Shipping to and from Bulgaria

Country: Bulgaria
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 1^st Feb 2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar days, per container type & size.
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. (Invoiced as Detention)

Terminal storage: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal, or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. (Invoiced as Demurrage) 

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

Tariff:

• Reefer Terminal Storage includes plug-in/electricity charges.
• Reefer container with IMO follows Reefer.
• Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as Dry Container.
• Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to Combined D&D and are subject to Terminal 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.
• 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.

Combined Demurrage & Detention

Dry Containers

Reefer Containers

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Storage

Dry Containers, Varna

Dry Containers, Burgas

Reefer Containers, Burgas, and Varna

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Varna

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Burgas

IMO, BURGAS and VARNA

Effective Date: 01/10/2022

Expiry Date: Until further notice

Please note that the below tariffs are NOT applicable for SPOT bookings. For Demurrage and Detention applicable for SPOT, please click here for Maersk SPOT.

Notes:

• Free-time and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including weekends and holidays) after free-time expires.
• Start date and end date are included in the calculation.
• Shipper’s Own Container is considered as equivalent to corresponding container type.
• 40´ High and 45´ High containers are considered equal to 40´.
• NOR (non-operating reefer) is considered as Dry Container.
• Shipper’s owned tank with DRY cargo follows free time & rate of Dry equipment.
• Shipper’s owned tank with IMO cargo follows free time & rate of IMO.
• Open Top Out of Gauge and Flat Rack are considered as Special Containers.
• For special deals: Please bear in mind that the calculation method of charges for special deals (free-time granted > tariff free-time) is ‘progressive’ and the lead off rate slap(s) will be reduced by the number of days in excess of tariff free-time.
• Free time deals will be applied based on the effective deals at the Price Calculation Date (PCD).
• Combined Demurrage & Detention starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-in empty date (included) from terminal.
• Storage starts with discharge date (included) and ends with gate-out full date (included) from terminal.
• Pricing structure in Bulgaria consists of two elements; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention and 2. Storage:
  • Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET)
  • Storage: Free time period for use of terminal or depot space. (invoiced under DMR)

Combined Demurrage and Detention

Dry Containers

Reefer Containers

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Storage

Dry Containers, Varna

Dry Containers, Burgas

Reefer Containers, Burgas and Varna

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Varna

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top, Burgas

IMO, BURGAS and VARNA

For free time terms valid until 31.09.2022, please refer below downloadable attachment.

Below are the most common local charges we have in Bulgaria. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.

Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary

Varna/Burgas

Import services and release procedure

Import services

In order to make it easy for our clients to plan and prepare all needed documentation for timely cargo release we provide following services:

1. Arrival notification - we send arrival notifications to our customers couple of days before arrival of their cargo to final discharge port (Port of Varna West). Arrival notifications are distributed via email or fax to consignees and first notify parties as mentioned on the Bill of Lading for every given cargo. Customers who don't receive our arrival notices or would like to change the email address or fax number we are distributing the arrival notices to are kindly requested to contact our Customer Service Import agents. We strongly recommend that customers also use our web site Maersk to trace and track their cargo on line. The information published at our web site is available 24/7.

2. Invoices- we send invoices to our customers couple of days before arrival of their cargo to final discharge port (Port of Varna West/Burgas port). Invoices are distributed via email or fax to the paying parties. Customers who don't receive our invoices or would like to change the email address or fax number we are distributing the invoices to are kindly requested to contact our Customer Service Import agents. We strongly recommend that customers also use our web site Maersk where they can find the invoices we issue for their shipments. In order to be able to access the issued invoices, clients are kindly requested to subscribe for our web site services.

3. Import customs manifest - information about customs manifest number and manifest articles is available on www.mbg.bg.

Special Customs requirements:

In connection with the new EU regulation related to Customs Import Control System (ICS2) of the European Commission (europa.eu), for the submission of a correct TDS (Declaration of Temporary Storage ) and a smooth subsequent processing of the arriving containers, the following information should be provided:

• A correct description of the goods (please avoid unacceptable descriptions as specified by the EC) - https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2021-03/guidance_acceptable_goods_description_en.pdf
• Harmonized System Code (HS Code) as per https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=bg&Expand=true&SimDate=20240919#afterForm
• Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) number of EU consignee
• Type of packaging - PC, PX, CM, RO, etc. As per https://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/customs/customs.nsf/All/9A554A7018DBAB71422577B200423236/$file/7%20ICS%20Package%20codes.pdf?OpenElement

4. Longstanding container notification - we send this kind of notification to customers whose cargoes await release at Varna west port/Burgas port premises for more than 14 days for dry cargo and more than 7 days for refrigerated cargo.

