Surcharge Definition

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AES Filing (AES)

The service of electronically filing the international export shipments information on behalf of an US exporter, known as Electronic Export Information (EEI),with the Census Bureau.

Please note this charge applies per entry

Agency Logistic fee Import (ULI)

A port agency fee that covers work within the port facility, including, but not limited to: vessel clearance, filings with customs, survey reports and work with other authorities, terminal fees etc. The fee is paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer and the related fee is passed on to the customer at Destination. This fee is applicable to all shipments.

Agency Logistics Fee Export (ULE)

A port agency fee that covers work within the port facility, including, but not limited to: vessel clearance, filings with customs, survey reports and work with other authorities, terminal fees etc. The fee is paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer and the related fee is passed on to the customer at Origin. This fee is applicable to all shipments.

Algerian Stamp Destination (ASD)

The code applied to reflect the Algerian Tax law service used at the Destination.

Algerian Stamp Origin (ASO)

The code applied to reflect the Algerian Tax law service used at the Origin.

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Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF)

This charge covers the fluctuations in global bunker costs, and is invoiced as a separate charge to provide transparency to our customers.
The carrier will automatically apply this charge to all bookings

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Consignee FT ext Demurrage (CDM)

To sell DMR Free time to customer who need additional free time at destination. This can be purchased by any customer who is party to the shipment or authorised by consignee to take DnD charges.

Consignee FT ext Detention (CDE)

To sell DET Free time to customer who need additional free time at destination. This can be purchased by any customer who is party to the shipment or authorised by consignee to take DnD charges.

Cancellation Fee (CLL)

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:

Reduced number of containers in a booking
Change of Vessel
No show
Cancellation of Garment On Hanger and other special equipment

Change of Inland Destination (CID)

It covers the service fee for changing the final inland destination (upon customer's request) when the container is on water, provided the discharge port remains the same. Any potential increase in the intermodal cost should be covered via IHI and/or IAI.

Congestion Fee destination (CFD)

This is a fee applicable when the carrier continues to offer services to a congested port, despite operational difficulties at Destination.The fee covers the additional vessel costs associated with delayed berthing windows.The fee will be applied to cargo that is booked to a congested port.

Congestion Fee Origin (CFO)

This is a fee applicable when the carrier continues to offer services to a congested port, despite operational difficulties at Origin.The fee covers the additional vessel costs associated with delayed berthing windows.The fee will be applied to cargo that is booked to a congested port.

Customs Additional Item Charge - Export (CAE)

Charge for additional workload related to Customs, which is not included in standard price, e.g. Additional HS-codes, Additional Containers, Additional Invoices, etc. Normally involves additional effort required to fill in documentation updates in systems.

Customs Additional Item Charge - Import (CAI)

Charge for additional workload related to Customs, which is not included in standard price, e.g. Additional HS-codes, Additional Containers, Additional Invoices, etc. Normally involves additional effort required to fill in documentation updates in systems.

Customs Duty - Destination (CDD)

Government Duty imposed on imports by the customs authority. Paid on behalf of the customer. Excludes customs fines. This is a pass-through charge. It is expected that we charge customer and recover from customer prior to paying Government authorities.

Customs Port Costs - Destination (CPD)

A charge that we pay on behalf of the importers to the port authorities. This is a pass-through charge. It is expected that we charge customer and recover from customer prior to paying Government authorities.

Customs Port Costs - Origin (CPO)

A charge that we pay on behalf of the exporters to the port authorities. This is a pass-through charge. It is expected that we charge customer and recover from customer prior to paying Government authorities.

Customs Tax or VAT - Destination (CTD)

Government Tax / VAT imposed on import of cargo by the customs authority of a country. Paid on behalf of the customer. This is a pass-through charge. It is expected that we charge customer and recover from customer prior to paying Government authorities.

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Destination Dangerous Cargo Service Inland Haulage (DDC)

It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from the terminal to an inland location. The additional cost usually involves special license or permits or the use of specialised vendors with certain specifications. In case of manual import shipments, please use IAI to recover the extra cost.

Destination Discharge Fee (FDH)

The code applied to reflect the DISCHARGE cost separately from the handling charge (FRO) in the invoice for ""freight collect"" in Egypt.

Destination Genset Charge (DGC)

The service of providing a Genset for a refrigerated container moving under CY delivery service.

Destination Low Water (DLW)

It covers the extra operational cost involved for barge moves when the water level is low on the import side.

