Shipping to and from Poland
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Poland. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
From 1 October 2021, the Egyptian authorities are requesting Advance Cargo information for all cargo imported into Egypt. The impact is that we must have your Shipping Instructions no later than 36 hours before vessel ETA at first load port.
Please note that you will need to allow additional time if vessel ETA is a weekend or national holiday.
In order to comply with the new regulation and to avoid rolling of any cargo, we need Exporters or their agents to provide Advance Cargo Information Declaration (ACID) Mandatory References to Maersk as follows:
- ACID Advance Cargo information declaration: A 19 digit unique number.
- Egyptian Importer VAT Number: A 9 digit number.
- Exporter Registration Number
- Exporter Registration Country
If you need any assistance obtaining an ACID number, please visit local Maersk Company
Country : POLAND
Ports : All
Direction : Export
Effective Date: 20th March 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 day, per Container Type
Application : The free time & charges applied will be those in place on the origin price calculation date (PCD). Export D&D is applied according to official tariff on our web site: maersk.com and based on ETD available 2 days prior empty pick up. To stay informed about transport plan changes on your shipment, subscribe to notifications on our website.
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.
DETENTION: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier's Container outside the port, terminal or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.
DEMURRAGE: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container inside the terminal, port or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time (the compensation includes terminal storage costs).
Definition
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
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Name
Demurrage
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the full container is gate-in at the first load port.
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End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is loaded on board a vessel.
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Name
Detention
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Start
Commences on and includes the day that the empty container is gated out from the agreed terminal, port, or depot.
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End
Ends on and includes the day that the full container is gated-in at the agreed 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 learn more about it)
- Detention and Demurrage Terms
Split - Demurrage includes Storage
Tariff:
- Reefer demurrage 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 detention and are subject to demurrage.
- 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.
- Note: Export Detention on all empty export containers that are returned to carrier upon booking cancellation, will be calculated from the date of removal of the empty containers from any of carrier depots, until the date which the container is returned to carrier, not used for export. Free days will not be considered, standard per diem rates will be applied.
Demurrage
DRY
| Days | 20' DRY | 40' - 45' DRY |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20' DRY
0
|
40' - 45' DRY
0
|
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Days
8 - 12
|
20' DRY
30
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40' - 45' DRY
35
|
|
Days
13 - 19
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20' DRY
35
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40' - 45' DRY
45
|
|
Days
20+
|
20' DRY
50
|
40' - 45' DRY
55
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Reefer & IMO & Specials
| Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 5
|
20'
0
|
40'
0
|
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Days
6 - 12
|
20'
80
|
40'
90
|
|
Days
13 - 19
|
20'
100
|
40'
110
|
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Days
20+
|
20'
130
|
40'
150
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Detention
DRY Containers
| Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
Day 1 to 5
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Days
Day 6 to 10
|
20'
20
|
40'
30
|
|
Days
Day 11 to 17
|
20'
30
|
40'
40
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Days
Day 18 onwards
|
20'
40
|
40'
50
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Reefer, Special
| Days | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
Day 1 to 5
|
20'
Free
|
40'
Free
|
|
Days
Day 6 to 10
|
20'
70
|
40'
75
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|
Days
Day 11 to 17
|
20'
80
|
40'
90
|
|
Days
Day 18 onwards
|
20'
120
|
40'
130
|
Country: Poland
Direction: Export
Effective Date: Please refer to specific port tariff
Expiry Date: 19 March 2024
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). Export D&D is applied according to official tariff on our web site: maersk.com and based on ETD available 2 days prior empty pick up. To stay informed about transport plan changes on your shipment, subscribe to notifications on our website.
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.
DETENTION: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier's Container outside the port, terminal or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time.
DEMURRAGE: Compensation payable when the Merchant holds Carrier’s Container inside the terminal, port or depot beyond the agreed amount of Free Time (the compensation includes terminal storage costs).
Definition
| Name | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
|
Name
Demurrage
|
Start
day when laden container has been delivered to the terminal (gate in date)
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End
day when laden container has been loaded from the terminal to the vessel
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Name
Detention
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Start
day when empty container has been picked up from the Agent (gate out date)
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End
day when laden container has been delivered to the Agent (gate in date)
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Note:
- SOC follows demurrage tariff terms. Detention is not applicable for SOC.
- Export Detention on all empty export containers that are returned to carrier upon booking cancellation, will be calculated from the date of removal of the empty containers from any of carrier depots, until the date which the container is returned to carrier, not used for export. Free days will not be considered, standard per diem rates will be applied.
