Shipping to and from Kenya

20ft Containers

40ft Containers

Container Re-use Instructions

Requests for container re-use are to be submitted via email to KENCONTAINERE-USE@maersk.com attaching below documents for evaluation and approval

1. Fully filled and endorsed Re-use forms
2. Copy of delivery order for the import shipment.
3. Valid export booking.

Service point: Mombasa terminal

Effective from 1st April 2021

Kenya Domestic cargo

Non-Dangerous Goods

Free Time

Tariffs applicable upon expiry of above Free Time; charged per container per calendar day;

Dangerous Goods

Free Time

Tariffs applicable upon expiry of above Free Time; charged per container per calendar day;

Transit Cargo

Free Time

Tariffs applicable upon expiry of above Free Time; charged per container per calendar day;

**As from 15th August 2020, Free Time and Demurrage & Detention tariffs are applied based on the Effective Date of the deal in place at Price Calculation Date (PCD).**

Effective 1st July 2017, Demurrage and Detention charges upon expiry of additional free time offered are calculated based on the progressive tier calculation method. Please contact your Sales or Customer Service Representative for more information.

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

1. Re-export/Change of destination (COD) amendment
• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector. (reason for removing the old detail and replacing with new one).
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached) If re-export request is from shipper this requirement does not apply, the manifest corrector is sufficient.
  Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the indemnity letter. (reason for removing the old detail and replacing with new one) and a detailed statement from the shipper giving reasons why the consignee letter is not availabe.
• If the consignee wanted to obtain goods by fraudulent means the shipper to produce evidence from the court,chamber of commerce or signed affidavits From the commisioner of oaths or his lawyers.
• Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient.
• Invoice
• Packing list
• Sales contract/proforma
• Confirmation of surrender 3/3 OBL’s / Copy of the sea way bills.
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

Note: Storage charges (if applicable) and total re-export charges shall be advised once the C11 is confirmed by Customs and re-export process finalized.

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account - USD 161 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 171 applicable.

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account - USD 145 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 155 applicable.

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

2. Consignee amendment

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector. (reason for removing the old detail and replacing with new one)
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached) If re-export request is from shipper this requirement does not apply, the manifest corrector is sufficient.
  Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the indemnity letter. (reason for removing the old detail and replacing with new one).
  Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient.
• In case of switch bill of lading commercial documents to correspond with the new consignee details.
• PVOC Certificate (COC) (sample attached)/exemption letter if not subject to inspection/certificate of worthiness if used machines/Motor vehicles
• Invoice
• Packing list
• Insurance debit note
• Bank remittance (TT)
• Sales contract/proforma
• Certificate of origin
• Marine cover notes
• Import Declaration Form (I.D.F.)
• Affidavits (new and old consignee provide the Affidavits documents
• TIN & Certificate of registration
• If change of consignee address from local to transit Tax compliance certificate for companies.
• If change of consignee details in Kenya, Non-individual tax profile.
• Confirmation of surrender 3/3 OBL’s / Copy of the sea way bills.
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account - USD 161 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 171 applicable

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account - USD 145 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 155 applicable

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

3. Packages/Weight amendment

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector.
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached one)
  Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient
• Invoice
• Packing list
• Insurance debit note
• Bank remittance (TT)
• Sales contract/proforma
• Certificate of origin
• Marine cover notes
• Import Declaration Form (IDF)
• Confirmation of surrender 3/3 OBL’s / Copy of the sea way bills.
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

4. Cargo description amendment

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector.
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached one)
• Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient.
• PVOC Certificate (COC) (sample attached)/exemption letter if not subject to inspection/certificate of worthiness if used machines/motor vehicles
• Invoice
• Packing list
• Insurance debit note
• Bank remittance (TT)
• Sales contract/proforma
• Certificate of origin
• Marine cover notes
• Import Declaration Form (I.D.F.)
• Confirmation of surrender 3/3 OBL’s / Copy of the sea way bills.
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

