The European Union (EU) countries are likely to levy special charges for security manifest document charge (SMDC) currently charged for the US cargoes by Pakistan Ships' Agents Association (PSAA). These special charges have been levied for meeting US Customs Security Regulations (CSRs).
The PSAA had recently conducted a survey of ancillary charges currently being collected/charged by its members. As an outcome of this survey, the PSSA has recommended the following range of ancillary charges and requested all its members to adhere to the same:
DELIVERY ORDER (IMPORT): Rs 1500-2000. Shipping agents provide various services to the consignees for completing the documentation formalities for taking delivery. In the process, they incur considerable expenses for staff, computers, stationery, etc.
DOCUMENTATION (EXPORT): Rs 1100-1400 plus stamps at actuals. In this case also, the expenses incurred by the shipping agents are the same as above.
ENDORSEMENT/SPILLITING B/L: Rs 1000-1500. This fee is collected to meet the additional time and work involved in endorsing/splitting a Master B/L into various House B/L (generally for NVOCCs).
PORT OF DISCHARGE RELEASE: Rs 1000-1400. This fee is collected to meet the additional cost of communications, time, work involved in arranging cargo release at destination against surrender of documents at load port.
SECURITY FOR CHANGE OF STATUS FROM CY TO CFS: Rs 25,000/TEU, or insurance in lieu, thereof. Rs 500/TEU. In case a CY/CY container is changed to CY/CFS, as per Pakistan Customs regulations, the Line become liable for any short or excess landing. To cover this risk, shipping agents retain this refundable deposit till finalisation of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Provisional Out-turn Report (POR)/Final Out-turn Report (FOR). Option is available with the consignees to give either security deposit or arrange adequate insurance cover through shipping agents or directly with the insurance company acceptable to shipping agents.
SECURITY FOR CONTAINERS (LOSS OR DAMAGE): Rs 150,000/20' or Rs 300,000/40' or insurance in lieu, thereof. Rs 500/TEU. Since the container passes into the temporary custody of consignee, a refundable deposit is collected to ensure that the container is returned safely without any loss or damage. Option is available with the consignees to give either security deposit or arrange adequate insurance cover either through shipping agents or directly with the insurance company acceptable to shipping agents.
SECURITY FOR CONTAINER DEMURRAGE: Since the container passes into the temporary custody of consignee, a refundable deposit is collected to ensure that the container is returned within the allotted free time and also to cover penalty imposed by customs if container is not re-shipped in time. In case of delay in return, shipping agents deduct the container demurrage due and refund the balance. Insurance is not possible to cover this contingency. Average demurrage on containers has justified this charge.
TERMINAL HANDLING CHARGES: According to respective conferences. Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) are determined by the principal lines in consultation with the respective conference and collected via shipping agents.
CONTAINER DEMURRAGE CHARGES: As per B/L or after the free period 5-10 dollars/TEU per day up to 10 days. Thereafter 20 dollars/TEU. Double for special equipment. The charges and free periods allowed vary amongst different shipping lines. The FPCCI has sought from its members comments on the PSAA recommended range of ancillary charges so that the issue could be taken up with the PSAA.
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