Shipping to and from Tunisia
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Tunisia. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Local information
With offices near Tunisia’s two main ports, a head office in Tunis, and weekly services that connect Tunisia to all corners of the globe, we are well placed to propel your business towards greater growth.
Whether you are transporting dry or refrigerated cargo, our team of specialists is on hand 24/7 to ensure that your shipping and logistics are efficient and simple – connecting you to your key markets via our global ocean fleet.
Useful information
Get up-to-data local information about holiday periods, charges, payment services, procedures and restrictions, and more.
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Day
14 January
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Holiday
Revolution Day :Celebrates the 2011 Revolution
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Day
4 February
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Holiday
Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday ( El Mouled )
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Day
20 March
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Holiday
Independence day
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Day
09 April
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Holiday
Martyrs' Day
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Day
1st May
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Holiday
Labor Day - International Workers’ Day
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Day
25 July
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Holiday
Republic Day
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Day
13 August
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Holiday
Women’s day
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Day
19 August
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Holiday
Eid al-Fitr (Ramadan Feast. Islamic religious holiday for 3 days)
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Day
15th October
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Holiday
Evacuation Day
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Day
26th October
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Holiday
Sacrifice Feast. Islamic religious holiday
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Day
15th November
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Holiday
Islamic New Year (The New Year based on the lunar Islamic calendar)
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Local charges - export
| Charges | Currency | Per BL | Per Container | Details |
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Charges
Documentation Fee Origin
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
40
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Per Container
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Details
The key deliverable of this service is that transport documents are created and processed at origin.
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Charges
Free In
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
21 (dry)
71 (Reefer) |
Details
The key deliverable to the customer is the process of handling a container at thedestination port. Handling includes activities such as container lift on to vessel and gate out.
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Charges
Free In
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
46 (dry)*
96 (Reefer)* |
Details
The key deliverable to the customer is the process of handling a container at thedestination port. Handling includes activities such as container lift on to vessel and gate out.
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Charges
Handling Charge Origin
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
130 (Tunis)
110 (Sfax) |
Details
The key deliverable to the customer is the handling of container at the origin port. Terminal handling includes activities such as container lift on to vessel and gate in.
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Charges
Lift On – Lift Off
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
30
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Details
The key deliverable of this service is that the container is lifted on or off the trailer / chassis at the port or Maersk controlled storage yard which then allows the customer to perform their own delivery. This is charged using HDL as per agreement or tariff which covers the handling costs incurred by Maersk.
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* If the inland haulage is insured by Maersk Tunisia, there will be an additional TND 25 added to the Free in Rate mentioned above.
Local charges - import
| Charges | Currency | Per BL | Per Container | Details |
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Charges
Documentation Fee Destination
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
10 or 40*
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Per Container
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Details
The key deliverable of this service is that transport documents are created and processed at Destination
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Charges
Free Out
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
51 (dry)
101 (Reefer) |
Details
The process of handling a container at the origin port. Handling includes activities such as discharging, unlashing and handling.
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Charges
Handling Charge Destination
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
153,4(Tunis)**
129.8 (Sfax)** |
Details
The key deliverable to the customer is the handling a container at the destination port. Terminal handling includes activities such as, but not limited to, container lift off of vessel and gate out.
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Charges
Lift On – Lift Off
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
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Per Container
30
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Details
The key deliverable of this service is that the container is lifted on or off the trailer / chassis at the port or Maersk controlled storage yard which then allows the customer to perform their own delivery. This is charged using HDL as per agreement or tariff which covers the handling costs incurred by Maersk.
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Charges
Government taxes
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Currency
TND
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Per BL
0,4
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Per Container
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Details
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* in case custom declaration related to only empty container (and not cargo) is handled by maersk
** all taxes included
Please pay your kind attention that these rates are subjects to VAT 18%( except for handling charge destination which the VAT is already included ) .
If you are a VAT exempted customer, please provide finance department with a copy of your VAT exemption certificate as well as the original “order form” stamped by customs authorities, once your booking is confirmed.
For more details about our local charges and exceptional charges, please contact our local offices.
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