Shipping to and from Honduras

Standard free time - Import
Port / terminal Names : All Ports
Valid from : 1st December 2023
Charge type : Demurrage and Detention combined
Transport mode : All transport modes
Service mode : All service modes

General Demurrage & Detention Information.

Import, Honduras as Destination (Effective from 1st December 2023)

• Free time, demurrage, and detention terms apply to the country where the Empty unit is gated-in by the customer or at the location designated by the carrier.
• Demurrage & Detention combined | from discharge of Full unit at terminal/ depot to gate in Empty return of the unit at terminal/depot.
• Charges in USD per calendar day (including weekends and holidays).
• Maersk uses a Progressive method to calculate demurrage and detention charges after the free time expires. For customers with special agreements, exceeding the extended free time will incur demurrage and detention charges based on the relevant day count within our tiered tariff structure. This means that subsequent charges beyond the extended free time will not automatically be calculated using the first-tier rates. Discharge Date is considered the starting point for calculating demurrage and detention combined.

Free Time.

• Intermodal Free Time: Free time conditions are the same for both Carrier and Merchant Haulage. The Free Time period begins on the discharge date of the full unit and ends upon the gate-in of the empty unit to the terminal or depot assigned by the carrier
• Hazardous cargo receives the same free time conditions as dry units. However, responsibility for the handling and storage of hazardous cargo at terminals and depots remains with the cargo owners.
• Non-Operating Reefe (NOR): DRY equipment (40DRY includes 8'6 & 9'6) free days and per diem conditions applies to NORs. NOR with Hazardous Cargo will be treat as REEFER

Equipment Types.

• Dry Equipment refers to 20-foot Dry, 40-foot Dry, 40-foot High-Cube, 45-foot Dry, and Reefer units (20'RF, 40'RF, and 40'RH). Special equipment includes Open Tops, Flat Racks, and Out-of-Gauge cargo. SOC Equipment refers to equipment owned by the merchant/shipper. COC refers to equipment owned by the carrier.
• Shipper-owned containers (SOC) are not subject to detention but are subject to storage and demurrage charges.

Special Conditions.

• Spot conditions may differ from the conditions mentioned above. Maersk Spot (instant booking system) conditions are available in the downloadable document provided Here, which supersedes any separately agreed-upon terms. If you have any doubts, please check with the shipper or your local agents to confirm the booking/shipment modality you used. Link to downloadable document
• Demurrage and Detention charge applied to any given shipment depends to the PCD: Price Calculation Date (PCD). The following factors should be considered as guidance.
  • PCD for non-FMC shipments – The date when the carrying vessel is scheduled to depart from the Port of Loading.
  • PCD for FMC regulated trades – The date when Maersk Line takes possession of the last container listed on the transport document. This affects the Demurrage and Detention special free time. You will need to negotiate and mutually agree on the specifics before or on the Price Calculation Date.

Other Important Information.

• D&D Calculator Click here to know more about it
• Terminal storage charges apply and is charged by carrier.
• Terminal plug-in and electricity charges may apply; however, these charges are billed directly by the Terminal Operator.
• The Shipper assumes, prior to the shipowner, the contractual and legal duty to export/ship their cargo to a Consignee who has a genuine interest and the necessary conditions to acquire/receive the imported cargo. The Shipper is responsible for promoting the effective removal of the cargo at the destination and fulfilling all obligations associated with this act. If the cargo is abandoned at its destination or if the Consignee fails to remove it for any reason, the Shipper shall be jointly and severally liable, together with the Consignee, for all amounts, costs, expenses, damages, or losses incurred by the carrier as a result of this situation.

Cargo IMO Class 1, 4 and 5 will always be requested as Direct Dispatch from the Port, therefore customer must submit Original Bill of Lading and customs clearance documentation at least 3 days before vessel arrival, otherwise container will not be discharged and additional costs will be accrued payable, by consignee.

Mandatory for Customs

Need an authorization from an entity called UTOH for any type of gas to the country.

• Original B/L is required by customs for cargo clearance (telex release not acceptable). Freighted TPDOCs are needed due to custom's legal requirements.
• Seaway B/L are not allowed.
• No amendments will be accepted 3 working days after vessel arrival to discharge port.
• Personal effects, Used clothes, Used tires, and Used car parts should be consigned to a company and not a person for all cases (for example: a freight forwarder or an international moving company).
• Weight limitations:
• 21 MT Using discharge port Acajutla and Corinto
• 21.5 MT Using discharge Puerto Cortes for SD Moves
• 21.5 MT Using discharge Puerto Cortes for CY Moves
• Over 21 TONS SD service 21.5 TONS allowed 2 axle chassis, from 21.5 – 24.5 TONS 3 axle chassis a penalty of USD 150 applies.
• Commodity Vehicles (used and new) for imports through Puerto Cortes: Customs clearance must be done by consignee’s broker, even if Store Door Service. Carrier will not perform brokerage, only the inland haulage, if shipment was booked as Store Door.

Recolección de Contenedores Vacíos

Multistop Movement Request

Please use this link to submit your empty container pickup request for all cargo that was transported by Maersk. (SD cargo)

If our driver arrives to your warehouse and the container is still not empty, we will add a charge of $100 per false movement.

Multistop Costs