Cargo tariff: Ystad - Świnoujście

General Provisions

The tariff is applied by Polferries, Polish Baltic Shipping Co. rendering services contained within this tariff. On behalf of Polferries, the Shipowners, their Agents are authorized to adhere terms and conditions provided in the tariff.
The charges contained within this tariff are valid, provided not otherwise agreed between parties contracting the services. All freight rates, charges and terms are subject to alteration without prior notice.
The tariff rates are expressed in EURO. The conversion of rates into currency of payment to be effected according to the average exchange rate of the Narodowy Bank Polski. The currency and financial regulations in force in the Republic of Poland, to be applied for all payments arising from this tariff.
The Owners reserve the right to apply bunker surcharge according to the respective increase on fuel price (BAF clause), ETS (EU Emissions Trading System) or in case of changes in the international currency situation all rates are subject to adjustment accordingly currency adjustment factor (CAF clause) and details of which may be obtainable from the Shipowners or their Agents.
The rates of freight and charges in this tariff are net, unless otherwise stated in the tariff.
All charges expressed in percentages to be calculated on the basic rates.
Fee for issuing of bills of lading to be EUR 10,-.
Responsibility of the performer in respect of services rendered is determined by “General Conditions of the Carriage of Cargo” and stipulations contained in this tariff and by additional regulation in force, if any. In any unsettled cases Law of the Polish Republic to be applied.
“General Conditions of the Carriage of Cargo” constitute an integral part of this tariff.
With regard to other services performed by the ports are on written order and separate port tariffs to be applied.
The basis for calculation charges for general cargo is the weight and measurement stated in the order, which should conform the bill of lading and the cargo manifest.
For the calculation of the charges for general cargo, the weight of the goods to be rounded up to 100 kos and measurement to be rounded up to 1/10 cubic meter.
The Shipowners perform services only on written order sent by fax, email, or internet reservation.
The customer is obliged to declare to the Shipowners:
- destination of the cargo, number of pieces, gross weight, capacity in cubic meters,
- length of the mobile cargo,
- special requirements of the cargo,
- kind of packing and marks of the cargo,
- with respect to the dangerous goods, class of danger IMDG as per classification of the IMO (International Maritime Organization),
- order bill of lading is not accepted.
Freight rates exclude all statutory and / or official charges and lives dues, duties, taxes and the like.
If the driver of the booked vehicle reports to the Owner's Office later than 2 hours before the departure of the ferry, the vehicle is automatically transferred to the waiting list.
Dangerous goods must be reported for transport at least 24 hours before the planned departure of the ferry.

No show - payment for unused booking spaces

Forwarders are obliged to inform drivers about the booking number, specifying the booking status (OK or waiting list).
The shipowner has the right to charge a no show fee:
- for the driver's failure to check in for at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure of theferry in the amount of EUR 50,-
- in case of cancellation of a confirmed cargo booking (with status OK) less than 4 hours beforescheduled departure of the ferry in the amount of EUR 25,-

Tariff for mobile cargo (Cargo Ticket)

	Prices in EUR
Lorries and road trailers are subject to: width max: 2,8 m length max: 26 m weight 7 tons/axle if distance between axles is less than 1,3 m 10 tons/axle if distance between axles is more than 1,3 m
Small cargo vehicles up 7m length	125
Small cargo vehicles over 7m up to 9m	150
Lorries in excess of 9m length – per each commenced meter of length	27
Road trailers - per each commenced meter of length	25
Loading / unloading on board/ashore	60
Minimum freight	110
Passage, berth and meals for one driver are included in the rate.
Second driver (passage, berth and meals included)	58
For connection to the ship‘s electrical system/power points extra charge to be levied of 10% extra calculated on the basic rate. The ship is not responsible for heating or temperature. The Shipowner offers connection to the electric network of the ferry with a voltage of 400V.

Other mobile cargo (bill of lading)

	Prices in EUR
Motor cars and car trailers up to 7m length and up to 2m height
- without passengers accompanied	120
- loading/discharging on board/ashore per unit	60
Lorries, buses, chassis, caravans, campers, car trailers and other vehicles over 7m length and/or over 2m height
- without passengers accompanied, per each commenced meter	24
- loading/discharging on board/ashore per unit	60
Other mobile cargo (tractors, agricultural machines etc.) and liner’s equipment with conventional cargo loaded on
- without passengers accompanied, per each commenced meter	29
- loading/discharging on board/ashore per unit	60
Additional fee for nonstarters to be charged by 100% of the rate for unit handling.