Waiver Certificate Issuance (WAV)

Waiver certificates or Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are compulsory for the maritime export to a number of African countries. The waivers must be filed before the cargo arrives at its port of discharge. Based on customers request Maersk and Safmarine (NWC) can provide these documents based as a 3rd party Value Added Service.

Document Stamp Tax Export (DSE)

The code applied to reflect the Document Stamp Tax at the Export end

Document Stamp Tax Import (DSI)

The code applied to reflect the Document Stamp Tax at the Import end

Documentation Fee Origin (ODF)

This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).

Documentation Fee Destination (DDF)

This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (Delivery Order).

Dry Port Surcharge – Export (DPS)

It covers the positioning cost of empty containers to the ICDs (inland container depots), in addition to the difference in the THC surcharges between the ocean terminal and the dry port.

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Electronic Data Interchange Fee (EDI)

This fee is generated when the carrier arranges submission of electronic data, on behalf of the customer, to ports / Customs or other Government entities.

Emergency Bunker Fee (EBS)

This fee is used in extraordinary circumstances, where unforeseen changes in bunker prices cannot be covered by the carriers standard Bunker Adjustment factor charges.
This fee is applicable to all shipments on applicable trades at the time of booking.

Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS)

ECS stands for Emergency Contingency Surcharge and is an additional freight charge being introduced due to the severe disruption associated with the situation.
ECS covers the wider ripple effects like congestion, bottlenecks, missed sailings, equipment shortages etc

Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS)

This fee covers additional costs faced by the carrier when moving cargo in dangerous regions including those that are threatened by hazards, violence or piracy. The charge covers extra bunker cost (due to longer routing and/or faster sailing), insurance coverage, and additional security measures. The fee will be applied to bookings that are from, to or transited through the affected areas.

Emission Surcharge (EMS)

Emission Surcharge would be applied to recover the cost incurred by Maersk to comply with the Emission Regulations coming into effect in 2024. Since it is mandated by regulation, we will charge this all contracts including contracts with NNS clause.

Emission surcharge SPOT and ST Contract (ESS)

ESS (Emission Surcharge for Spot) will be applied to recover the cost incurred by Maersk (for Spot shipments) to comply with the Emission Regulations coming into effect in 2024.

Environmental Fuel Fee (EFF)

The surcharge will cover the cost increase in VLSFO fuel price and applied to Short Term contracts (validity up to 92 days) and Spot bookings. It is reviewed monthly and applied as a separate surcharge.

Equipment Handling Export (EHE)

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 export carrier haulage move.

Equipment Handling Import (EHI)

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.

Equipment Positioning Service - Export (Inland) (POE)

It covers the cost to position equipment to/from inland container yards or container depots (subject to applicable yard/depot storage) in order to be able to perform the EXPORT inland moves.

Equipment Positioning Service - Import (Inland) (POI)

It covers the cost to position equipment to/from inland container yards or container depots (subject to applicable yard/depot storage) in order to be able to perform the IMPORT inland moves.

Export ECO Delivery Inland On Rail (EER)

Export charge for Low/Zero emission physical products in rail offering (Renewal Electricity, Biofuel, or green hydrogen). With a certificate of proof of emission reductions for the customer

Export Eco-Delivery Inland OFF Transport (EEN)

Export charge for Ecological products in Landside transportation with cargo out of-transport offering (EV, Biofuel, FCEV).

Export Eco-Delivery Inland ON Transport (EED)

Export charge for Ecological products in Landside transportation with cargo On-Truck offering (EV, Biofuel, FCEV).

Export Intermodal Fuel Fee (EFS)

It covers the extra fuel cost involved in the inland export moves, if the fuel price increases by a pre-defined amount based on the agreed index. It applies only to long-term contracts

Export Landside Haulage (ELH)

It covers the cost of inland trasnportation (via truck, rail or barge) from customer's premises or an inland CY to the terminal, in the cases that the customer asked for the inland transportation not as part of the original ocean booking request. It applies to conversion of CY bookings to SD.

Export Service (EXP)

The Export Service covers standard charges at origin that is not part of OHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.•Below items are included in EXP:oPort DuesoAgency FeesoFirst SealoAny other local service that is not included in OHC but applicable to all shipments

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3rd Party Fine or Expense Export (FIO)

3rd Party Fine or Expense export charge is to cover all fines or expenses issued by any 3rd party, and paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer.

3rd Party Fine or Expense Import (FID)

3rd Party Fine or Expense import charge is to cover all fines or expenses issued by any 3rd party, and paid by the carrier on behalf of the customer.

