Shipping to and from Latvia
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Local information
Main office
Riga
Address
Elizabetes 85a , LV-1050 Riga
Latvia
Telephone
+371 65091375
Opening hours
Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00
Port
Riga
Address
11. Novembra Krastmala, Centra rajons,LV-1050 Rīga
Latvia
Telephone
Opening hours
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Contact information
| Function | E-mail address |
|---|---|
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Function
Customer service - Export
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E-mail address
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Function
Customer service - Import |
E-mail address
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Local Import Tariffs
| Area | Charge Name | Charge Code | Description | Tariff | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Area
Booking |
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
|
Charge Code
COD
|
Description
Request for a change of discharge port of a shipment that has been received and gated in at origin Port of Loading but prior to the arrival at final Port of Discharge. *Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Tariff
300 USD + possible shifting costs
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Re-export Fee
|
Charge Code
|
Description
Requests to divert shipment to another destination after final discharge.
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per booking
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Detention in Transit Service
|
Charge Code
DIT
|
Description
Request to hold shipment at transhipment port until further instructions are received from the customer.*Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Tariff
Admin fee of 250 USD per container plus USD 75 per day (DRY, IMO, OOG) / plus USD 125 per day (Reefer)
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Import Service
|
Charge Code
IMP |
Description
The Import Service covers standard charges at destination that is not part of DHC and the charge will be applicable for all shipments.
|
Tariff
85 EUR / 110 EUR
|
Quantity
per DRY/REEF container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Terminal Handling Service - Destination |
Charge Code
DHC |
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
*upon request
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Container Weighing – Destination |
Charge Code
IWD |
Description
Physical weighing of the fully loaded container at the Terminal or depot.
|
Tariff
30 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
Customs clearance
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance - Destination |
Charge Code
CCD
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer.
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per declaration
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Import Transit Declaration |
Charge Code
|
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer.
|
Tariff
*upon request
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Correction Letter fee |
Charge Code
|
Description
Request for preparation of a correction letter in case of weight / seal number discrepancy
|
Tariff
25 USD
|
Quantity
per document
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Switch Transport Document Service
|
Charge Code
SWC |
Description
Upon customer’s request, this service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents.
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per document
|
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Destination Genset fee |
Charge Code
DGF
|
Description
The service of providing a Genset for a refrigerated container.
|
Tariff
300 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Out of Service Charge |
Charge Code
OOS |
Description
Charge covers the additional costs incurred when a container is damaged - including transport, lifting and administrations costs. The OOS charge does not include repair costs.
|
Tariff
150 USD / 350 USD
|
Quantity
per DRY / REEF container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Container Cleaning / Repair |
Charge Code
CCI |
Description
Shipper or consignee is charged with cleaning/repair cost if container is damaged or returned dirty/with residue material.
|
Tariff
*subject to container condition
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Fee |
Charge Code
|
Description
Applied when empty container (SHIPPER OWNED or ONE WAY) is dropped at MAERSK stock.
|
Tariff
80 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Drop Off Charge Import |
Charge Code
DRP |
Description
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
*upon request
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Container Re-use Charge |
Charge Code
|
Description
Applied when import container is not pre-advised for export after import gate-out.
|
Tariff
100 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service (within city limits) |
Charge Code
MSI |
Description
Charge to cover additional cost associated with multiple stops on an inland move.
|
Tariff
60 EUR
|
Quantity
per stop off
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time
|
Charge Code
WTD
|
Description
This fee is applied to shipments when trucks have to wait more than agreed free time (4 hours) for cargo unstuffing dueto customer delays at Destination.
|
Tariff
30 EUR
|
Quantity
per hour
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Inland Cancellation Fee Import
|
Charge Code
ICI |
Description
It is a penalty fee and it covers late cancellation of truck ( transportation cancelled/postponed after 2PM of previous business day).
|
Tariff
200 EUR
|
Quantity
per truck
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Sideloader Service
|
Charge Code
SII
|
Description
Charge covers the service of providing a side loder chassis to the customer for the import haulage move.
|
Tariff
*upon request
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Dangerous Cargo Service
|
Charge Code
DDC
|
Description
It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from terminal to an inland location (excl. Class 1).
|
Tariff
60 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee
|
Charge Code
LPF
|
Description
Late payment fee is applicable when payment has not been received within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.
|
Tariff
50 USD
|
Quantity
per invoice
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee
|
Charge Code
PAD
|
Description
Charge applicable for change of collect payer after issuance of import invoice
|
Tariff
60 EUR
|
Quantity
per invoice
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Re-issuance of Invoice
|
Charge Code
|
Description
Re-issuance of Invoice in different currency. *Can be requested once per 6 months.
|
Tariff
100 USD
|
Quantity
per invoice
|
* other charges may occur (document scanning, document sending with courier, fuel for genset etc.)
Local Export Tariffs
| Area | Charge Name | Charge Code | Description | Tariff | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Area
Booking
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Change of Destination
|
Charge Code
COD |
Description
Request for a change of discharge port of a shipment that has been received and gated in at origin Port of Loading but prior to the arrival at final Port of Discharge. *Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Tariff
300 USD + possible shifting costs
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Re-export Fee |
Charge Code
|
Description
Requests to divert shipment to another destination after final discharge.
