Shipping to and from Sri Lanka

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Export

Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.

Export Detention (In USD)

DAY	20 DRY per day	40 DRY per day	45 DRY per day
DAY 10	20 DRY per day FREE	40 DRY per day FREE	45 DRY per day FREE
DAY 11th day onwards	20 DRY per day USD 8	40 DRY per day USD 16	45 DRY per day USD 16

DAY	20 REEF per day	40 REEF per day	45 REEF per day
DAY 10	20 REEF per day FREE	40 REEF per day FREE	45 REEF per day FREE
DAY 11th day onwards	20 REEF per day USD 52	40 REEF per day USD 95	45 REEF per day USD 95

Remote Printing Web BL Agreement

DOCX (43KB)

Download multimodal dangerous goods form

PDF (86KB)

Download early opening form

XLSX (12KB)

Download fumigation request form

PDF (103KB)

Download Reefer Container Pre-Trip Inspection Form (PTI)

PDF (123KB)

Download SOC Form (Shipper's Own Container)

PDF (212KB)

General booking procedure

Booking details should be submitted contain all valid details such as container size, number of containers, commodity, destination and any special routing agreed with Maersk.

Confirmed booking number is the key link between your cargo and the Maersk system. Hence shippers are required to update the confirmed booking number on all shipping documents. This will enable us to give you a faster service and smooth post shipment follow up.

All bookings are accepted subject to the terms and conditions laid out in the Maersk bill of lading.

Please contact lk.export@maersk.com for further details.

Weight / Measurement

No legal "over the road" weight limitation exists.
OOG cargo acceptance temporary ceased.

Documentation procedures

Shipping Instruction (SIs) Submission cut -off as per the schedule details mentioned in Services & Cutoffs.

For Late SI Submission a charge of USD 25 per SI will be applicable with effect 16 July 2007.

**Also please note that for direct Cargo to USA, Canada and Europe where the advance manifesting and early SI submission is applicable (approx cut-off remains 48 hrs prior to Vessel Arrival.) **

Please feel free to contact Export Documentation Team on lk.export@maersk.com.