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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Moving forward our setup in Montenegro will consist of two elements; Demurrage and Detention.
This means you will have separate free time and compensation for utilisation of equipment inside (Demurrage) and outside (Detention) of terminals or depots including compensation for utilising the port, terminal or depot facilities.
You will see these charges specified on your invoices during 2017 as Demurrage Import and Detention Import.
Effective 01/01/2017 our tariff charges will be:
Import Demurrage (Dry & Dangerous) - From Discharge to Gate out Full day included
Days | Port | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|---|
Days
0 to 7
|
Port
Bar
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
|
Days
8 to 14
|
Port
|
20'
15 EUR
|
40'
30 EUR
|
Days
15 onward
|
Port
|
20'
30 EUR
|
40'
60 EUR
|
Import Demurrage (Reef) - From Discharge to Gate out Full day included
Days | Port | 20' | 40' |
---|---|---|---|
Days
0 to 7
|
Port
Bar
|
20'
25 EUR
|
40'
25 EUR
|
Days
8 to 14
|
Port
|
20'
100 EUR
|
40'
150 EUR
|
Days
15 onward
|
Port
|
20'
125 EUR
|
40'
150 EUR
|
Import Detention(All) - From Gate Out Full day to Gate In Empty included
Days | Port | 20’ DRY | 40’ DRY |
---|---|---|---|
Days
0 to 7
|
Port
Bar
|
20’ DRY
0
|
40’ DRY
0
|
Days
8 to 14
|
Port
|
20’ DRY
15 EUR
|
40’ DRY
30 EUR
|
Days
15 onward
|
Port
|
20’ DRY
30 EUR
|
40’ DRY
60 EUR
|
Days | Port | 20’ REEF | 40’ REEF | 20’ REEF IMO | 40’ REEF IMO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Days
0 to 7
|
Port
Bar
|
20’ REEF
0
|
40’ REEF
0
|
20’ REEF IMO
0
|
40’ REEF IMO
0
|
Days
8 to 14
|
Port
|
20’ REEF
50 EUR
|
40’ REEF
100 EUR
|
20’ REEF IMO
15 EUR
|
40’ REEF IMO
30 EUR
|
Days
15 onward
|
Port
|
20’ REEF
75 EUR
|
40’ REEF
150 EUR
|
20’ REEF IMO
30 EUR
|
40’ REEF IMO
60 EUR
|
Effective date: 15th August 2019
Expiry date: Until further notice
Port Storage
Storage commences and includes the day that the full container is discharged at the port and ends on the day that the container is gated-out for delivery from the terminal.
- Shipper Owned Containers (SOC) are subject to storage
- Non-operating Reefers (NOR will be charged as DRY equipment
- Storage for Reefers include plug-in fee at terminal
- National holidays count unless they fall within the allowed free time period.
- Storage are invoiced: per container, per calendar day, per container size type
Storage - Combined DnD
Dry and Special Equipment Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Days | 20’ | 40’ and 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 21
|
20’
Free
|
40’ and 45’
Free
|
Days
Day 22 to 30
|
20’
3 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
6 EUR
|
Days
Day 31 onwards
|
20’
5 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
10 EUR
|
Reefer Containers (Seaport: Bar) | Days | 20’ | 40’ and 45’ |
---|---|---|---|
Reefer Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Day 1 to 5
|
Days
30 EUR
|
20’
30 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
|
Reefer Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Day 6 to 14
|
Days
45 EUR
|
20’
55 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
|
Reefer Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Day 15 to 20
|
Days
50 EUR
|
20’
65 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
|
Reefer Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Day 21 onwards
|
Days
55 EUR
|
20’
75 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
|
IMO Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Days | 20’ | 40’ and 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 onwards
|
20’
50 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
100 EUR
|
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Combined equipment demurrage and detention commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged at the ports and ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal.
