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Find information about demurrage and detention, local charges, import procedures and restrictions, container drop-offs and more.
Import Combined Demurrage & Detention: from discharge import to gate-in mty
Import Storage: from discharge import to gate-out import. Storage Fees apply as per public quay tariff.
Demurrage and Detention Applicable for Germany |
Days | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
Demurrage and Detention
Applicable for Germany
20' standard equipment
|
Days
day 1 to 7
day 8 to 14 from day 15 |
Amount
free
35,00 EUR per day 55,00 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/02/19
|
Demurrage and Detention
Applicable for Germany
40' standard equipment
|
Days
day 1 to 7
day 8 to 14 from day 15 |
Amount
free
45,00 EUR per day 85,00 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/02/19
|
Demurrage and Detention
Applicable for Germany
20' reefer equipment
|
Days
day 1 to 3
day 4 to 10 from day 11 |
Amount
free
75,00 EUR per day 111,00 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/02/19
|
Demurrage and Detention
Applicable for Germany
40' reefer equipment
|
Days
day 1 to 3
day 4 to 10 from day 11 |
Amount
free
111,00 EUR per day 151,00 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/02/19
|
Demurrage and Detention
Applicable for Germany
20' special equipment
|
Days
day 1 to 5
day 6 to 12 from day 13 |
Amount
free
75,00 EUR per day 95,00 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/02/19
|
Demurrage and Detention
Applicable for Germany
40' special equipment
|
Days
day 1 to 5
day 6 to 12 from day 13 |
Amount
free
95,00 EUR per day 140,00 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/02/19
|
STORAGE Fees HHLA Terminals, Hamburg (HAM) |
Days | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
STORAGE Fees
HHLA Terminals, Hamburg (HAM)
Dry (ISO Container), Reefer
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 12 from day 19 |
Amount
free *
38,70 EUR per day & TEU 77,40 EUR per day & TEU 116,10 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
HHLA Terminals, Hamburg (HAM)
IMO
(excl IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
day 1 to 2
from day 3 from day 10 from day 17 |
Amount
free
38,70 EUR per day 77,40 EUR per day 116,10 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
HHLA Terminals, Hamburg (HAM)
IMO
(class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
from day 1
|
Amount
174,50 EUR per day
|
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
HHLA Terminals, Hamburg (HAM)
Non ISO & OOG
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 12 from day 19 |
Amount
free
77,40 EUR per day 154,80 EUR per day 232,20 EUR per day |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees NTB Bremerhaven (BRV) |
Days | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
STORAGE Fees
NTB Bremerhaven (BRV)
Dry (ISO Container), Reefer
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 |
Amount
free *
42,78 EUR per day & TEU 85,56 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/06/22
|
STORAGE Fees
NTB Bremerhaven (BRV)
IMO
(excl IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
day 1 to 2
day 3 to 7 from day 8 |
Amount
free *
71,89 EUR per day & TEU 143,78 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/06/22
|
STORAGE Fees
NTB Bremerhaven (BRV)
IMO
(class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
day 1 to 5
|
Amount
173,94 EUR per day & TEU
347,88 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/06/22
|
STORAGE Fees
NTB Bremerhaven (BRV)
Non ISO & OOG
|
Days
day 1 to 2
day 3 to 7 from day 8 |
Amount
free *
85,56 EUR per day & TEU 158,20 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/06/22
|
STORAGE Fees EUROGATE Hamburg (HAM) |
Days | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Hamburg (HAM)
Dry (ISO Container)
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
41,25 EUR per day & TEU 82,50 EUR per day & TEU 123,75 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Hamburg (HAM)
Reefer Ctr.
