Shipping to and from Madagascar

***From 15.08.2020 the Free Time deals will be applied based on the effective deals at the Price Calculation date – PCD***

Export detention

Submit SI

Submit VGM

Approve Verify Copy

Print Bill of Lading

Export bookings are handled through our website's booking module. You only need to register yourself with on the Maersk website to gain access to directly book onto your computer.

If you require assistance with the registration and installing the digital certificate, there is a LIVE HELP function available any time, or you can contact your nearest Maersk Agent.

Sailing Schedules can be obtained directly from our website, or you can contact your nearest Maersk Agents for assistance or send an Email to mg.ml.export@malagasyshipping.com & mg.ml.import@malagasyshipping.com.

Commodity

OOG cargo only accepted to/from Toamasina, subject to our standard procedures.
IMO cargo accepted to/from Toamasina , subject to our standard procedures.
Break Bulk cargo acceptance remains limited to Toamasina and requires prior approval from the Management.
Chilled reefers accepted to/from Toamasina, subject to our standard procedures.

No acceptance from Madagascar for following commodities:

• Vanilla
• Essential oils
• Cobalt
• Scrap Metal (Metal, aluminium, copper waste)
• Wood, Timber, any kind of wood.
• Charcoal
• Medicinal plants
• Archaeological/ Historical objects

No acceptance in all Secondary ports as mentioned under Service Points.

Weight / Measurement

• Weight restrictions in Madagascar is 32 Tons (Including tare)
• No acceptance of 45' containers in Madagascar.

The Toamasina Terminal (MICTSL) do not have a “No VGM, No Gate-in” policy and thus accept packed containers at the gate when a VGM is absent.

Please keep in mind that while the terminal may accept the container, Maersk will still require a VGM as a condition for loading a vessel thus the VGM will need to be submitted 32 hours Prior to Vessel ETA (vessel ETA every Wednesday thus VGM cut off every Tuesday at 10h am).

Booking cut off: ETA/ETB (estimated berthing date) – 60 hours
VGM cut off: ETA/ETB - 32 hours (vessel ETA every Wednesday thus VGM cut off every Tuesday at 10h am)
SI cut off: ETA/ETB – 24 hours working days
ECO cut off: ETA/ETB – 48 hours
Gate opening: ETA/ETB - 5 days
CY closing: ETA/ETB time – 6 hours