Malaysia Shipping Corporation
Malaysia Shipping Corporation
Access clear and competitive pricing details for MSCorp’s shipping services, including freight rates and applicable surcharges.
Moving goods across borders often involves government-imposed duties and tariffs, which vary depending on the product type, origin, and destination country. In addition to these regulatory costs, importers and exporters should also be aware of detention and demurrage charges. These fees are applied when containers remain at ports or terminals beyond the permitted free time, typically due to delays in loading or unloading. Understanding these potential costs is essential for managing your shipping timeline and budget effectively.
Duties, Tariffs, and Detention & Demurrage Charges
Shipping lines offer a limited free period during the shipping process, allowing shippers or consignees time to complete export loading or import container pick-up, unloading, and return.
Detention: This fee applies when a container is kept outside the terminal or depot beyond the allowed free time, and the shipper or consignee is charged for its use.
Demurrage: This charge is incurred when a container remains within the terminal past the permitted free time.
Free time allowances, as well as detention and demurrage charges and conditions, vary by country.
For detailed information on applicable charges and terms, please refer to our Booking Terms and Conditions.
As part of MSCorp’s commitment to safety and responsible shipping, a misdeclaration charge of USD 30,000.00 per Bill of Lading will be applied globally to the shipper and/or consignee for any misdeclaration of dangerous or hazardous cargo (DG Goods).
Misdeclaration refers to, but is not limited to:
In addition to the charge, the shipper and/or consignee will be held liable for all consequences resulting from such misdeclarations. This includes corrective measures, fines, claims, liabilities, delays, damages, or other expenses. Please refer to MSCorp’s Bill of Lading Terms and Conditions for further details.
Failure to accurately declare DG Goods is a breach of contract, may violate applicable laws, and can pose serious safety risks, cause economic losses, and disrupt supply chain operations.
Proper declaration is essential, and MSCorp appreciates your cooperation in ensuring safe and compliant shipping practices. Our experts are available to assist with any queries you may have.
A charge of USD 30,000.00 per Bill of Lading will also apply globally for any misdeclaration of cargo weight that results in exceeding the container’s maximum payload, in line with MSCorp’s tariff.
The shipper and/or consignee will be responsible for any resulting corrective actions, claims, fines, liabilities, delays, damages, or associated costs. Please refer to MSCorp’s Bill of Lading Terms and Conditions for full terms.
Accurate weight declaration is critical for safe vessel operations and legal compliance. Misdeclaration not only constitutes a breach of contract but also endangers lives and disrupts logistics operations. We value your ongoing support in maintaining a secure and efficient shipping process.
As part of MSCorp’s tariff structure, a Change of Destination (DIV) charge of USD 100 per teu will apply globally for any change of destination request on shipments already gated-in at the Port of Loading (POL), but before arrival at the originally scheduled Port of Discharge (POD).
Additional costs related to the destination change—such as container re-stowage, repositioning, loading or unloading, inland transportation, detention, or demurrage—will be borne by the shipper and/or consignee. These must be fully settled prior to the release of the shipment.
MSCorp remains committed to offering flexible, secure, and reliable shipping solutions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we continue to support your logistics needs across our global network.
As part of MSCorp’s Value Added Services (VAS), we offer you the convenience of pre-purchasing additional freetime for your containers at destination.
Choose from a range of freetime bundles to add on top of your contractual allowance, giving you greater control and peace of mind in your logistics planning.
DETENTION
5/10/15/21 Days*
COMBINED DETENTION AND DEMURRAGE
5/10/15/21 Days*
Benefits of purchasing Additional Freetime
For more details, please refer to our FAQ or reach out to your local MSCorp representative.
FAQs
Shippers, Contract Parties, or Booking Parties are eligible to purchase Additional Freetime.
Simply reach out to your local MSCorp sales representative to arrange your purchase.
No. Additional Freetime is only available for 20’ GP, 40’ GP, and 40’ HC dry containers. Reefer, dangerous goods, and special containers are not eligible.
You can pre-purchase Additional Freetime any time during the booking stage, up until the vessel’s estimated time of departure (ETD).
Yes. Additional Freetime can be purchased on top of your standard or contractual freetime. However, bundles cannot be stacked—only one Additional Freetime bundle can be applied per booking.
No. Additional Freetime bundles are non-refundable and cannot be amended or transferred after the vessel departs.
No. Additional Freetime must be applied to all containers within the booking.
Terms and Conditions relating to standard booking and the Additional Freetime value added service will apply.
