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MARPOL charge on road transports to Norway and Sweden

In 2010, significant changes to the MARPOL resolution will affect shipping in the ECA (Emission Control Area) of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.


As from 1 January, fuel oil used during port calls is allowed a maximum sulphur content of 0.1% only. From this date, shipping lines are charging a fee as compensation for this extra cost which in turn results in the introduction of a MARPOL charge of 0.25% of the total freight cost with a minimum of DKK5.00 per shipment as from 1 February 2010.

 

As from 1. July 2010 the maximum suphur content of fuel oil used at sea will be reduced from1,5% to 1% and the shipping lines will at the same date increase their MARPOL fee and as a result of this Blue Water will increase the MARPOL charge from 0,25% to 0,55% from the 1. July.

As from 1 July 2010, the maximum suphur content of fuel oil used at sea will be reduced from1.5% to 1%. On the same date, shipping lines are increasing their MARPOL fee. As a result of this, Blue Water will be increasing the MARPOL charge from 0,25% to 0,55% from the 1. July.



German Road Tax (Maut)

Maut is a road tax imposed on vehicles in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In these countries, all vehicles above 3.5 tonne must pay an extra charge to use motorways and some country roads. Maut was introduced in Germany on 1 January 2005.

 

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Regulations for the handling and labelling of wooden crates in Norway.

If you are exporting products to Norway, please note that as from 1 january 2009, new regulations are in force for the handling and labelling of wooden crates. Contact your local Blue Water office for further information.

 

Czech road tax

Czech road tax as per 1 January 2007 (26 KB)

 

 


BAF / CAF September 2010

Our monthly / bi-monthly update provides information on current BAF / CAF rates for the Far East, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Other relevant information on the Far East traffic is included when relevant.

Far East
BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) USD 489.00 pr. 20'
Excl. Low Sulphur Surcharge USD 978.00 pr. 40'
USD 24.45 w/m
Caf (Currency Adjustment Factor) 8.75 %

India, Bangladesh, Pakistan
BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) USD 320.00 pr. 20'
Excl. Low Sulphur Surcharge USD 640.00 pr. 40'
USD 16.00 w/m
Caf (Currency Adjustment Factor) 08.75 %

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)

Postponed until 1 September 2010 for most shipping lines.

E-BAF

July:

No E-BAF at the moment

 

Please note that PSS and E-Baf rates are set by the shipping lines and may change without notice.

 

40' HIGH CUBE TILLÆG

Increases to minimum USD200 pr. container as from 1 July 2010.

 

OVER WEIGHT SURCHARGE

As from 1 July 2010:

16.0-23.9 tons USD 200 pr. 20'

24-upwards tons USD 300 pr. 20'

 

September 2010
Rest of Europe 22.25 %
UK & Ireland*: 26.70 %
Finland*: 34.75 %
Baltics & Russia: 24.42 %
Smyril Blue Water: 18.00 %
National Road Transport: 11.80 %
Courier: 17.50 %

* Surcharges may vary as shipping line fuel charge is included in the total calculation

 

Due to the continuous rise in oil prices worldwide, Blue Water in Denmark has introduced a variable fuel surcharge for European road transport from/to Denmark.

Please note that considerable changes in our cost & price structure will affect our fuel surcharge which will be adjusted accordingly.