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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Area: EME
Country: Romania
Direction: Export
Effective Date: 1st March 2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: USD
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar days, per container type & size
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD). Export D&D is applied according to official tariff on our web site: maersk.com and based on ETD available 2 days prior empty pick up. To stay informed about transport plan changes on your shipment, subscribe to notifications on our website.
Freetime: “Free Time” is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage & Detention and Terminal Storage shall not be paid by the Merchant.
Combined D&D: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container beyond the agreed amount of Free Time for the combined period of inside and outside the terminal, port, or depot. (invoiced as DETENTION)
Terminal storage: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal, or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (Invoiced as Demurrage)
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
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Start
Starts with empty pick-up date (included).
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End
Ends with load on board date (included)
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Starts with gate-in full date (included).
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End
Ends with load on board date (included).
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Useful links:
- For Maersk SPOT DnD Tariff, please click here
- D&D Calculator, to know more about it, please click here
- Terms for Detention and Demurrage, please click here
Tariff:
- Reefer Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- IMO containers follow the tariff for DRY Equipment Type & Size unless otherwise specified.
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are subject to Storage and not subject to Combined D&D.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- Cancelled/frustrated exports will incur demurrage & detention charges with no free time.
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Merchant Haulage
Start event : Gate out empty
End event : Load on board
DRY Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-12
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
13-16
|
20'
40
|
40'
80
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
17-28
|
20'
50
|
40'
100
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
29+
|
20'
60
|
40'
120
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
150
|
40'
150
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15+
|
20'
250
|
40'
250
|
Special Equipment (Flat Racks, Open Top, Pallet Wide)
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-10
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11-21
|
20'
80
|
40'
160
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
22-28
|
20'
100
|
40'
200
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
29+
|
20'
120
|
40'
240
|
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Carrier Haulage
Start event : Gate out empty
End event : Load on board
DRY Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-14
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-16
|
20'
40
|
40'
80
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
17-28
|
20'
50
|
40'
100
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
29+
|
20'
60
|
40'
120
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20' & 40'
150
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15+
|
20' & 40'
250
|
Special Equipment (Flat Racks, Open Top, Pallet Wide)
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-10
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11-21
|
20'
80
|
40'
160
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
22-28
|
20'
100
|
40'
200
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
29+
|
20'
120
|
40'
240
|
Storage
Start event : Gate in Full
End event : Load on board
DRY, IMO & Special Equipment (Flat Racks, Open Top, Pallet Wide)
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-15
|
20'
10
|
40'
20
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
16-28
|
20'
18
|
40'
36
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
29+
|
20'
30
|
40'
60
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1+
|
20' & 40'
120
|
Effective Date: 23/04/2023
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free-time and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including week-ends and holidays) after free-time expires. Start date and end date are included in the calculation.
The Free time and charges applied for Demurrage and Detention will be those in place at the origin Price Calculation Date (PCD).
Please note that SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are NOT necessarily aligned with the standard D&D tariff below. Please click here for SPOT D&D terms and further information.
Notes:
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
- 40´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- 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.
- 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.
- NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
- Pricing structure in Romania consists of two elements; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention 2. Demurrage.
- Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET)
- Demurrage: Free time period for use of terminal or depot space (invoiced under DMR)
- Combined Demurrage & Detention starts with empty pick-up date (included) and ends with load on board date(included).
- Demurrage starts with gate-in full date (included) and ends with load on board date (included).
- Export D&D is applied according to official tariff on our web site: maersk.com and based on ETD available 2 days prior empty pick up.
- For cancelled bookings and cancelled containers (by customer) Maersk applies origin country’s Export Detention or Combined DnD tariff rates directly as of gate-out empty to gate-in empty move , no freetime is applicable and it is valid for all bookings including SPOT and non-SPOT.
