SURCHARGES & ACCESSORIALS
EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION FEES:
| ACL Export | ACL Import | |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40 GBP (from 30 GBP) | 40 GBP (from 30 GBP) |
| Continent | 40 EUR (from 30 EUR) | 40 EUR (from 30 EUR) |
| Sweden | 550 SEK (from SEK 490) | 550 SEK (from SEK 490) |
CONTAINER SERVICE CHARGE (CSC), Europe:
CSC will be assessed at $250 per container. Where applicable, this charge will be applied against all North American import and European export containers moving via ACL's European base ports and out ports.
CONTAINER SERVICE CHARGE (CSC), Europe Reefer Containers:
CSC Service Charge for reefer containers will be applicable at all European ports and at a level of $325. This increase is necessary to offset increased operating and handling costs at our European terminals. For full details, please see our Tariff ACLU-068.
GENSET FEE, Merchant Haulage:
In the United States or Europe, under merchant haulage, reefers requiring a genset, will be assessed a fee of $150. For full details, please see our Tariff ACLU-068.
IMPORT LO/LO CHARGE - United Kingdom:
ACL's Lo/Lo charge will be increased to GBP 65 per container. This surcharge will be applied on import loads from the ports of Halifax, Canada and all United States ports.
BUNKER ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (BAF):
To/From Europe, Halifax & U.S. Port:
| Q4 2020 | Q1 2021 | Q2 2021 |
|---|---|---|
|
Westbound 15% of net ocean freight non-containerized cargo & vehicles Eastbound $40.00 per vehicle. 10% of net ocean freight non-containerized cargo |
Westbound 15% of net ocean freight non-containerized cargo & vehicles Eastbound $40.00 per vehicle. 10% of net ocean freight non-containerized cargo |
Westbound 15% of net ocean freight non-containerized cargo & vehicles Eastbound $40.00 per vehicle. 15% of net ocean freight non-containerized cargo |
SUPPLEMENTAL BUNKER SURCHARGE (SBS):
|
March 2021 EASTBOUND ONLY |
April 2021 EASTBOUND ONLY |
March 2021 WESTBOUND ONLY |
March 2021 WESTBOUND ONLY |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.00 per 20' container | $ 54.00 per 20'container | $40.00 per 20' container | $45.00 per 20' container | |||
| $80.00 per 40' container | $108.00 per 40'container | $80.00 per 40' container | $90.00 per 40' container |
|
TO All other European Ports |
TO All other European ports |
FROM All other European ports |
FROM All other European ports |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 per 20' container | $34.00 per 20' container | $20.00 per 20' container | $25.00 per 20' container | |||
| $40.00 per 40' container | $68.00 per 40' container | $40.00 per 40' container | $50.00 per 40' container |
The above surcharge is for all rates between North American Ports & European Ports. The charges are in addition to any current Bunker Adjustment Factor filed in this tariff or in service contracts.
SUPPLEMENTAL BUNKER SURCHARGE (SBS) BERMUDA:
| Eff. January 1, 2021 From All Areas To Bermuda |
Eff. January 1, 2021 From Scan/Baltic to Bermuda |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| $36.00 per 20ft container | $56.00 per 20ft container | ||
| $72.00 per 40ft container | $112.00 per 40ft container |
ULTRA LOW SULFUR SURCHARGE (ULS):
The Eastbound and Westbound Ultra Low Sulfur Surcharge is applicable only on cargo sailing against confidential Service Contracts, which specifically state subject to ULS.
NORTH AMERICAN INLAND FUEL SURCHARGES (USIFS & CIFS):
| February 2021 | March 2021 | April 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| USIFS 18.00% | USIFS 19.00% | USIFS 20.00% |
| CIFS 23.00% | CIFS 27.00% | CIFS 28.00% |
EUROPEAN FUEL CRISIS SURCHARGE(EFCS) Truck Mode Only:
| February 2021 | March 2021 | April 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK & Eire | 13.00% | 14.00% | 15.00% |
| Continent | 12.00% | 12.00% | 15.00% |
| Sweden | 25.00% | 25.00% | 27.00% |
| Denmark | 15.00% | 17.00% | 20.00% |
| Finland | 19.00% | 19.00% | 21.00% |
| Norway | 25.00% | 25.00% | 27.00% |
FUEL ADJUSTMENT FACTOR (FAF) Barge & Barge Truck:
| February 2021 | March 2021 | April 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| France, Germany, Switzerland | 18.75% | 20.00% | 23.75% |
For other European countries, please see our on-line tariff, accessible via this website.