Fixed Bunker Insurance (FBI)

This charge covers the cost exposure the carrier has when a fixed bunker element is agreed with a customer during their contract period. It is invoiced as a separate charge.

Fossil Fuel Fee (FFF)

As part of our journey towards Net Zero emissions, we want to start offering with two fuel choices to our customers, ‘Fossil Fuel’ and ‘Green Fuel’. Therefore, we want to combine two fossil fuel surcharges into one so that customer can make an informed decision based on overall cost. Calculated as the sum of all fossil fuel related surcharges i.e., BAF + LSS.

Free In Service (FRI)

This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the origin ports or terminals. This service is applicable to shipments originating from Algeria, Tunisia, Sudan & Egypt.

Free Out Service (FRO)

This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the destination ports or terminals. This service is applicable to shipments destined to Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

Freetime Extension (F15~F29)

Increases customers Detention or combined D&D freetime by 15-20, 22-24, and 26-29 days compared to the agreed standard freetime on spot or applicable contract/tariff.

Freight Tax Service Export (FTE)

A pass through Service of paying government imposed freight taxes, on customer's behalf, to the relevant port authority and then collecting the charges from the customer. This is mainly applicable for shipments to African countries and allows the customer to pay 1 invoice instead of multiple. The service is applicable when cargo is shipped to countries where freight tax is applicable at Origin.

Freight Tax Service Import (FTI)

A pass through Service of paying government imposed freight taxes, on customer's behalf, to the relevant port authority and then collecting the charges from the customer. This is mainly applicable for shipments to African countries and allows the customer to pay 1 invoice instead of multiple. The service is applicable when cargo is shipped to countries where freight tax is applicable at Destination.

Fumigation and Gas measurement – Import (FMI)

This is to request the reactivation of the charge code FMI - Fumigation and Gas Measurement – Import.

Futile Trip Export (FUO)

This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the export move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility (e.g. Cargo was not ready)

Futile Trip Import (FUD)

This fee covers the cost of the futile trip on the import move. It is applied only in case the futile trip was done due to the customer's responsibility

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Government and Port Tax Export (GTE)

The carrier pays tax on behalf of the customer to the local authorities the related cost is charged to the customer at Origin. This charge is controlled by the local regulations and will be added to the booking in the relevant ports according to the market practice.

Government and Port Tax Import (GTI)

The carrier pays tax on behalf of the customer to the local authorities the related cost is charged to the customer at Destination. This charge is controlled by the local regulations and will be added to the booking in the relevant ports according to the market practice.

Gulf Emergency Risk Surcharge (GRS)

This fee covers additional costs faced by the carrier when moving cargo in Gulf area due to increased tension. The charge covers the extra bunker cost due to speed up needs, insurance coverage and any additional security measures.

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Heavyweight Handling Charge (HHC)

Heavy weight handling charge is a charge to be applied when the weight of the cargo is heavier than standard terminal capacity meaning terminal will handle the container with a different type of equipment that comes with extra cost. This charge is to be applied case by case. The amount is to be based on the extra cost to be applied by terminal to handle the container.

High Value Pharmaceuticals (HVP)

Charge that covers the additional risk that carrying high value pharma brings associated and the operational investment required. Shipping Pharmaceuticals require extra cargo care, which is delivered utilizing our internal Pharmaceutical expertise. We have in place a Quality Management System, Reefer Specialists and Remote Container Management. Our QMS outlines the approach we take to shipping Healthcare and Life Science products. Our Reefer Specialists can consult our customers and advise best practices throughout the supply chain. RCM provides constant monitoring and has allowed us to establish a 24/7 hyper-care team ensuring that we detect all temperature deviations and potential wrong set temperature within hours.

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IFD - Infrastructure Fees Destination (IFD)

This charge covers the payment of wharf infrastructure fees towards the port on Import bookings.

IFO - Infrastructure Fees Origin (IFO)

This charge covers the payment of wharf infrastructure fees towards the port on Export bookings.

ILD - IMO label removal Destination (ILD)

This surcharge is when you need IMO stickers to be added or removed from the containers at the destination terminals during the time of import. It also covers the operational procedures required to complete the task.

IMO class 1-9 (IMO)

The services a carrier needs to perform to ensure the proper transportation of dangerous cargo (as classified by the International Maritime Organization - IMO) such as arranging for the appropriate vessel stowage, permissions from authorities, and compliance to country restrictions. This is applicable for all shipments where the cargo is declared as “Dangerous Cargo” as defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).The amount will vary depending on the type of Dangerous Cargo.

