Download PDF version

A top tier General Merchandise importer into North America selected Maersk Customs Services to optimise vessel level clearance. The importer was paying a high amount of Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) on an annual basis.

Administration costs and reconciliation were increasing as the company grew its imports year-on-year. A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) took on the challenge and provided an efficient solution.

The challenge

  • The importer was paying a high amount of Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) on an annual basis.
  • Administration costs and reconciliation were increasing, as the company grew its imports year-on-year.

The customer

  • Top tier General Merchandise importer into North America.
  • Received and delivered cargo from multiple origins to multiple destination ports in the United States of America (USA) and Canada.
  • Partnership with Maersk for 15+ years in SCM and CHB.

Maersk Customs Services

  • Maersk Customs Services formalises a pilot programme, along with a long-term road map to combine multiple Bills of Lading per vessel to a single entry.
  • The number of entries per Bill of Lading per vessel comes down from 40 to 1.
  • Maersk works closely with the authorities, if any container is on hold. The other containers are released to the client, while the on-hold container is inspected.

The result

  • The customer availed US$ 700,000 savings in the first year’s pilot programme and US$ 1.5 million savings in the second year.
  • Maersk’s solution reduced the need for administrative and financial reconciliations.
Download PDF version Download PDF version

In case you missed it

Transforming maritime operations with augmented reality
Transforming maritime operations with augmented reality

Augmented reality (AR) is making waves across various industries, and maritime is no exception. For maritime professionals, AR offers practical, real-time solutions that enhance sa...

NAPA Logbook enhances data collection for Anthony Veder
NAPA Logbook enhances data collection for Anthony Veder

Anthony Veder, a gas shipping company, has strengthened its partnership with NAPA, a global provider of maritime software and data services, to expand the use of electronic logbook...

Sustainable marine coating solutions from PPG
Sustainable marine coating solutions from PPG

PPG has announced its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings. The project will be carried out on the VLCC SIDR, a 336-metre oil tanker ope...

vfd