UK Import Port charges effective 1st of January 2026

A number of the UK ports have recently implemented new charges per container effective of January 1st 2026 which are passed onto our customers when we are providing customs clearances services.

For other port charges which are applicable but did not increase as of the start of the year can be found at the Maersk Customs Services in United Kingdom page, under the section FAQ’s ‘what pass through costs will I receive for my containerised imports’. Via the below web page.
www.maersk.com/local-information/europe/united-kingdom/local-solutions/customs-services

Please find below a schedule of these new charges, per container, which are invoiced out accordingly and will be backdated where applicable.

*Depending on if CNS or MCP system is used. MCP has been quoted.

**Tilbury London has two Port infrastructure charges depending on the terminal used either London Container Terminal or Port of Tilbury Riverside RoRo Berth T2R.

Charges are valid at time of shipment and subject to change. Port Entry is per Entry rather than per container.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your local sales or customer experience representative. We want to thank you for your business.