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Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.

Country:Turkey (TR)
Direction: Import
Effective Date: 01/01/2024
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar days (Public holidays are counted as standard calendar days)
Currency: USD
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 date (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 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.

In Turkey Import Storage charged by terminal operator directly. Plug-in & Electricity settled directly by receiver with local authorities.

Name	Start	End
Name Combined D&D	Start Commences on and includes the day that the container is discharged from a vessel	End Ends on the day that the empty container is gated-in at the terminal, port or depot agreed with the carrier.

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Detention and Demurrage Terms

Combined Detention and Demurrage

Combined DnD - Port collects Storage - 1232

Tariffs:

Shipper's own containers (SOC) are not subject to combined D&D.
Non-operating reefer (NOR) is considered as DRY container.
40´ High DRY and 45´ High DRY containers enjoy the same tariff and rates as 40´DRY.
Please note Combined D&D is invoiced under detention(DET) whilst Storage is invoiced under demurrage(DMR) charges.

Dry containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-7	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 8-12	Size 20' USD 50	Size 40' USD 65
Days 13-17	Size 20' USD 80	Size 40' USD 115
Days 18+	Size 20' USD 100	Size 40' USD 150

Reefer containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-3	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 4-10	Size 20' USD 150	Size 40' USD 150
Days 11+	Size 20' USD 260	Size 40' USD 260

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-5	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 6-12	Size 20' USD 130	Size 40' USD 150
Days 13+	Size 20' USD 280	Size 40' USD 310

Storage

Storage is directly charged by the port/terminal operators.
Plug-in & Electricity charges for reefer units are directly paid to the port/terminal operators.

8. HAFTA (17 ŞUBAT – 23 ŞUBAT) İTİBARİ İLE HATLARIMIZA AİT KONTEYNERLERİN BOŞ DÖNÜŞ LOKASYONLARI AŞAĞIDAKİ GİBİDİR.

Bölge / Tip*	20’DC	40’DC	40’HC	20’Reef	40’Reef
Bölge / Tip* Tekirdağ&Ambarlı	20’DC Kumport Cep Saha	40’DC Marport	40’HC Marport + Körfez Kara	20’Reef Marport	40’Reef KLM
Bölge / Tip* Gemlik	20’DC Gemport Depo	40’DC Gemport Liman	40’HC Gemport Depo	20’Reef Gemport Liman	40’Reef Gemport Depo
Bölge / Tip* İzmit Körfezi	20’DC Körfez Kara	40’DC DPW	40’HC Körfez Kara	20’Reef DPW	40’Reef Körfez Kara
Bölge / Tip* Gebze	20’DC Yilport E5-3 Depo	40’DC Yilport	40’HC Yilport E5-3 depot	20’Reef Yilport	40’Reef Körfez Kara
Bölge / Tip* Ankara	20’DC Körfez Kara	40’DC Alpnak	40’HC Alpnak	20’Reef -	40’Reef -
Bölge / Tip* İZMİR	20’DC Arkas Aliağa	40’DC SOCAR	40’HC Arkas Aliağa	20’Reef SOCAR	40’Reef SOCAR
Bölge / Tip* Mersin	20’DC Ardep	40’DC MIP	40’HC Ardep	20’Reef MIP	40’Reef Ardep
Bölge / Tip* İskenderun	20’DC Limak	40’DC Limak	40’HC Limak	20’Reef Limak	40’Reef İskenderun Ardep depo

Bölge / Tip*	20’ OT	40’ OT	40’FR / 20’FR	45’ HC
Bölge / Tip* Tekirdağ&Ambarlı	20’ OT Kumport Cep Saha	40’ OT Kumport Cep Saha	40’FR / 20’FR Marport	45’ HC Marport
Bölge / Tip* Gemlik	20’ OT Gemport Depo	40’ OT Gemport depo	40’FR / 20’FR Gemport Liman	45’ HC Gemport Depo
Bölge / Tip* İzmit Körfezi	20’ OT DPW	40’ OT Körfez Kara	40’FR / 20’FR DPW	45’ HC DPW
Bölge / Tip* Gebze	20’ OT Yilport	40’ OT Körfez Kara	40’FR / 20’FR DPW	45’ HC DPW
Bölge / Tip* Ankara	20’ OT -	40’ OT -	40’FR / 20’FR -	45’ HC -
Bölge / Tip* İzmir	20’ OT Arkas Aliağa	40’ OT Arkas Aliağa	40’FR / 20’FR SOCAR	45’ HC SOCAR
Bölge / Tip* Mersin	20’ OT Ardep	40’ OT Ardep	40’FR / 20’FR MIP	45’ HC Ardep
Bölge / Tip* İskenderun	20’ OT Limak	40’ OT LİMAK	40’FR / 20’FR LIMAK	45’ HC LIMAK

ONEMLI NOTLAR! / *IMPORTANT NOTES!