- Shipper Owned Containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined Demurrage and Detention
- Non-operating Reefers (NOR) will be charged as DRY equipment
- National holidays count unless they fall within the allowed free time period
- Combined Demurrage and Detention will be invoiced as Detention
- Combined Demurrage and Detention are invoiced: per container, per calendar day, per container size type
Dry and IMO Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Days | 20’ | 40’ and 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 10
|
20’
Free - Day of discharge and gate-in empty at terminal/depot included
|
40’ and 45’
Free - Day of discharge and gate-in empty at terminal/depot included
|
Days
Day 11 to 15
|
20’
25 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
50 EUR
|
Days
Day 16 onwards
|
20’
40 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
80 EUR
|
Special Equipment Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Days | 20’ | 40’ and 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 7
|
20’
Free - Day of discharge and gate-in empty at terminal/depot included
|
40’ and 45’
Free - Day of discharge and gate-in empty at terminal/depot included
|
Days
Day 8 to 15
|
20’
40 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
80 EUR
|
Days
Day 16 onwards
|
20’
50 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
100 EUR
|
Reefer Containers (Seaport: Bar)
Days | 20’ | 40’ and 45’ |
---|---|---|
Days
Day 1 to 7
|
20’
Free - Day of discharge and gate-in empty at terminal/depot included
|
40’ and 45’
Free - Day of discharge and gate-in empty at terminal/depot included
|
Days
Day 8 to 15
|
20’
50 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
100 EUR
|
Days
Day 16 onwards
|
20’
100 EUR
|
40’ and 45’
150 EUR
|
In case of SD delivery in transit to Albania, Kosovo or Macedonia please contact hr.import@maersk.com to understand procedure and documentation needed prior to container arrival to Bar.
FOB imports to Montenegro we do not accept freighted B/L.
Shipment related to multiple TP docs of different consignee names or with consignee "to order" covering only one container or more are NOT ACCEPTED. Hence, multiple TPdocs accepted only if consignee on each TPdoc is the same.
Original Veterinary certificate needs to be presented to Veterinary authorities when Veterinary inspection takes place.
Weight limit for SD locations via Bar port
Cargo weight above 22MT is subject to overweight surcharge
For CY shipments up to Montenegro port max payload allowed!
For 45'dry Container Yard acceptance only.
Less Container Load : no acceptance
Dangerous cargo with IMO class 1 (arms/explosives) and IMO class 7 (radio actives) is NOT accepted.
Below are the most common local charges we have in Montenegro, 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
|
Charge Code
ODF
|
Charge Name
Export Documentation fee
|
Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Bill of Lading).
|
Tariff
For details contact local office.
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
DDF
|
Charge Name
Import Documentation fee
|
Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
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.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
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.
|
Tariff
For details contact local office
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
Booking
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
|
Description
We will apply this fee when we have a request from customer for a change of discharge port of a shipment that has been received and gated in at origin Port of Loading, but prior to the arrival at final Port of Discharge. It is covering the administrative and operational costs up to 3-4 restows. Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Tariff
300 USD per container
|
Payterm
Freight
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CAD
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination - Administrative Cost
|
Description
Will be charged per B/L only on those cases where the transhipment port does not change and we are just amending the final port of discharge. This request must be done, at least, 96 hours before the arrival to the transhipment port.
|
Tariff
300 USD per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CED
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination - Extra Restows
|
Description
We will apply this fee when the change of destination requested by customer involve more than the 3-4 restows defined in COD product and hence a higher cost. Subject to acceptance by Maersk and confirmation from customer of the acceptance of extra costs associated.
|
Tariff
300 USD per container + extra costs associated
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
Documentation
|
Charge Code
TLE
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service -Export
|
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.
|
Tariff
USD 30 per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
TLI
|
Charge Name
Electronic Cargo Release Service - Import
|
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.
|
Tariff
USD 30 per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
AMI
|
Charge Name
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Import
|
Description
Transport Document Amendment Fee - Import
Amendment 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
|
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
|
Charge Code
ASE
|
Charge Name
Cross Booking Fee
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
INI
|
Charge Name
Inspection Fee - Import
|
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.
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PAO
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Origin
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of prepaid payer or payment terms after the first prepaid invoice.
|
Tariff
EUR 15 per B/L
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee - Destination
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after the ETA of the final vessel.
|
Tariff
EUR 15 per B/L
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
Equipment related services
|
Charge Code
CPP
|
Charge Name
Carrier Provided Packaging
|
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.
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CCE
|
Charge Name
Container Cleaning Export
|
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.
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CCI
|
Charge Name
Container Cleaning Import
|
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".
|
Tariff
CASE BY CASE
|
Payterm
Destination
|
Category
|
Charge Code
CSO
|
Charge Name
Container Shifting Origin
|
Description
This charge is for additional operational expenses due to extra container moves for reasons like re-stacking because of change of destination or vessel or moving of container from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves for inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping. These are already included under the charges for those respective services.
|
Tariff
EUR 50 per Container
|
Payterm
Origin
|
Category
|
Charge Code
PQC
|
Charge Name
Premium Quality Container
|
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.
|
Tariff
EUR 30 per Container
|
Payterm
Origin
|