Eastern Africa Area - Payer Amendment Origin

03 May 2019

To improve your documentation experience and the quality of our invoices, we are introducing the Payer Amendment Fee - Origin as from 1st June 2019.

The Payer Amendment fee shall be applied per Bill of Lading for any changes to payment terms or origin payer after submission of the Shipping Instructions. The scope and tariffs are as following;

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia to World - USD 40
Sudan to World – EUR 40

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Advisories Middle East & Indian Subcontinent – South and West Africa Services

In relation to the COVID-19 effect, we have seen a significant reduction in demand from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to South and West Africa.

In relation to the COVID-19 effect, we have seen a significant reduction in demand from Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to South and West Africa. 02 Apr 2020

Advisories EUR/MEA to Kenya/Tanzania: Masiika Express Blank Sailing

We would like to hereby inform you of a blank sailing for the Masiika service week 14 ex Salalah.

We would like to hereby inform you of a blank sailing for the Masiika service week 14 ex Salalah. 01 Apr 2020

Advisories Seasonal Capacity Adjustment – FEA-SAF Trade

Due to market demand reductions in Far East to Southern Africa trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Maersk endeavors to balance our network to match reduced demand.

Due to market demand reductions in Far East to Southern Africa trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Maersk endeavors to balance our network to match reduced demand. 31 Mar 2020

Advisories Mandatory Reference for Import Countries

There are various Mandatory references required for Import countries which needs to be submitted while sending shipping instructions.

There are various Mandatory references required for Import countries which needs to be submitted while sending shipping instructions. 20 Mar 2020

Advisories Maersk Spot available for 20 feet containers for West Africa routes

Starting April 1, all bookings for West Africa routes from UAE, Oman and Qatar will be on Maersk Spot. Currently, this is applicable only for 20 feet containers. With Maersk Spot

Starting April 1, all bookings for West Africa routes from UAE, Oman and Qatar will be on Maersk Spot. Currently, this is applicable only for 20 feet containers. With Maersk Spot 18 Mar 2020

Advisories Mandatory VGM submission: Agadir and Casablanca ports

We would like to inform you that starting 20/03/2020 VGM submission will be mandatory to load your containers from Agadir and Casablanca port.

We would like to inform you that starting 20/03/2020 VGM submission will be mandatory to load your containers from Agadir and Casablanca port. 12 Mar 2020

Advisories Phone Lines Disruption in Maersk Algeria

We are facing a technical issue with our usually phone lines 021 60 50 00/01, 023 47 62 52 & 023 47 62 54 and they are not available at the moment.

We are facing a technical issue with our usually phone lines 021 60 50 00/01, 023 47 62 52 & 023 47 62 54 and they are not available at the moment. 20 Feb 2020

Advisories Maersk Spot Import DnD in Sierra Leone

In a continued effort to make it easier for our customers to do business with Maersk, we will revise the Detention (DnD) offer for Import SPOT bookings in Sierra Leone effective from February 6th, 2020.

Advisories Maersk delivery department new business address communication - Ivory Coast

Delivery service in Ivory Coast (TBL hinterland to Burkina Faso, Full Delivery, Empty Pick Up, Positioning, Full Pick Up) and Customs House Brokerage (CHB), emails should be sent to: ci.delivery@maersk.com or ci.delivery@safmarine.com

Advisories Maersk – Reminder of Legal Entities Change Name

This November 16th we are aligning the naming of our legal entities and related trading names towards the Maersk name.

This November 16th we are aligning the naming of our legal entities and related trading names towards the Maersk name. 04 Nov 2019

Advisories Zanzibar import cargo via Mombasa - Delays

We would like to inform you that due to port constraints & vessel space limitation in Zanzibar, the imports via Mombasa are delayed by 30 days or more for all Container lines calling.

We would like to inform you that due to port constraints & vessel space limitation in Zanzibar, the imports via Mombasa are delayed by 30 days or more for all Container lines calling. 05 Mar 2019