Prices, fees and shipping types
Shipping freight with Royal Arctic Line is subject to a single price system.
This means that the price is the same no matter where in Greenland you ship to or from.
On this page you will find information about prices, fees and the types of goods we handle.
If you have any questions or need help, you are always welcome to contact us.
Freight rates
The price of shipping goods with Royal Arctic Line is composed of the sea transportation, handling of the goods and a number of service and statutory fees.
Containers
To receive an empty container prior to a transport, a booking number must be created and assigned to the desired container.
Containers for rental that will not be used for transportation will be registered directly to the customer and the rental will start immediately.
Booking of containers can be made by contacting customer service.
Contact details for customer service
Types of goods
Different types of goods are transported according to different sets of rules. Below you will find information about different types of goods. If you are still in doubt, feel free to contact us.
Ready to book?
Before you can ship your goods with Royal Arctic Line, space must be booked for them.
You can book space for your cargo via our booking form or you can contact our booking center.
Current rates
- Applicable BAF/CAF surcharge 8% (November)
- Applicable ETS surcharge 2.87% (Novemer)
What is oil and currency surcharge (BAF/CAF)?
As oil and currency (USD) prices change, you pay the surcharge alongside your freight. BAF/CAF is calculated based on the development in oil prices, exchange rate and balance for later calculation.
The surcharge is based on what Royal Arctic Line has to pay on the market for oil and currency. They are calculated backwards from the current figures. Your invoice will show BAF/CAF as a percentage of the sum of sea freight, handling in the port of origin and handling in the port of destination.
Royal Arctic Line does not profit from these surcharges, which are only used to protect the company against large fluctuations in oil and currency prices.
What is ETS?
ETS is a carbon tax introduced by the EU to motivate shipping companies to emit less CO2.
This means that a CO2 tax must be paid for all goods from the EU and EEA countries to Greenland and vice versa. It affects freight transportation across the Atlantic.