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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Country: Finland
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/02/2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Calendar days (public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD).
Free Time: “Free Time” is the period agreed between the Carrier and the Merchant for which Demurrage and Detention 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.
Terminal Storage: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. Port storage is not included into combined demurrage and detention tariff but port operator charges storage directly from customers.
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
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Name
Combined D&D
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.
|
|
Name
Terminal Storage
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is discharged from a vessel or gated-in at inland terminal.
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End
Ends on the day that the full container is gated-out from the terminal, port or depot.
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Useful links:
- SPOT terms are those offered & accepted at the time the booking is confirmed and are not necessarily aligned with the standard tariff. Please click here for information about extending your destination free time. Tariff information may be found via Instant Price Search or during the booking process
- D&D Calculator (click here to know more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Combined D&D - Port collects Storage
- Flat Racks and Open Top equipment are considered equal to special equipment.
- High cube and 9’6’’ equipment is considered equal to 8’6’’ equipment.
- Port storage is not included into combined demurrage and detention tariff but port operator charges storage directly from customers.
Combined Demurrage and Detention – Import Tariffs - All Ports
Effective from: 1st of February 2024
Currency: EUR
| Free time | DRY | Special Equipment | Reefer, NOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Free time
All ports
|
DRY
7 days
|
Special Equipment
4 days
|
Reefer, NOR
4 days
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DRY
| Days | 20' | 40' / 45' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 7
|
20'
0
|
40' / 45'
0
|
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20'
60
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40' / 45'
60
|
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20'
120
|
40' / 45'
120
|
Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top
| Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
|
|
Days
5 to 10
|
20'
150
|
40'
150
|
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20'
240
|
40'
240
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REEFERS
| Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 4
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
|
|
Days
5 to 10
|
20'
160
|
40'
160
|
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20'
260
|
40'
260
|
Country: Finland
Direction: Import
Effective Date:1st January 2023
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days
Currency: EUR
Invoiced: Per container, per calendar day, per container type
Application: The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD)
FREE TIME: “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.
TERMINAL STORAGE: Compensation for utilizing the port, terminal or depot facilities beyond the agreed amount of Free Time. Port storage is not included into combined demurrage and detention tariff but port operator charges storage directly from customers.
Definition
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Storage
|
Start
Day when laden container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal
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End
Day when laden container has been picked up (gate out date)
|
|
Name
Combined Demurrage and Detention
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Start
Day when laden container has been discharged from the vessel to the terminal
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End
Day when empty container has been delivered to the Agent (gate in date)
|
Combined D&D - Port collects Storage
Combined demurrage and detention tariff
| Free time (calendar days) | DRY | Reefer, NOR | OT&FR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Free time (calendar days)
all ports
|
DRY
7 days
|
Reefer, NOR
4 days
|
OT&FR
4 days
|
DRY - All ports (EUR per calendar day)
| Days | 20' (EUR per day) | 40' & 45' (EUR per day) |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 7
|
20' (EUR per day)
0
|
40' & 45' (EUR per day)
0
|
|
Days
8 to 14
|
20' (EUR per day)
50
|
40' & 45' (EUR per day)
50
|
|
Days
15 onwards
|
20' (EUR per day)
100
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40' & 45' (EUR per day)
100
|
REEF, NOR - All ports (EUR per calendar day)
| Days | 20' (EUR per day) | 40' (EUR per day) |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 4
|
20' (EUR per day)
0
|
40' (EUR per day)
0
|
|
Days
5 to 10
|
20' (EUR per day)
130
|
40' (EUR per day)
130
|
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20' (EUR per day)
220
|
40' (EUR per day)
220
|
FLAT RACKS AND OPEN TOPS - All ports (EUR per calendar day)
| Days | 20' (EUR per day) | 40' (EUR per day) |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 to 4
|
20' (EUR per day)
0
|
40' (EUR per day)
0
|
|
Days
5 to 10
|
20' (EUR per day)
120
|
40' (EUR per day)
120
|
|
Days
11 onwards
|
20' (EUR per day)
220
|
40' (EUR per day)
220
|
Note:
- Port storage is not included into combined demurrage and detention tariff but port operator charges storage directly from customers. Kotka port operator will charge storage charges directly to customers as of 15th of January 2022 PCD.
| Area | Charge Code | Charge Name | Description | Tariff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Area
Mandatory
|
Charge Code
DDF
|
Charge Name
Documentation fee - Destination
|
Description
This service covers the creation and processing of all standard transport documents (e.g. Delivery Order).
|
Tariff
EUR 40 / Bill of Lading
|
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Code
DRP
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Charge (Imports)
|
Description
A service provided by the carrier to allow the Drop off empty containers at an alternate container depot than stated on Bill of Lading Place of Delivery, where Merchant Haulage is involved.
|
Tariff
200 EUR per container
|
|
Area
Inland
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Charge Code
DGS
|
Charge Name
Cooling Service - Destination
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Description
Genset additional - Cooling service provided at Destination by the carrier to supply a generator (or any other cooling service) set to power reefer containers during inland moves for carrier haulage.
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Tariff
Upon request
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time Destination
|
Description
Waiting time for inland haulage starts from arrival at pickup/delivery address. Free time for standard chassis is 1 hours, free time for deliveries with side loader is 1 hour.
|
Tariff
Chassis delivery: EUR 70 per hour
Side Loader delivery: EUR 90 per hour
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|
Area
|
Charge Code
SII
|
Charge Name
Sideloader Additional Import
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Description
Additional cost for delivery performed with sideloader.
|
Tariff
Upon request
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
THI
|
Charge Name
Trailer Hire Import
|
Description
This service covers the additional days of trailer hire, in a de-coupling/drop-and-collect scenario, in which the trailer is left at customer premises for an import scenario.
|
Tariff
EUR 40 per day
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
MSI
|
Charge Name
Multistop Import
|
Description
The service of stopping 1 or more times to unload additional cargo during a carrier haulage movement.
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Tariff
EUR 70 + 1, 20 eur / extra km
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
DDC
|
Charge Name
Destination Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
|
Description
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.
|
Tariff
EUR 70 (excluding Class 1)
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
FUD
|
Charge Name
Futile Trip Import
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Description
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 (e.g. cargo was not ready or late cancellation).
|
Tariff
The cost of the futile trip is 100% of the already existing IHI/IHE in the booking + side loader additional if any.
|
|
Area
|
Charge Code
CMF
|
Charge Name
Cargo Management Fee
|
Description
Cargo Management Fee covers the additional charges for managing Multicarrier containers.
|
Tariff
50 EUR per container
|
|
Area
Non-fulfillment
|
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
USD 40 per B/L
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Note to read:
Port storage (field rent in terminal) is not included in demurrage in Finland
Port dues (Cargo dues) and Arex fee payable directly to port operator by customer for Merchant haulage shipments
For Carrier haulage shipments, Port dues (Cargo dues) and Arex fee are included in inland haulage rates.
Bill of lading clause, documentation
No specific clause required.
Others
Shipments to Finland are released only to Finnish entities.
Merchant haulage to Russia is not allowed.
Commodity
Private person cannot be specified as shipper or consignee.
Reefer cargo
Helsinki: Reefers are accepted regardless of commodity.
Kotka: Reefers with food products or other commodity that requires veterinary inspection are NOT accepted.
Other Finnish ports: No reefer acceptance.
Weight / Measurement
For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local Maersk office.
Special cargoes
Out of gauge, break bulk and dangerous cargo subject to standard Maersk approval procedures.
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