day
USD 16
|
45 DRY per day
USD 16
|
| DAY | 20 REEF per day | 40 REEF per day | 45 REEF per day |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DAY
10
|
20 REEF per day
FREE
|
40 REEF per day
FREE
|
45 REEF per day
FREE
|
|
DAY
11th day onwards
|
20 REEF per day
USD 52
|
40 REEF per day
USD 95
|
45 REEF per day
USD 95
|
Local Charges (In USD)
Transport Document Amendment Fee-Export
AME will be applicable for any amendment on ETD and any request received post ETD would be subject to this charge, it will also be applicable for each amendment request
| Charge code | Origin/Destination | USD |
|---|---|---|
|
Charge code
AME
|
Origin/Destination
SRI LANKA TO WORLD (EXCLUDING US & EUROPE)
|
USD
20
|
|
Charge code
AME
|
Origin/Destination
SRI LANKA TO EUROPE
|
USD
30
|
|
Charge code
AME
|
Origin/Destination
SRI LANKA TO US/ CANADA
|
USD
40
|
| B/L SURRENDER | B/L surrender fee of USD 30/- is charged. (OBL should be surrender with full payment done to Maersk counters followed by an email requesting the surrender) |
|---|---|
|
B/L SURRENDER
SWITCH B/L
|
B/L surrender fee of USD 30/- is charged. (OBL should be surrender with full payment done to Maersk counters followed by an email requesting the surrender)
Switch B/L fee of USD 350/- is charged. (OBL should be surrender with full payment done to Maersk counters followed by an email requesting the switch procedure)
|
LDF
| Surcharge Codex | Charging Slab | Exp/Imp | Rate basis | Rate w.e.f 24thAugust,2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LATE DOCUMENTATION FEE
|
Surcharge Codex
LDF
|
Charging Slab
ETD + 11 days
|
Exp/Imp
Export
|
Rate basis
Per BL
|
Rate w.e.f 24thAugust,2018
USD 75
|
Charges for Operational Changes (In USD)
| Service type (Terminal services) | 20 DRY / 40 DRY | 45 DRY | 20 REF / 40 REF | Applied | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Delay of boat note passing
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
30 / 45
|
45 DRY
60
|
20 REF / 40 REF
30 / 45
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Customer failure to pass boat notes as per terminal deadlines
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Change Of Destination
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
350
|
45 DRY
350
|
20 REF / 40 REF
350
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Each time a request is made addition charge to be applied
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Change of Vessel
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
350
|
45 DRY
350
|
20 REF / 40 REF
350
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Each time a request is made addition charge to be applied
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Delay In Transit
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
250
|
45 DRY
250
|
20 REF / 40 REF
250
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Each time a request is made addition charge to be applied Holding Cost
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Shut out as requested by customer 1st time
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
300
|
45 DRY
300
|
20 REF / 40 REF
300
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Until next loading vessel.
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Additional shut out as requested by customer after 1st request (per additional day)
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
25 / 50
|
45 DRY
65
|
20 REF / 40 REF
85 / 135
|
Applied
CNTR/DAY
|
Definition
Charges applicable till the date of sailing vessel ETD/Reefer includes electricity charges
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Early opening (upto gate opening - 72 hrs)
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
75 / 150
|
45 DRY
195
|
20 REF / 40 REF
475 / 725
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Includes DMR Reefer power
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Remove/ place DG stickers
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
20
|
45 DRY
20
|
20 REF / 40 REF
NA
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Sealing/Resealing terminal
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
75 / 100
|
45 DRY
120
|
20 REF / 40 REF
75 / 100
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
When resealing requested inside port (Includes terminal cost additional seal mounting demounting)
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Extra Seal charge
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
10
|
45 DRY
10
|
20 REF / 40 REF
10
|
Applied
SEAL
|
Definition
Per extra seal issued
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Change of status (TS to local vice versa)
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
150 / 200
|
45 DRY
225
|
20 REF / 40 REF
150 / 200
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Includes (change of status shifting sorting mounting) in addition local THC / manifest amendment will be added to shipment invoice. (customer will have to pay DMR direct to terminal)
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Door open inspection for shipper request
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
200 / 300
|
45 DRY
350
|
20 REF / 40 REF
200 / 300
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Include mounting demounting sorting shifting
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Damage survey/Joint survey
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
100
|
45 DRY
100
|
20 REF / 40 REF
100
|
Applied
INCIDENT
|
Definition
In addition, door open inspection charge to be added per cntr
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Reefer set temperature changes inside port/data logger download
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
NA
|
45 DRY
NA
|
20 REF / 40 REF
25
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
ADDITIONAL CONTAINER SERVICES
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
|
45 DRY
|
20 REF / 40 REF
|
Applied
|
Definition
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Silica gel (1.5/2.5 KG)
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
6 / 12
|
45 DRY
12
|
20 REF / 40 REF
NA
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Additional GOH ropes
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
10
|
45 DRY
10
|
20 REF / 40 REF
NA
|
Applied
Rope
|
Definition
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
GOH straps
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
0.5
|
45 DRY
0.5
|
20 REF / 40 REF
NA
|
Applied
Strap
|
Definition
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Fumigation
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
4000 / 4500
|
45 DRY
4500
|
20 REF / 40 REF
NA
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
Fumigation of containers (Request should be 5 days prior pick up). Container release will be provided only after de-gassing procedure.
|
|
Service type (Terminal services)
Lift on /Lift off at MTY depot
|
20 DRY / 40 DRY
20 / 40
|
45 DRY
40
|
20 REF / 40 REF
20 / 40
|
Applied
CNTR
|
Definition
|
General booking procedure
Booking details should be submitted contain all valid details such as container size, number of containers, commodity, destination and any special routing agreed with Maersk.
Confirmed booking number is the key link between your cargo and the Maersk system. Hence shippers are required to update the confirmed booking number on all shipping documents. This will enable us to give you a faster service and smooth post shipment follow up.
All bookings are accepted subject to the terms and conditions laid out in the Maersk bill of lading.
Please contact lk.export@maersk.com for further details.
Weight / Measurement
- No legal "over the road" weight limitation exists.
- OOG cargo acceptance temporary ceased.
Documentation procedures
Shipping Instruction (SIs) Submission cut -off as per the schedule details mentioned in Services & Cutoffs.
For Late SI Submission a charge of USD 25 per SI will be applicable with effect 16 July 2007.
**Also please note that for direct Cargo to USA, Canada and Europe where the advance manifesting and early SI submission is applicable (approx cut-off remains 48 hrs prior to Vessel Arrival.) **
Please feel free to contact Export Documentation Team on lk.export@maersk.com.
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