Inland services in Botswana

To ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of your products, we offer strong inland transportation services in one single transaction. Our inland services connect key inland service points and major container ports with each other and to the rest of the world.

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Supported inland service modes in Botswana

Rail

Having a freight option that can accommodate your hauling needs is important. Rail provides versatility, high carrying capacity, and speed making it a great option.

Truck

Trucks provide flexible point-to-point service, delivering small loads over short to long distances over widely dispersed geographic areas.

Effective: 01-Apr-2024

Inland Surcharge Code	Country	Inland Surcharge Name	Selling tariffs 20'	Selling tariffs 40'	Explanation
Inland Surcharge Code IHE / IHI	Country ZA, BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MG, MU, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Haulage Export / Inland Haulage Import	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation It covers the cost of inland transportation (via truck and/or rail) to/from customer's premises or to/from an inland CY (container yard) location to/from the terminal. In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders, etc) required to arrange delivery, rates will be quoted on request only.
Inland Surcharge Code ILH / ELH	Country ZA, BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MG, MU, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Landside Haulage / Export Landside Haulage	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation We will use this for additional transport leg that needs to be added over and above the IHI/IHE. This code to be used when pre-staging is required, and this will cover the xhaul to/from a depot -port, over and above the IHI/IHE
Inland Surcharge Code FUO	Country BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MU, MG, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Futile trip Export	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation Fee incurred as a result of transporter making a wasted trip on export end. This could be due to container hold in terminal or warehouse unavailability
Inland Surcharge Code FUO	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Futile trip Export	Selling tariffs 20' 100% of the transport rate	Selling tariffs 40' 100% of the transport rate	Explanation Fee incurred as a result of transporter making a wasted trip on export end. This could be due to container hold in terminal or warehouse unavailability
Inland Surcharge Code FUD	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Futile trip Import	Selling tariffs 20' 100% of the transport rate	Selling tariffs 40' 100% of the transport rate	Explanation Fee incurred as a result of transporter making a wasted trip on import end. This could be due to contianer hold in terminal or warehouse unavailability
Inland Surcharge Code FUD	Country BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW,MU, MG, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Futile trip Import	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation Fee incurred as a result of transporter making a wasted trip on import end. This could be due to contianer hold in terminal or warehouse unavailability
Inland Surcharge Code IFS / EFS	Country ZA, BW, LS, SZ, MU	Inland Surcharge Name Import Intermodal Fuel Fee / Export Intermodal Fuel Fee	Selling tariffs 20' % of the IHE/IHI	Selling tariffs 40' % of the IHE/IHI	Explanation It covers the extra fuel cost involved in the inland import / export moves, if the fuel price increases by a pre-defined amount based on the agreed index. This % will be adjusted monthly in line with the current fuel price fluctuations.
Inland Surcharge Code IAE / IAI	Country ZA, BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MG, MU, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Additional Export Service /Inland Additional Import Service	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation Used for additional costs incurred with vendors example, storage and handling at their own facilities whereby we would pay the transporter direct.
Inland Surcharge Code NSE/NSI	Country ZA, BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MG, MU, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Security Service Export / Inland Security Service Import	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation Charge covers the service of providing a security service on Exports or Imports inland move
Inland Surcharge Code ODC / DDC	Country ZA, ZM, ZW, MW,SZ, BW, LS, MU, MG,SC	Inland Surcharge Name Origin Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage) / Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)	Selling tariffs 20' 30% of the IHI/IHE (per container)	Selling tariffs 40' 30% of the IHI/IHE (per container)	Explanation Applicable for HAZ cargo moving by TRK or RAIL to/from South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. This excludes IMO Classes outlined below (for these IMCO classes, we need to evaulate and offer a rate upon request only)Below IMO Classes Quoted upon Request Only: IMO 1 ,IMO 2.1 and 2.3 , IMO 4.1 and 4.2,IMO 5.1 and 5.2, IMO 6.2,IMO 7 For country MU, SC - rates quoted for all IMO Classes upon request only. For country MG - applicable to cargo to/from Antananarivo to/from Toamasina: 20% of the IHI/IHE (per container)
