Shipping to and from Romania
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Romania. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Area: EME
Country: Romania
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01-Nov-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
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD).
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
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port, or depot.
|
Useful links
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator, to know more about it, please click here
- Terms for Detention and Demurrage, please click here
Storage - Combined DnD
Tariff:
- Reefer Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- 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´.
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Merchant Haulage
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-14
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-21
|
20'
USD 45
|
40'/45'
USD 90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
22+
|
20'
USD 65
|
40'/45'
USD 130
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-4
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
5-10
|
20' & 40'
USD 125
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11+
|
20' & 40'
USD 250
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
USD 90
|
40'/45'
USD 180
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-24
|
20'
USD 110
|
40'/45'
USD 220
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
25+
|
20'
USD 130
|
40'/45'
USD 260
|
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Carrier Haulage
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-14
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
14-21
|
20'
USD 45
|
40'/45'
USD 90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
22+
|
20'
USD 65
|
40'/45'
USD 130
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6-10
|
20' & 40'
USD 125
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11+
|
20' & 40'
USD 250
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
USD 90
|
40'/45'
USD 180
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-24
|
20'
USD 110
|
40'/45'
USD 220
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
25+
|
20'
USD 130
|
40'/45'
USD 260
|
Storage
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6
|
20'
USD 45
|
40'/45'
USD 90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
7-11
|
20'
USD 10
|
40'/45'
USD 20
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
12-17
|
20'
USD 13
|
40'/45'
USD 26
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
18-30
|
20'
USD 20
|
40'/45'
USD 40
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
31+
|
20'
USD 30
|
40'/45'
USD 60
|
Reefer Containers (USD)
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1+
|
20' & 40'
USD 120
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top ( In-gauge )
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6
|
20'
USD 45
|
40'/45'
USD 90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
7-11
|
20'
USD 10
|
40'/45'
USD 20
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
12-17
|
20'
USD 13
|
40'/45'
USD 26
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
18-30
|
20'
USD 20
|
40'/45'
USD 40
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
31+
|
20'
USD 30
|
40'/45'
USD 60
|
Area: EME
Country: Romania
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 22-April-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
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD).
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
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port, or depot.
|
Useful links
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator, to know more about it, please click here
- Terms for Detention and Demurrage, please click here
Storage - Combined DnD
Tariff:
- Reefer Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- 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´.
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Merchant Haulage
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-14
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-21
|
20'
USD 45
|
40'/45'
USD 90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
22+
|
20'
USD 65
|
40'/45'
USD 130
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-4
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
5-10
|
20' & 40'
USD 125
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11+
|
20' & 40'
USD 250
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
USD 90
|
40'/45'
USD 180
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-24
|
20'
USD 110
|
40'/45'
USD 220
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
25+
|
20'
USD 130
|
40'/45'
USD 260
|
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Carrier Haulage
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-14
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
14-21
|
20'
USD 45
|
40'/45'
USD 90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
22+
|
20'
USD 65
|
40'/45'
USD 130
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6-10
|
20' & 40'
USD 125
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11+
|
20' & 40'
USD 250
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
USD 90
|
40'/45'
USD 180
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-24
|
20'
USD 110
|
40'/45'
USD 220
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
25+
|
20'
USD 130
|
40'/45'
USD 260
|
Storage
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-15
|
20'
USD 12
|
40'/45'
USD 24
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
16-30
|
20'
USD 20
|
40'/45'
USD 40
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
31+
|
20'
USD 30
|
40'/45'
USD 60
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1+
|
20' & 40'
USD 120
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6-11
|
20'
USD 12
|
40'/45'
USD 24
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
12-30
|
20'
USD 20
|
40'/45'
USD 40
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
31+
|
20'
USD 30
|
40'/45'
USD 60
|
Country: Romania
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01-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
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD).
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
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-out from the last terminal, port, or depot.
|
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
Storage - Combined DnD
Tariff:
- Reefer Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
- 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´.