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per booking
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Detention in Transit Service
|
Charge Code
DIT |
Description
Request to hold shipment at transhipment port until further instructions are received from the customer.*Subject to acceptance by Maersk.
|
Tariff
Admin fee of 250 USD per container plus USD 75 per day (DRY, IMO, OOG) / plus USD 125 per day (Reefer)
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Verified Gross Mass Charge / from yard |
Charge Code
VGM |
Description
Physical weighing of the fully loaded container at the Terminal or depot.
|
Tariff
30 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Verified Gross Mass Charge / from gate
|
Charge Code
VGM
|
Description
Physical weighing of the fully loaded container at the Terminal or depot.
|
Tariff
15 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
Customs clearance
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Customs Clearance - Origin |
Charge Code
CCO |
Description
A service offered by the carrier to prepare customs clearance documents and handle formalities on behalf of the customer.
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per declaration
|
|
Area
Documentation
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Amendment fee
|
Charge Code
|
Description
Transport document amendment as per Customer’s request after mother vessel departure
|
Tariff
25 USD
|
Quantity
per document
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Bill type amendment
|
Charge Code
|
Description
Transport document type change from Bill of Lading Negotiable to Sea Waybill
|
Tariff
30 USD
|
Quantity
per document
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Correction Letter fee |
Charge Code
|
Description
Request for preparation of a correction letter in case of weight / seal number discrepancy.
|
Tariff
25 USD
|
Quantity
per document
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Documentation Fee - Origin
|
Charge Code
ODF |
Description
Wrong CMR data (RUT) / pre-advise full export filing (BCT).
|
Tariff
25 USD
|
Quantity
per CMR
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Switch Transport Document Service |
Charge Code
SWC
|
Description
Upon customer’s request, this service is provided by the carrier to 'switch' transport documents (B/L's) to show new parties by issuing a 2nd set of documents.
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per document
|
|
Area
Equipment
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Origin Genset fee
|
Charge Code
OGF
|
Description
The service of providing a Genset for a refrigerated container.
|
Tariff
300 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Out of Service Charge
|
Charge Code
OOS
|
Description
Charge covers the additional costs incurred when a container is damaged - including transport, lifting and administrations costs. The OOS charge does not include repair costs.
|
Tariff
150 USD / 350 USD
|
Quantity
per DRY / REEF container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Container Cleaning / Repair |
Charge Code
CCI |
Description
Shipper or consignee is charged with cleaning/repair cost if container is damaged or returned dirty/with residue material.
|
Tariff
*subject to container condition
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Container Pick Up Charge |
Charge Code
PIC |
Description
It is a penalty surcharge (in case empty container is picked up without consulting the carrier or without booking confirmation).
|
Tariff
50 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Container Re-use Charge |
Charge Code
|
Description
Applied when import container is not pre-advised for export after import gate-out.
|
Tariff
100 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
Inland
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Multi Stop Service (within city limits) |
Charge Code
MSI |
Description
Charge to cover additional cost associated with multiple stops on an inland move.
|
Tariff
60 EUR
|
Quantity
per stop off
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Waiting Time |
Charge Code
WTO |
Description
This fee is applied to shipments when trucks have to wait more than agreed free time (4 hours) for cargo unstuffing dueto customer delays at Destination.
|
Tariff
30 EUR
|
Quantity
per hour
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Inland Cancellation Fee Export |
Charge Code
ICE |
Description
It is a penalty fee and it covers late cancellation of truck ( transportation cancelled/postponed after 2PM of previous business day).
|
Tariff
200 EUR
|
Quantity
per truck
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Sideloader Service |
Charge Code
SIE |
Description
Charge covers the service of providing a side loder chassis to the customer for the export haulage move.
|
Tariff
*upon request
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Dangerous Cargo Service |
Charge Code
DDC |
Description
It covers the additional cost involved to move dangerous cargo from inland location to terminal (excl. Class 1).
|
Tariff
60 EUR
|
Quantity
per container
|
|
Area
Non-fulfilment
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
|
Tariff
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Late Payment Fee |
Charge Code
LPF |
Description
Late payment fee is applicable when payment has not been received within 7 days from the invoice due date, or later than otherwise agreed payment terms.
|
Tariff
50 USD
|
Quantity
per invoice
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Payer Amendment Fee |
Charge Code
PAD |
Description
Charge applicable for change of origin payer after issuance of export invoice.
|
Tariff
40 EUR
|
Quantity
per invoice
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Re-issuance of Invoice |
Charge Code
|
Description
Re-issuance of Invoice in different currency. *Can be requested once per 6 months.
|
Tariff
100 USD
|
Quantity
per invoice
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Standard NON SPOT booking amendment or cancellation |
Charge Code
|
Description
First transfer / reduction or cancellation request more than 10 days prior initially confirmed ETD.
|
Tariff
Free of charge
|
Quantity
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
First transfer / reduction or cancellation request less than 10 days prior initially confirmed ETD.
|
Tariff
75 USD
|
Quantity
per booking
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
|
Charge Code
|
Description
Second or third transfer or partial cancellation.
|
Tariff
75 USD
|
Quantity
per booking
|
|
Area
|
Charge Name
Weight Discrepancy Fee |
Charge Code
WDF |
Description
This charge is applicable for all shipments/bill of lading with weight discrepancy between VGM weight vs SI weight (+/- 5000 kgs) or VGM exceeds allowed payload (excl. SOC) or VGM is less than Container Tare Weight.
|
Tariff
100 USD
|
Quantity
per Bill of Lading
|
* other charges may occur (document scanning, document sending with courier, fuel for genset etc.)
Note: European customs has the right to stop cargo for documents check, x-ray or physical inspection. X ray costs in case arranged by Maersk as follows:
- Bremerhaven 250 EUR
- Gdansk 75 EUR
- Hamburg 280 EUR
Costs for physical inspection will be provided after inspection takes place.
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