Shipping to and from Guinea

Detention

The free-times is 20 days free Detention for dry and special cargo and 15 days for reefer starting from the day of gate out empty till the return full into the terminal. Demurrage Not applicable.

Afterwards following rates are applicable for Detention (GNF)

Notes: 

1. Special equipment, such as Flat Racks and Open Top equipment, is considered equal to dry equipment 
2. IMO cargo follows the free days of dry containers 
3. High cube and 9'6" equipment is considered equal to 8'6" equipment
4. Demurrage and detention invoices are not subject to VAT.
5. The invoices must be paid in GNF. If you need the Rate of exchange please send a mail to ginfinwkcfr@maersk.com.

I - 'No VGM, No Loading" Measure

While Maersk will comply with the IMO's SOLAS requirement for VGM (Verify Gross Mass) prior to loading, Conakry Terminals (the terminal operator) has adopted an additional buffer known as the 'No VGM, No Loading" measure. This measure will prevent a packed container from being loaded for export when a VGM is absent.

Please refer to VGM menu for more details.

II- Shipping Instructions

Once containers are returned full at yards, following information should be provided by shipper:

• consignee full style details
• notify party
• container number
• seal number
• Package list if necessary, including weight per item.

III - Invoicing/Documents release

Once vessel has sailed/released and cargo is on board*, if local and/or freight charges settled, bill of lading can be released to shipper**

* There is a possibility of 'RECEIVED' bill of lading issuance

** Only at shipper demand, Obs/l can be kept at our side or simply not issued, and a telex release is to be sent enabling consignee to take possession of goods without presentation of Obs/l.  

IV - Services

Commodity:

• Export of charcoal non processed rubber and ferrous commodities out of Guinea is not accepted.
• Export of rough timber out of Guinea is not allowed, unless a written authorization from the Department of Forest is provided.

 Special customs requirements:

US Customs do not accept the mentions:

• Freight All Kind" and "General Merchandise" to describe commodities
• Pallets" to describe the type of package

Weight/ Measurement:

The pay load written on the container should not be exceeded.

Special Cargo:

Break Bulk: Not accepted

Out of Gauge: Accepted

IMO:  All IMO cargo are accepted except Explosives/Radioactive products, for which approval from the government is required

The Deadline to submit the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) details is 72 hours before the vessel arrival at the load port.

As a general guidance, the VGM should be received by Maersk prior to the cargo gate cut-off, before loading containers on the vessel.

No container will be loaded on board on a vessel without VGM, resulting in cargo delivery delays. Additionally, potential demurrage and/or detention charges may apply when a container is sitting idle at the terminal awaiting for VGM submission.