Shipping to and from El Salvador
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Combined Demurrage and Detention (EXPORT)
Tiempo libre / Free time
Movement | DRY | FLAT and Open Top | REEF | IMO |
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Movement
All Types (SD & CY)
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DRY
10
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FLAT and Open Top
5
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REEF
5
|
IMO
5
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Tarifa estándar después de tiempo libre / Standard rates after free time
Days | DRY | FLAT and Open Top | REEF | IMO |
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Days
6 and up
|
DRY
Free
|
FLAT and Open Top
100 USD
|
REEF
100 USD
|
IMO
100 USD
|
Days
11 and up
|
DRY
100 USD
|
FLAT and Open Top
120 USD
|
REEF
120 USD
|
IMO
120 USD
|
Days
15 and up
|
DRY
150 USD
|
FLAT and Open Top
150 USD
|
REEF
150 USD
|
IMO
150 USD
|
Remarks
Effective January 1st, 2017
- Quote rate corresponding to the routing of cargo at our sales phone number: +503 2248 5900 or email ( sv.import@maersk.com / sv.export@maersk.com).
- Once a rate quote has been accepted by the customer, it must be confirmed to Maersk local sales department in order to have the rate filed in tariff.
- Against inland service bookings, we will arrange the inland coordination for positioning and dispatch as appropriate.
- Based on vessel cut-off, a shipping instruction must be received from our customer with complete details (see below recommendations) to prepare the dispatch documentation.
- Along with the transport document (bill of lading), and manifest, the shipper must include in the documentation package: required permits and special certificates based on the commodity that may require them.
- Original bills of lading and waybills will be delivered within 24 hours of the cargo having loaded and the vessel has sailed.
Important recommendations
Mandatory fields to be completed to comply with the U.S. Customs 24-hour rule:
- Shipper/Consignee/Notify Party: It is mandatory to complete all contact, address and telephone number of all parties that are to be included in the transport document. U.S. Customs does not allow incomplete data in these fields for cargo destined for the U.S. or in transit via the U.S.
Bills of lading with consignee "to the order", must include a complete notify party with:
- company name
- address
- telephone and fax numbers
Packaging type "pallets" is not allowed by U.S. Customs. It is necessary to use cartons, boxes, bags, etc.
Commodity descriptions such as GDSM (general department store merchandise), FAK (freight all kinds), foodstuffs, wearing apparel, etc. are not allowed. It is required to use a detailed description of products.
Shipping instructions must be updated with complete details. It is imperative to include the following details to avoid unnecessary delays in the preparation of export dispatch documents:
- booking number
- service contract reference
- rate quote reference
- positioning/dispatch date/time
- key contact at customer's facility for dispatch coordination
USA - 24 Hour /Advance Manifest Regulations
- To comply with the standard US Customs 24 hour rule, it is important that Shipping Instructions are faxed timely based on the cut-off table provided by local sales representatives.
- For cargo destined to/or routed in transit via US ports, it is not allowed to use the following terms in our manifests:
Restriction | Remarks |
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Restriction
"To order" bills of lading
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Remarks
Unless the notify party is completely identified including: Name, Address, Contact and Phone Number.
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Restriction
FAK (Freight all Kinds)
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Remarks
The commodities must be specified.
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Restriction
General Merchandise
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Remarks
The commodities must be specified.
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Restriction
Package type: Pallets
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Remarks
Package type must be manifested in a detailed manner: cases, boxes, pieces, etc.
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Country | Export | Import |
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Country
El Salvador
|
Export
20 days
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Import
21 days
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