Shipping to and from Bangladesh

DRY CONTAINER (PER DAY): (CHITTAGONG)

SPECIAL TYPE (OPEN TOP/FLAT RACK) OF CONTAINER (PER DAY): (CHITTAGONG)

REEFER CONTAINER (PER DAY): (CHITTAGONG)

• Plug-in/monitoring charge for reefer container is $9.00 per day per container, applicable from the date of discharge.
• 15% VAT on plug-in/monitoring charge applicable i.e. TK.115.00per day per container.

DRY CONTAINER (PER DAY): (DHAKA)

For any container enjoying free time beyond the standard tariff: detention charge would start incurring as stated in the rate slab from the day next to last day of the approved free time and onward in case container is not returned within approved time.

For any container to be taken outside of the port: 5 days refundable advance detention need to be deposited on top of approved free time date or container delivery date (whichever is greater). Advance detention deposit will be refunded within fifteen working days of receiving refund request with survey reports, after returning the container to the nominated depot.

Port Demurrage/Store Rent: These charges should be settled by the consignee himself to port authority directly as we carrier is not involved with these charges.

Commodity

No restrictions except IMO/Dangerous cargo. There is a strict 'no acceptance' policy with regard to export booking of IMO/Dangerous cargo.

Weight / Measurement

Weight limitation : Maximum Gross Weight (cargo weight plus tare weight) of 24 mts / 20' dry container and 30 mts / 40' dry container.

The bill of lading clause, documentation

According to Bangladesh Bank regulations, all bills of lading have to be consigned to local banks. Only exceptions are factories fully owned by foreign companies and shipments without Letter of Credit issuance (i.e. no bank negotiation).

For prepaid shipments, shippers have to present Export Certificate when collecting the bill of lading.

For all personal effects or cargo moving without letter of credit or telephone transfer contract, shipper must provide encashment / cost and freight certificate.

Special Customs Requirements

No specific requirements

Others

ICD, Dhaka does not accept refrigerated, OOG cargo and 45'hc container.

No LCL reefer cargo is accepted in Bangladesh.