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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Country: Serbia & Bosnia and Hercegovina
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 1st April 2022
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days
Currency: EUR
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 (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.
Terminal Storage: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.
Name | Start | End |
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Name
Combined D&D
(Invoiced as Detention) |
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
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Name
Terminal Storage
(Invoiced as Demurrage) |
Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out from the terminal, port or depot.
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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
Import Combined Detention & Demurrage
Shipment destination terms: Container Yard (CY)
Dry
Inland Terminal (*) | Days | 20' | 40' |
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Inland Terminal (*)
All
|
Days
1 to 5
|
20'
free
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40'
free
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Inland Terminal (*)
All
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Days
6 to 7
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20'
25 €
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40'
50 €
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Inland Terminal (*)
All
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Days
8 onward
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20'
50 €
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40'
100 €
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(*) Serbia: Belgrade; Sremska Mitrovica ; Bosnia : Banja Luka, Sarajevo
Import Combined Detention & Demurrage
Shipment destination terms: Store Door (SD)
Dry
Inland Terminal (*) | Days | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|---|
Inland Terminal (*)
All
|
Days
1 to 7
|
20'
free
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40'
free
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Inland Terminal (*)
All
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Days
8 onward
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20'
50 €
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40'
100 €
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(*) Serbia: Belgrade; Sremska Mitrovica ; Bosnia : Banja Luka, Sarajevo
Terminal Storage
Dry and NOR – IMO only accepted at Sremska Mitrovica
Inland Terminal (*) | Days | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|---|
Inland Terminal (*)
All
|
Days
Terminal Storage not applicable (**)
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20'
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40'
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(*) Serbia: Belgrade; Sremska Mitrovica ; Bosnia : Banja Luka, Sarajevo
(**) Storage at discharge port are applicable in case of long stay at terminal (exceeding free days granted) not imputable to the carrier. Reefer and Special are not accepted on rail.
- Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container. Acceptance only at Belgrade and Sremska Mitrovica.
- IMO cargo can be accepted only at Sremska Mitrovica.
- Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined D&D and are subject to Storage.
- Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type and cargo type. Examples: A Tank with Dry cargo follows terms of Dry equipment, while a Tank with IMO cargo follows terms of IMO.
PRICES VALID FROM: APRIL 12th 2023
Empty return to same location from which full unit was released by Carrier is not considered as Drop-off and Drop-Off fee is not applicable
Drop-Off of Special EQU is not Acceptable on any inland location Non Authorized Drop-Off Fee: 1.000 EUR / unit
Non Authorized Drop-off Fee is applicable if unit is returned empty to Drop-off location and marked as NOT Acceptable
Dropoff / Dropoff | Acceptable/Tariff | 20'DRY | 40'DRY | 40' HC | 45' HC |
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Dropoff / Dropoff
RSBOGRL - ZIT Belgrade / Beograd-ZIT (Makiš)
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Acceptable/Tariff
Acceptance / Tariff
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20'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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45' HC
NOT Acceptable / NOT Acceptable
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Dropoff / Dropoff
RS4ZXDR - Pancevo DPT / Pancevo - Dry port terminal
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Acceptable/Tariff
Acceptance / Tariff
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20'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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45' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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Dropoff / Dropoff
RSBOGNE -Dobanovci - NELT / Dobanovci NELT
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Acceptable/Tariff
Acceptance / Tariff
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20'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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45' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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Dropoff / Dropoff
RSSMKTM -S.Mitrovica - LEGET / Sremska Mitrovica -LEGET
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Acceptable/Tariff
Acceptance / Tariff
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20'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40'DRY
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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40' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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45' HC
NOT acceptable / NOT acceptable
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Cargo Restrictions
Cigarettes & Alcholic beverages: No carrier haulage accepatnce for mentioned comodites. Also no acceptance for CY Belgrade.
For more restriction please visit local page of country where port of discharge is.
Acceptance
Preferred entry port for Serbia is Rijeka port. Alternative ports are Koper and Thessaloniki however through BLs’ allowed only via Rijeka!
Weight limit for all container type is 26 mts (cargo and container tara).
Less Container Load: no acceptance
Break Bulk : no acceptance
Out of Guage (OOG): only subject to pmlsiops@maersk.com approval prior booking
Reefer cargo; only subject to (pmlsiops@maersk.com) approval prior booking . Only m/h up to Rijeka,HR or Koper,SI.
Documentation requirements
For delivery to Serbia following documents should be submited prior vessel's arrival : B/l ; invoices; packing lists; certificates.
Special customs requirements
For foodstaff all orginal documents need to be presented to the customs,. Vetenary and phytosanitary inspection need to be arranged at port of discharge and on Serbian border.
Original Veterinary certificates need to be presented to Veterinary authorities before container arrival at Rijeka port!
Below are the most common local charges we have in Serbia, they are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary
Category | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff | Payterm |
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Category
Mandatory
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Charge Code
ODF
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Charge Name
Export Documentation fee
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Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).
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Tariff
For details contact local office.
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Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
DDF
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Charge Name
Import Documentation fee
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Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).
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Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
OHC
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Origin
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Description
This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Origin
|
Category
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Charge Code
DHC
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Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination
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Description
This service covers the cost of the handling a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.
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Tariff
For details contact local office
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
Booking
|
Charge Code
COD
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Charge Name
Change of Destination
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Description
This is a service provided by the carrier upon the customer’s request to amend the destination/delivery after a container is gated in at the port of origin, but prior to the arrival at the port of discharge. The charge includes only the cost incurred towards Change of Destination. All the other cost not subject to Change to Destination is added on top of the COD fee (ex: Demurrage, Detention in transit).