5. BL Type amendment from Normal to Consolidation

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector.
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached one)
  Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient.
• KGCHA certificate (Kenya Groupage Cargo Handlers Association)
• Consolidation certificate
• House bill of ladings/breakbulk manifest
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

6. Adding Stripping/transshipment clauses

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector.
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached one)
• Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient.
• Invoices from each customer
• Packing list from each customer
• Sales contract/proforma from each customer
• Confirmation of surrender 3/3 OBL’s / Copy of the sea way bills.
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

7. Container prefix amendment

Please be advised the manifest had been submitted to customs. Amendment on manifest can only be processed through C11 request to Customs.

Kindly arrange to provide the below documents (all the docs in one consolidated email) for us to proceed with the C11 amendment request to Customs.

C11 documents as below:

• Manifest corrector from manifested shipper’s letter head with signed and stamped in PDF – read only format (template/sample attached) to be received via Load port office. Reason for amendment to be clarified with detailed explanation on the manifest corrector.
• Indemnity letter from manifested consignee's letter head with signed and stamped in PDF-read only format (template/sample attached one)
• Indemnity letter from consignee’s agent processing clearance of the shipment. If request is from shipper this requirement does not apply the manifest corrector is sufficient.
• Photos of the physical container
• Confirmation of surrender 3/3 OBL’s / Copy of the sea way bills.
• Confirmation of the party who will settle the C11 charges - 3rd party fine import (Shipper or Consignee) as charges vary based on who the payer is (ref below) + Det/Dem charges (if applicable).

For Local / Foreign bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

For Transit bill

If it is consignee account – USD 45 applicable and if it is shipper account – USD 55 applicable

If C11 is under consignee account, please submit all documents through destination office.

If C11 is under shipper account, please submit all documents through origin office.

Note: Approval of C11 is dependent on all the above documentation which are a mandatory requirement by Customs.

PLD Amendment

For place of delivery amendment 3 below requirements

In case Customs may require additional documentation then they will advise.

• surrender of 3/3 OBLS
• Manifest corrector from shipper
• Consignee indemnity letter

Below shipments are exempted for all CFS nominated vessels

1. Transit cargo
2. REEFER containers - ensure to call to confirm clearance point
3. ICD Embakasi(nairobi) and kisumu shipments
4. Pre-nominated CFS
5. Dangerous cargo IMCO. Class 1 & 5.1

Import cargo is released on presentation of duly endorsed original bills of lading, duly signed container guarantee forms and payment of all charges due.

Invoices for local charges are issued to the consignee and are available 72 hours prior to vessel arrival at Mombasa.

Consignees registered on Maersk website can access their invoices online.

If you have any queries on your import shipments, please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated Import Customer Service department at ke.import@maersk.com

• Amendments to Transport Documents (Bills of Lading) after manifest is filed with local authorities are not allowed. A manifest corrector must be sent for an amendment after manifest has been filed.

  Contact: ke.import@maersk.com

• "As per attached list" clauses on the bill of lading not allowed as it does not appear in EDI manifest and will lead to manifest amendments. Please ensure all details are updated in the description of goods and appears on the bill of lading.
• Sea waybills must never be "To Order".
• Actual Volume (CBM) is mandatory information and must be manifested.
• Part shipments for different country of destination are strictly not allowed. The EDI manifest captures details at shipment level making it impossible to lodge one shipment for 2 different Place of Delivery. For example it is not possible to have one shipment with a part document for Nairobi and another for Kampala.
• For shipments with commodity: Used Garments, payat should be prepaid with only local charges collectible at destination K.E.

Prohibited Goods-Imports

1. False money and counterfeit currency notes and coins and any money not being of the established standard in weight or fineness
2. Pornographic materials in all kinds of media, indecent or obscene, printed paintings, books, cards, lithographs or other engravings, and any other indecent or obscene articles.
3. Matches in the manufacture of which white phosphorous has been employed.

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