Connecting Taiwan to the world
MSC Taiwan was founded in 2005. Over the years, we have been helping customers to ship cargo to and from Taiwan.
Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services
LOCAL OFFICES INFORMATION
MSC TAIPEI
Mediterranean Shipping Company (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Taiwan Branch)
12th Floor, Yashi Building
No. 133, Section 3, Min Sheng East Rd
TW - 105 TAIPEI
Opening Hours
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09:00-12:15 13:30-18:00
Holiday
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Holiday
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Republic Day--
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Chinese New Year Holiday--
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Chinese New Year's Eve--
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Chinese New Year's Day--
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Second Day of the Chinese New Year--
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Third Day of the Chinese New Year--
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Fourth Day of the Chinese New Year--
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Fifth Day of the Chinese New Year--
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Peace Memorial Day--
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Children’s Day--
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Ching Ming Festival--
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Labor’s Day--
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Dragon Boat Festival--
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Dragon Boat Festival--
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Mid-Autumn Festival--
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National Day--
Terminal
MSC Code
SMDG Code
Terminal
MSC Code
SMDG Code
Terminal
APL KAOHSIUNG TML W68/69 [TWKHHAK]
MSC Code
TWKHHAK
SMDG Code
APLKT
Terminal
EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL CORP. - KAOHSIUNG [TWKHHAL]
MSC Code
TWKHHAL
SMDG Code
EMCKC5
Terminal
HMM PACIFIC TERMINAL [TWKHHHK]
MSC Code
TWKHHHK
SMDG Code
HJPCT
Terminal
HYUNDAI KAOHSIUNG #118/119 TERMINAL [TWKHHAV]
MSC Code
TWKHHAV
SMDG Code
HMMT
Terminal
KAO MING CONTAINER TERMINAL CORP. [TWKHHAI]
MSC Code
TWKHHAI
SMDG Code
KMCT
Terminal
LIEN HAI TERMINAL & STEVEDORING CO., LTD [TWKHHAW]
MSC Code
TWKHHAW
SMDG Code
KHHPT
Terminal
NYK 121 TERMINAL [TWKHHAO]
MSC Code
TWKHHAO
SMDG Code
Terminal
OOCL KAOHSIUNG CONTAINER TERMINAL [TWKHHAJ]
MSC Code
TWKHHAJ
SMDG Code
KAOCT
Terminal
WAN HAI LINES LTD [TWKHHAM]
MSC Code
TWKHHAM
SMDG Code
WHLT
Terminal
YANG MING MARINE TRANSPORT CORP. (W70) [TWKHHAZ]
MSC Code
TWKHHAZ
SMDG Code
YMLT
Instant Quote (IQ)
Get a quote and make a booking from our myMSC platform.
Instant Quote Platform: https://www.mymsc.com/mymsc/
Instant Quote Operation Guide: Download
myMSC Register Guide: Download
Exchange Rate / Arrival & On Board-Date
SOLAS VGM information Taiwan
Government approval status
The new regulation is applied for shipment export from Taiwan.
Please visit the website of Maritime and Port Bureau, MOTC for the guideline of the implementation of the Verified Gross Mass of a container in Taiwan and other details.
What to include in your VGM instructions
The following items are mandatory and must be on all VGM instructions
- Booking or Bill of Lading number
- Container number
- VGM + unit (kgs or lbs)
- Weighing Date
- Authorized person’s signatory (VGM provider)
- Responsible party Name, address and phone number (Shipper name in OBL)
- Weighing Method (1 or 2)
The declaration shall consist of the content requested by Maritime and Port Bureau, MOTC, please visit their website for details.
How to submit your VGM instructions to MSC
- myMSC (You will need to register for a myMSC account)
- INTTRA / GT NEXUS/ Cargo Smart
Deadlines for sending your VGM instructions
Same as local CY Closing.
Admin Fees and costs
- Manual VGM Submission Fee (applies to email): Please refer to the MSC Taiwan Local Charges section below for the applicable amount per container.
- MSC Taiwan encourages clients to submit VGM via myMSC website.
