Shipping into Mersin? A congestion surcharge update is available

Update: July 25, 2023

In addition to the previously announced congestion surcharge (CGD/O) applied to the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Far East (updated on July 13, 2023), a congestion surcharge will be applicable to all other trades, both into and from Mersin, Türkiye from August 21, 2023. 

For your reference, here are the updated details for the surcharges:

CGD Far East, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent

• 20' containers dry and reefer USD 150
• 40' containers dry and reefer USD 300

CGO Far East, Middle East & Indian Subcontinent

• 20' containers dry and reefer USD 75
• 40' containers dry and reefer USD 150

CGD All other trades

• 20' containers dry and reefer USD 50
• 40' containers dry and reefer USD 100

CGO All other trades

• 20' containers dry and reefer USD 50
• 40' containers dry and reefer USD 100

Kindly keep in mind that the previously announced congestion surcharge for the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent and Far East into Mersin will continue to be in effect, with a start date on July 17, 2023.

Update: July 13, 2023

If you are shipping cargo into Mersin, Türkiye, please keep in mind that a congestion surcharge (CGD) is coming into effect. This surcharge will be in effect from July 17, 2023. 

For your reference, here are the details for the surcharge:

• 20' containers dry and reefer USD 150 
• 40' containers dry and reefer USD 300

This surcharge covers the following geographical scope:

• From the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent* to Mersin, Türkiye
• From the Far East** to Mersin, Türkiye

* The Middle East & Indian Subcontinent cover the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

** The Far East coverage comprises Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Korea, Myanmar, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietanam.

The Ocean Tariff rates as well as Bunker-related surcharges, Security-related surcharges, Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) remain as announced and can be found here. Please note that other local charges and contingency surcharges may apply.