How are local shipping charges calculated in Colombo?

Local shipping charges in Colombo typically cover terminal handling, documentation, port and delivery charges for import and export cargo. Exact costs depend on container size, shipment type (LCL or FCL) and destination. Our local tariffs tables show the latest rates.

What is the difference between detention and demurrage?

Detention is charged when a container is kept outside the terminal beyond the free days, while demurrage is charged when the container stays inside the terminal past the allowed free time. Both are important cost components in container shipping and are listed in our local tariffs.

Do local tariffs include ocean freight?

Local tariffs normally cover charges at the origin and/or destination, such as handling, documentation and port fees. Ocean freight, surcharges and insurance are quoted separately. Contact MSA Shipping for a full shipping quotation including freight and local charges.

How can I get a full shipping quote from MSA Shipping?

Use the Contact or Get a Quote page on our website and share your origin, destination, cargo details and preferred mode of transport. Our team will prepare a complete shipping quote combining local tariffs, freight rates and any applicable surcharges.

Local Shipping Tariffs & Charges

View transparent local shipping tariffs for import and export cargo, including freight-related local charges, detention and demurrage for Colombo and other key destinations. Select your port to see the latest rates.

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Colombo

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS	DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	RATE PER CBM	RATE PER CBM
Delivery Order fee (USD)	55	55	70	70	100	100	100	100	55	65
Washing (USD)	25	35	25	35	-	-	-	-	-	-
Container Deposit (LKR):	13,000	20,000	13,000	20,000	25,000	40,000	25,000	40,000	-	-
Reefer charges (USD)	55	75	55	75	-	-	-	-	-	-
DG SURCHARGE (USD)	75	75	75	75	-	-	-	-	-	-
Open door charges (USD)	40	40	40	40	-	-	-	-	-	-
**SUBJECT TO LOCAL SERVICE RECOVERY FEE - 25USD(IF APPLICABLE) SOC BOXES (USD)	25	25	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CRS CHARGES(USD)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	8	8

Export Charges

Particulars	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
THC	-	-	USD
BL Fee per BL	-	-	USD
MUC Charge	-	-	USD
Seal	-	-	USD
Feeder Doc Charges	-	-	USD
TPAC	-	-	USD
Misc	-	-	USD

Detention Tariff

No. of Days	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
08 - 14 Days	45	52	USD
15 - 21 Days	55	62	USD
22 Onwards	60	70	USD

DETENTION TARIFF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OT

No. of Days	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 4 Days	20	40	USD
05 - 07 Days	30	60	USD
08 - 15 Days	50	100	USD
16 Onwards	80	160	USD

Tuticorin

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (INR)	-	-	14,000	24,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (INR)	-	-	2,500	3,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (INR)	-	-	1,500	2,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (INR)	-	-	3,000	4,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (INR)	-	-	500	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (INR)	-	-	800	1,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (INR)	-	-	1,000	1,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (INR)	-	-	600	900	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (INR)	-	-	2,000	3,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
XRay Charges (INR)	-	-	1,200	1,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	11,000	19,000	INR
BL Fee per BL	2,000	2,000	INR
MUC Charge	1,000	1,500	INR
Seal	500	500	INR
Feeder Doc Charges	1,200	1,800	INR
TPAC	800	1,200	INR
Misc	500	800	INR

Detention Tariff

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	30	60	USD
06-12 Days	60	120	USD
13-19 Days	90	180	USD
20-26 Days	120	240	USD
27 Onwards	180	360	USD

Demurrage Tariff

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	1,800	3,600	INR
05-07	2,500	5,000	INR
08-15	3,500	7,000	INR
After	6,000	12,000	INR

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

Dubai

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (AED)	-	-	450	750	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (AED)	-	-	150	200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (AED)	-	-	100	150	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (AED)	-	-	200	300	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (AED)	-	-	50	50	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (AED)	-	-	80	120	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (AED)	-	-	100	150	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (AED)	-	-	60	90	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (AED)	-	-	200	300	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	400	650	AED
BL Fee per BL	150	150	AED
MUC Charge	100	150	AED
Seal	50	50	AED
Feeder Doc Charges	120	180	AED
TPAC	80	120	AED
Misc	50	80	AED