HEAVY GOOD VEHICLE DIRECT VISION REGULATIONS SURCHARGE-Greater London:
All direct and indirect costs associated with Greater London’s Direct Vision-HGVS regulations, scheduled for implementation March 1st 2021, or at any future point, will be for the account of the cargo. This is applicable to through rates as well as multifactor rates. Pursuant to this initiative, with reasonable notice, the shipper may choose to not accept the carrier’s revised rates, or additional charges, and where applicable, dispense with the carrier’s haulage services.
Effective March 20, 2021, a surcharge of 50 GBP will be assessed on all single factor and multi factor through rates filed in confidential service contracts. Single factor rates filed in the rate tariffs (ACLU-070, 073.) This surcharge is only applicable on the inlands effected by the Greater London Direct Vision HGVS Regulations.
OTHER:
EQUIPMENT REPOSITIONING CHARGE, Westbound Only:
Due to an ongoing shortage of equipment in Europe for export cargo the Carrier is implementing an Empty Repositioning Surcharge. The charge is not applicable on shipper owned containers (SOC):
| SWEDEN: Effective Feb 1, 2021-March 31, 2021 | |
| 20' dry vans & open tops | $250.00 |
| 40' dry vans & open tops | $250.00 |
| Flatbeds | $250.00 |
| SWEDEN: Effective April 1, 2021 | |
| 20' dry vans | $250.00 |
| 40' dry vans | $500.00 |
| ALL OTHER PORTS: | |
| 20' dry vans | $250.00 |
| 40' dry vans | $500.00 |
NORTH AMERICAN BILL OF LADING FEE, Eastbound Only:
Unless otherwise specified elsewhere, effective March 1, 2021, the below fee will be assessed on every bill of lading issued for cargo moving from North American Ports to European ports and cargo moving between U.S. Atlantic Ports and Canadian Ports:
- $20.00 USD
TANK ENDORSED DRIVER CONTAINER:
In the United States, any container which contains liquids totaling or exceeding 1,000 gallons, or that carry multiple tanks of 119 gallons or more, that exceed 1,000 gallons, require the use of a Tank Endorsed Driver and will be subject to a surcharge of $200.00 per shipment.
PICK-UP/DROP-OFF CHARGES Rule: 2, Sub-Rule: U-MH:
With the Carrier's approval, empty equipment may be picked-up/dropped-off by the merchant at the following Places of Interchange (POI) and against the undernoted charges:
Eastbound Drop-Off Fee:
| Country | Drop-Off Location | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Prague | * | €20 |
| Czech Republic | Zlin | * | €20 |
| Germany | Bremen | €50 | €50 |
| Germany | Neuss/Duisburg | €50 | €50 |
| Germany | Bonn | €50 | €50 |
| Germany | Frankenback/Mainz | €50 | €50 |
| Germany | Ludwigshafen | €125 | €85 exp. 3/14/21 |
| Germany | Ludwigshafen | €50 | €50 eff. 3/15/21 |
| Germany | Karlsruhe | €50 | €50 |
| Germany | Nuernberg | €75 | €75 |
| Switzerland | Basel | €50 | €50 |
| France | Strasbourg | €50 | €50 |
| France | Lyon/Venissieux | €50 | €50 |
| France | Gennevilliers | €50 | €50 |
Westbound Pick-Up Fee:
| Country | Pick-Up Location | 20' | 40' |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | Prague | * | €100 |
| Czech Republic | Zlin | * | €100 |
| Germany | Bremen | €110 | €75 |
| Germany | Neuss | €75 | €75 exp 3/14/21 |
| Germany | Neuss | €75 | €120 eff 3/15/21 |
| Germany | Duisburg | €90 | €75 exp 3/14/21 |
| Germany | Duisburg | €75 | €120 eff 3/15/21 |
| Germany | Bonn | €150 | €75 |
| Germany | Frankenback/Mainz | €75 | €75 exp 3/14/21 |
| Germany | Frankenback/Mainz | €75 | €170 eff 3/15/21 |
| Germany | Ludwigshafen | €75 | €160 exp 3/14/21 |
| Germany | Ludwigshafen | €75 | €225 eff 3/15/21 |
| Germany | Karlsruhe | €75 | €125 |
| Switzerland | Basel | €75 | €95 |
| France | Strasbourg | €170 | €75 |
| France | Lyon/Venissieux | €75 | €75 |
| France | Gennevilliers | €75 | €75 |
Where applicable, service remains subject to equipment availability.