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Merchant Haulage
Start event: Discharge
End Event: Gate in Empty
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
45
|
40'/45'
90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15+
|
20'
65
|
40'/45'
130
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-4
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
5-10
|
20' & 40'
125
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11+
|
20' & 40'
250
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
90
|
40'/45'
180
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-24
|
20'
110
|
40'/45'
220
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
25+
|
20'
130
|
40'/45'
260
|
Combined Detention and Demurrage
Carrier Haulage
Start event: Discharge
End Event: Gate in Empty
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-12
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
13-14
|
20'
45
|
40'/45'
90
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15+
|
20'
65
|
40'/45'
130
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20' & 40'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6-10
|
20' & 40'
125
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
11+
|
20' & 40'
250
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-14
|
20'
90
|
40'/45'
180
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
15-24
|
20'
110
|
40'/45'
220
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
25+
|
20'
130
|
40'/45'
260
|
Storage
Start event: Discharge
End Event: Gate out Full
Dry, IMO Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-7
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
8-15
|
20'
12
|
40'/45'
24
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
16-30
|
20'
20
|
40'/45'
40
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
31+
|
20'
30
|
40'/45'
60
|
Reefer Containers
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' & 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1+
|
20' & 40'
120
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Port/Locations | Days | 20' | 40'/45' |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
1-5
|
20'
Free
|
40'/45'
Free
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
6-11
|
20'
12
|
40'/45'
24
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
12-30
|
20'
20
|
40'/45'
40
|
|
Port/Locations
Constanta
|
Days
31+
|
20'
30
|
40'/45'
60
|
Effective Date: 23/04/2023
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Please note that the below tariffs are NOT applicable for SPOT bookings. For Demurrage and Detention applicable for SPOT, please click here for Maersk SPOT.
Notes:
- Free-time and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including weekends and holidays) after free-time expires.
- Start date and end date are included in the calculation.
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
- 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
- NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
- 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.
- Open Top Out of Gauge and Flat Rack are considered as Special Containers.
- 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.
- Free time deals will be applied based on the effective deals at the Price Calculation Date (PCD).
- Combined Demurrage & Detention starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-in empty date (included) from terminal.
- Storage starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-out full date (included) from terminal.
- Pricing structure in Romania consists of two elements; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention and 2. Storage.
- Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET).
- Storage: Free time period for use of terminal or depot space (invoiced under DMR, port storage cost is inclusive)
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Combined D&D
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel.
|
End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
|
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
|
End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out from the terminal, port or depot.
|
Storage - Combined DnD
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Merchant Haulage
Dry Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
8-14
|
Size 20'
40 USD
|
Size 40'
80 USD
|
|
Days
15+
|
Size 20'
60 USD
|
Size 40'
120 USD
|
Reefer Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-5
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
6-11
|
Size 20'
125 USD
|
Size 40'
125 USD
|
|
Days
12+
|
Size 20'
250 USD
|
Size 40'
250 USD
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-10
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
11-17
|
Size 20'
80 USD
|
Size 40'
160 USD
|
|
Days
18-24
|
Size 20'
100 USD
|
Size 40'
200 USD
|
|
Days
25+
|
Size 20'
120 USD
|
Size 40'
240 USD
|
Carrier Haulage
Dry Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-14
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
15+
|
Size 20'
60 USD
|
Size 40'
120 USD
|
Reefer Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
8 -11
|
Size 20'
125 USD
|
Size 40'
125 USD
|
|
Days
12+
|
Size 20'
250 USD
|
Size 40'
250 USD
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-11
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
12-17
|
Size 20'
80 USD
|
Size 40'
160 USD
|
|
Days
18-24
|
Size 20'
100 USD
|
Size 40'
200 USD
|
|
Days
25+
|
Size 20'
120 USD
|
Size 40'
240 USD
|
Storage
Dry Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-7
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
8-15
|
Size 20'
11 USD
|
Size 40'
21 USD
|
|
Days
16-30
|
Size 20'
19 USD
|
Size 40'
38 USD
|
|
Days
31+
|
Size 20'
27 USD
|
Size 40'
53 USD
|
Reefer Containers
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1+
|
Size 20'
117 USD
|
Size 40'
117 USD
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | Size 20' | Size 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
0-5
|
Size 20'
Free
|
Size 40'
Free
|
|
Days
6-11
|
Size 20'
10 USD
|
Size 40'
19 USD
|
|
Days
12-30
|
Size 20'
19 USD
|
Size 40'
38 USD
|
|
Days
31+
|
Size 20'
27 USD
|
Size 40'
53 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
| Import/Export | Free time |
|---|---|
|
Import/Export
Import
|
Free time
3 hours for containers that are not in transit / 5 hours for containers that are in transit
|
*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 - Import
|
Description
Organizing the physical control in case the Customs House requires it and the customer wants us to take care of it.
