MAERSK have introduced ( effective 1st July) an Export Booking Cancellation fee of USD 100 per 20′,40′ container, which will apply in the following situations:
any cargo bookings which are cancelled, reduced or transferred ( at Shipper’s request), within the 7 – day period immediately prior to the vessel’s proforma ETA at the New Zealand load port
any new cargo bookings which are placed within the 7- day period prior to the vessel’s proforma ETA will have a 24 hour window immediately after confirmation allowing Shippers to cancel, reduce or transfer cargo at NO CHARGE. Any changes made hereafter will incur a Booking Cancellation Fee.
the Booking Cancellation Fee will apply to the number of containers by which the original booking is cancelled, reduced or transferred