MSC RWANDA

Connecting Rwanda to the world

MSC Rwanda offers reliable and efficient shipping services to and from the Republic of Rwanda designed to support a wide range of companies and industries. Have a look at our in-depth country guide. It covers everything from general trade information to import and export procedures to ensure the smooth transport of your goods.
INFORMAÇÕES DOS ESCRITÓRIOS LOCAIS

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

VGM Receiving Policy in Rwanda /or/ SOLAS VGM: a new regulation for a safer supply chain /or/ SOLAS VGM information for Rwanda

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 Remove link.
·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

All cargo arriving to and departing from RWANDA Cluster must be covered by below listed mandatory documents. These documents provide the relevant agencies with all information.

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

MSC's cargo handling facilities are strategically located to ensure the efficient and timely loading of goods for export and import. We also provide cargo consolidation, loading and re-loading, packing, unpacking and cross-loading services from containers to trucks.
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Container Weighing (VGM)

All MSC local offices provide certified scales to record and verify container weight (verified gross mass or VGM) in line with Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) regulations. VGM instructions are mandatory for all shipments for safety reasons and vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been appropriately verified. Contact your local MSC team for more information and support. 
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