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Local Surcharges for the United Kingdom
UK Inland Haulage Tariffs
These tariffs cover the NYK managed haulage of Export and Import containers.
Trades covered:
Export – Far East, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Oceania, USA.
Import - Far East, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Oceania, USA.
All haulage rates quoted are subject to a fuel surcharge valid at the time of movement, currently: 21%.
To view the UK Inland Haulage Tariffs please click here.
Sections:
- Terminal handling Charge and Demurrage
- Administrative, Customs and Container charges
- Custom
- Other charges
- Inland Haulage Surcharges
Terminal Handling Charge and Demurrage
THC
| 20' | 40' / 40' HCD |
|---|---|
| GBP 110 | GBP 110 |
Export Demurrage
| All Ports | ||
| Calendar Days | DRY | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 7 days | 7 days |
| 8-14 | GBP 25 | GBP 45 |
| 15+ | GBP 45 | GBP 85 |
Import Demurrage
| All Ports | ||
| Calendar Days | DRY | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 5 days | 5 days |
| 6-10 | GBP 30 | GBP 55 |
| 11+ | GBP 45 | GBP 85 |
Export/Import Demurrage
| Southampton | ||
| Calendar Days | Reefer | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 3 days | 3 days |
| 4-7 | GBP 20 | GBP 40 |
| 8-14 | GBP 40 | GBP 80 |
| 15+ | GBP 75 | GBP 150 |
Export Demurrage
| Thamesport | ||
| Calendar Days | Reefer | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 3 days | 3 days |
| 4-7 | GBP 30 | GBP 40 |
| 8-14 | GBP 40 | GBP 70 |
| 15+ | GBP 70 | GBP 140 |
Import Demurrage
| Thamesport | ||
| Calendar Days | Reefer | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 3 days | 3 days |
| 4-7 | GBP 35 | GBP 50 |
| 8-14 | GBP 45 | GBP 80 |
| 15+ | GBP 75 | GBP 150 |
Import Detention
| All Ports | ||
| Calendar Days | DRY | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 48 hours* | 48 hours* |
| 1-3 | GBP 30 | GBP 30 |
| 4+ | GBP 40 | GBP 40 |
Export/Import Detention
| All Ports | ||
| Calendar Days | Reefer | |
|---|---|---|
| 20’ per day | 40’ per day | |
| Freetime | 48 hours* | 48 hours* |
| 1-3 | GBP 50 | GBP 60 |
| 4 + | GBP 100 | GBP 120 |
* Freetime begins at time of equipment handover in which to perform their own haulage and packing of containers.
Export / Import Reefer container "Plugging/unplugging, Monitoring/Reporting, storage and Power charges"
| Port | ||
| 20’ |
40’ |
|
| All | GBP 60 | GBP 75 |
Administrative, Customs and Container Surcharges
Administrative Charges
Import/Export Service Fee valid from 1st April 2010
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 25 | Per Bill of Lading |
Additional IMO Service Fee
Additional Service fee applied to containers with different DG items.
| No. of different DG Items | Import/Export | Amount | Charge Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 15 | Export | GBP 0 | Per Container |
| 16 to 25 | Export | GBP 50 | Per Container |
| 26 to 35 | Export | GBP 100 | Per Container |
| 36 to 45 | Export | GBP 150 | Per Container |
| 46 onwards | Export | GBP 150 + GBP 10 per further item/UN number |
Per Container |
Customs
HM Customs Examinations
Customs Examination for export cargo
| Port | Import/Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 514 | Per container |
Port Health Examinations
Food examination carried out by government body
| Port | Import/Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 82 | Per dry container |
| All | Export | GBP 88 | Per reefer container |
| All | Export | GBP 150 | Labour per hour |
Other charges
Container Move
Stack shift to amend POD or vessel change
| Port | Import/Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import/Export | GBP 33 | Per container |
Container Inspection
Moves to / from inspection area
| Port | Import/Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 22 | Each way per container |
Frustrated Export
Container Removal from Quay
| Port | Import/Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 116 | Per dry container |
| All | Export | GBP 122 | Per DG container |
| All | Export | GBP 137 | Per OOG container |
| All | Export | GBP 148 | Per 20ft reefer |
| All | Export | GBP 163 | Per 40ft reefer |
Lift / Storage
Container lift/ storage at Pentalver
| Port | Import/Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Export | GBP 25 | Lift per container |
| Southampton | Export | GBP 8.50 | Storage per teu per day |
Hanger Removal
Removal of shipper installed hanger equipment
| Port | Import | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | GBP 170 | Per container |
Container Cleaning Fee
Dunnage removal after use
| Port | Import | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | GBP 30 | Minimum charge per container clean |
Steam Cleaning after use
| Port | Import | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | GBP 40 | Minimum charge per container clean |
Shunts
Internal Dock Shunt at Southampton CY to Pentalver
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Import / Export | GBP 50 | Per container (Each Way) |
LO/LO Charge
This includes lifting / storage at depot, maintenance and repair, and a contribution toward empty positioning.