Split - Demurrage includes Storage
Demurrage
| Free time (calendar days) | DRY, IMO | REEFER, NOR, OT&FR |
|---|---|---|
|
Free time (calendar days)
Poland
|
DRY, IMO
9
|
REEFER, NOR, OT&FR
7
|
Poland (EUR per calendar day)
| Days | 20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO | Days | 20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 9
|
20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO
0
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR
0
|
|
Days
10 - 16
|
20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO
20
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR
70
|
|
Days
17+
|
20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO
30
|
Days
15+
|
20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR
110
|
Detention
| Free time (calendar days) | Truck transport mode | Railroad & combined railroad and truck transport mode |
|---|---|---|
|
Free time (calendar days)
all equipments/cargo types
|
Truck transport mode
5
|
Railroad & combined railroad and truck transport mode
5
|
Poland (EUR per calendar day)
| Days | 20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO | Days | 20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 5
|
20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO
0
|
Days
1 - 5
|
20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR
0
|
|
Days
6 - 12
|
20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO
20
|
Days
6 - 12
|
20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR
70
|
|
Days
13+
|
20' / 40'&45' DRY, IMO
30
|
Days
13+
|
20' / 40' REEF, NOR, OT&FR
110
|
Dear customers,
We are happy to announce and confirm that, according to your opinions and needs received from last months, the "re-use date" field has been activated and since April 2020 we can enjoy the full capabilities of the Avantida system. What this means for users, triangulation is performed according to the date entered in the "re-use date" field and not as before the date of application.*
To use Triangulation and avoid empty container reservation in our system, please always choose during new booking request (step 3 – Additional details) depot with name: “Poland Reuse Depot” – with this option, we will not release empty equipment for you but prepare booking for triangulation.
Maersk Team
*Only containers discharged from vessels in Poland use option “re-use date” - online requests will be proceed with date from “re-use” field.
Poland inland services page can be found here.
| Charge | Charge type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Charge
Late Payment Fee
|
Charge type
50 USD / BL
|
Amount
Payment is made after the due date of the invoice
|
|
Charge
VGM from gate
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
EUR 45
|
|
Charge
VGM from yard
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
EUR 120
|
|
Charge
Payer-amendment fee: applicable in case of changes to the payment terms or origin billing party on the day or after invoice had been issued.
|
Charge type
per B/L
|
Amount
EUR 40
|
|
Charge
Change of destination fee (COD)
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
USD 300
|
|
Charge
Change of destination fee – Administrative Cost (CAD) – effective as of 15thJanuary 2018. Applies if T/S port remains the same, amendment related to the final port of discharge. Must be requested 96hrs before the arrival to the T/S port
|
Charge type
per B/L
|
Amount
USD 300
|
|
Charge
Change of destination fee – Extra Restows (CED) – effective as of 15thJanuary 2018. Acceptance of the extra costs associated is must.
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
USD 300+ extra costs associated
|
|
Charge
Booking cancellation fee/amendment/reduction fee*
*for bookings cancelled/amended/reduced after MON 1200 on the week of cargo cut off – for Gdansk port only |
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
USD 50
|
|
Charge
Renomination fee*
*charge is applied to container, which is already gated in at terminal DCT Gdansk, and is rebooked to next vessel and/or new discharge port, due to customer request / action |
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
EUR 30
|
|
Charge
Weight Discrepancy Fee, applicable in 4 of below scenarios
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
USD 300
|
|
Charge
Documentation Fee (ODF) – valid from 1st January 2018 (PCD) to 31st May 2019
|
Charge type
per B/L
|
Amount
For details contact local office
|
|
Charge
Documentation Fee (ODF) – valid from 1st June 2019 (PCD) to 31st July 2024
|
Charge type
per B/L
|
Amount
For details contact local office
|
|
Charge
Documentation Fee (ODF) – valid from 1st August 2024
|
Charge type
per B/L
|
Amount
For details contact local office
|
|
Charge
Origin Ceritificate Charge
|
Charge type
per certificate
|
Amount
EUR 55
|
|
Charge
VGM discrepancy fee EUR 30 per container, applicable when cargo booked weight + container’s tara declared during GATE-IN DCT Gdańsk differs from final VGM by more than 1000kgs (from week 42, 2024: will be invoiced under '3rd Party Fine or Expense Export ')
|
Charge type
per container per correction
|
Amount
EUR 30
|
|
Charge
Pending Advance Manifest Fee* - effective from 1st August, 2020
* Pending Advance Manifest Requisites’ fee of USD 100 per container will be applicable when 'Not Ok to load' status is received from US/CA customs in case of missing Shipping Instruction/mandatory information not provided by the customer for shipments destined to/or transiting via USA or Canada |
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
100 USD
|
|
Charge
Inspection Fee – Export – to position container for scanning/customs inspection at DCT, Gdansk
|
Charge type
per container
|
Amount
100 EUR
|
|
Charge
House Transport Document Service (House BL creating for USA/Canada/Mexico Shipments)
|
Charge type
per B/L
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Amount
USD 100
|
|
Charge
Telex release (when shipper surrenders full set of OBL at origin office to release cargo at destination)
|
Charge type
per BL
|
Amount
30 USD
|
|
Charge
THC (origin)
|
Charge type
Per container
|
Amount
|
|
Charge
Premium Quality Container (PQC) - Origin
*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. |
Charge type
per Container
|
Amount
EUR 100
EUR 150 ( Effective date from 01.08.2024) |
Container handling charges for cancelled bookings – when customer wants to cancel a booking for which container/s has been already picked up from depot – to cover depot handling charges (gate out empty and gate in empty move)*
*charge does not apply for containers reused by Avantida application.
Misdeclaration fee - starting on 20 August 2019 all customers who misdeclare their dangerous cargo will be charged a fee of 5,000 USD per booking. Any additional cost that will result from taking corrective action will be charged on top of this fee.
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