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

Download multimodal dangerous goods form

PDF (86KB)

Download early opening form

XLS (29KB)

Download fumigation request form

PDF (103KB)

Download Reefer Container Pre-Trip Inspection Form (PTI)

PDF (123KB)

Download SOC Form (Shipper's Own Container)

PDF (212KB)

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 Dry: U$S 75 per unit per day/cntr Hazardous: U$S 75 per unit per day/cntr OOG U$S 75 per unit per day/cntr Reefer: U$S 125 per unit per day/cntr
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.

Sri Lanka cut off sheet

XLSX (13KB)

Little variation in schedule can happen without prior notification however major deviation in vessel schedule will be notified via advisories

News in West Central Asia

Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)– Visakhapatnam, IN and Krishnapatnam, IN to Far East Asia Countries

22 May 2020

Press releases Maersk extends cold chain solutions to Pakistan’s citrus exporters for better customer experience and higher convenience

Maersk Pakistan takes constructive steps towards offering end-to-end logistics for citrus exporters out of Pakistan by bundling road and ocean transport.

Maersk Pakistan takes constructive steps towards offering end-to-end logistics for citrus exporters out of Pakistan by bundling road and ocean transport. 21 May 2020

Advisories FI3 and PKX June Blanking

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain including, balancing our network to match reduced demand.

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain including, balancing our network to match reduced demand. 18 May 2020

Advisories PKX2 June Blanking

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain including, balancing our network to match reduced demand.

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain including, balancing our network to match reduced demand. 18 May 2020

Rate announcements Scope Visakhapatnam and Krishnapatnam to West Africa

18 May 2020

Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)– All South and East India ports to North Europe Countries

15 May 2020

Rate announcements Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)– All South and East India ports to South Europe Countries

15 May 2020

Rate announcements Peak Seasonal Surcharge (PSS) – Scope West & Central Asia Region to Far East Asia

14 May 2020

Advisories CHX June Blanking

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain.

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain. 12 May 2020

Rate announcements Terminal Handling Service – Origin (OHC)- Scope Cyprus to World

12 May 2020

Advisories 2020 ABX May Blanking Plan

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain including, balancing our network to match reduced demand.

Maersk is working to ensure all challenges are managed in the best way possible along this supply chain including, balancing our network to match reduced demand. 08 May 2020

Rate announcements Terminal Handling Service - Origin (OHC)/ Terminal Handling Service – Destination (DHC) – Russia, Novorossiysk, RU (RUNVS), Azov, RU (RUZAO) to/from World

08 May 2020