This service will not apply in the following scenarios: - Return shipment /- Re-export/ Inland change request/Extending inland haulage (Imports process) Maersk may refuse this service if it is not operationally possible, or if any regulatory limitations exist. |
Tariff
300 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CED
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination - Extra Restows
|
Description
Will be processed only upon confirmation of the acceptance of the extra costs associated.
|
Tariff
300 USD per container + extra costs associated
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Payterm
Destination
|
Category
Documentation
|
Charge Code
TLE
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Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
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Description
Also known as 'Telex' or 'Express' release, this releases the cargo at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee. This is done once all 3 original BLs have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorised agent of the consignee, at another carrier's office location (not the discharge port). This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer's request and gets added to the shipment only after the BLs have been surrendered.
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Tariff
30 USD per B/L
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Payterm
Origin
|
Category
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Charge Code
TLI
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Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service - Import
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Description
Also known as 'Telex' or 'Express' release, this releases the cargo at destination upon proof of identity of the receiver as consignee. This is done once all 3 original BLs have been surrendered by the consignee, or an authorised agent of the consignee, at another carrier's office location (not the discharge port). This service (TLE) is applied upon the customer's request and gets added to the shipment only after the BLs have been surrendered.
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Tariff
30 USD per B/L
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Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CLL
|
Charge Name
Cancellation Fee
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Description
This fee is applied to all cancelled bookings. The amount is be based on a fixed cancellation fee + any additional costs that have arisen before the container was cancelled. The cancellation fee would also be applied in cases of: 1. Reduced number of containers in a booking 2. Change of Vessel 3.No show 4. Cancellation of Garment On Hanger and other special equipment.
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Tariff
EUR 80 per DRY Container
EUR 200 per REEF Container EUR 400 per 20'OPEN Container EUR 400 per 40'OPEN Container EUR 400 per 40' Flat Container |
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
AMI
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Import
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Description
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Import
Amendmend fee should be charged for any amendments done after a specific time at Import. |
Tariff
EUR 40 per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
MDF
|
Charge Name
Manual Documentation Processing Fee
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Description
This fee covers the additional administration required to process shipping instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual booking channels. Manual booking channels are: fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. The fee is applicable when documentation is received by the carrier via manual booking channels. This will be in addition to the MBF charge if the shipment is also booked via manual booking channels. A Manual Documentation Processing fee is not applicable if the customer is not able to submit shipping instructions electronically to Carrier because of a Carrier systems issue.
|
Tariff
EUR 45 per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
Ocean VAS
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Charge Code
ASE
|
Charge Name
Cross Booking Fee
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Description
Administrative fee to cover the extra work associated to coordinate and manage cross bookings.
|
Tariff
EUR 50 per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
SPE
|
Charge Name
Container Stuffing Service
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Description
This service covers ad hoc stuffing needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stuffing or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
SPI
|
Charge Name
Container Stripping Service
|
Description
This service covers ad hoc stripping needed within the terminal area. The service may be triggered due to customs requirements, damage to the container etc. It does not cover regular stripping or other services done offsite at Container Freight Stations.
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
INE
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Export
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Description
The charge applies when the below Service carried out at the Export end. Charge to cover for costs related to inspection of cargo or container. Typical scenarios would be: outside surveyor, customs requirements, X-ray, veterinary inspection, inspections for certain certificates etc. The charge includes additional moves needed to perform the inspection and it covers the cost of the certificate to be issued, if required, when the Inspection is done for certification.
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
INI
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Import
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Description
The charge applies when the below Service carried out at the Import end. Charge to cover for costs related to inspection of cargo or container. Typical scenarios would be: outside surveyor, customs requirements, X-ray, veterinary inspection, inspections for certain certificates etc. The charge includes additional moves needed to perform the inspection and it covers the cost of the certificate to be issued, if required, when the Inspection is done for certification.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
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Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice.
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Tariff
EUR 15 per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
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Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel.
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Tariff
EUR 15 per B/L
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Payterm
Destination
|
Category
Equipment related services
|
Charge Code
CPP
|
Charge Name
Carrier Provided Packaging
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Description
This service focusses on preparing the containers for the carriage of cargo; for e.g. hides and skins. The necessary packaging services are performed at a container yard (CY). These include manual lining of the container with plastic or moisture absorbent material, or insulation, and/or the installation of liner bags, as well as removal of the packing.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
|
Category
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Charge Code
CCE
|
Charge Name
Container Cleaning Export
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Description
The charge is a value added service provided on request from the customer to "clean" the empty container before pick up. It does not cover provision of Containers with specific quality, for example: Food Grade Containers.
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Origin
|
Category
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Charge Code
CCI
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Charge Name
Container Cleaning Import
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Description
The charge covers cleaning of a container after empty gate in based on need (penalty) and removal of special equipment within the cntr provided by Maersk (i.e liner bags, reefer bags, hangers etc). It does not cover "repairs and maintenance of container".
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Tariff
CASE BY CASE
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Payterm
Destination
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Category
|
Charge Code
PQC
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Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
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Description
We provide this service when your cargo requires containers of a specific quality such as food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers designed for specific commodities like electronics, etc. The quality assessment is defined and carried on by the respective clusters. This charge also includes the cost of inspection of the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.
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Tariff
EUR 30 per Container
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Payterm
Origin
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Import Documentation Deadline: 14 DAYS prior to Last Vessel Estimated Time of Arrival.