*01/01/2020 tarihinden itibaren, boş dönüş bildirisi dışında gerçekleştirilen ithal boş dönüş durumlarında, 60 USD drop off fee (ekstra masraf) yansıtılacaktır.
**As of 01/01/2020, for import retun occurences different then mentioned above chart 60 USD refund fee (extra cost) will be charged.

* *İzmir Bölgesi: BALIK KOKULU ve DERİ KOKULU REEFERLAR ve HASAR TESPIT EDILEN KONTEYNERLAR için boş dönüş ARKAS ALIAGA’ya olacaktır.
**Izmir region: for FISH SCENTED and LEATHER SCENTED REEFERS, and DAMAGED CONTAINERS, the empty return will be ARKAS ALIAGA DEPOT.

Körfez Bölgesi : Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların Körfez Kara Depo’ya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Körfez region: Equipment with damage must be left to Körfez Kara Depo Depot.

Gebze Bölgesi : Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların Körfez Kara Depo’ya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Gebze region: Equipment with damage must be left to Körfez Kara Depo Depot.

*Ambarlı Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların KLM Depo’ya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Ambarli region: Equipment with damage must be left to KLM Depot.

*Gemik Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen ekipmanların Gemport Off Dock’a bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Gemlik region: Equipment with damage must be left to GemportOff Dock.

*Mersin Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen tüm ekipmanların Ardep Mersin depoya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Mersin Region: Damage detected all equipment must be left to Ardep Mersin depot.

*İskenderun Bölgesi: Hasar tespit edilen tüm ekipmanların Ardep İskenderun depoya bırakılması gerekmektedir.
**Iskenderun Region: Damage detected all equipment must be left to Ardep Iskenderun depot.

DETAYLI BİLGİ İÇİN MÜŞTERİ HİZMETLERİ İLE İLETİŞİME GEÇEBİLİRSİNİZ, MAERSK (0850 288 88 80) & SEALAND (90 0850 288 88 77) & HAMBURG SUD (0216 666 92 37)
**FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE, MAERSK MAERSK (0850 288 88 80) & SEALAND (90 0850 288 88 77) & HAMBURG SUD (0216 666 92 37)

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:

Freetime and charges per container per calendar day (i.e. including weekends and holidays) after freetime 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.
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.
Pricing structure in Turkey consists of one element; 1. Combined Demurrage & Detention.
- Combined Demurrage & Detention: Free time period and charges for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots. (invoiced under DET).
- Storage: Maersk is not involved. To be paid to terminals directly.

Combined Demurrage and Detention

Dry containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-7	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 8-12	Size 20' 40 USD	Size 40' 55 USD
Days 13-17	Size 20' 65 USD	Size 40' 95 USD
Days 18+	Size 20' 85 USD	Size 40' 125 USD

Reefer containers

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-3	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 4-10	Size 20' 135 USD	Size 40' 135 USD
Days 11+	Size 20' 260 USD	Size 40' 260 USD

Special Equipment such as Flat Racks, Open Top

Days	Size 20'	Size 40'
Days 1-7	Size 20' Free	Size 40' Free
Days 8-12	Size 20' 150 USD	Size 40' 150 USD
Days 13+	Size 20' 280 USD	Size 40' 280 USD

For free time terms valid until 30.09.2022, please refer below downloadable attachment.

