Shipping to and from Uganda
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Uganda. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
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
- Fully filled and endorsed Re-use forms
- Copy of delivery order for the import shipment.
- Valid export booking.
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Free Time
Uganda Carrier Haulage on CY basis
| Type | DRY | Special | REEFER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Type
Days
|
DRY
10 days
|
Special
10 days
|
REEFER
10 days
|
In transit to Uganda on Merchant Haulage
Effective from 15th August 2020
| Type | DRY | Special | REEFER |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Type
Days
|
DRY
35 days
|
Special
26 days
|
REEFER
26 days
|
**As from 15th August 2020, Free Time and Demurrage & Detention tariffs will be applied based on the Effective Date of the deals in place at Price Calculation Date (PCD).**
Demurrage and Detention Tariffs
Tariffs charged upon expiry of free time, charged per container per calendar day
| Days | 20DRY | 40DRY/40HDRY/45HDRY |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7 days
|
20DRY
USD 13
|
40DRY/40HDRY/45HDRY
USD 25
|
|
Days
8-14 days
|
20DRY
USD 25
|
40DRY/40HDRY/45HDRY
USD 50
|
|
Days
above 14 days
|
20DRY
USD 38
|
40DRY/40HDRY/45HDRY
USD 75
|
| Days | 20REEF | 40HREEF | 20 SPECIAL | 40 SPECIAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7 days
|
20REEF
USD 50
|
40HREEF
USD 100
|
20 SPECIAL
USD 25
|
40 SPECIAL
USD 50
|
|
Days
8-14 days
|
20REEF
USD 100
|
40HREEF
USD 200
|
20 SPECIAL
USD 50
|
40 SPECIAL
USD 100
|
|
Days
above 14 days
|
20REEF
USD 150
|
40HREEF
USD 300
|
20 SPECIAL
USD 75
|
40 SPECIAL
USD 150
|
Kindly note that all cargo coming to Uganda will now be cleared under Single Customs Territory (SCT) through Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
For all items, Original documents scanned individually in PDF form, in a size not more that 450kb are now required, online appointment for advised third party agent and nomination of the ICD.
For motor vehicles; additional documents including Motor vehicle export log book + Certificate Of Conformity and vehicle details including: Make, Model, chassis Numbers, Engine Numbers, Year of manufacture, Color, CC, Size of Tires, Fuel Type, Gross weight, Net Weight, seating capacity.
All these details must be input in the URA system.
List of Requirements in colour and PDF format :
- Copy of the Original B/L
- Copy of Packing List (per container)
- Copy of Commercial invoice
- Pre-inspection certificate
- FERI CERTIFICATE – for cargo in transit to Democratic Republic of Congo Through Uganda 10 days before vessel arrival
- Certificate of conformity (for beverages only)
- Active Tax Identification Number-TIN (for Uganda shipments only)
- Advise the regime code to be used. (IM4 or WT8)
- Consignee contact details, Customer's preferred bank for payment of taxes, Customer's preferred ICD (Container yard)
- APMT ICD
- MULTPLE ICD
- SPEDAG NAKAWA ICD
- SPEDAG LUZIRA ICD
- Any other relevant certificates if aid/donation/relief cargo involved.
To enable URA serve you better, kindly review and avail the requirements for this clearance process at least 32 hours prior vessel arrival
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