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
61,88 EUR per day & TEU 123,75 EUR per day & TEU 185,63 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Hamburg (HAM)
IMO
(excl IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
day 1 to 2
from day 3 from day 8 from day 13 from day 18 |
Amount
free *
82,50 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Hamburg (HAM) IMO (IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
from day 1
from day 6 from day 11 from day 16 |
Amount
82,50 EUR per day & TEU
165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Hamburg (HAM)
Non ISO & OOG
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
82,50 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees EUROGATE Bremerhaven (BRV) |
Days | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Bremerhaven (BRV)
Dry (ISO Container)
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
41,25 EUR per day & TEU 82,50 EUR per day & TEU 123,75 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Bremerhaven (BRV)
Reefer Ctr.
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
61,88 EUR per day & TEU 123,75 EUR per day & TEU 185,63 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Bremerhaven (BRV)
IMO
(excl IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
day 1 to 2
from day 3 from day 8 from day 13 from day 18 |
Amount
free *
82,50 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Bremerhaven (BRV) IMO (IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
from day 1
from day 6 from day 11 from day 16 |
Amount
82,50 EUR per day & TEU
165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Bremerhaven (BRV)
Non ISO & OOG
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
82,50 EUR per day & TEU
165,00 EUR per day & TEU247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees EUROGATE Wilhelmshaven (WVN) |
Days | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Wilhelmshaven (WVN)
Dry (ISO Container)
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
41,25 EUR per day & TEU 82,50 EUR per day & TEU 123,75 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Wilhelmshaven (WVN)
Reefer Ctr.
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
61,88 EUR per day & TEU 123,75 EUR per day & TEU 185,63 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Wilhelmshaven (WVN)
IMO
(excl IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
day 1 to 2
from day 3 from day 8 from day 13 from day 18 |
Amount
free *
82,50 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Wilhelmshaven (WVN) IMO (IMO class 1&7) Ctr. |
Days
from day 1
from day 6 from day 11 from day 16 |
Amount
82,50 EUR per day & TEU
165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
STORAGE Fees
EUROGATE Wilhelmshaven (WVN)
Non ISO & OOG
|
Days
day 1 to 4
from day 5 from day 10 from day 15 from day 20 |
Amount
free *
82,50 EUR per day & TEU 165,00 EUR per day & TEU 247,50 EUR per day & TEU 330,00 EUR per day & TEU |
Valid from
01/01/23
|
Validity: until further notice
* = not applicable for transhipment and/or non ISO containerTERMS & CONDITIONS of Demurrage (Detention included) & Storage:
Terms apply unless otherwise agreed.
The period of demurrage will run right after container discharge from vessel until the day on which the container is returned empty to the carrier's depot (calendar days counting), except for IMO 1 & 7 which counts immediately after discharge.
The period of storage will run right after container discharge from vessel until the day of pick up at Terminal (calendar days counting), except for IMO 1 & 7 which counts immediately after discharge.
All local taxes / VAT are for account of the receiver.
“Demurrage”: the charge, related to the use of the equipment only, the merchant pays for carrier's equipment kept beyond the free time offered by the carrier for taking delivery of goods in the port, terminal or depot.
“Detention”: the charge the merchant pays for detaining carrier's equipment outside the port, terminal or depot, beyond the free time.
Demurrage and Detention do not include storage costs and reefer services which are charged to the merchant separately.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Means the following types of container (20’ and/or 40’):
Open Top, Open Sides, Flat Racks, Flat Beds, Platforms, Insulated Dry Vans, Hangertainers, Bulktainers, OOG, Non-ISO Standard, Tank- and Pallet-wide Containers.
Hamburg Süd Germany: Local Surcharges, Drop Off Fees etc.
Remarks:
- Container lots of more than 10 units per week and location should be approved by the responsible equipment team
- Below drop-off tariff does not apply to special equipment of any types
- Below drop-off tariff applies to b.m. depots, Empty redelivery into Depots not shown in this overview will be charged with an extra fee
- Changes of original drop-off depots are subject to an amendment fee additionally to the standard tariff.