Detention Tariff

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	35	70	USD
06-12 Days	70	140	USD
13-19 Days	105	210	USD
20-26 Days	140	280	USD
27 Onwards	210	420	USD

Demurrage Tariff

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	200	400	AED
05-07	300	600	AED
08-15	500	1,000	AED
After	800	1,600	AED

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

Malaysia

IMPORT CHARGES

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	CURRENCY
Terminal Handling Charges (Normal)	630.00	950.00	RM
Terminal Handling Charges (DG Class 3)	690.00	1,150.00	RM
Terminal Handling Charges (DG Class 2)	790.00	1,250.00	RM
EDI Fee (Manifest)	40.00		RM per BL
ARC	45.00	90.00	RM
Delivery Order (D/O) Fee	250.00		RM per BL
Washing Fee	45.00	90.00	RM
Agency Fee	180.00		RM per BL
Container Deposit	1,000.00	2,000.00	RM

EXPORT CHARGES

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	CURRENCY
Terminal Handling Charges (Normal)	630.00	950.00	RM
Terminal Handling Charges (DG Class 3)	690.00	1,150.00	RM
Terminal Handling Charges (DG Class 2)	790.00	1,250.00	RM
EDI Fee (Manifest)	40.00		RM per BL
ARC	45.00	90.00	RM
Seal Charges	45.00		RM per piece
B/L Fee	250.00		RM per set
B/L Surrender Fee	210.00		RM per BL
Shipping Certificate (if any)	80.00		RM per set

DETENTION TARIFF

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	CURRENCY
1st - 3rd DAYS	80.00	160.00	RM
04th - 06th DAYS	120.00	240.00	RM
7th ONWARDS	160.00	360.00	RM

DEMURRAGE TARIFF

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	CURRENCY
1st - 3rd DAYS	80.00	160.00	RM
04th - 06th DAYS	120.00	240.00	RM
7th ONWARDS	160.00	360.00	RM

*The new tariff will be applicable for all the shipments that will be INBOUND & OUTBOUND on/from January 1, 2025

Mundra

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (INR)	-	-	16,000	28,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (INR)	-	-	2,800	4,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (INR)	-	-	1,800	3,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (INR)	-	-	3,500	5,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (INR)	-	-	500	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (INR)	-	-	900	1,400	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (INR)	-	-	1,200	1,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (INR)	-	-	700	1,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (INR)	-	-	2,200	3,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
XRay Charges (INR)	-	-	1,400	2,100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	13,000	22,000	INR
BL Fee per BL	2,200	2,200	INR
MUC Charge	1,200	1,800	INR
Seal	500	500	INR
Feeder Doc Charges	1,400	2,100	INR
TPAC	900	1,400	INR
Misc	600	900	INR

Detention Tariff

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	32	64	USD
06-12 Days	64	128	USD
13-19 Days	96	192	USD
20-26 Days	128	256	USD
27 Onwards	192	384	USD

Demurrage Tariff

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	2,000	4,000	INR
05-07	2,800	5,600	INR
08-15	4,000	8,000	INR
After	7,000	14,000	INR

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

Cochin

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (INR)	-	-	15,500	26,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (INR)	-	-	2,600	3,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (INR)	-	-	1,600	2,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (INR)	-	-	3,200	4,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (INR)	-	-	500	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (INR)	-	-	850	1,300	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (INR)	-	-	1,100	1,600	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (INR)	-	-	650	950	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (INR)	-	-	2,100	3,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
XRay Charges (INR)	-	-	1,300	1,950	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	12,500	21,000	INR
BL Fee per BL	2,100	2,100	INR
MUC Charge	1,100	1,600	INR
Seal	500	500	INR
Feeder Doc Charges	1,300	1,950	INR
TPAC	850	1,300	INR
Misc	550	850	INR

Detention Tariff

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	28	56	USD
06-12 Days	56	112	USD
13-19 Days	84	168	USD
20-26 Days	112	224	USD
27 Onwards	168	336	USD

