Shipping to and from El Salvador

• After arrival, it is kindly requested that the following documentation is provided to our local import department for dispatch arrangements:
• Original bill of lading.
• Complete request in the form provided locally.
• For food products, reefer and hazardous cargo, it is also required that the customer provides the proper permits additional to the above documentation.
• Documentation Requirements:
• Original Bill of Lading (B/L) is mandatory to release cargo. If B/L is printed at origin, shipper must send to consignee at least one (1) original B/L in order to release import cargo.
• Rated BLs are required by Customs Authorities.
• Only 1 BL per container is allowed.
• Bill of Lading Clause: Seaway bill, Telex release, and a dummy of the Bill of Lading are not acceptable
• Weight must be in kilos and measurement in cubic meters (CBM).
• Local Consignee or Notify Party is required in El Salvador. One container cannot have two B/L with different consignees. If the consignee is a freight forwarder, the NIT should be included
• Triaxle service available with an additional fee

• No amendments to weight and/or quantities after cargo has been manifested.
• Weights and quantity must be amended at least 3 working days before vessel arrival. Any special request please contact customerservice@sealandmaersk.com
• Maximum allowed weight if 21.5 Metric tons.

Our setup in El Salvador consists of Combined Demurrage & Detention.

This means you will have one combined free time period and compensation for utilization of equipment inside and outside of terminals or depots, referred to as Combined Demurrage & Detention.

Effective September 10th, 2021 our tariff charges will be:

Free Time

Tariff after Free Time