Shipping to and from Bangladesh
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Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Cut-off Time for Bangladesh Exports
| Port | Dry (Cargo: Non-Textile/ Garments) | Dry (Cargo: Textile/ Garments) | Reefers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Port
Chittagong
|
Dry (Cargo: Non-Textile/ Garments)
Estimated Time of Vessel Arrival (ETA) -1 day
|
Dry (Cargo: Textile/ Garments)
Estimated Time of Vessel Arrival (ETA) +1 day
|
Reefers
Estimated Time of Vessel Departure (ETD) -1 day
|
|
Port
Dhaka ICD, Pangaon ICT & SAPL RT
|
Dry (Cargo: Non-Textile/ Garments)
No Cut off, subject to arrival of the container at Chittagong before vessel’s operations closure
|
Dry (Cargo: Textile/ Garments)
|
Reefers
|
|
Port
Mongla
|
Dry (Cargo: Non-Textile/ Garments)
No Cut off, subject completion of stuffing activity before vessel’s operations closure
|
Dry (Cargo: Textile/ Garments)
|
Reefers
|
Shipment Instruction Deadline (Prior ETD)
Bangladesh is strictly maintaining No SI, No Load Policy. Before ETD, we give chasers to Shippers to submit SI before vessel sailings.
Verified Gross Mass (ETD -6 hours)
As per global guideline, Bangladesh has also opted strict maintenance of No VGM, No Load policy applicable for all types of Laden Exports. Shipper must declare the VGM and deadline of submission is ETD-6 hours from Chittagong & Mongla. Also, Bangladesh is strictly monitoring VGM Compliance report.
Weight Limitation
| Container Type | Max. Cargo Weight | Tare Weight | Chittagong / Mongla | Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT | SAPL RT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Container Type
20DRY
|
Max. Cargo Weight
21,700
|
Tare Weight
2,300
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
√
|
SAPL RT
√
|
|
Container Type
40DRY
|
Max. Cargo Weight
26,480
|
Tare Weight
4,000
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
√
|
SAPL RT
√
|
|
Container Type
40HC
|
Max. Cargo Weight
26,480
|
Tare Weight
4,000
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
√
|
SAPL RT
√
|
|
Container Type
45HC
|
Max. Cargo Weight
26,480
|
Tare Weight
4,000
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
X / √
|
SAPL RT
√
|
|
Container Type
20REEF
|
Max. Cargo Weight
21,000
|
Tare Weight
3,000
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
X / √
|
SAPL RT
√
|
|
Container Type
40HREF
|
Max. Cargo Weight
26,080
|
Tare Weight
4,400
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
X / √
|
SAPL RT
√
|
|
Container Type
Out Of Gauge
|
Max. Cargo Weight
To be evaluated by Local Office
|
Tare Weight
To be evaluated by Local Office
|
Chittagong / Mongla
√
|
Dhaka ICD / Pangaon ICT
X / √
|
SAPL RT
X
|
DRY CONTAINER (PER DAY): (CHITTAGONG)
| Slabs | 20 | 40, 45 | 20 RF | 40 RF | 20 SPE / 40 SPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Slabs
0-10 days
|
20
free
|
40, 45
free
|
20 RF
free
|
40 RF
free
|
20 SPE / 40 SPE
free / free
|
|
Slabs
11-14 days
|
20
20
|
40, 45
40
|
20 RF
30
|
40 RF
60
|
20 SPE / 40 SPE
30 / 60
|
|
Slabs
15-18 days
|
20
30
|
40, 45
60
|
20 RF
45
|
40 RF
90
|
20 SPE / 40 SPE
45 / 90
|
|
Slabs
19-21 days
|
20
40
|
40, 45
80
|
20 RF
55
|
40 RF
110
|
20 SPE / 40 SPE
55 / 110
|
|
Slabs
22 days and above
|
20
50
|
40, 45
100
|
20 RF
65
|
40 RF
130
|
20 SPE / 40 SPE
65 / 130
|
SPECIAL TYPE (OPEN TOP/FLAT RACK) OF CONTAINER (PER DAY): (CHITTAGONG)
| Day Range | 20 | 40 & 40HC |
|---|---|---|