Inland Surcharge Code WTO	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Origin	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 950 per container per hour	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 950 per container per hour	Explanation Maximum standing time we allow is 3 hrs per 20', 4hrs per 40'. For South African inland collections/deliveries. Going over this time we will penalize per container per hour. In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders) this fee subject to change (we offer inland rates and standing time upon request only for specialized equipment such as side loaders)
Inland Surcharge Code WTD	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Destination	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 950 per container per hour	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 950 per container per hour	Explanation Maximum standing time we allow is 3 hrs per 20', 4hrs per 40'. For South African inland collections/deliveries. Going over this time we will penalize per container per hour. In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders) this fee subject to change (we offer inland rates and standing time upon request only for specialized equipment such as side loaders)
Inland Surcharge Code WTO	Country ZM, ZW, MW,SZ, BW, MZ	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Origin	Selling tariffs 20' USD 400 per container per Day	Selling tariffs 40' USD 400 per container per Day	Explanation Maximum standing time allowed by truckers 48hrs on transit cargo to Mozambique from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Swaziland and Botswana collections. Exceeding (48hrs) at the Border supplier will penalize 400 per container each day.
Inland Surcharge Code WTD	Country ZM, ZW, MW,SZ, BW, MZ	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Destination	Selling tariffs 20' USD 400 per container per Day	Selling tariffs 40' USD 400 per container per Day	Explanation Maximum standing time allowed by truckers 48hrs on transit cargo to Mozambique from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Swaziland and Botswana collections. Exceeding (48hrs) at the Border supplier will penalize 400 per container each day.
Inland Surcharge Code WTO	Country MU, SC, LS, NA	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Origin	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation Rate Varies Maximum standing time we allow is 2 hrs per 20', 2hrs per 40' for Mauritius inland collections. Exceeding this time we will penalize per container per hour. In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders) this fee subject to change (we offer inland rates and standing time upon request only for specialized equipment such as side loaders)
Inland Surcharge Code WTD	Country MU, SC, LS, NA	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Destination	Selling tariffs 20' varies	Selling tariffs 40' varies	Explanation Rate Varies Maximum standing time we allow is 2 hrs per 20', 2hrs per 40' for Mauritius inland collections. Exceeding this time we will penalize per container per hour. In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders) this fee subject to change (we offer inland rates and standing time upon request only for specialized equipment such as side loaders)
Inland Surcharge Code WTO	Country MG	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Origin	Selling tariffs 20' day 3 MGA 250 000 day 4 MGA 250 000 day 5 MGA 360 000 day 6 MGA 360 000 day 7 MGA 420 000 per day thereafter	Selling tariffs 40' day 3 MGA 250 000 day 4 MGA 250 000 day 5 MGA 360 000 day 6 MGA 360 000 day 7 MGA 420 000 per day thereafter	Explanation Maximum free standing time allowable is 2 days for Madagascar inland collections. Exceeding the 2 days will attract a penalty, per day per container In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders) this fee subject to change (we offer inland rates and standing time upon request only for specialized equipment such as side loaders)
Inland Surcharge Code WTD	Country MG	Inland Surcharge Name Waiting Time Destination	Selling tariffs 20' day 3 MGA 250 000 day 4 MGA 250 000 day 5 MGA 360 000 day 6 MGA 360 000 day 7 MGA 420 000 per day thereafter	Selling tariffs 40' day 3 MGA 250 000 day 4 MGA 250 000 day 5 MGA 360 000 day 6 MGA 360 000 day 7 MGA 420 000 per day thereafter	Explanation Maximum free standing time allowable is 2 days for Madagascar inland collections. Exceeding the 2 days will attract a penalty, per day per container In the event of specialized equ (example sideloaders) this fee subject to change (we offer inland rates and standing time upon request only for specialized equipment such as side loaders)
Inland Surcharge Code IWO	Country ZA, BW, SZ, ZW, ZM, MW, MU	Inland Surcharge Name Container Weighing – Origin	Selling tariffs 20' "ZAR 1100 per container (ZA) MUR 863 per container (MU) Rate Varies (BW, ZM, ZW, MW, SZ)"	Selling tariffs 40' "ZAR 1100 per container (ZA) MUR 863 per container (MU) Rate Varies (BW, ZM, ZW, MW, SZ)"	Explanation This pertains to container weighing (method 1) for inland haulage shipments in South Africa. We will offer this additional service upon request from customer only. For countries, BW, ZM, ZW, MW, SZ - The rate varies and will be quoted upon customer's request
Inland Surcharge Code OGS/DGS	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Cooling service - Origin / Cooling service - Destination	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1800 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1800 per container	Explanation This pertains to cooling service for reefer (the use of a genset). Our IHI/IHE offers excludes the use of a genset
Inland Surcharge Code OGS/DGS	Country MG	Inland Surcharge Name Cooling service - Origin / Cooling service - Destination	Selling tariffs 20' MGA 2 246 400 per container	Selling tariffs 40' MGA 2 246 400 per container	Explanation This pertains to cooling service for reefer (the use of a genset). Our IHI/IHE offers excludes the use of a genset.