Turkey Import DnD Website valid until 30.09.2022

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

Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary

Area	Charge Code	Charge Name	Description	Tariff	Payterm
Area Mandatory	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
Area	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
Area Booking	Charge Code CLL	Charge Name Cancellation Fee	Description This fee is applied to all cancelled bookings. The amount is be based on a fixed cancellation fee + any additional costs that have arisen before the container was cancelled.	Tariff 50 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code MBF	Charge Name Manual Booking Fee	Description A fee which covers the additional administration required by the carrier to process booking instructions received via non e-channel. These are known as manual bookings. Manual bookings are fax, e-mail, posted mail, and telephone. This fee will be applied in addition to the standard ODF/DDF charges when a customer makes a booking via manual booking channels.	Tariff 100 USD per booking	Payterm Origin
Area Customs Clearance	Charge Code WAV	Charge Name Waiver Certificate Issuance	Description Waiver certificates or Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are compulsory for the maritime export to a number of African countries. The waivers must be filed before the cargo arrives at its port of discharge. Based on customers request Maersk can provide these documents based as a 3rd party Value Added Service.	Tariff For details contact local office	Payterm
Area D&D	Charge Code DMR	Charge Name Demurrage Fee	Description This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.	Tariff As per DnD tariff published on local country website	Payterm Freight
Area	Charge Code DET	Charge Name Detention Fee Import	Description This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed free time. Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our "Local country website" for more information.	Tariff As per DnD tariff published on local country website	Payterm Destination
Area Documentation	Charge Code AME	Charge Name Transport Document Amendment Fee - Export	Description The fee covers B/L amendments requested via manual channels (phone, e-mail and chat), when same could have been done through our e-channels. Or if the amendments are done after a specific time at origin.	Tariff 40 USD per amendment	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code MDF	Charge Name Manual Documentation Processing Fee	Description Invoiced in addition to our standard export documentation fee, applicable to all non e-BL instructions without template.	Tariff 100 USD per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code HBL	Charge Name House Transport Document Service	Description A service provided by the carrier to perform additional administration when a forwarder issues a House Bill of Lading. More specifically, the carrier will issue an Original Bill of Lading (B/L)/Transport Document (TPDOC) based on the House Bill of Lading documentation provided by the forwarder. In addition, if applicable the carrier will file the actual details with the US Customs.	Tariff 120 USD per bill of lading (Effective Date 15-Jan-2025)	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code BLE/BLI	Charge Name Transport Document Issuance Service-Export/Import	Description If you need a new set of bill of lading (BL), this surcharge covers the administrative cost associated with it. With this, you are issued a BL in a location different from the point of origin. This also includes the reissuance of a BL if needed.	Tariff 50USD	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area Equipment	Charge Code CSO	Charge Name Container Shifting Origin	Description A charge to recover additional operational expenses for extra container moves needed for, for example re-stacking because of Change of Destination or Change of Vessel or move of container from load stack to gate. It does not cover moves needed to perform inspections, or to enable ad hoc stuffing/stripping as that is included in the respective charge for those services.	Tariff 75 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code ESC	Charge Name Extra Seal charge	Description The surcharge covers the extra service of providing/attaching extra seals to containers in the terminals.	Tariff 15 USD per seal	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code HEC	Charge Name Garments on Hangers Service	Description Under this service, the carrier provides and/or installs hanger beams inside a container for garments to be hung for smooth transportation. This service is offered when a customer requests for hanger beams for transporting apparel.	Tariff 850 USD per 20' container 1700 USD per 40' container	Payterm #N/A
Area	Charge Code ILO	Charge Name IMO label add/removal Origin	Description The surcharge covers the extra service of adding/removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at export end.	Tariff 20 USD per label	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code ILD	Charge Name IMO label add/removal Destination	Description The surcharge covers the extra service of removing IMO stickers to containers in the terminals at import end.	Tariff 20 USD per label	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code PQC	Charge Name Premium Quality Container	Description The surcharge is applied whenever we offer the service of providing a container of a specific quality. It will cover food grade containers, containers of a specific age, containers for specific commodities (such as electronics). The quality assessment is made and defined by the clusters. This charge includes the cost of having the carrier inspect the empty container to make sure it meets the requirements.	Tariff 200 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code SPE	Charge Name Container Stuffing Service - Export	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 nonstandard stuffing 150 USD per 20' container 200 USD per 40' container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code SPE	Charge Name Container Stuffing Service - Export	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 stuffing with manpower 270 USD per 20' container 330 USD per 40' container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code SPE	Charge Name Container Stuffing Service - Export Cancellation	Description The surcharge is applied whenever confirmed stuffing service is cancelled.	Tariff 100 USD per container	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code SPI	Charge Name Container Stripping Service - Import	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 105 USD per 20' container 125 USD per 40' container	Payterm Destination