- Should there be any charges levied by 3rd party or by MSC, incurred as a result of NO VGM received timely, will be for shipper’s account.
Recommendations
- For Part-Load shipments – instances where there are multiple Shippers consolidating their cargo in the same container. Please appoint 1 of the Shipper to submit VGM per container to MSC.
- VGM cut-off information is available on the Booking Confirmation Form & MSC.com
- Amendments of VGM information are allowed before the assigned deadline.
- Our service terminals can provide weighing for Method 1. Please liaise with local respective terminals if needed.
Contact information
- Customer Service Team
- Telephone: + 886 2 7707 8222 #72
- Email: hk181-bkg.tw@msc.com
Storage, Demurrage and Road Limitations
What is storage?
Storage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, inside the terminal for the use of the land. The charge applies while laden discharging to pick up or gate in full till loading.
What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, for use carrier’s container. The charge applies while laden discharging to empty return or pick up empty till Performa sailing date.
For storage and demurrage charges, please log into your myMSC account.
Road Limitation regulation of transportation
for CY services
Dry :20’ & 40’ (container tare weight + cargo weight + lashing…)<28.5T
Reefer: 20’ & 40’ (container tare weight + cargo weight + lashing…)<27.5T
For Door services
Dry:
20’(container tare weight + cargo weight + lashing…)<20.5T
40’(container tare weight + cargo weight + lashing…)<28.5T
Reefer:
20’(container tare weight + cargo weight + lashing…)<19.5T
40’(container tare weight + cargo weight + lashing…)<27.5T
Pls kindly note:
- The above is also subject to the safety payload of the equipment.
- For overweight shipments, trucker cannot handle the trucking at POD. POL shall be liable for all penalty & costs arising and recover from shipper accordingly.
Outbound Free Time

Remarks:
Freetime calculation:
- Equipment (combined container rental) : calculated till ETD.
- Storage : calculated till ETD.
- Saturday / Sunday / Holidays are counted as calendar days in Free day period.
- Any over freetime charge, subject to 5% VAT.
Export Sales Team contact details:
Inbound Free Time
Effective from 01/Sep/2024
Remarks:
- Free time is calculated from the date of vessel arrival, or from the date of the laden container gate-in of inland transshipment cargo via Trucking service.
- Saturday / Sunday / Holidays are counted as calendar days in Free day period.
- Storage and Demurrage charges are subject to 5% VAT.
Inbound Sales Team contact details:
MSC Taiwan Local Charges
MSC Taiwan Local Charges – Export (Subject to 5% vat)

MSC Taiwan Local Charges – Import (incl. 5% vat)
MSC Taiwan Local Charges – Worldwide shipment (incl. 5% vat)
Bank Information
Currency | Name Bank | Beneficiary | Account No | Bank Code | Bank Address | Remark |
TWD | 花旗(台灣)商業銀行 營業部 Citibank Taiwan Limited |
香港商地中海航運有限公司台灣分公司 Mediterranean Shipping Company (Hong Kong) Limited Taiwan Branch |
5043948026 | 0210018 | 台北市信義區松智路1號 No. 1, Songzhi, Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R. O. C. ) |
主要使用 (進出口/三角美國制裁國家Cuba, Syria, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus除外) |
TWD | 台新銀行 敦北分行 Taishin International Bank Dunbei Branch |
香港商地中海航運有限公司台灣分公司 Mediterranean Shipping Company (Hong Kong) Limited Taiwan Branch |
2062-01-00068889 | 8120621 | 台北市松山區民生東路三段133號 No. 133, Sec. 3, Mingsheng E. Rd., SongShan Dist., Taipei City 105, Taiwan (R. O. C) |
僅供進出口/三角美國制裁國家Cuba, Syria, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus使用 |
USD | 花旗(台灣)商業銀行 營業部 Citibank Taiwan Limited |
香港商地中海航運有限公司台灣分公司 Mediterranean Shipping Company (Hong Kong) Limited Taiwan Branch |
5043948212 | CITITWTX | 台北市信義區松智路1號 No. 1, Songzhi, Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R. O. C. ) |
美國制裁國家Cuba, Syria, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus請勿匯款美金 |