Shipping to and from Tanzania
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Free time
| Equipment type | Days |
|---|---|
|
Equipment type
All DRY
|
Days
30 calendar days
|
Demurrage and detention tariffs after expiry of free time
Charged per container per calendar day
| Days | 20 DRY | 40 DRY & 40 HDRY |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 7
|
20 DRY
10 USD
|
40 DRY & 40 HDRY
20 USD
|
|
Days
8 - 14
|
20 DRY
15 USD
|
40 DRY & 40 HDRY
30 USD
|
|
Days
15+
|
20 DRY
30 USD
|
40 DRY & 40 HDRY
60 USD
|
Export bookings are handled either through our website's booking module, or with our Customer Service Teams located in our local agency office.
Documentation/Shipping Instructions - All export documentation must be submitted 48 hours prior to vessel arrival.
Sailing Schedules can be obtained by requesting through tz.export@maersk.com.
For further information, please contact our Export Manager at tz.export@maersk.com.
Commodity
- Timber is accepted for export upon verification of the export's permit and license as timber is still a controlled commodity.
- Copper is accepted upon satisfaction by Maersk that it is from a known/recognized origin since there are no copper mines in Tanzania.
- Chilled cargo accepted only subject to survey by recognized inspection company e.g. SGS.
- Seedcake (Sunflower or cotton seed) is not accepted.
- Charcoal is not accepted.
- No reefer acceptance in Zanzibar.
Weight / Measurement
For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact tanzania.exports1@maersk.com.
Special cargo
Out of Gauge (OOG), Break Bulk (B/B) and IMO cargo are subject to standard Maersk approval procedures. Please contact our customer service desk at tz.export@maersk.com with specific requirements.
Bill of lading clauses, documentation - We do not accept any CFS shipments as Nyota Tanzania Limited is not allowed to offer a consolidation product on exports.
Special customs requirements
No special clauses/restrictions apply.
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