Maersk Reduces Free Waiting Time for Truck Transport in Civitavecchia
What Happened?
Effective 1 October 2026, Maersk will reduce its free waiting time allowance for truck transport in Civitavecchia, Italy, from three hours to two. This adjustment aligns with local market standards and will apply to both import and export shipments. Shippers will face additional detention charges for any waiting period that exceeds the new two-hour limit.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 6, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
MAEU
Advisory category
operational_update
Affected Ports
Civitavecchia
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing import and export container shipments through Civitavecchia, Italy, will be directly impacted by these changes.
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