* Service not available.
INTERNATIONAL SHIP & PORT FACILITY CODE (ISPS), Eastbound & Westbound:
The Security Fee defrays costs associated with compliance to the International Ship & Port Facility Code. This "ISPS Security Fee" will be applicable on all cargo Eastbound and Westbound:
| Eastbound |
Westbound Thru February 28, 2021 |
Westbound Effective March 1, 2021 |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Containerized Cargo |
$20.00 per container | $20.00 per container | $30.00 per container |
| RORO & Breakbulk Cargo | $50.00 per shipment | $50.00 per shipment | $50.00 per shipment |
FREE TIME AND PER DIEM FOR USE OF ACL EQUIPMENT
ACL's ammended free time and per diem levels for the use of ACL equipment in Canada and the United States are listed the new per diem rates and free time are by equipment type:
| Import | Free Time* | Charge Per Calendar Day |
|---|---|---|
| Standard/Dry/Open Top/Flat Rack | 4 business days | $140.00 |
| Refrigerated | 2 business days | $375.00 |
| Flatbed | 5 business days | $140.00 |
| Export | Free Time* | Charge Per Calendar Day |
| Standard/Dry/Open Top/Flat Rack | 7 business days | $140.00 |
| Refrigerated | 2 business days | $375.00 |
| Flatbed | 5 business days | $140.00 |
*Free time begins to accrue the day after the equipment is interchanged in or out of the depot, railyard or ocean terminal.
FREE TIME & DEMURRAGE - North American Imports (U.S., Canada & U.S. Midwest ) into the United Kingdom:
ACL will be harmonizing Free Time and Demurrage conditions for all North American imports arriving at the ports of Liverpool. This restructuring most significantly impacts shipments from Halifax, free time windows and billing will be aligned with the more restrictive U.S. term under the new standards:
- All dry van equipment and shipper owned tanks will be restricted to 3 free days (business) on the terminal. Thereafter 20' units will be assessed a per diem rate of GBP 25.00 and 40' units GBP 40.00.
- Free time for all Reefer Containers will be now be restricted to 2 days (business) thereafter a flat demurrage charge of GBP100.00 will be assessed.
For full details please see our Tariff ACLU-068
DETENTION - At U.S. Rail Ramps:
In conjunction with U.S. Rail Carriers, ACL's rail detention charge will be assessed at $25.00 per container per day. In addition to the rail detention the Carrier will also bill an Admin Fee of $75.00 per bill of lading for charges totaling less than $125. And $125.00 for charges Totaling over $125.00. The free time will be as follows:
|
Ramp: |
Free-Time: |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 48 Hours |
| Detroit | 48 Hours |
| St. Paul | Day of notification plus 2 days (excluding Sunday) |
| Austell (Atlanta) | Day of notification plus 2 business days (Saturday & Sunday are considered business day) |
| Chicago (Norfolk So. RR Only) | Day of notification plus 2 business days (Saturday & Sunday are considered business day) |
| Kansas City | Day of notification plus 2 business days (Saturday & Sunday are considered business day) |
| ALL Norfolk So. Ramps not mentioned above | Day of notification plus 2 business days (Saturday is considered business day) |
| ALL CSX Ramps | Day of notification plus 2 business days (Any day on which the Terminal has gate hours, including Saturday & Sunday. Holidays are considered business days regardless of gate hours) |
CANADIAN RAIL - Updating of Shipment Details:
ACL routinely invoices correction fees to parties needing to modify their shipment details for cargo moving via rail through the port of Halifax, NS, Canada, Minor changes, such as weight, piece counts, and plan numbers will be assessed at USD 100.00 per update. More notable charges to the paperwork, such as updates relating to name changes, addition of consignees and route changes, will attract a higher fee of USD 185.00. Cancellation of rail service will be invoiced at USD 250.00 . The above fees recoup the direct charges billed to the Carrier from the railroad, and offset internal administrative costs involved in coordinating these updates on a timely basis.