IMO label add or removal Origin (ILO)

The surcharge covers the extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at export end. The charge also covers the operational procedures needed to perform the task.

Import ECO Delivery Inland On Rail (IER)

Import charge for Low/Zero emission physical products in rail offering (Renewal Electricity, Biofuel, or green hydrogen). With a certificate of proof of emission reductions for the customer

Import Eco-Delivery Inland OFF Transport (IEN)

Import charge for Ecological products in Landside transportation with cargo Out of-transport offering (EV, Biofuel, FCEV).

Import Eco-Delivery Inland ON Transport (IED)

Import charge for Ecological products in Landside transportation with cargo On-Truck offering (EV, Biofuel, FCEV).

Import Intermodal Fuel Fee (IFS)

It covers the extra fuel cost involved in the inland import moves, if the fuel price increases by a pre-defined amount based on the agreed index. It applies only to long-term contracts

Import Landside Fuel Adjustment (ILF)

Charges will split fuel charge from standard haulage charges (IHE/IHI/ILF).

Import Landside Haulage (ILH)

It covers the cost of inland transportation (via truck, rail or barge) from the terminal to customer's premises or to an inland CY (container yard) location, in the cases that the customer asked for the inland transportation when the container was on water (or at any point before the gate-out move). It applies to conversion of CY bookings to SD.

Import Service (IMP)

The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.•Below items are included in IMP:oPort DuesoAgency FeesoFirst SealoAny other local service that is not included in DHC but applicable to all shipments.

Inland Cancellation Fee Export (ICE)

This fee covers the administrative cost and/or the cost of the pre-ordered transport for the export move that was canceled before it was executed. It is applied in case of the late cancellation from our customers. Different countries have different cancellation deadlines and related costs.

Inland Cancellation Fee Import (ICI)

This fee covers the administrative cost and/the cost of the pre-ordered transport for the import move that was canceled before it was executed. It is applied in case of the late cancellation from our customers. Different countries have different cancellation deadlines and related costs.

Inland Fuel Adjustment Export (IFE)

Charges will split fuel charge from standard haulage charges (IHE/IHI/ILF).

Inland Fuel Adjustment Import (IFI )

Charges will split fuel charge from standard haulage charges (IHE/IHI/ILF).

Inland Haulage Export (IHE)

It covers the cost of inland transportation (via truck, rail or barge) from customer's premises or from an inland CY (container yard) location to the terminal.

Inland Haulage Import (IHI)

It covers the cost of inland transportation (via truck, rail or barge) from the terminal to customer's premises or to an inland CY (container yard) location.

Inland overweight Export (IOE)

This charge is applicable to all the inland cargo with overweight moving by rail or truck.

Inland overweight Import (IOI)

This charge is applicable to all the inland cargo with overweight moving by rail or truck.

Inland Peak Season Surcharge - Export (IPE)

It covers any additional costs involved to secure inland capacity for inland export moves when we have capacity constrains in the market and/or capacity disruptions (e.g. potentially we need to use more expensive vendors to cover the additional demand).

Inland Peak Season Surcharge - Import (IPI)

It covers any additional costs involved to secure inland capacity for inland import moves when we have capacity constrains in the market and/or capacity disruptions (e.g. potentially we need to use more expensive vendors to cover the additional demand).

Inlands Campaign Destination (ICD)

It is a manual discount applied on the import inland tariff rate for specific shipments (target customers pre-defined by the intermodal product manager). It gives pricing flexibility to intermodal product managers in order to optimize the flows or the utilization of fixed assets on the short-term (max validity 2 weeks).

Inlands Campaign Origin (ICO)

It is a manual discount applied on the export inland tariff rate for specific shipments (target customers pre-defined by the intermodal product manager). It gives pricing flexibility to intermodal product managers in order to optimize the flows or the utilization of fixed assets on the short-term (max validity 2 weeks).

ITH - In-Transit Landbridge Haulage (ITH)

It covers the cost of inland transportation over a 'land bridge' by interconnecting two ocean terminals in transit. It does not relate to our standard inland haulage product (IHE/IHI).

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Late Documentation Fee - Export (LDE)

This fee is to cover additional administration costs when the customer submits relevant Shipping Instructions (SI) and/or mandatory Bill of Lading (B/L)/Transport Documentation (TPdoc) after the specified cut-off time for the shipment. This fee is applied upon receipt of late SI/documents.

