Shipping to and from Tanzania

Demurrage and Detention is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal (Demurrage) and outside of the port, terminal, or depot (Detention) beyond the free time that is allotted. Calculations are based on calendar days, and the amount is per day, per container from the date of discharge till empty return at the prescribed depot. Storage is billed and payable directly to the port operator.

Non-operating reefers (NORs) are charged as DRY Non-IMO containers.
Shipper’s Own Containers (SOC) are not subject to Demurrage and Detention.

Free time

Effective date : Release date 1st June 2021

Demurrage and detention tariffs

Demurrage and detention tariffs applicable per calendar day, per container upon expiry of above free time;

Effective Date: 20th March 2020

Effective 1st July 2017, if any additional free time is offered, applicable demurrage and detention is charged based on progressive tiers. Reach out to Sales or Customer Service Representative for more information.

Please refer to the Spot platform for Spot free time and tariffs applicable.

Releasing procedures

Import cargo is released on presentation of original bills of lading, duly signed container guarantee forms and payment of local charges. Import clearing procedures can be obtained from your local Maersk office.

Import containers must be cleared within 7 days for reefers and 14 days for dry containers after being discharged or they are subject to a demurrage and detention tariff.

For tranist cargo they must be clearded an returned within 30 days after being discharged or they are subject to a demurrage and detention tariff.

Container deposit refunds

We charge a container deposit on all import cargo into Tanzania. This is a refundable charge upon the empty return of our containers.

Once an empty container is returned, you can request for refund by filling the below form. We will process your refund and have your cheque available within 7 working days, assuming there are no outstandings. Cheque can be collected within 36 hours of issuance.

Commodity

Military items are not accepted for import without prior approval by Line or Operations Manager.

Weight / Measurement

For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local agency office.Cargo with weight in excess of 23/30 tons per 20'/40' including tare should be brought to the attention ofcustomer serivce on a case by case basis at tz.import@maersk.co.tz

For Zanzibar weight is limited by capacity of ship's gear, i.e 35 tons including tare.

Special cargoes

Break Bulk (B/B), Out of Gauge (OOG) and IMO cargo are subject to Maersk approval procedures. Please contact tz.import@maersk.co.tz with specific requirements.

Manifest amendments

All amendment requests are subject to CUSTOMS APPROVAL.
Weight amendment is subject to verification under Customs supervision and approval.

Non-negotiable waybills and Telex release shipments are also discouraged by local customs in Tanzania mainland but same are allowed in Zanzibar, only Original Bill of ladings are allowed. For such shipments customer will have to change document type to an Original Bill of lading for them to proceed with customs release unless advised otherwise by local customs.