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 sulphur content of fuel oil used
at sea will be reduced from 1.5% to 1.0%.
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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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 as per 1 January 2007 (26 KB)
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 |
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| BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) | USD 532.00 pr. 20' |
| Excl. Low Sulphur Surcharge | USD 1064.00 pr. 40' |
| USD 26.60 w/m | |
| Caf (Currency Adjustment Factor) | 13.44 % |
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
|
| BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) | USD 347.00 pr. 20' |
| Excl. Low Sulphur Surcharge | USD 694.00 pr. 40' |
| USD 17.35 w/m | |
| Caf (Currency Adjustment Factor) | 13.44 % |
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS)February: USD 450.00 per teu and USD 22.50 w/m on groupage. E-BAFFebruary: USD 175.00 per teu and USD 8.75 w/m on groupage.
Please note that PSS and E-Baf rates are set by the shipping lines and may change without notice. |
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March 2010 |
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| Rest of Europe | 20.53 % |
| UK & Ireland*: | 24.84 % |
| Finland*: | 29.50 % |
| Baltics & Russia: | 21.75 % |
| Smyril Blue Water: | 16.00 % |
| National Road Transport: | 9.30 % |
| 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.