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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Demurrage and detention
Local surcharges
Procedure
Restrictions
Standard free time - Imports
- Port / terminal Names : All Ports
- Valid from : 1 January 2019
- Charge type : Storage and Detention
- Transport mode : All transport modes
- Service mode : All service modes
| Container type | Free time(Days) | Calendar / Working | Same / Next day if after |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Container type
DRY
|
Free time(Days)
15
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
|
Container type
REEF
|
Free time(Days)
15
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
|
Container type
IMO
|
Free time(Days)
15
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
|
Container type
OTHER
|
Free time(Days)
15
|
Calendar / Working
Calendar
|
Same / Next day if after
Same_Day
|
Standard rates applicable after free time*
| Container type | Days | Rate for 20 DRY | Rate for 40/45 DRY | Rate for 20 REEF | Rate for 40 REEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Container type
Storage
|
Days
16 - 23
|
Rate for 20 DRY
15 USD
|
Rate for 40/45 DRY
30 USD
|
Rate for 20 REEF
15 USD
|
Rate for 40 REEF
30 USD
|
|
Container type
Storage
|
Days
24+
|
Rate for 20 DRY
32 USD
|
Rate for 40/45 DRY
64 USD
|
Rate for 20 REEF
32 USD
|
Rate for 40 REEF
64 USD
|
|
Container type
Detention
|
Days
16+
|
Rate for 20 DRY
15 USD
|
Rate for 40/45 DRY
20 USD
|
Rate for 20 REEF
25 USD
|
Rate for 40 REEF
25 USD
|
| Container type | Days | Rate for 20' Flat & Open Top | Rate for 40' Flat & Open Top | IMO 20' | IMO 40' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Container type
Storage
|
Days
16 - 23
|
Rate for 20' Flat & Open Top
15 USD
|
Rate for 40' Flat & Open Top
30 USD
|
IMO 20'
15 USD
|
IMO 40'
30 USD
|
|
Container type
Storage
|
Days
24+
|
Rate for 20' Flat & Open Top
32 USD
|
Rate for 40' Flat & Open Top
64 USD
|
IMO 20'
32 USD
|
IMO 40'
64 USD
|
|
Container type
Detention
|
Days
16+
|
Rate for 20' Flat & Open Top
15 USD
|
Rate for 40' Flat & Open Top
20 USD
|
IMO 20'
15 USD
|
IMO 40'
20 USD
|
Export, Trinidad & Tobago as Origin
| FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF | 20 DRY | 40 DRIES | 20 Specials | 40 Specials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
Free time days
|
20 DRY
20
|
40 DRIES
20
|
20 Specials
20
|
40 Specials
20
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 13th to day 22nd
|
20 DRY
USD 70.00
|
40 DRIES
USD 80.00
|
20 Specials
USD 30.00
|
40 Specials
USD 40.00
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 23rd onward
|
20 DRY
USD 110.00
|
40 DRIES
USD 120.00
|
20 Specials
USD 70.00
|
40 Specials
USD 80.00
|
| FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF | 20 REEFER | 40 REEFER |
|---|---|---|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
Free time days
|
20 REEFER
5
|
40 REEFER
5
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 6th to day 16th
|
20 REEFER
100
|
40 REEFER
130
|
|
FREETIME & PER DIEM TARIFF
From day 17th onward
|
20 REEFER
USD 120.00
|
40 REEFER
USD 140.00
|
| Surcharge | Amount |
|---|---|
|
Surcharge
Inland Cancelation Fee Export
|
Amount
30 USD
|
For Inland service coordination please contact: tt.export@maersk.com
| Restrictions | Import | Export |
|---|---|---|
|
Restrictions
Radioactive type
|
Import
Radioactive type commodities are restricted at both Trinidad Ports
|
Export
Radioactive type commodities are restricted at both Trinidad Ports
|
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Restrictions
Shark Fin
|
Import
Not Permitted for Import or Export.
|
Export
Commodity restriction for Shark Fin.
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Restrictions
Used Batteries
|
Import
Used batteries are restricted for both Import and Export
|
Export
Used Batteries commodity restricted
|
|
Restrictions
Highly Explosive Materials
|
Import
Location must be contacted before this type of cargo is confirmed/accepted
|
Export
Commodity has to be confirmed with Customs before being Exported.
|
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Restrictions
Amendments/Updates
|
Import
No changes can be made to anyshipments, up to 72 hours prior to vessel arrival at Destination. Any changes done within this time can result in a fine from local customs as Trinidad's manifest may have already been submitted. All amendments requested on Incoming cargo must be approved by front office (Trinidad) first.
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Export
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Restrictions
Consignee and Shipper Parties
|
Import
Due to system restrictions every Bill Of Lading must carry only one shipper and one consignee. If a shipment is found to carry multiple consignees and/or shippers, it will be queried by local Custom Authorities.
|
Export
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Restrictions
Foreign Consignee
|
Import
NO Foreign Consignee will be acceptable in Consignee Colum
|
Export
|
|
Restrictions
Consignee Name
|
Import
To Order/ To Order of Shipper/To Order of Ourselves in the consignee field will not be acceptable.
|
Export
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