Demurrage Tariff TARIFF

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	1,700	3,400	INR
05-07	2,300	4,600	INR
08-15	3,200	6,400	INR
After	5,500	11,000	INR

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

Delhi

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (INR)	-	-	17,000	29,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (INR)	-	-	3,000	4,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (INR)	-	-	2,000	3,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (INR)	-	-	3,800	5,600	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (INR)	-	-	500	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (INR)	-	-	950	1,450	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (INR)	-	-	1,300	1,900	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (INR)	-	-	750	1,100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (INR)	-	-	2,300	3,600	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
XRay Charges (INR)	-	-	1,500	2,250	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	14,000	24,000	INR
BL Fee per BL	2,300	2,300	INR
MUC Charge	1,300	1,900	INR
Seal	500	500	INR
Feeder Doc Charges	1,500	2,250	INR
TPAC	950	1,450	INR
Misc	600	950	INR

Detention Tariff

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	35	70	USD
06-12 Days	70	140	USD
13-19 Days	105	210	USD
20-26 Days	140	280	USD
27 Onwards	210	420	USD

Demurrage Tariff

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	1,900	3,800	INR
05-07	2,600	5,200	INR
08-15	3,600	7,200	INR
After	6,200	12,400	INR

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

Mumbai

IMPORT

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (INR)	-	-	18,000	31,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (INR)	-	-	3,200	4,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (INR)	-	-	2,200	3,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (INR)	-	-	4,000	6,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (INR)	-	-	500	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (INR)	-	-	1,000	1,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (INR)	-	-	1,400	2,100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (INR)	-	-	800	1,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (INR)	-	-	2,500	3,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
XRay Charges (INR)	-	-	1,600	2,400	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	15,000	25,500	INR
BL Fee per BL	2,400	2,400	INR
MUC Charge	1,400	2,100	INR
Seal	500	500	INR
Feeder Doc Charges	1,600	2,400	INR
TPAC	1,000	1,500	INR
Misc	650	1,000	INR

Detention Tariff TARIFF

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	38	76	USD
06-12 Days	76	152	USD
13-19 Days	114	228	USD
20-26 Days	152	304	USD
27 Onwards	228	456	USD

Demurrage Tariff TARIFF

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	2,100	4,200	INR
05-07	2,900	5,800	INR
08-15	4,200	8,400	INR
After	7,500	15,000	INR

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

Vizag

Import Charges

PARTICULARS	FCL				SPECIAL EQUIPMENT				LCL
	FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS		FORWARDERS		DIRECT CUSTOMERS
	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC	20' FT	40' HC
Terminal Handling (INR)	-	-	14,500	25,000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
DO (INR)	-	-	2,400	3,600	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
CMC (INR)	-	-	1,400	2,400	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
LOLO (INR)	-	-	2,800	4,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seal (INR)	-	-	500	500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Manifest (INR)	-	-	800	1,200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
MUC (INR)	-	-	1,000	1,500	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
ISPS (INR)	-	-	600	900	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Survey (INR)	-	-	1,900	2,900	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
XRay Charges (INR)	-	-	1,200	1,800	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Export Charges

PARTICULARS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Terminal Handling	11,500	19,500	INR
BL Fee per BL	2,000	2,000	INR
MUC Charge	1,000	1,500	INR
Seal	500	500	INR
Feeder Doc Charges	1,200	1,800	INR
TPAC	800	1,200	INR
Misc	500	800	INR

Detention Tariff TARIFF

NO. OF DAYS	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
Free time - 7 Days	FREE	FREE	-
01-5 Days	26	52	USD
06-12 Days	52	104	USD
13-19 Days	78	156	USD
20-26 Days	104	208	USD
27 Onwards	156	312	USD

Demurrage Tariff TARIFF

DBGT	20'FT	40'FT	Currency
01-04	1,600	3,200	INR
05-07	2,200	4,400	INR
08-15	3,000	6,000	INR
After	5,200	10,400	INR

*Charges effective from January 1, 2024

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