- Drop-off in inland depots depends on local depot capacity. If depots are full and refuse to accept empty containers, Hamburg Süd will not be responsible for any compensation.
- Empty redelivery of Carriers Standard Equipment with Maersk Own Prefix can be arranged without any pre-advise.Turn/In Reference: Maersk Stock (Only applicable for German locations!)
Please refer to our website Germany / Import / Redeliver empty Container.
The following drop-off charges apply in Germany. Pls consider remarks further below and under ‚Redelivery of mty Container
Below are the most common local charges we have in Germany. They are all subject to change and valid until further notice.
Please also visit our global Surcharge Definition Glossary
Local Surcharges
Surcharges Germany | Details | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
Surcharges Germany
Container Release Fee
|
Details
|
Amount
For details please contact local office
|
Valid from
10/02/21
|
Surcharges Germany
ISPS
|
Details
Carrier ISPS
Terminal ISPS |
Amount
|
Valid from
10/02/21
10/02/21 |
Surcharges Germany
THC Destination Ports in Poland
|
Details
Dry
Reefer |
Amount
|
Valid from
10/02/21
10/02/21 |
Surcharges Germany
THC Destination Ports in Germany
|
Details
Dry
Reefer OOG |
Amount
|
Valid from
10/02/21
10/02/21 01/10/19 |
Administration Fee
Surcharge | Details | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
Surcharge
Administration Fee
|
Details
Small Large |
Amount
60 EUR per BL 60 EUR per BL |
Valid from
01/01/17
|
Surcharge
Administration Fee "Longstanding"
|
Details
Admin. Fee in case of longstanding container over 35 days |
Amount
150 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/01/17
|
Surcharge
Administration Fee "Lost Originals"
|
Details
Administration Fee for handling cases of Lost BL Originals |
Amount
275 EUR per LOI |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
Damaged Container |
Details
Admin. Fee
Reparing |
Amount
25 EUR per container *** EUR per container |
Valid from
01/08/20
01/11/18 |
Surcharge
Container Cleaning
|
Details
Admin. Fee Cleaning |
Amount
25 EUR per container *** EUR per container |
Valid from
01/08/20 01/11/18 |
Surcharge
BL Modification
|
Details
Small Large |
Amount
85 EUR per BL 150 EUR per BL |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
Customs declaration modification details
|
Details
changes after ATB creation (extra position = EUR 10,-/position) |
Amount
225 EUR per BL |
Valid from
01/01/17
|
Surcharge
Change of Destination (COD)
|
Details
Admin. Fee
Shifting / Restow BL Correction Fee |
Amount
200 EUR per BL
350 EUR per BL 100 EUR per BL |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
Dispatch of BL |
Details
local international |
Amount
20 EUR per order ** EUR per order |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
First BL Print at Hamburg
|
Details
Excl. amendments
|
Amount
30 EUR per BL
|
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
Mainliner TS / Feederstop in HAM/BHV
|
Details
Admin. fee for additional stop in TS-port
|
Amount
300 EUR per container
|
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
Invoice Modification
|
Details
|
Amount
75 EUR per BL
|
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharge
Switch BL
|
Details
|
Amount
150 EUR per BL
|
Valid from
01/10/20
|
Surcharge
T1 Document
|
Details
-covered by haulage tariff-
|
Amount
|
Valid from
|
Surcharge
DG Misdeclaration Fee
|
Details
Missing or wrong declared DG cargo details |
Amount
5000 EUR per container
|
Valid from
01/10/20
|
Terminal Fees
Surcharges Germany | Details | Amount | Valid from |
---|---|---|---|
Surcharges Germany
Additional Handling at Terminal
|
Details
Internal Terminal Move or Gate In / Gate Out
|
Amount
107 EUR per move/ container
|
Valid from
|
Surcharges Germany
Customs Warehouse (CW) Handling
|
Details
Cancellation of Transfer CW
Final Transfer CW Removal from CW (includes 1 position), every additional position: EUR 20, - |
Amount
200 EUR per container
800 EUR per container 142 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/09/16 01/11/17 |
