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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Standard free time - Imports
- Port / terminal Names : All Ports
- Valid from : 1 January 2019
- Charge type : Import - Combined D&D
- Transport mode : All transport modes
- Service mode : All service modes
| Freetime | Days | Calendar / Working | Same / Next day if after |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Freetime
DRY
|
Days
16
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
|
Freetime
REEF
|
Days
10
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
|
Freetime
IMO
|
Days
10
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
|
Freetime
Other
|
Days
10
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
Standard rates applicable after free time*
| Tier | Days | Rate for 20 40/45 DRY | Rate for 20/40 REEF | Rate for 20'/40' Flat & Open Top | IMO 20'/40' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tier
Tier 1
|
Days
17 to 21 days
|
Rate for 20 40/45 DRY
USD 80
|
Rate for 20/40 REEF
|
Rate for 20'/40' Flat & Open Top
|
IMO 20'/40'
|
|
Tier
Tier 2
|
Days
22 to Thereafter Days
|
Rate for 20 40/45 DRY
USD 100
|
Rate for 20/40 REEF
USD 100
|
Rate for 20'/40' Flat & Open Top
|
IMO 20'/40'
|
|
Tier
Tier 1
|
Days
11 to 14 days
|
Rate for 20 40/45 DRY
|
Rate for 20/40 REEF
USD 120
|
Rate for 20'/40' Flat & Open Top
USD 120
|
IMO 20'/40'
USD 120
|
|
Tier
Tier 2
|
Days
15 to Thereafter days
|
Rate for 20 40/45 DRY
|
Rate for 20/40 REEF
USD 140
|
Rate for 20'/40' Flat & Open Top
USD 140
|
IMO 20'/40'
USD 140
|
Import, Bahamas as Destination
| FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF | 20 DRY | 40 DRIES |
|---|---|---|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
Free time days
|
20 DRY
16 |
40 DRIES
16 |
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 17th to day 21st
|
20 DRY
USD 90.00
|
40 DRIES
USD 90.00
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 22nd onward
|
20 DRY
USD 110.00
|
40 DRIES
USD 110.00
|
| FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF | 20 REEFER | 40 REEFER | 20 SPECIALS | 40 SPECIALS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
Free time days
|
20 REEFER
10
|
40 REEFER
10
|
20 SPECIALS
10
|
40 SPECIALS
10
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 11th to day 14th
|
20 REEFER
USD 130.00
|
40 REEFER
USD 130.00
|
20 SPECIALS
USD 130.00
|
40 SPECIALS
USD 130.00
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 15th onward
|
20 REEFER
USD 150.00
|
40 REEFER
USD 150.00
|
20 SPECIALS
USD 150.00
|
40 SPECIALS
USD 150.00
|
Mandatory for Customs
Amendments requested after manifest is submitted electronically is subject to a penalty of 25% of cargo value in local currency.
Tax ID is mandatory for all commercial importers.
Cargo value must be included in the manifest.
Special cargos
OOG and IMO are subjected to standard Maersk approval procedures.
Special customs requirements for cargo release
Documents required:- Validated Import Bahamian Customs Entry
- Out Of Charge Duty
- Original Bill Of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- Please amend address- Unless we will be issued Maersk Address Maersk Bahamas Ltd at fpoops@maersk.com
All containers are subject to random anti-narcotics authorities inspections. In the event that a container is inspected, commercial invoice will be required.
Freight collect approval
All imports with freight collect payable must be authorized by Maersk Bahamas Ltd at fpoops@maersk.com
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