Tariff for General Cargo

	Price in EUR
As a commodities in load units / conventional general cargo, on pallets, packages/ to be considered such loads which may be loaded resp. discharged and handled by full mechanized manner, without additional operations and material.
Freight groups for harmless goods
Goods measuring up to 2 cbm / ton	40/ton or 30/cbm
Goods measuring up to 3 cbm / ton	50/ton or 30/cbm
Goods measuring up to 4 cbm / ton	60/ton or 30/cbm
Goods measuring up to 4 cbm / ton	65/ton or 30/cbm
Minimum freight	45/parcel
The cargo is freighted as per weight or measurement which-ever yields more for the Shipowner. The rates are based on quay/quay basis. The Customer is obliged to deliver the cargo loco to the ferry terminal in port. Otherwise, extra charges for shifting and exceeding normal stevedoring work to be applied. The rates in this tariff apply to pieces and packages of not more than 3000 kilos.

Surcharge for heavy cargo / weight

Pieces and packages in excess of 3000 kilos (general cargo) or in excess of weight:
- 7 tons/axle if distance between axles is less than 1,3 m - 10 tons/axle if distance between axles is more than 1,3 m Containers and lorries/road trailers are subject to weight surcharge as follows: 3 001 – 10 000 kilos + 10% on basic rate 10 001 – 20 000 kilos + 20% on basic rate over 20 000 kilos + 40% on basic rate

Pieces and packages in excess of 3000 kilos (general cargo) or in excess of weight:

- 7 tons/axle if distance between axles is less than 1,3 m
- 10 tons/axle if distance between axles is more than 1,3 m

Containers and lorries/road trailers are subject to weight surcharge as follows:
3 001 – 10 000 kilos + 10% on basic rate
10 001 – 20 000 kilos + 20% on basic rate
over 20 000 kilos + 40% on basic rate

Surcharge for dimensions: length and width

Pieces and packages on roll trailers, lorries or road trailers in excess of width :
2,81m - 3,60m + 15% on basic rate (until 30.06.2025, no oversized cargo surcharge will be charged) 3,61m - and over + 30% on basic rate (until 30.06.2025, no oversized cargo surcharge will be charged)

Dangerous Cargo: Terms and Cond.

Dangerous cargo. Terms and conditions.	Price in EUR
Dangerous Goods classes 2.2, 3III, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 8 and 9 are accepted for shipment (also in Containers and Lorries/Road Trailers) provided that the international regulations according to IMO-Code are fulfilled and a written declaration "Form of Application and Certificate Forwarding /Shipment of Dangerous Goods" furnished before shipment. Notification of the intended shipment of dangerous cargoes must be given 24 hours before planned departure of a ferry.
Surcharge for dangerous goods - bill of lading
Freight as per classification for "Harmless Goods"	freight + 50% extra
Minimum freight	60 / parcel
Surcharge for containers, lorries, road trailers containing dangerous goods:
for unit	70 / unit
for empty uncleaned unit	70 / unit

Tarrif valid from 01.02.2023

BAF and ETS

Polish Baltic Shipping Co. – Polferries has made decision on BAF rates (Bunker Adjustment Factor) and the surcharge EU ETS (European Union Emissions Trading System). The rate will take effect from January 1, 2025 and will remain valid until further notice.


Line Świnoujście — Ystad i v.v.:		BAF			ETS
per each commenced meter of langth vehicle		5,35 ^EUR			2,45 ^EUR

Copenhgen - Świnoujście with Øresund Bridge

The tariff is applied by Polferries, Polish Baltic Shipping Co. rendering services contained within this tariff. The tariff refers to the cargo shipment by the ferry between ports Świnoujście - Ystad and v.v. and ticket for the Öresund bridge. Using the ferry line Świnoujście-Ystad the General Conditions of Carriage of Cargo and Freight Tariff are applicable.

On behalf of Polferries, the Shipowners, their Agents are authorized to adhere terms and conditions provided in the tariff.

Tariff for mobile cargo (Cargo Ticket)

The rates apply as on the Świnoujście-Ystad line. Øresund Bridge surcharges will be added to the freight. The amount of surcharges may change during the “Freight Agreement” depending on the current prices for the passage of the Øresund Bridge published by the bridge administrator.

Current rates from 01.01.2024
Vehicles up to 9 meters length – surcharge EUR 37,80 / per vehicle
Vehicles over 9 meters length – surcharge EUR 75,80 / per vehicle
The above rates apply to vehicles with the following parameters: length up to 30m, width up to 3,5m, total weight up to 100 tons. Conditions of carriage of oversized vehicles are available at: www.oresundsbron.com/business/truck/special-transport

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