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 45 | Per 20’ container |
| All | Import / Export | GBP 62 | Per 40’ container |
IMO Labelling
Hazardous label removal / application
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
| All | Import / Export | GBP 50 | Per container |
Phosphine Fumigation
Gassing / degassing of containers
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | GBP 333 | Per 20ft container |
| All | Import | GBP 475 | Per 40ft container |
Export fumigation - Depot charges.
Please note NYK do not offer Export fumigation and this will have to be arranged by the customer however there will be a charge for depot charges(Lifts/Storage/Shunts to Quay)
20 ft - GBP 202
40 ft - GBP 302
Heat Treatment
| Description | 20' | 40' | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Treatment All Import GBP290 Per 20 ft container (includes cost of heat treatment) All Import GBP332 Per 40ft container (includes cost of heat treatment) All Export GBP133 Per 20ft (does not include cost of heat treatment) |
GBP 290 | GBP 332 | ||
| Heat Treatment | GBP 133 | GBP 156 |
Ventilation
Ventilation of containers
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | GBP 133 | Per 20ft container |
| All | Import | GBP 156 | Per 40ft container |
Scanning Container
Customs scan of (x-ray) or containers
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 78 | Per container |
Dangerous Goods Inspection Charge
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 99.06* | Per container/ per examination |
UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and GA Line DG Failure Charge. A continuous programme of examining dangerous goods containers shipped from UK ports.
*Subject to additional charges including materials for securing, labour and possible shunts.
Late Shipping Instruction Charge (Export)
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 25 | Per Shipping Instruction |
Vehicle Devanning Charge (Import)
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Import | GBP 150* |
Per 20ft container |
| Southampton | Import | GBP 200* |
Per 40ft container |
* Plus shunt charge
Import Break Bulk and Out of Gauge Shipments in excess of 25cm on either side discharging at Southampton Port
Failure to arrange for your own trailers to facilitate discharge will result in the following charges being incurred.
| Port | Import / Export | Description of Charge | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Import | Shunts for Terminal Trailers |
GBP 66 |
| Southampton | Import | Specialised Lifting from Terminal Trailer to Customer Trailer |
GBP 220 |
| Southampton | Import | Terminal Trailer Hire per day |
GBP 50 |
Infrastructure Charge
Further to Network Rail's major improvement scheme to enable 9ft 6"(high cube) containers to be transported on standard rail wagons from Southampton to West Coast Main Line, Associated British Ports (ABP) are recovering their investment and from April 1st 2011 have introduced an Infrastructure charge of GBP 3 per laden import container. As such, NYK Line will also pass on this charge for any bonded entries as well as import customs clearances arranged by our Forwarding Dept.
Inland Haulage Surcharges
Hazardous Haulage Additional
Contribution towards extra costs of providing hazardous transportation. Includes extra running due to equipment imbalance.
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Export | GBP 35 | Per Container |
| All | Import | GBP 50 | Per Container |
Providing a Proof of Delivery
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | GBP 35 | Per Proof of Delivery |
Tipper Trailer
Tipper trailer hire
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 120 | Per Trailer |
Standard trailer hire
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 30* | Per Trailer |
* charge includes day of drop down and pick up
Step Frame Trailer Hire
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 180 | Per 20' Trailer |
| All | Import / Export | GBP 180 | Per 40' Trailer |
Provision of Generator set for Reefer containers
| Description | 20' | 40' | 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision of Generator Set for Reefer Containers - Import/Export | GBP 200.00 | GBP 200.00 |
Driver Overnight Stay
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 120 | Per Night |
Delivery Charge
Saturday
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 90 | Per Delivery / Collection |
Sunday
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 150 | Per Delivery / Collection |
Bank Holiday
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 180 | Per container |
2 x 20ft on a 40ft Trailer
Twinned delivery of 2x2ft on 40ft trailer
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 20% |
Concession of total charge for 2x20ft units |
Multi-Stop
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP -- | All miles run, plus GBP45 lumpsum for 2+ locations. |
NB 2 hours free tip time per arrival point. Quote available upon request.
Vehicle Waiting time
Additional charge per container where the driver is detained in excess of 3 hours
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import / Export | GBP 40 | Per Hour or part thereof |
Tri-Axle Haulage Additional
Where cargo weight exceeds 22,000 kgs, haulage rate will be subject to an additional 10%.
| Port | Import / Export | Amount | Charge level |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | Import | -- | Per Container |


