Maersk Line announced that as of September 1, 2008 Maersk has reopened the acceptance of commercial cargo to and from Iraq. This move is in response to the growing demand from our customers and the increased number of projects and volumes in and out of Iraq.

Maersk Iraq will be operating through its sub-agent Inchcape Shipping Agency.

NEW MAERSK LINE BAF FORMULA: FAR EAST - EUROPE, INTRA EUROPE, AND EUROPE - MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA

The new Maersk Line BAF will take effect in the Far East - Europe, Intra European, and Europe - Middle East and South Asia trades as of October 1, 2008. Our aim is to provide a simple, fair and transparent BAF for our customers - allowing us to share the risks and opportunities from the fluctuating bunker prices.

Far East - Europe

Westbound:

  • USD 720 per 20' container
  • USD 1440 per 40' container

Eastbound:

  • USD 240 per 20' container
  • USD 480 per 40' container

With the launch of the Maersk Line Bunker formula and the phase out of the Far East Freight Conference, Maersk will apply the formula on a revenue neutral basis for tariff & contracts with floating BAF. This means that any reduction/increase in BAF will be offset by and equivalent increase/decrease in the Base rate.

Intra Europe:
North Europe to Mediterranean and Black Sea:

  • EUR 270 per 20' container
  • EUR 540 per 40' container
  • USD 400 per 20' container (to and from Israel)
  • USD 800 per 40' container (to and from Israel)
  • GBP 215 per 20' container (to and from United Kingdom)
  • GBP 430 per 40' container (to and from United Kingdom)

Mediterranean and Black Sea to North Europe:

  • EUR 270 per 20' container
  • EUR 540 per 40' container
  • USD 400 per 20' container (to and from Israel)
  • USD 800 per 40' container (to and from Israel)
  • GBP 215 per 20' container (to and from United Kingdom)
  • GBP 430 per 40' container (to and from United Kingdom)

Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea to Mediterranean and Black Sea (Intra Med and Intra Black Sea):

  • EUR 135 per 20' container
  • EUR 270 per 40' container
  • USD 200 per 20' container (to and from Israel)
  • USD 400 per 40' container (to and from Israel)

North Europe to North Europe:

  • EUR 135 per 20' container
  • EUR 270 per 40' container
  • GBP 110 per 20' container (to and from United Kingdom)
  • GBP 220 per 40' container (to and from United Kingdom)

With the launch of the Maersk Line Bunker formula and the phase out of the EMTA conference, Maersk will apply the formula on a revenue neutral basis. This means that any reduction/increase in BAF will be offset by an equivalent increase/decrease in the Base rate.

Europe - Middle East and South Asia
Eastbound and Westbound:

  • USD 465 per 20' container
  • USD 930 per 40' container

With the launch of the Maersk Line Bunker formula and the phase out of the EMERA and IPBCC conferences, Maersk will apply the formula on a revenue neutral basis. This means that any reduction/increase in BAF will be offset by an equivalent increase/decrease in the base rate.

All the abovementioned BAF are for both dry and refrigerated containers. Maersk will revise the BAF on a monthly basis.

With the BAF calculator, you can calculate your own port-to-port specific BAF and make simulations of upwards and downwards movements in bunker prices. In addition, the tool will explain the variables behind the BAF formula, provide an extensive Q&A, and carry news about upcoming BAF changes.