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Detention, demurrage, Per Diem and storage charges
What is detention?
Detention is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, for the use of the carrier’s empty container released for stuffing. No free time in case of empty containers released and subsequently returned to MSC upon booking cancellation.
What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge applicable for the use of import containers after the free time expires.
Questions about detention/demurrage charges?
Contact our MSC Rwanda office.
SOLAS VGM information
What is VGM?
Verified Gross Mass or VGM refers to the exact, verified weight of a packed container. For safety reasons, vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been verified.
What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?
You must include the following on all VGM instructions:
·Booking or Bill of Lading (BL) number
·Container number
·VGM + weight measurement unit (lbs. or kgs.)
·Responsible Party Name
·Digital signature of the authorized signatory in all CAPITAL LETTERS.
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
·MyMSC (Free of Charge)
·EDI (via INTTRA)
Guidelines for submitting your VGM instructions
·MSC prefers to receive a Shipper-Verified Gross Mass (VGM) at before cargo is submitted for Customs Declaration until or before cargo is to be transferred to the Port.
·TZ Ports have “NO VGM – No GATE” policy in place
Questions about VGM?
Contact our MSC Rwanda team.
Documentation requirement for RWANDA
Acceptance – Import
Weight: General weight limitation is 23 tons/20’DV (all included) and 35 tons/40’DV (All included)
There has no overweight tax; vessels are not allowed to load overweight containers.
Dangerous Goods & OOG
Hazardous Cargo: According to IMO classification, some dangerous cargo (like explosives) shall be discharged in priority. Dar Es Salaam and Mombasa Ports will contact the local importer for the organization of priority discharge and immediate delivery.
Documentation
Following mentions are mandatory on the B/L: ORIGINAL, FREIGHT TO BE PAID AT, FREIGHT COLLECT or PREPAID. Signature of the Person Responsible at Port of Loading + date of B/L or Sea Waybill emission.
Destination local charges
Only following charges are accepted as Import local charges in RWANDA:
BL fee, delivery orders fee, manifest correction fee, Reefer containers plugged onto reefer points, genset lift on/off fee, genset in transit, detention and demurrage charges and local delivery charges.
Fines:
In case any of the documentation is not in order upon arrival of the vessels at the Port of Discharge, the shipping line will be fined for non-compliance. Any fines, costs and consequences will be debited to the offices of origin immediately for recovery from the shippers. These costs can’t be recovered from importers.
Information Guide - Rwanda
General booking procedures - Import
Booking details have to be submitted in writing and must contain all valid details like:
- Shipper’s name and contact details
- Consignee name and contact details
- Notify party and contact details
- Cargo details (commodity, weight, measurement, etc)
- Container size
- Number and type of containers to be booked
- Cargo description, Weight, and CBM
- Loading port
- Port of discharge
General booking procedures -Export
Booking details have to be submitted in writing and must contain all valid details like:
- Shipper’s name and contact details
- Consignee name and contact details
- Notify party and contact details
- Cargo details (commodity, weight, measurement, etc)
- MSDS (material safety data sheet) on mineral cargos
- Shipper’s shipping instructions
- Container size
- Number and type of containers to be booked
- loading and discharge port
- haulage details.
Special Cargo Requirement
- Hazardous: numbers UN (United Nations) and class. Attach hazardous stickers on all four sides of the containers
- OOG (Out of Gauge): cargo dimension, picture, and weight
- BBK (Break Bulk): cargo dimension, picture (identifying anchor point) and weight
Restrictions
-The importation and manufacture of narcotic drugs, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and items infringing copyrights
CHANGE OF DESTINATION AFTER VESSEL SAILING
• Change of destination request by email or mail to commercial and / or customer departments.
• Surrender full set of original bill of lading in line office;
• Change of destination acceptance is subject to Head Office approval.
• Change of destination will be effective once written confirmation received from the shipper.
TELEX RELEASE
• Surrender full set of original bill of lading in MSC KIGALI office;
• Fill the LOI (Letter of Indemnity) on shipper’s letter head with stamp + signature.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR MSC KIGALI
Phone call: +250784334783 / +250735560825.
Email address: e.mufora@msc.com
Kigali Special Economic Zone, Plot NO2150 , P.O.Box 1338 Kigali-Rwanda.
Cargo Loading
Container Weighing (VGM)
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Última actualización: 2025-03-26T02:46:00