Inland Surcharge Code ICI	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Import	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 4500 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 4500 per container	Explanation This fee is applicable when customer requests to cancel an inland haulage move/leg. It is not applicable if request is to change from merchant haulage to carrier haulage or adding an inland haulage leg on a booking or for changing the inland haulage mode of transport from truck to rail.
Inland Surcharge Code ICI	Country ZA, BW, SZ, ZW	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Import	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1500 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1500 per container	Explanation This fee is applicable on customer request to cancel a rail movement post deadline (deadline is 3 days prior to vessel ETA), since the shipment remains on carrier haulage from rail to truck. This fee will also be applicble if the rail siding (for delivery) gets amended post the deadline.
Inland Surcharge Code ICE	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Export	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1500 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1500 per container	Explanation This fee is applicable on customer request to cancel a rail movement post deadline, since the shipment remains on carrier haulage from rail to truck. This fee will also be applicble if the rail siding (for acceptance) is amended post the deadline. Any rail cancellations done post our rail list submission deadlines, will attract a cancellation fee. Deadlines: Belcon: 2 days prior vessel stacks opening City Deep: 7 days prior City Deep stacks opening Cato Ridge: 3 days prior vessel stacks opening
Inland Surcharge Code ICI	Country ZA, BW, SZ, ZW	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Import	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1500 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1500 per container	Explanation This fee is applicable upon request to cancel a rail movement due to customs stop instruction post deadline (deadline is 3 days prior vessel ETA), irrespective if shipment remains as carrier haulage or not.
Inland Surcharge Code ICE	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Cancellation Fee Export	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1500 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1500 per container	Explanation This fee is applicable upon request to cancel a rail movement due to the unit being stopped by authorities post deadline, irrespective if shipment remains as carrier haulage or not Any rail cancellations done post our rail list submission deadlines, will attract a cancellation fee. Deadlines: Belcon: 2 days prior vessel stacks opening City Deep: 7 days prior City Deep stacks opening Cato Ridge: 3 days prior vessel stacks opening
Inland Surcharge Code NSE	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Security Service Export	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1000 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1000 per container	Explanation Tremcard only (For armed escorts & security services: quoted/agreed on request)
Inland Surcharge Code NSI	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Inland Security Service Import	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 1000 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 1000 per container	Explanation Tremcard only (For armed escorts & security services: quoted/agreed on request)
Inland Surcharge Code MSI/MSE (All Ports)	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Multi Stop Charge (import/export)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 4500 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 6500 per container	Explanation For all Ports. This applies for when a box gets moved from port to depot due to custom/police stop. For any other multi stops, we will quote upon request
Inland Surcharge Code MSI/MSE (Durban via scanner)	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Multi Stop Charge (import/export)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 600 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 600 per container	Explanation For Durban via scanner. This is in addition to MSI/MSE tariff. This applies for when a box gets moved from port to depot basis overstay process or due to custom/police stop. For any other multi stops, we will quote upon request
Inland Surcharge Code PIC	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Pick-Up Charge (Exports)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 3750 per 20ft GP	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 7500 per 40ft HREF/REEF ZAR 0 per 40ft GP	Explanation Gauteng It is a VAS, applied when the carrier allows the pick-up of the empty container at a different location from the one stated on B/L as place of Receipt. It applies only to MH containers and only for export cargo. It can also be a penalty surcharge (in case the customer picked up the empty container at a different location without consulting the carrier first). It covers the unit empty positioning cost
Inland Surcharge Code PIC	Country MG	Inland Surcharge Name Pick-Up Charge (Exports)	Selling tariffs 20' Toamasina 15 Euro Anatananarivo 80 Euro	Selling tariffs 40' Toamasina 15 Euro Anatananarivo 80 Euro	Explanation It is a VAS, applied when the carrier allows the pick-up of the empty container at a different location from the one stated on B/L as place of Receipt. It applies only to MH containers and only for export cargo. It can also be a penalty surcharge (in case the customer picked up the empty container at a different location without consulting the carrier first). It covers the unit empty positioning cost
