Shipping to and from Tanzania

Free time

Demurrage and detention tariffs after expiry of free time

Charged per container per calendar day

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.