Late Documentation Fee - Import (LDI)

This fee is to cover additional administration costs when the customer submits relevant Shipping Instructions (SI) and/or mandatory Bill of Lading (B/L)/Transport Documentation (TPdoc) after the specified cut-off time for the shipment. This fee is applied upon receipt of late SI/documents.

Late Payment Fee (LPF)

Late payment fee will be applicable when payment has not been remitted within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.

Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS)

The Low Sulphur Surcharge covers the expenses related to the usage of low-sulphur fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1% used in shipments transported completely or partially across the Sulphur Emission Control Areas.

Low Value Pharmaceuticals (LVP)

Charge that covers the operational investment required to ship Pharmaceuticals. Shipping Pharmaceuticals require extra cargo care, which is delivered utilizing our internal Pharmaceutical expertise. We have in place a Quality Management System, Reefer Specialists and Remote Container Management. Our QMS outlines the approach we take to shipping Healthcare and Life Science products. Our Reefer Specialists can consult our customers and advise best practices throughout the supply chain. RCM provides constant monitoring and has allowed us to establish a 24/7 hyper-care team ensuring that we detect all temperature deviations and potential wrong set temperature within hours.

Low Water Surcharge (LWC)

Charge applied to recover higher operation costs to be paid to inland operators due to low water levels in rivers.

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Maersk Cargo care (MCR)

Cargo Risk Management provided by Vertice and Chubb (insurer) that offers ‘All Risk’ ICC(A) coverage and Risk Classification. This includes providing additional cargo security, and extended mitigation measures to reduce the exposure to the cargo against any perils / threats while the cargo is handled / operated / custody and control of Maersk or its affiliates.

Manifest Pendencies or Amendments (PAM)

This service covers additional costs to carrier due to shipper’s failure to submit information or amendments requested after certain deadlines.
Additional costs include out of pocket operational expenses incurred by carrier such as re-nomination, shifting, port storage, administrative charges, manifest amendment, etc Any consequential expenses incurred. are not covered under PAM and those costs will have to be invoiced separately as allowed per tariff or contract.

Merchant Haulage Export (MHE)

It covers the administration cost involved to coordinate with 3rd parties when we don't perform the export carrier haulage move. It applies only to MH cargo.

Merchant Haulage Import (MHI)

It covers the administration cost involved to coordinate with 3rd parties when we don't perform the import carrier haulage move. It applies only to MH cargo.

Mis declaration fee- Origin (MID)

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.

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Online Payment Charges (OPC)

This charge code covers cost of invoices payment through online payment solution which is available through online banking platform or mobile app, that support real-time payments to Maersk. This solution aims to simplify and improve payment application process thereby offering an easy, faster and accurate invoice management experience and this is applicable only for Import of Saudi Arabia.

Operational Cost Imports (OCI)

This is used for recovering port costs and operating costs encompassing various elements including organisational overheads, sales & administrative expenses. This is used for regulated countries where we cannot use local charges to recover. Countries in scope– All regulated countries in IMEA (where we are unable to collect terminal handling cost). This is applicable to import shipments into regulated countries where we are not able to recover DHC locally.

Origin Dangerous Cargo Service Inland Haulage (ODC)

It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from an inland location to the terminal. The additional cost usually involves special license or permits or the use of specialised vendors with certain specifications.

Origin Low Water (OLW)

It covers the extra operational cost involved for barge moves when the water level is low on the export side.

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Panama Crossing Charge (PCC)

Charge to cover the operational costs incurred from crossing cargo at Panama from one ocean to the other, in either direction.

Payer Amendment Fee - Destination (PAD)

Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)

This is a seasonal fee applied during high volume shipping periods in certain trades. The fee is applicable to all shipments that move in these trades during the high volume periods.

Positioning Equipment Service -Origin (PEO)

It covers the extra cost at Origin, e.g. container moves in terminals, to position equipment into a certain deficit area or evacuate equipment out from a certain surplus area, in order to meet ocean customers’ need to have empty containers available

Port Additionals Port Dues - Export (PAE)

A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer. The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience, if they should arrange payment themselves. This service is applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.

Port Additionals Port Dues - Import (PAI)

A pass through service that covers miscellaneous port expenses paid by the carrier and then billed to the customer. The carrier is familiar with the port authorities requirements, which can save the customer both time and inconvenience if they should arrange payment themselves. This service applies to all shipments as part of standard procedures.

Port Security Service - Import (PSI)

A service to maintain port security compliant to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities. The service is applied to destination/import shipment. The ISPS Code is a global initiative and part of SOLAS (the international convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and constitutes a legal obligation for the contracting parties to follow.