Inland Surcharge Code PPI (Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth)	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Pre-Pull Service Import	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 4000 per container	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 6200 per container	Explanation Overstays. This will be related to the movement of containers from the terminal into a nominated Overstay depot. The rate stipulated applies up to a maximum VGM per container size as per below: 20'GP up to 24 000 kgs 40'GP/RE up to 28 000 kgs Should the specified weight be exceeded, a Heavy Weight Surcharge will apply (refer to HWI)
Inland Surcharge Code DRP ( Gauteng; Mpumalanga; Limpopo; North West; Free State province)	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Drop Off Charge (Imports)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 4200 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 8400 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo into Gauteng (includes Johannesburg and Pretoria locations), Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, DRP will be charged additionally (over and above our inland haulage rate)
Inland Surcharge Code DRP (Cato Ridge, KZN)	Country ZA	Inland Surcharge Name Drop Off Charge (Imports)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 3000 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 4000 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo and Maersk empty containers have been turned in at our Cato Ridge Depot facility, DRP will be charged additionally (over and above our inland haulage rate)
Inland Surcharge Code POI (Lesotho)	Country LS	Inland Surcharge Name Equipment Positioning Service - Import (turn in fee)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 3300 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 6300 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo in Lesotho, POI will be charged additionally.
Inland Surcharge Code POI (Botswana)	Country BW	Inland Surcharge Name Equipment Positioning Service - Import (turn in fee)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 7200 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 12300 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo in Botswana, POI will be charged additionally.
Inland Surcharge Code POI (Swaziland)	Country SZ	Inland Surcharge Name Equipment Positioning Service - Import (turn in fee)	Selling tariffs 20' ZAR 3800 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' ZAR 6800 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo in Swaziland, POI will be charged additionally.
Inland Surcharge Code POI Malawi (MW)	Country MW	Inland Surcharge Name Equipment Positioning Service - Import (turn in fee)	Selling tariffs 20' USD 450 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' USD 850 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo in Malawi, POI will be charged additionally.
Inland Surcharge Code POI Zambia (ZM)	Country ZM	Inland Surcharge Name Equipment Positioning Service - Import (turn in fee)	Selling tariffs 20' USD 425 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' USD 830 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo in Zambia, POI will be charged additionally.
Inland Surcharge Code POI Zimbabwe (ZW)	Country ZW	Inland Surcharge Name Equipment Positioning Service - Import (turn in fee)	Selling tariffs 20' USD 320 per 20ft	Selling tariffs 40' USD 620 per 40ft	Explanation On inland haulage our IHI's (inland haulage rates) applies to a one way trip only. As such, when we deliver cargo in Zimbabwe, POI will be charged additionally.
Inland Surcharge Code NOTE:	Country POI will be used for Carrier Haulage Imports and DRP will be used for Merchant Haulage Imports as well as ZA Carrier Haulage Imports. DRP tariffs will be the same as POI.	Inland Surcharge Name	Selling tariffs 20'	Selling tariffs 40'	Explanation
Inland Surcharge Code HWE / HWI	Country ZA, BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MU, SC	Inland Surcharge Name Heavy Weight Surcharge - Export / Heavy Weight Surcharge - Import	Selling tariffs 20' 20% of the Haulage Rate (ZA)	Selling tariffs 40' 20% of the Haulage Rate (ZA)	Explanation This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Origin / Destination for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service as long as the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries. For BW, LS, SZ, MZ, ZM, ZW, MW, MU, SC - Rate varies
Inland Surcharge Code HWE / HWI	Country MG	Inland Surcharge Name Heavy Weight Surcharge - Export / Heavy Weight Surcharge - Import	Selling tariffs 20' 15% of the Haulage Rate (MG)	Selling tariffs 40' 15% of the Haulage Rate (MG)	Explanation This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Origin / Destination for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service as long as the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries. The percentage applies when the maximum VGM per container size as per below is exceeded. Transport is subject subject to special vehicle availability 20'GP up to 30 000 kgs 40'GP up to 32 000 kgs
Inland Surcharge Code HDE / HDI	Country MG	Inland Surcharge Name Lift On Lift Off Export / Lift On Lift Off Import	Selling tariffs 20' MGA 125 000 per container	Selling tariffs 40' MGA 250 000 per container	Explanation It is a pass through charge which covers the container lift-on /lift-off the trailer or chassis at the port or at inland container yard for export/import moves.