Shipping to and from Tunisia

Tunisia origin charges (Local charges in TND and Inland haulage charges) have to be paid imperatively in Tunisia due to local regulation.

DCF (Dangerous cargo documentation fee) should always be prepaid, settled in Tunisia.

Port storage charges are paid directly by shipper directly to port authorities with no involvement from shipping line.

Special equipment

To contact: tn.export@sealandmaersk.com

Re- export procedure:

Local customs authorities confirmation to re-export an imported container is required and for that purpose below documents are mandatory:

1. Shipper to provide reasons for re-export (translated In French)
2. Acceptance for re-export from the initially manifested consignee (on letter head & Stamped)
3. Certificate of non-payment from Tunisian Bank through which transaction took place
4. Commercial invoice

Note: the re-export depend on Customs authorization and it depend on customs only.

Upon customs approval for re-export, Maersk Tunisia the Agency requires in advance payment of the below charges based on estimation (Not invoices):

1. Local charges for the imported container ( invoices available in your account on www.sealandmaersk.com  )
2. Occurred Container Demurrage and Detention charges ( calculation possible in your account on www.sealandmaersk.com ) .
3. Occurred port storage to be paid to port authorities ( to be checked with the port authorities not under Sealand responsibility)
4. Customs fees & penalties
5. Re-Export related charges (Local charges, port charges & ocean freight a quote can be done in www.sealandmaersk.com )

For support and assistance please contact (tn.export@sealandmaersk.com)

Once all above fulfilled, the re-export procedure can be launched. Final invoices for all charges will be provided to requesting office.

Booking needs to be created on www.sealandmaersk.com and SI submitted on time  , please do contact tn.export@sealandmaersk.com for coordination.

Second hand clothing export

For second hand clothes export below terms must be fulfilled:

• An engagement letter must be provided by real shipper and real consignee.
• An immediate cashable check of 20000 TND per container or A bank guarantee.

Plastic Waste

Plastic waste cargo subject to line and destination country approval.

The following documents must be submitted for approval:

• Annex 7.
• LOE provided by the shipper and the consignee.

Onion

For Onion exports, LOE must be submitted for approval by the shipper and the consignee.

Charcoal and Carbon products

For Charcoal and carbon exports Sealand accepts non – IMO regulated charcoal, IMO regulated charcoal (hazardous) are not accepted.

The following documents must be submitted for approval.

Documents required prior to booking confirmation:

• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
• Company Profile.
• Weathering Report, or certificate describing the cooling process and attesting minimum 14 days of pre-cooling prior to packaging. In the case of activated carbon, weathering report is to include description of activation process and name of chemical used, alternatively describing the steam activation process.
• Certificate of Self-heating Test (Laboratory test certificate according to IMO Special Provision 925 reference UN Manual of Tests and Criteria 33.3.).
• Certificate of Analysis (Laboratory test on moisture, ash, fix carbon, volatile matters).
• Accreditation Letter. Certificate confirming that the laboratory performing the test has been approved by the competent authority.

Effective from October 1st,2019.
Combined Demurrage and Detention starts the day after the empty pick up day (included), end with loading day (included) to vessel.

Per: Calendar day.

After free time expiration, below tariffs will be applied.

Currency : TND - Tunisian Dinar.

EXPORT - Combined demurrage and detention tariffs - from Sfax and Tunis (Rades) Ports:

Maersk Logistics and Services Tunisie is reviewing the costs From January 1st

Demurrage and detention - DRY 

Demurrage and detention - REEF

Demurrage and detention - Hazardous DRY

Demurrage and detention - Special

Please to contact: tn.export@sealandmaersk.com