Please be informed that we will be revising the Origin Terminal Handling Charge (OHC) and the Destination Terminal Handling Charge (DHC) for ALL Cargo in Australia, effective 1 November 2017.

The revised surcharge amount is detailed in the following tables:

Origin Terminal Handling (OHC)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY40′ DRY and 40′ HC20′ REEF40′ HREEF
Sydney to World485 AUD680 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
Melbourne to World525 AUD755 AUD620 AUD790 AUD
Brisbane to World485 AUD680 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
Fremantle to World485 AUD680 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
Adelaide to World485 AUD680 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
Bell Bay to World485 AUD680 AUD580 AUD715 AUD

Destination Terminal Handling Charge (DHC)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY40′ DRY and 40′ HC20′ REEF40′ HREEF
World to Sydney505 AUD720 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
World to Melbourne545 AUD795 AUD620 AUD790 AUD
World toBrisbane505 AUD720 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
World to Fremantle505 AUD720 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
World to Adelaide505 AUD720 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
World to Bell Bay505 AUD720 AUD580 AUD715 AUD

For your reference, we have also included the levels and the rate structure for some sample corridors to/from Europe valid from today until further notice. These charges may be changed in the future and we will notify you accordingly.

Ocean Freight (OF)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY40′ DRY and 40′ HC20′ REEF40′ REEF
Algeciras to Sydney725 USD1350 USD1935 USD2795 USD
Melbourne to Algeciras625 USD975 USD2300 USD3000 USD

Origin Terminal Handling (OHC)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY40′ DRY and 40′ HC20′ REEF40′ REEF
Algeciras to Sydney212 EUR212 EUR310 EUR310 EUR
Melbourne to Algeciras525 AUD755 AUD620 AUD790 AUD

Destination Terminal Handling Charge (DHC)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY40′ DRY and 40′ HC20′ REEF40′ REEF
Algeciras to Sydney505 AUD720 AUD580 AUD715 AUD
Melbourne to Algeciras212 EUR212 EUR310 EUR310 EUR

Standard Bunker Adjustment Factor (SBF)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY/ 40′ DRY / 40′ HC / 20′ REEF / 40′ REEF
Algeciras to SydneyInclusive
Melbourne to AlgecirasInclusive

Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY/ 40′ DRY / 40′ HC / 20′ REEF / 40′ REEF
Algeciras to Sydneyn/a
Melbourne to Algecirasn/a

Emergency Risk Surcharge (ERS)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY / 20′ REEF40′ DRY / 40′ HC /’ HREEF
Algeciras to Sydney55 USD110 USD
Melbourne to Algeciras55 USD110 USD

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)

Origin to Destination20′ DRY/ 40′ DRY / 40′ HC / 20′ REEF / 40′ REEF
Algeciras to Sydney0 USD
Melbourne to Algeciras0 USD
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
  • The above surcharge acronyms mean: OF (Ocean Freight), OHC (Origin Terminal Handling Charge), DHC (Destination Terminal Handling Charge), ERS (Emergency Risk Surcharge), SBF (Standard Bunker Adjustment Factor), LSS (Low Sulphur Surcharge) and PSS (Peak Season Surcharge).
  • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.
Source: maerskline
2017-10-04