Port Security Service Export (PSE)

A service to maintain port security compliant to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) which is a comprehensive set of measures to enhance the security of ships and port facilities. The service is applicable on origin/export. The ISPS Code is a global initiative and part of SOLA (international Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and is a legal obligation for contracting parties to comply with the requirements. Effective from 01-June-2016

Positioning Equipment Service - Destination (PED)

It covers the extra cost at destination, e.g. container moves in terminals, to position equipment into a certain deficit area or evacuate equipment out from a certain surplus area, in order to meet ocean customers’ need to have empty containers available

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Recovery for Handling - Export (RHE)

Surcharge applicable in Saudi Arabia for recovery of handling cost in terminal.

Recovery for Handling - Import (RHI)

Surcharge applicable in Saudi Arabia for recovery of handling cost in terminal.

River Freight (RFD)

RFD is the barge freight rate to cover the last leg to Paraguay. It is purely a breakdown/split of BAS in order to make the River Feeder leg cost transparent for the consignee on the invoice.
PY law taxes a portion of the transport leg in the river, and if not discriminated on the invoice, consignee have to pay taxes over the whole BAS.
This charge is only to be used for Paraguay import.

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Special Equipment Service (SEP)

The service of providing a non-standard container to the customer. This service is applied based upon the customer’s request and is subject to equipment availability. Special equipment types: Flat Rack. Bulk. Open Top. Open Side. Collapsible Flat Rack. Please note: 1) Not applicable to shipper owned equipment. 2) This charge is often included in the price for Out-Of-Gauge cargo or specifically priced as part of the Basic Freight. Therefore this charge may not show as a separate item.

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Tanzanian Shipping Fee-Export (TSE)

It is a pass through charge on behalf of the Maritime authority

Tanzanian Shipping Fee-Import (TSI)

It is a pass through charge on behalf of the Maritime authority

Terminal Handling Service Destination (DHC)

This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the destination port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.

Terminal Handling Service Origin (OHC)

This service covers the cost of handling a container at the origin port or terminal. This service is applicable to all shipments.

Token Fee - Export (TKE)

This is a pass through charge, paid on behalf of the customer, covering the port token fee required for haulage vendors to gain access to the port when the inland transportation is on CH at export end.

Token Fee - Import (TKI)

This is a pass through charge, paid on behalf of the customer, covering the port token fee required for haulage vendors to gain access to the port when the inland transportation is on CH at import end.

Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS)

The Transit Disruption Surcharge (TDS) quantifies the amount of additional freight owed under the Maersk Bill of Lading when Maersk faces hindrance, risk, danger, delay, or any other disadvantage whatsoever which, in Maersk’s sole discretion, prevents the shipment from being routed via (i) the originally planned route, or (ii) a route which Maersk considers to be optimal and most efficient. This is without limitation to any other surcharge that may be charged by Maersk, including those related to wider disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in the Red Sea.

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USDA Inspection Charge (UIC)

This code is used to charge the customer on behalf of the inspecting authority when Cold Treatment (CTS) is involved only imports into US (inclusive of Puerto Rico).

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VBE- Vehicle Booking Fees Export (VBE)

This charge covers the payment of VBS, slot/vehicle booking fees, to gain access to the port on Export bookings.

VBI - Vehicle Booking Fees Import (VBI)

This charge covers the payment of VBS, slot/vehicle booking fees, to gain access to the port on Import bookings.

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Waiting Time Destination (WTD)

It is a penalty fee applied when the truck has to remain in customers' premises for more time than the agreed free time to unload and strip the container. The agreed free time differs from area to area and it is based on the procured cost and on the common market practice.

Waiting Time Origin (WTO)

It is a penalty fee applied when the truck has to remain in customers' premises for more time than the agreed free time to stuff and load the container. The agreed free time differs from area to area and it is based on the procured cost and on the common market practice.

Waiver Certificate Issuance (WAV)

Waiver certificates or Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are compulsory for the maritime export to a number of African countries. The waivers must be filed before the cargo arrives at its port of discharge. Based on customers request Maersk (NWC) can provide these documents based as a 3rd party Value Added Service.

Weight Discrepancy Fee (WDF)

This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy between VGM weight vs SI weight vs RKEM Payload(Which includes even the container and commodity level Min & Max allowable weight).

Winter Fee (WSC)

The fee is associated with the carrier's increased operational costs for transport during the winter season. Applicable to all shipments.

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X-border charge (XBC)

It covers the additional administrative and operational cost to move a container across country borders. It applies to both MH and CH cargo.