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Dry Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' | Size 45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-14
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
Size 45'
Free
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
40 USD
|
Size 40'
80 USD
|
Size 45'
160 USD
|
|
Days
22-28
|
Size 20'
50 USD
|
Size 40'
100 USD
|
Size 45'
200 USD
|
|
Days
29+
|
Size 20'
60 USD
|
Size 40'
120 USD
|
Size 45'
240 USD
|
Dry Containers - Rail & Barge
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' | Size 45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-28
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
Size 45'
Free
|
|
Days
29+
|
Size 20'
60 USD
|
Size 40'
120 USD
|
Size 45'
240 USD
|
Reefer Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-10
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
11-15
|
Size 20'
150 USD
|
Size 40'
150 USD
|
|
Days
16+
|
Size 20'
250 USD
|
Size 40'
250 USD
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-14
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
15-21
|
Size 20'
80 USD
|
Size 40'
160 USD
|
|
Days
22-28
|
Size 20'
100 USD
|
Size 40'
200 USD
|
|
Days
29+
|
Size 20'
120 USD
|
Size 40'
240 USD
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top Containers - Rail
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-28
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
29+
|
Size 20'
120 USD
|
Size 40'
240 USD
|
Demurrage
Dry & Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' & 45' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40' & 45'
Free
|
|
Days
8-15
|
Size 20'
10 USD
|
Size 40' & 45'
19 USD
|
|
Days
16-30
|
Size 20'
16 USD
|
Size 40' & 45'
32 USD
|
|
Days
31+
|
Size 20'
29 USD
|
Size 40' & 45'
58 USD
|
Reefer Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1+
|
Size 20'
117 USD
|
Size 40'
117 USD
|
Storage in APM Chitila terminal
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' | Size 45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
Size 45'
Free
|
|
Days
8+
|
Size 20'
4 EUR
|
Size 40'
8 EUR
|
Size 45'
8 EUR
|
Truck unloading/loading freetime
| Imp/Exp | Freetime |
|---|---|
|
Imp/Exp
Export
|
Freetime
5 Hours
|
*3 hours free for last/first mile trucking delivery; after 3 hours will be 125 RON per hour; max truck waiting time per day is 1000 RON.
Note: The amounts for chitila storage will be invoiced directly by APMT to the clients.
For previous tariff, please refer below downloadable attachment.
Below are the most common local charges we have in Romania. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Area
Mandatory
|
Charge Code
OHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
|
Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
|
Rate
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
|
Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal.This service is applicable to all shipments.
|
Rate
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
Booking
|
Charge Code
MBF
|
Charge Name
Manual Booking Fee
|
Description
A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual bookings. Manual bookings are fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. This fee will be applied in addition to the standard ODF/DDF charges when a customer makes a booking via manual booking channels.
|
Rate
100 USD per booking
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
RR
|
Charge Name
Re-routing
|
Description
Processing the re-routing of the booking after the containers were discharged at destination.
|
Rate
160 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
LO LO
|
Charge Name
Extra Manipulation
|
Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves in the terminal, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of container from load stack to gate.
|
Rate
85 USD per container
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
|
Charge Name
Re-Export Charge
|
Description
Applied on the Export Booking
|
Rate
160 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
|
Charge Name
Veterinary for Transhipment Cargoes
|
Description
Charge per BL for cargo in transit containing animal products
|
Rate
80 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
Cargo related (third party)
|
Charge Code
INE
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Export
|
Description
Organizing the physical control in case the Customs House requires it and the customer wants us to take care of it.
|
Rate
270 EUR / container + 15 EUR / ton of cargo handled, if it is the case
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Code
AME
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export
|
Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after the BL was issued and a new set is required.
|
Rate
30 USD per amendment
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
AMI
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Import
|
Description
The fee covers B/L amendments requested; this can be done only at the origin office with the approval of Booked by Party/ Shipper.
|
Rate
160 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ASF
|
Charge Name
Additional stamp fee
|
Description
|
Rate
75 USD per bill
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
HBL service
|
Charge Name
House Transport Document
|
Description
Maersk files the actual details (HBL details) with the US Customs upon customer`s request
|
Rate
50 USD per BL ( Geo Scope US & Canada)
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
|
Description
Invoiced in addition to our standard export documentation fee, applicable to all non e-BL instructions without template.