|
Rate
190 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
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
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
DPF
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Charge
|
Description
This charge is added when empty return location is different from discharge port.
|
Rate
200 EUR/container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
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
Inland
|
Charge Code
EHI
|
Charge Name
Equipment Handling Import
|
Description
It covers additional lift-on/lift-off at the port, the creation and processing of documents, and additional administration costs when we don't perform the import carrier haulage move.
|
Rate
100 USD per container
|
Payterm
Destination
|
|
Area
|
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
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination for truck transport
|
Description
Waiting time for Inland haulage after the standard agreed time
|
Rate
200 EUR Origin
|
Payterm
Origin
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination for 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
Origin
|
|
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
50 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
|
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.
Whenever the Carrier Haulage is required and GENSET equipment is not available, the consignee will have to pay for Demurrage (inclusive of electricity, storage) occurred until GENSET equipment becomes available.
No unplugs are accepted for import reefer containers.
Acceptance that requires special permits or certificates
Romanian companies, except banks, can not endorse Bill of Ladings in favour of other Romanian companies.
Hazardous cargoes
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 provided to us latest ETA-3 days. The amendment will generate a charge of 30usd/ cancelled invoice.
It is required and mandatory for container release process to create an account on the website maersk.com to download the invoices posted under MyFinance tab.
LCL Acceptance on Master B/Ls
No LCL shipments for multiple receivers (consignees) are accepted on Master B/Ls. If they are two or more receivers to the cargo stuffed in one container, then shipper(s) must be recommended to appoint other NVOCC able to issue House B/Ls and delivery to CFS.
B/L clausing, documentation
Documentation consignee
1. For final delivery destination in Romania receiver must be a company fiscally registered in Romania irrespective it is final receiver or forwarding company acting on behalf of the final receiver. For exceptions list please contact Customer Service Import (ro.import@maersk.com)
For final delivery destination in other EU or non-EU country, the final receiver must be a company fiscally registered in that country where the delivery destination is. Such a transit is subject to remarks to be inserted in B/Ls explicitly mentioned below.
2. Whenever the named (documentation) Consignee is a forwarding company, correct wording in the consignee box must be: "FORWARDER Company name" or "FFWD Company name" or "Company name AS FORWARDER" or "Company name AS FFWD" and the number of the House Bill of Lading (HBL no) must be mentioned in the body of the B/L (in the cargo description box).
