This charge covers the additional documentation requirements of moving cargo classed as hazardous by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations.
For information on the additional documentation requirements please see click here.
We will apply this charge automatically to all bookings that are classed as Dangerous Cargo, according to the current IMDG codes.
Applied per Bill of Lading (B/L) / transport document (TPdoc)
Origin
DCI
Dangerous Cargo Service (Inland Haulage)
This fee covers the additional costs incurred by the carrier in the movement of Dangerous cargo from or to an inland location.
Additional costs consist of licenses, permits, and the carrier has to use specialized vendors with certifications that cost more.
This fee will be applicable to dangerous bookings where carrier inland haulage (export or import) has been requested by the customer.
Applied per Bill of Lading (B/L) / transport document (TPdoc)
Destination
DET
Detention Fee - Import
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed free time.
Import: Detention days are counted from gate-out full to gate-in empty minus free days.*
This fee is applicable to all containers that remain in the customer’s possession longer than the agreed free time.
*Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our ‘local country website’ for more information.
Applied per container
Destination
DGS
Genset Service- Destination
Service provided by the carrier to supply a generator set to power reefer containers during inland moves (merchant and carrier haulage).
The genset provides a constant power supply to regulate the temperature of the reefer container.
The carrier may refuse to provide this service if the carrier is unable to meet the requirements, or if the correct equipment is not available, or if it is not operationally feasible.
This service is applied based upon the customer's request.
Applied per Bill of Lading (B/L) / transport document (TPdoc)
Destination
DHC
Terminal Handling Service- Destination
This service covers the cost of the handling of a container at the destination port or terminal.
This service is applicable to all shipments.
Applied per container
Destination
DIT
Detention in Transit Service
The carrier has the ability to hold shipments at transhipment ports until further instructions are received from the customer.
This gives the customers the flexibility to delay the cargo arrival, when it assists them in their business.
Note: the carrier is unable to hold containers longer than 14 days unless the customer submits a written letter of indemnity to the carrier which states that the carrier will not be liable for any cargo damage not covered by Insurance during the extra detention period.
The DIT charge is applicable based on the request by the customer and subject to the carrier’s acceptance.
Applied per container
Freight
DMR
Demurrage Fee
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal for longer than the agreed amount of free time.
It can be incurred for both exports (early drop-off) and imports (late pick-up).
Export: Demurrage days are counted from gate-in (full) to container loading minus free days.
Import: Demurrage days are counted from container discharge to gate-out (full) minus free days.
Applicable to all containers that remain at a terminal location longer than agreed free time.
*Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our ‘local country website’ for more information.
Applied per container
Origin/Destination
DPA
Arbitrary - Destination
Service of providing carrier transport of cargo from a Primary port (Base port) to a secondary port (Arbitrary port / destination port) by feeder or barge.
Applicable to all destination ports defined as 'Arbitrary Ports' in a Base Rate tariff (BRT).
Applied per container
Freight
DTS
Detention Fee - Export
This fee is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment longer than the agreed amount of free time.
Export: Detention days are counted from pick-up empty to gate-in full minus free days.
This fee is applicable to all containers that remain in the customer’s possession longer than the agreed free time.
Not applicable for shipper owned containers.
*Applicable calculation methods may vary by country. Please refer to our ‘local country website’ for more information.
* Default Terms of Payment (ToP) relates to where the service is provided and if it is a charge paid at origin or destination, or paid along with the freight. It is an indication only.
Your booking will reflect the actual payment terms applicable to your shipment, based upon your shipping instructions.
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