|
Rate
100 USD per bill of lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
TLE
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo release service-Export
|
Description
The fee applicable for amendment involving change of bill type from Negotiable to Seaway. This is applicable only after the Original Bill of Lading has been issued.
|
Rate
30 USD per amendment
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
CSO
|
Charge Name
Container Shifting Origin (lift on/lift off)
|
Description
A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves in the terminal, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of container from load stack to gate.
|
Rate
85 USD per container / LOLO
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
ILO
|
Charge Name
IMO label add/removal Origin
|
Description
The surcharge covers the extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at export end.
|
Rate
50 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PQC
|
Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
|
Description
The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
|
Rate
250 EUR per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
|
Charge Name
Container Weighing Origin
|
Description
Charge applicable for weighing service rendered on Customer's request
|
Rate
EUR 30/cntr
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Code
MSE
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service Exports
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to load additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.
|
Rate
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
OGS
|
Charge Name
Cooling service - Origin
|
Description
Genset - Cooling service provided at Origin by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.
|
Rate
200 EUR per day
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PIC
|
Charge Name
Pick-Up Charge (Exports)
|
Description
Applicable when the empty container is picked up from Romania and loaded in a port outside of the country
|
Rate
200 EUR per container
|
Payterm
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTO
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time at Origin TRK
|
Description
Detention if the container blocks a truck for more than 24 hours . CNT/ Day
|
Rate
200 EUR per day after midnight
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTO
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time at Origin RCO
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time.
|
Rate
3 hours free;
> 3 hours: 30 EUR/h. Max RCO detention per day 200 EUR |
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Code
LPF
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
|
Description
Charge added when a customer does not pay the collect invoices and the payment is not reflected in their account within 7 days after due date
|
Rate
50 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MID
|
Charge Name
Mis declaration fee- Origin
|
Description
This is a penalty charge imposed for the Shipper for Mis declaration of cargo as Non- Dangerous instead of Dangerous cargo or for Mis-declaration of dimensions in Out of Gauge cargo.
|
Rate
5000 USD per container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
|
Description
Charge applicable for the change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice is issued
|
Rate
30 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee
|
Description
Charge applicable for changing the collect payer or payment terms with 3 or less than 3 days before ETA. Or changing the payer after ETA
|
Rate
30 USD per Bill of Lading
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WDF
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee
|
Description
The WDF is applicable to each container where:( Click here for the advisory and the full details)
|
Rate
300 USD container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Deadlines
Deadlines could be found under Services and cut-off times section.
Inland haulage for reefer containers
Carrier Haulage for reefer containers is acceptable subject to GENSET equipment availability and always Genset Surcharge (GEN) for minimum 2 calendar days must apply in line with the local charges valid at the date of shipment.
Destination countries or local locations
If rates for a desired location could not be retrieved in Erates, please contact Sales Department at sever.nicoara@maersk.com, pooja.vishwakarma@maersk.com
Hazardous cargoes
Erates do not cover trucking and rail tariffs for Dangerous cargo (IMO). Please contact Sales Department at (sever.nicoara@maersk.com, pooja.vishwakarma@maersk.com) which will quote accordingly.
Special cargoes
Out of guage cargoes (OOG), Break-bulk cargoes and Dangerous cargoes (IMO) are subject to standard Maersk approval procedures.
Invoicing Details
Please make sure the payer details are correctly submitted at the Shipping instructions stage. The amendment will generate a charge of 30usd/ cancelled invoice.
Equipment and weight / measurements
No Out of guage (OOG) or reefer cargo is accepted by rail.
IMDG class 1/2/5/6/7 is not accepted on the vessels having more than 250m long because of the Bosphorus Strait restrictions.
Maersk prefers not to put vessel schedules to risk, consequently this restriction has been effective from week 14, 2007.
On truck, maximum cargo gross weight is 22mt. On rail, maximum cargo gross weight is up to payload.
Gate In Cut off : Wednesday 23:59 PM
Shipping instruction cut-off : Wednesday 17:00 PM
VGM Cut off : Wednesday 17:00 PM
IMO Cargo: Wednesday at 10.00 PM, for final DG form submission
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