|
Day Range
1st-4th
|
20
NIL
|
40 & 40HC
NIL
|
|
Day Range
5th-9th
|
20
USD 18
|
40 & 40HC
USD 36
|
|
Day Range
10th-14th
|
20
USD 36
|
40 & 40HC
USD 72
|
|
Day Range
Thereafter
|
20
USD 72
|
40 & 40HC
USD 144
|
REEFER CONTAINER (PER DAY): (CHITTAGONG)
| Day Range | 20 | 40 | 40H |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Day Range
1st-2nd
|
20
NIL
|
40
NIL
|
40H
NIL
|
|
Day Range
3th-7th
|
20
USD 20
|
40
USD 30
|
40H
USD 35
|
|
Day Range
8th-12th
|
20
USD 30
|
40
USD 45
|
40H
USD 53
|
|
Day Range
Thereafter
|
20
USD 50
|
40
USD 90
|
40H
USD 105
|
- Plug-in/monitoring charge for reefer container is $9.00 per day per container, applicable from the date of discharge.
- 15% VAT on plug-in/monitoring charge applicable i.e. TK.115.00per day per container.
DRY CONTAINER (PER DAY): (DHAKA)
| Day Range | 20 | 40 | 40H |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Day Range
1st-4th
|
20
NIL
|
40
NIL
|
40H
NIL
|
|
Day Range
5th-9th
|
20
USD 15
|
40
USD 18
|
40H
USD 21
|
|
Day Range
10th-14th
|
20
USD 30
|
40
USD 36
|
40H
USD 42
|
|
Day Range
Thereafter
|
20
USD 50
|
40
USD 72
|
40H
USD 84
|
For any container enjoying free time beyond the standard tariff: detention charge would start incurring as stated in the rate slab from the day next to last day of the approved free time and onward in case container is not returned within approved time.
For any container to be taken outside of the port: 5 days refundable advance detention need to be deposited on top of approved free time date or container delivery date (whichever is greater). Advance detention deposit will be refunded within fifteen working days of receiving refund request with survey reports, after returning the container to the nominated depot.
Port Demurrage/Store Rent: These charges should be settled by the consignee himself to port authority directly as we carrier is not involved with these charges.
Commodity
No restrictions except IMO/Dangerous cargo. There is a strict 'no acceptance' policy with regard to export booking of IMO/Dangerous cargo.
Weight / Measurement
Weight limitation : Maximum Gross Weight (cargo weight plus tare weight) of 24 mts / 20' dry container and 30 mts / 40' dry container.
The bill of lading clause, documentation
According to Bangladesh Bank regulations, all bills of lading have to be consigned to local banks. Only exceptions are factories fully owned by foreign companies and shipments without Letter of Credit issuance (i.e. no bank negotiation).
For prepaid shipments, shippers have to present Export Certificate when collecting the bill of lading.
For all personal effects or cargo moving without letter of credit or telephone transfer contract, shipper must provide encashment / cost and freight certificate.
Special Customs Requirements
No specific requirements
Others
ICD, Dhaka does not accept refrigerated, OOG cargo and 45'hc container.
No LCL reefer cargo is accepted in Bangladesh.
Acceptable place of receipt –
- Port of Chittagong (Chattogram)
- Dhaka Inland Container Depot (Dhaka ICD)
- Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (PICT)
- SAPL Inland Water Container Terminal (SAPL RT)
- Port of Mongla
- Any Export Processing Zone (EPZ) – Dhaka EPZ, Adamjee EPZ, Chittagong EPZ, Karnaphuli EPZ, Comilla EPZ, Mongla EPZ, Ishwardi EPZ, Uttara EPZ
- Any Store Door location within country – for more details go to “Inland Services”
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