Area Inland	Charge Code DDC/ODC	Charge Name Destination/Origin Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)	Description DDC/ODS 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 ODC %30 additonal of inland tariff / per container	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code DGS/OGS	Charge Name Cooling service – Destination/Origin	Description DGS/OGS covers the supply of a genset (or any other cooling device) for the import inland move of reefer containers. The genset (and any other cooling service) provides a constant power supply to regulate the temperature of the reefer container. It is mandatory to provide a genset for reefer cargo if the inland transit time is more than 6 hours, we offer 6 hours free time for our customers , after free time we invoice 10 usd per hour for each cntr.	Tariff 130 usd / per container	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code DRP	Charge Name Drop Off Charge -Import	Description DRP is a VAS, applied when the carrier allows the drop off empty container at a different location from the one stated on B/L as place of Delivery.	Tariff 60 usd / per container	Payterm Destination
Area	Charge Code IBC	Charge Name Inland Bonded Truck Charge	Description IBC covers the administration cost to arrange the transfer of a container to a bonded warehouse/area.	Tariff Rates can be different due to CIF amount of goods.200 USD ( including paperwork ( İkinci iskele/T1 ) / per container up to 100.000 USD Cargo Value. For >100.000 USD Cargo value, please contact with local office for correct cost	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code MSE/MSI	Charge Name Inland MultiStop Fee – Export/Import	Description MSE/MSI covers the service of stopping to additional places to load additional cargo during a carrier haulage export move (from the initial stuffing point to the terminal).	Tariff depends on the stop / per container // Please contact with Local Office	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code WTD/WTO	Charge Name Inland Waiting Time fee at Destination – Import / Origin - Export	Description We offer 8 hours free time on Inland Waiting Time at Destination-Origin ( WTD-WTO ) for all containers.( Except Special equipment such as REEFER,FLAT RACK,OPEN TOP, 45’HC, OOG etc.. ) For each 8 hours period after free time, we apply WTO-WTD per container for DRY containers	Tariff 60 USD per each 8 hours period after free time ( DRY ) & 10 USD per each hour after 6 hours Genset ( Cooling Service ) freetime ( REEFER ) & 120 USD per each 6 hours period after free time ( SPECIAL EQUIPMENT )	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code HWE/HWI	Charge Name Heavy Weight Charge – Export/Import	Description Heavy Weight Charge covers the overweight fine which can be invoiced by Turkish State Authorities.As per Turkish Road regulations, maximum container grossweight ( Exclude tare weight ) must be 25Tns for 20’DC, 24.5Tns for 40’HC and 22.5Tns for 40’HR+Genset If weight exceed these limits, HWE charge applied per container.Inland Haulage can not be organized without any payment approval from Shipper or Cnee.	Tariff HWE 500 USD / Per Container	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code FUO/FUD	Charge Name Futile Trip – Export/Import	Description If haulage cancel by customer after we pick up equipment and arrange truck as per their request, cancellation fee will be occurred	Tariff One haulage cost price	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area	Charge Code WHE/WHI	Charge Name Sunday and Holiday Haulage Export/Import	Description If haulage arrange on Sunday or Holiday times, extra shift cost will be occurred	Tariff 100 USD / per container	Payterm Origin/Destination
Area Non-fulfilment	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 40 USD per bill of lading	Payterm Destination
Area	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 40 USD per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area	Charge Code WDF	Charge Name Weight Discrepancy Fee	Description This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy of 5 tonnes or more between VGM weight and SI weight (Which includes even the container and commodity level Min & Max allowable weight).	Tariff 100 USD per bill of lading	Payterm Origin
Area Value Added Services	Charge Code HWE	Charge Name Heavy Weight Surcharge - Export	Description This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Origin for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service if the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries.	Tariff 230 USD per container	Payterm Freight
Area	Charge Code HWI	Charge Name Heavy Weight Surcharge - Import	Description This service covers the additional operational expenses incurred at Destination for handling heavy cargo that weighs more than the standard limit for a shipment. The carrier can provide this service if the cargo does not weigh more than the legal safety limit. This service is applicable to heavy weight shipments that are within legal limits allowed for transport. These limits may vary among the countries.	Tariff 230 USD per container	Payterm Freight
Area	Charge Code WDF	Charge Name Weight Discrepancy Fee	Description The WDF is applicable to each container where:( Click here for the advisory and the full details) The difference (positive or negative) between the VGM weight and the weight declared in the shipping instructions is greater than 3000Kg. The VGM weight is greater than the maximum gross weight of the container, (as per CSC plate (Max Payload + Tare weight). The VGM weight is lesser than tare weight of the container.	Tariff 300 USD container	Payterm Origin

Container typer	Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port	Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port
Container typer 20 DRY	Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port 1000 USD	Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port 600 USD
Container typer 40 DRY / 45 DRY	Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port 1500 USD	Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port 800 USD
Container typer 20 REEFER / 20 OPENTOP	Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port 2000 USD	Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port 1000 USD
Container typer 40 REEFER / 45 REEFER / 40 OPENTOP/FLAT	Marport port or Evyap / DP world yarimca port 4000 USD	Mersin port / Iskenderun port / Izmir port / Gemlik port 1000 USD