As per Bulgarian customs law importers have maximum 45 days to apply for approved customs treatment of their cargo to Customs Authorities. After the expiration of this period cargo becomes subject to confiscation.

5. Additional services

We can help customers in completing their customs formalities with the customs office at Varna West port/Burgas port. For more information, please, contact out Customer Service Import Agents.

Release procedure

In order for our Customers to receive release order for cargo discharged in port Varna without delay they should:

1. Present / mail duly endorsed original bill of lading to Maersk office in Sofia accompanied by a written request for release.
2. Detailed instructions for date / time pickup readiness, exact delivery address, delivery time and contact person at delivery place.
3. Please find attached » release order template
4. Effectively pay all transport, demurrage and documentation charges due.

Import customs procedure can be initiated only in case above requirements are met by 16:00 hrs of the day preceding the release date.

Release orders are available to our customers at our port agent's office - Maersk Logistics Bulgaria EOOD at Varna West port/Burgas port.

Import procedures via Thessaloniki

In order for our Customers to receive release order for cargo discharged in port Thessaloniki without delay they should:

1. Present duly endorsed original bill of lading to a Maersk office either in Thessaloniki or Sofia accompanied by a written request for release including detailed instructions for date / time pick up readiness, exact delivery address, delivery time and contact person at delivery place. Please allow us at least 24 hours between the release instructions and the scheduled pick up from Port Terminal.

2. Effectively pay all transport and documentation charges due.

3. Maersk Bulgaria ensures that all customers receive their invoices still before vessel arrival. Not received invoices cannot be a reason for Maersk Bulgaria to release container without payment. Customers are kindly requested to contact Maersk Bulgaria if for any reason invoices are not received.

4. All our Customers receive arrival notices one day prior vessel arrival or later at the day of vessel arrival via email or fax. This is done to help them plan and prepare all needed documentation for a timely cargo release; however we strongly recommend that our Customers trace their cargo also at Maersk website. The tracing information available there is updated live and available 24 / 7 days a week.

It is important to be noted that Maersk Bulgaria cannot release an import cargo before payment of all outstanding amounts is received and duly endorsed original bill of lading is presented.

Special customs requirements:

The Customs transit for containers discharged in Thessaloniki with final destination Bulgaria is arranged by Maersk, however this can be done only if / when consignee presents full set of cargo documents including commercial invoice, packing list, veterinary or phytosanitary certificate (where and if relevant) and written instruction for preparation of the TIR and CMR. Containers discharged at Thessaloniki port will be moved from port terminal for delivery to Bulgaria only after consignee (1) has presented duly endorsed bill of lading, (2) filled a release/pick-up order and (3) has submitted all cargo documents needed for the customs clearance.

Individuals are not accepted as consignee on the bill of lading.

It is officially prohibited to import meat, minced meat, mechanical in separated meat, poultry and eggs to European Union , with origin in Brazil, Brazilian country code BR-1 and covered by health certificates marked with BR-1 issued after 25 April 2007.

No such goods will therefore be allowed for entry in Bulgaria (European Union).

Varna and Burgas

Cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, high value, out of gauge goods and goods classified as dangerous as per IMO code (dangerous cargo code), booked on through bill of lading for final delivery in Bulgaria and also export / reexport of cigarettes from Bulgaria are subject to prior approval by Maersk Bulgaria Ltd.

Dangerous cargo of IMO class 1 is not accepted for transportation by Maersk. Delivery of dangerous cargo of IMO classes 2 and 3 have to be effectueted immediately after discharge from carrying vessel as per specific requirements of port authorities at port of Varna West/Burgas West.

Thessaloniki

To see the restrictions for port of Thessaloniki, please visit Maersk Hellas local page by clicking here.