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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Cargo availability
Demurrage and detention
Restrictions
Value added services
Reefers are available at vessel discharge, dry shipments are available 24 hours after vessel arrival
Nouakchott and Nouadhibou
Demurrage & Detention valid as from 15/08/2024
Freetime
| DRY | REEF |
|---|---|
|
DRY
9 days (days of discharge included)
|
REEF
10 days (days of discharge included)
|
Charges per calendar day after free-time
| Days | 20' dry | 40' dry | 20' reefer | 40' reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
1 - 13
|
20' dry
12
|
40' dry
24
|
20' reefer
24
|
40' reefer
52
|
|
Days
> 14
|
20' dry
24
|
40' dry
48
|
20' reefer
48
|
40' reefer
96
|
Storage – Charged by terminal direct to customer
Dry cargo: 7 days (day of discharge included)
Charges per calendar day after free-time
| Days | 20' dry | 40' dry |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
1-7
|
20' dry
4
|
40' dry
7
|
|
Days
8-15
|
20' dry
5
|
40' dry
11
|
|
Days
>15
|
20' dry
8
|
40' dry
15
|
Reefer Plugin – Charged by terminal direct to customer
Reefer cargo: 2 days (day of discharge included)
Charges per calendar day after free-time
| 20' Reefer | 40' Reefer |
|---|---|
|
20' Reefer
23 USD
|
40' Reefer
46 USD
|
Import Detention
Freetime
| DRY | REEF | SPECIAL |
|---|---|---|
|
DRY
2 days
|
REEF
2 days
|
SPECIAL
2 days
|
Detention tariffs after expiry of free time (charged per container per calendar day)
| Days | 20' dry | 40' dry | 20' reefer | 40' reefer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Days
DAY 3 Onwards after Freetime
|
20' dry
14
|
40' dry
38
|
20' reefer
38
|
40' reefer
77
|
| Days | 20' SPECIAL | 40' SPECIAL |
|---|---|---|
|
Days
DAY 3 Onwards after Freetime
|
20' SPECIAL
38
|
40' SPECIAL
38
|
- Import of alcohol and pork is not allowed, unless approved by the government
- Vehicles over 8 years are not allowed
For Value Added Services pls refer to the attached Value Added Services surcharges file
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