U.S. - West Africa (BAF):
ACL's BAF for the West African Direct Service and West African Transshipment service: $345 per 20ft and $690 per 40ft.
BARGE TERMINAL CONGESTION SURCHARGE:
The Barge Terminal Congestion Surcharge is applicable to import and export cargo on all cargo moving on Carriers multi-factor through bill of ladings via Barge, Barge/Truck, Truck/Barge service through the ports of Antwerp & Rotterdam:
- $30.00 USD Per Container
CONGESTION SURCHARGE:
All cargo moving on a Carriers Haulage basis over the Chicago, Il ramp to/from East Coast ports of North America will be subject to a congestion surcharge of $0 per container. Carriers Haulage moves that begin or end at the Chicago ramp will not be subject to the surcharge.
All cargo moving on a Carriers Haulage basis over the Detroit ramp to/from East Coast ports of North America will be subject to a congestion surcharge of $0 Per container. Carriers Haulage moves that begin or end at the Detroit ramp will not be subject to the surcharge.
All cargo moving on a Carriers Haulage basis over the St. Paul ramp to/from the door will be subject to a congestion surcharge of $150.00 per container. Carrier Haulage moves that begin or end at the St. Paul ramp will not be subject to the surcharge.
WESTBOUND SECURITY FEE
Atlantic Container Line is required to perform multiple filings on behalf of a shipper to the USC or CBSA, the below level will be assessed. The amount will also be invoiced for filing the Master Bill in addition to the associated splits and NVO house bills.
- $50.00 Per Filing
BROKERAGE CHARGES:
ACL's Freight Forwarding Commission for exports from North America as follows:
| Dry * | Reefer | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Origin U.S. Port of Load | $9 per container | $22 per container |
| 20' * | 40'* | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Origin via Canadian Port | $10 per container | $15 per container |
| 20' * | 40'* | Reefer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Origin via Canadian Port | $10 per container | $15 per container | $75 per container |
*Valid on all container types except reefers as noted.
Freight Forwarding Commissions is assessed on a monthly basis payable on the last day of each month.
Non-Containerizable Cargo from USEC to Continental Ports where applicable, Freight Forwarders Compensation payable on non-containerizable cargo moving to Continental ports will be:
| 2% of the port-to-port rate |
CURRENCY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR(CAF):
| 0% remains unchanged |
PENALTY & ADMIN CHARGE - for Placarding Hazardous Shipments:
ACL is required to correct hazardous placards/stencils on behalf of the Shipper, a Penalty and Administration Charge of $300 will be applied. The aforementioned charge will be assessed in addition to all third party costs.
PENALTY & ADMIN CHARGE - for Misdeclared Hazardous Shipments:
Shipper shall further be assessed a $250.00 per shipment/per incident penalty for failure to properly offer and/or correctly declare hazardous materials/dangerous goods if such shipments load to a vessel prior to discovery and notification to the Carrier of the material or Emergency Response Information.
The above penalty fee applies to shipments where Shipper increases or decreases weights and/or piece counts; amends descriptions, packaging and is also applicable when cargo declaration is changed from hazardous classification to non-hazardous after the cargo is laden on board.
If Shipper or Shipper’s agent, fail to declare all hazardous materials/dangerous goods prior to being laden on board or make changes to the hazardous classification or add additional hazardous classified cargo after the cargo is laden and/or the vessel has sailed the port of load they will be subject to a penalty of $2,000.00 per shipment. In addition to the penalty, Shipper will be liable and responsible for all costs and consequences related to violations, fines, damages, incidents, claims and corrective measures. Shipper shall further indemnify Carrier of any liability, claim or costs of any kind incurred by Carrier as a result of Shipper's failure to comply with applicable governmental regulations or requirements concerning shipment of hazardous materials/dangerous goods.
