Shipping to and from El Salvador

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Import

Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.

Combined Demurrage and Detention (IMPORT)

Free time

Movement	DRY	FLAT and Open Top	REEF	IMO
Movement SD & CY	DRY 10	FLAT and Open Top 4	REEF 4	IMO 4

Standard rates after free time

Days	DRY	FLAT and Open Top	REEF	IMO
Days 5 and up	DRY Free	FLAT and Open Top $200 USD	REEF $200 USD	IMO $200 USD
Days 8 to 14	DRY $150 USD	FLAT and Open Top $200 USD	REEF $200 USD	IMO $200 USD
Days 15 to 21	DRY $160 USD	FLAT and Open Top $200 USD	REEF $200 USD	IMO $200 USD
Days 22 and up	DRY $170 USD	FLAT and Open Top $200 USD	REEF $200 USD	IMO $200 USD

Arrival notice

Arrival notices are faxed to consignees no later than 24 hours prior to vessel arrival at port.
After an arrival notice is received by the customer, it is kindly requested that the following documentation is provided to our local import department for dispatch arrangements:
- Original bill of lading.
- Complete request in the form provided locally.
- For food products, reefer and hazardous cargo, it is also required that the customer provides the proper permits additional to the above documentation.
- Fumigation payment for discharge in Acajutla

The above mentioned documentation must be delivered personally at our offices.

Restriction	Remarks
Restriction Seaway bills are not accepted by local customs.	Remarks Unless it includes an endorsement stamp that certifies the document as an original for customs clearance.
Restriction Collect freight is not accepted.	Remarks Unless the origin offices request approval prior to load the cargo. This allows the local office to contact the consignee and document the approval ahead of time.
Restriction Local customs does not allow cargo clearance in Acajutla if the discharge port manifested is not Acajutla.	Remarks To avoid unnecessary cost and delays to import cargo, it is important that discharge ports are used properly: Cargo routed via Atlantic ports - Discharge in Puerto Cortes, Honduras Cargo routed via pacific ports - Discharge in Acajutla, El Salvador
Restriction Special Cargoes: Out of Gauge (OOG) and Hazardous cargo are not accepted.	Remarks Unless it is subject to standard MaerskLine approval procedure prior to loading.
Restriction Dummy BL’s are not allowed in the country	Remarks In the case of Acajutla, container will remain on board, if manifest is not completed 24hrs prior to vessel arrival to port. In the case of Santo Tomas, port authorities allow for discharge but BL must be updated within 72 working hours after vessel arrival. Otherwise, cargo is declared abandon.
Restriction Weight restrictions	Remarks For cargo discharged in Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala,please refer to Guatemala’s local website for information on weight control