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Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.

For Value Added Services pls refer to the attached Value Added Services surcharges file

Value Added Service Charges

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Demurrage and detention charges - Exports

Effective Date: 09 December 2023

Currency: Naira

Export Charges DRY

Export Invoice	20ft	40ft
Export Invoice Export Documentation Fee	20ft 5,000	40ft 5,000
Export Invoice Export Service Charge	20ft 19,200	40ft 28,300
Export Invoice Origin Certificate Charge	20ft 100	40ft 100
Export Invoice Deposit ( Within Lagos)	20ft N/A	40ft N/A

Demurrage and Detention DRY

Demurrage and Detention - Export	20ft DRY	40ft DRY
Demurrage and Detention - Export Detention ( 0 - 30 days)	20ft DRY Free	40ft DRY Free
Demurrage and Detention - Export Detention (31 - 40 days)	20ft DRY 2,900	40ft DRY 4,350
Demurrage and Detention - Export Detention (>40days)	20ft DRY 5,800	40ft DRY 8,700

Export Charges REEFER

Export Invoice	20ft	40ft
Export Invoice Export Documentation Fee	20ft 5,000	40ft 5,000
Export Invoice Export Service Charge	20ft 19,200	40ft 28,300
Export Invoice Origin Certificate Charge	20ft 100	40ft 100

Demurrage and Detention REEFER

Demurrage and detention - Export	20ft Daily Rate	40ft Daily Rate
Demurrage and detention - Export Detention (1 – 14 days)	20ft Daily Rate -	40ft Daily Rate -
Demurrage and detention - Export Detention (>15days)	20ft Daily Rate 16,530	40ft Daily Rate 33,000

Request rate	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com)
Request rate Register with us:	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) Send a clear scan copy of your certificate of incorporation and Nigeria Export Promotion Council Certificate to us via email ng.export@maersk.com along with the following details: Name of Organization, Office Address, Official email address, Contact number, Tax Identification Number (TIN), utility bill showing office address and Nationally accepted ID card of business owner or business head in Nigeria
Request rate Make booking	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) Visit https://www.maersk.com/ibooking/
Request rate Collect empty container	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) We instantaneously confirm bookings and issue you a release order to your registered email address with which you may approach designated pick up point to pick empty container(s)
Request rate Return full container	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) You return the full container ready for export to the terminal. Submit your customs clearance/ shipping note, NDLEA and DSS clearance document to our export desk. The clearance document should be submitted latest 48 working hours before the vessel arrives
Request rate Submit completed SI	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) You submit your complete shipping instructions (SI)online- maersk.com and same is to be submitted latest 48hours before intending/planned vessel arrival with complete details(customer and cargo description). Please ensure the Shipping Instruction is submitted before the clearance document is submitted (Note: there is a penalty of $5000 USD for mis declaring dangerous cargo as non-dangerous cargo)
Request rate Verify copy of B/L	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) A verify copy of the transport document will be available online at https://www.maersk.com/shipmentoverview/documentation/verify . You may either approve or make any necessary amendment.
Request rate Shipment Invoices	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) Invoices are available to be printed online at MyFinance.
Request rate Evidence of charges paid	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) After settling charges via bank or online transfer, upload the invoices and payment confirmation on www.myeasyrelease.com , click Receipt Request tab to be receipted
Request rate Collect Transport Document	Visit www.maersk.com/onlinequote, we will send you a quote to your provided email address (for shipment to the USA, you will also be required to fill a Federal Maritime Corporation -FMC form which may be requested via email: ng.export@maersk.com) Once payment is confirmed and receipted, approach our export desk from 24 hours after vessel sails to collect Original bill of laden/ Sea way bill/ Telex (Please note telex attracts and additional charge of $30 USD). Amendment of payer terms will attract $42.

Special customs requirements:

All units to be exported should be customs cleared

FAQ - Maersk Import and Export Processes

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Maersk Export process guide

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We offer carrier haulage services transporting your shipment from your warehouse or store to the terminal as well as clearing with customs. Kindly reach out to us via email at allngdelivery@maersk.com should you require this service

Due to the challenging operating environment, we are unable to accept any requests for late gate cut-off. All export documentation with the necessary government authority approvals must be handed over to our customer care department before the export cut-off times as specified in the services and cut-offs section.