What is detention? 

Detention is the charge applicable on the actual loading date of the container, after the free time expires, for the use of the carrier’s empty container inside/outside the deports or terminals. This charge can also apply while the container is undergoing Cambodia inspections or while the cargo inside the container is being reworked for safety reasons or delayed of vessel departures.    

In case of a detention dispute or inquiry, email khm-info@msc.com. 

What is demurrage? 

Demurrage is the charge applicable from vessel discharge to gate in, after the free time expires, inside and outside the terminals for the use of the land.  

In case of a demurrage dispute or inquiry, email khm-info@msc.com.

What are Storage Charges?

A storage charge is applicable, after the free time expires, for containers left inside the container yard.

Guidelines for submitting VGM instructions 

MSC prefers to receive a Shipper-Verified Gross Mass (VGM) before cargo is delivered. This helps to avoid any unexpected weighing charges being levied against the cargo at the Cambodia Port of Loading and transit ports, which will be billed to the Shipper of Record. 

The ultimate deadline for VGM submission will be 10:00am local time on the day of the CY cut-off.

Restricted Cargo

Items listed below will require consignee to obtain a customs license and permit and present it to MSC Cambodia before the booking is placed.

Import Commodities  
- Gambling equipment or machine 
- Vehicle/car with right-hand drive 
- Bibles
- Used computer and parts 
- Used shoes, used tires 
- Tobacco products containing Goa/Gutka 
- Dangerous cargo  
- Meat & Bone Meal, Personal Effect / Household cargo and Second-Hand is recommended to discharge at Sihanoukville port due to transitment customs law in Vietnam.  
- Plastic Material 
- Plastic Cap  
- Plastic Bottles 
- Bottle Cap 
- PET 
- PET Flake 
- Electric Cable 

Export Commodities 
- Log timber 
- Sugar 

Weight Limitation 

Sihanoukville Port can accept up to 30.5 metric tons inclusive container tare. 

Phnom Penh Port can accept up to 24 metric tons for 20DC and 30 metric tons for 40DC, H/45HC inclusive container tare.