Import Local Charges
1. GENERAL : LOCAL CHARGES PORT OF DISCHARGE ANTWERP
All local charges are for the account of the receiver of the container unless otherwise contractually specified.
1.1 ISPS
Rate: 9,00 EUR per container. In Antwerp ISPS charges are applicable to all containers and must be paid before the release of the container.
1.2 Terminal Handling Charge
Terminal Handling Charge is applicable to any import container being discharged. The rates applicable at Antwerp are as per line tariff and can be provided upon request if required.
1.3 Storage Charges
For all containers remaining over 7 calendar days on the terminal quay rent will be due as follows
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The Storage Regulations are not applicable to USA import cargo and are valid for all (t/s + local) containers landing on terminal. Storage Charges at the port of Antwerp are for receiver's account. Important note: free days are calendar consecutive days from date of discharge at port
1.4 Demurrage Charges
All containers who are being discharged in Antwerp are subjected to the application of the Standard Demurrage Regulations of the Port of Antwerp. Important note: free days are calendar consecutive days from date of discharge at port.
1.4.1 Containers with any origin different from USA : tariff and free time
STANDARD
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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
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REEFERS
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1.4.2 Containers with origin USA : tariff and free time
Containers with USA origin and NWC destination range are subjected to the official TACA Rules: 104 & 105.
Free Time will begin at 00:01 Hours on the first business day following complete discharge of the vessel, or the first business day after receipt at the Carrier's B/L port.
A) DEMURRAGE
Multiple Rule:
Applicable only to dry containers provided all such containers are to one consignee, from different ports of loading to one port of discharge on one vessel and at least eight (8) containers are removed from the terminal within the free time defined as below
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Free time:
Dry Van: 3 calendar consecutive days
Reefers: 3 calendar consecutive days
S/O: 10 calendar consecutive days
Charges after Free time in EURO
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Shipper Owned
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B) DETENTION
a) Road 2 w/days
b) Inland water 6 w/days
c) Rail 6 w/days
Charges in €:
First 3 calendar days: 24 €
Thereafter: 46 €
1.5 Dropp Off Charges
All containers should be returned empty to the proper depot indicated on the delivery order. Any exception must be requested by writing to the proper Import Line Department of MSC Belgium. Drop Off Charges are applicable. Tariffs can be received upon request.
1.6 Documentation Fee : Import Handling Fee
All containers with exception of TBL's are subjected to Import Handling Fee of 15,00 EUR per BL.
2. ONCARRIAGE CARRIER HAULAGE
2.1 Weight Limitation
For oncarriage cargo via Antwerp to inland points, following weight restrictions apply
TRUCK
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Remark:
If a container is trucked from Antwerp to the Netherlands, it will always have to cross the Belgian roads and it is therefore automatically limited to the Belgian weight rules
BARGE / TRUCK :
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RAIL :
12m wagon : max 27t (incl container tare weight)
18m wagon : max 58t (incl container tare weight)
In case the container exceeds the weight limitations, the shipper remains responsible at all times
2.2 Oncarriage Rates
For inland pricing only, please apply to Medlog N.V. For operational and documentation matters, please address yourself by writing to the proper Line Department of MSC Belgium N.V.
Oncarriage rates never include any additional cost (Cfr. Infra) unless otherwise specified. For oncarriage through Antwerp to inland points the oncarriage amount has to be stated separately in the manifest together with the mode of transport to be used.
Cigarettes / spirits and any other commodity subject to excise duty, can not move on through BL via Antwerp by truck
2.3 Transitdocument
Rate: 25,00 EUR per document.
Applicable to all TBL's for which transit document needs to be issued. The charge must be manifested as prepaid charge under TRB.
Extra attention: no transitdocument can be issued for removal goods, cars and any commodity subject to excise duty by MSC Belgium. In that case a local broker must be appointed by the client.
2.4 Additional Charges related to Inland Haulage effected by the Carrier
Clients should be informed that the following extra charges might occur at destination for inland haulage effected by the carrier
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1) All charges will be in EUR.
2) As per expenses: the exact amount depends from requirements and location. Therefore, the exact amount should always be requested by writing to the Import Line Department.
3) If any of above charges is included in the oncarriage rate, it should be clearly indicated
3. SURVEY OF EXTRA SERVICES PROVIDED AT PORT OF ANTWERP
MSC Belgium N.V provides several additional services. Some of them are mandatory due to Official Port Regulations, others are only effected on request. Although mandatory services are being effected without pre-advise the charges are for the receiver's account.
3.1 Customs Services and Charges
3.1.1 Import – custom documents
- Goods of EU origin: original T2L documentation to be handed over to Customs office prior to date of pick-up of containers;
- European transhipment cargo with C- status: copy of the T2L document has to be in our possession at the time of arrival of the vessel. Failure to comply may cause fines that will be at all times for account of the booking party
- Goods of non-EU origin: transit documentation or custom entry forms to be presented to custom office at arriving berth, for verification and validation, prior to date of pick-up of containers. Additional info to be obtained on case by case basis
3.1.2 Custom transit documents for import shipments arriving at the port of Antwerp Please see:
- MSC Local Requirements or
- Contact Mr. J. Moerenhout (MSC Belgium NV)
3.1.3 Custom services and charges
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3.2 Security Services and Charges
Customs Authorities are entitled to select at random a number of containers for scanning without the obligation of an official notice. Extra expenses are for account of the cargo.
Pick-up before scanning: fine of minimum EUR 1.250,00 per container
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3.3 Special Services and Charges
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1) M/C charges are always invoiced to port of loading and are only applicable to cargo M/C for the change of the number of package, weight and cargo description
4. SPECIAL REGULATIONS REGARDING SPECIFIC COMMODITIES
4.1 Veterinary / Fytosanitary Products
Please see MSC Local Requirements Belgium or contact Mr. C. Bauwens for the procedure and tariffs.
4.2 Hazardous Cargo
As per guidelines of IMDG code, provisions in force & MSC Policy.
See also:
- MSC Local Requirements Belgium
- http://www.portofantwerp.be
For any specific information regarding the regulations of hazardous cargo in the port of Antwerp, please contact Mrs. P. Staiano. (MSC Belgium N.V.)
4.3 Military Cargo
Please see MSC Local Requirements Belgium or contact Mr. C. Bauwens (MSC Belgium N.V.) for the procedure.
4.4 Vehicles
Please see MSC Local Requirements Belgium or do contact Mr. C. Bauwens (MSC Belgium N.V.) for the procedure.
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