3. Individuals are not accepted as consignee on the bill of lading
Cargo in transit
1. Transit to Moldova
The following sentence must be mentioned in the B/Ls under the description of goods:
a) For Carrier Haulage
"In Transit to Moldova - Onwards carriage from Constanta/Romania to Moldova is arranged by the Carrier as agents only, and for its account and risk"
b) For Merchant Haulage
"In Transit to Moldova - Onwards carriage from Constanta/Romania to Moldova is arranged by Merchant for account and risk of Merchant"
2. Transit to other EU or non-EU county via Constanta port
a) For Carrier Haulage
The following sentence must be mentioned in the B/Ls under the description of goods:
"In Transit to YY - Onwards carriage from Constanta/Romania to YY (ultimate destination) is arranged by the Carrier as agents only, and for its account and risk"
b) For Merchant Haulage
The following sentence must be mentioned in the B/Ls under the description of goods:
"In Transit to YY - Onwards carriage from Constanta/Romania to YY (ultimate destination) is arranged by Merchant for account and risk of Merchant"
3. Transit to Ukraine
The following sentence must be mentioned in the B/Ls under the description of goods: "In Transit to Ukraine”
For final delivery destination in Ukraine, please contact Customer Service Import (ua.import@maersk.com)
Requirements on transport documents for PERSONAL EFFECTS
In the transport documents for personal effects at Consignee must be used a Forwarder Company as individuals are not accepted as Consignee. Description of the goods in the transport document must specify the total No. of collies and total gross weight, according to Packing List. If there is for example 1 car, 2 cabinets, 4 chairs and 10 cartons with house holds and used clothing, the total No. of collies is 17. If any vehicle shipped in container as personal effect, the serial No. of the chassis must be always mentioned in the transport document. It is strongly recommended that shipper appoints a customs broker at destination and clarifies all aspects related to the clearance formalities before placing the export booking. They must ensure that they comply with the Romanian customs regulation for the clearance of personal effects.
Collect charges for reefer containers
Freight collect for reefer containers is acceptable only subject to prior approval from Sales Team (sever.nicoara@maersk.com, pooja.vishwakarma@maersk.com). The approval must be obtained BEFORE accepting the booking.
All local surcharges can be accepted on collect basis and no approval is required from country sales. DPA/OPA is accepted as collect subject to freight collect only.
Equipment and weight / measurements
No Out of guaage (OOG) or REEFER cargo accepted by rail.
REEF cargo - European Union (EU) restrictions
Origin countries and Shippers which are allowed to export into EU are available on the European Commission's website, "Third Country Establishments List".
Please instruct shippers / booking parties to check the list of companies granted to export into European Union (EU) before they ship. Situations which dry or reefer containers arrive in Constanta but the goods are not allowed to enter EU territory could be easily avoided this way.
Dangerous Cargo Restrictions
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.
All companies that are the consignee field on the bill of lading, it is mandatory to have the VAT no mentioned.
For Vessel Statement in the past, please click below document
Starting from January 3rd, 2024, we encourage you to take full advantage of our newly launched web platform for placing import transport orders for all types of transport – Truck, Rail Combined and Locals inside Constanta South Port Freezone. This online ordering system is designed to simplify and expedite the order placement process.
To access the platform (http://89.43.139.185:8080/operatori/containers), please follow the Standard Operating Procedure (attached).
Please make sure that Inland Transport Orders will be sent prior vessel arrival (ETA -5 days). Aligning to this timeframe will ensure that all invoices linked with your shipment will be issued at the same time (ETA -3 days), avoiding double bank commissions and additional Demurrage & Detention charges that might occur by exceeding free time.
Tandem, IMO and OOG transports are not covered at this moment by our platform but will be performed using the old Transport Order file (attached).
Inland Transport Order form needs to be sent in a new email (no FWW or Reply) to ro.import@maersk.com with subject “Comanda transport BL NO………….”.
Inland Rates and Transport Order Form can be found on www.maersk.com, Local Information/ Europe/ Romania/ Import/ Inland tariffs and Transport orders. Inland price requests for locations that are not captured in the Inland file should be sent ro.sales@maersk.com.
The payment proof needs to be sent in a new email (no FWW or Reply) to ro.import@maersk.com with the mandatory remark in the subject email: „OP BL No.” or the payment won’t be allocated.
To facilitate the releasing process and as well timely invoicing, please communicate your intention for Carrier Haulage and/or the date for pick up containers as follows:
- For truck transport: at least 48 hours in advance (calculated in working days), after the Transport Order Form was submitted & the payment proof was sent to ro.import@maersk.com
- For rail transport: at least 72 hours in advance (calculated in working days), after the Transport Order Form was submitted & the payment proof was sent to ro.import@maersk.com. Loading on train is subject to availability and MSK it will not be accountable for the additional DnD charges implied.
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