Surcharges Germany
Removal of Lables
|
Details
incl. handlings, without photos excl. handlings, without photos |
Amount
321 EUR per container 75 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/11/17
|
Surcharges Germany
DG Supplementary Labeling
|
Details
Incl. handlings / without photos
|
Amount
321 EUR per container
|
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
GVDE Issuance
|
Details
|
Amount
75 EUR per case
|
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
Inspection Fee Bremerhaven
|
Details
Check/Inspection by authorities on terminal site (incl. handlings & seal)
|
Amount
324 EUR per container
|
Valid from
12/07/19
|
Surcharges Germany
Photos taken at Terminal
|
Details
For documentation purpose
|
Amount
150 EUR per container
|
Valid from
01/09/16 |
Surcharges Germany
Redelivery Fee
|
Details
Redelivery of empty container (to incorrect depot) |
Amount
100 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/09/16 |
Surcharges Germany
Refrigeration (all terminals)
|
Details
Refrigeration at terminal: day 1 - 2 Power consumption: from day 3 |
Amount
Free * per day & ctr. 110 per day & ctr. |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
Refrigeration
|
Details
Additional connecting / disconnecting
|
Amount
45 EUR per container
|
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
Sealing |
Details
Excl. handlings Incl. handlings, seal, docs |
Amount
107 EUR per container 321 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
Scanning BRV at Terminal
|
Details
ISO Containers (without handling) Non ISO Containers (without handling) |
Amount
240 EUR per container 350 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
Scanning without movement restriction by customs
|
Details
Dry: rail/feeder/vessel (incl. 2 handlings)
Reefer: rail/feeder/vessel (incl. 2 handlings) Truck transportation (multistop at CPA) |
Amount
364 EUR per container
414 EUR per container 80 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/03/19
|
Surcharges Germany
Scanning with movement restriction by customs
|
Details
Dry / Reefer |
Amount
535 EUR per container
655 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/04/20
|
Surcharges Germany
Veterinary Clearance
|
Details
Incl. handlings, transport etc. |
Amount
364 EUR per container |
Valid from
01/09/16
|
Surcharges Germany
Status Change Fee
|
Details
Status change eg. Cuctoms block / unblock
|
Amount
110 EUR per incident |
Valid from
01/01/20
|
Surcharges Germany
Waiting Times
|
Details
during Intermodal
|
Amount
50 EUR per half hour
|
Valid from
01/01/20
|
Local Surcharges
* = not applicable for transhipment and/or non ISO container
** = Destination according to BL decisive
*** = according to workload and expenses
Redelivery of Empty Containers
Dear Customers,
Please find below our general Import redelivery information for Germany and Austria. Drop-off charges as per below tariff.
Self Service / Online Tool:Receive return depot information and/or request change for delivery into inland depot with our online self service tool here.
German SeaportsContainer to be redelivered into depots as per Redelivery Info in PDF irrespectively of Container Number Prefix (not B/L prefix)

German Hinterland & Austria:
20DC, 40DC and 40HC with following container number prefixes (not B/L prefix) can be redelivered to the depots shown in our drop-off Tariff without registration /previous consultation of our office or the Depot. Charges apply as per drop-off Tariff.
Turn-in reference: Maersk. Info to Gate: No pre-announcement is required.
Any other prefix must be solicited with Container Number (not B/L number) and approved via NWC HAM dropoff request email
For Tarif and Depot overview, please visit country page.
Redelivery in PolandMust be solicited to import@safeshipping.pl
Redelivery in Hungary / Czech Republic / SlovakiaMust be solicited to cme-equipment@hamburgsud.com
Europe Rates of Exchange
Dear Customers,
Invoices are calculated on the rate of exchange defined per Vessel / Voyage. The overview can be found here: