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
|
Area: IBS
Country: Bangladesh
Direction: Export
Ports: All
Effective Date: 01/06/2025
Expiry Date: Until further notice
Free time: Calendar Day basis
Currency: USD
Invoiced: Per container, per day, as per container type
EXPORT DETENTION (effective 01/06/2025)
| Slabs | 20 Dry | 40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry | 20 Reefer | 40 Reefer | 20 Special / 40 Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Slabs
0 - 10 Days
|
20 Dry
Free
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
Free
|
20 Reefer
Free
|
40 Reefer
Free
|
20 Special / 40 Special
Free / Free
|
|
Slabs
11 - 14 Days
|
20 Dry
22
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
44
|
20 Reefer
33
|
40 Reefer
66
|
20 Special / 40 Special
33 / 66
|
|
Slabs
15 - 18 Days
|
20 Dry
33
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
66
|
20 Reefer
50
|
40 Reefer
99
|
20 Special / 40 Special
50 / 100
|
|
Slabs
19 - 21 Days
|
20 Dry
44
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
88
|
20 Reefer
61
|
40 Reefer
121
|
20 Special / 40 Special
60 / 120
|
|
Slabs
22 Days & Above
|
20 Dry
55
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
110
|
20 Reefer
72
|
40 Reefer
143
|
20 Special / 40 Special
70 / 140
|
- Plug-in / Monitoring charge for reefer container is USD 9 per day, per container, applicable from the date of discharge.
- 15% VAT on Plug-in / Reefer Monitoring charge is applicable i.e. TK 115 per day, per container.
- 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 shipper themself to Port Authorities directly as Maersk is not involved with these charges.
EXPORT DETENTION (expiring on 31/05/2025)
| Slabs | 20 Dry | 40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry | 20 Reefer | 40 Reefer | 20 Special / 40 Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Slabs
0 - 10 Days
|
20 Dry
Free
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
Free
|
20 Reefer
Free
|
40 Reefer
Free
|
20 Special / 40 Special
Free / Free
|
|
Slabs
11 - 14 Days
|
20 Dry
20
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
40
|
20 Reefer
30
|
40 Reefer
60
|
20 Special / 40 Special
30 / 60
|
|
Slabs
15 - 18 Days
|
20 Dry
30
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
60
|
20 Reefer
45
|
40 Reefer
90
|
20 Special / 40 Special
45 / 90
|
|
Slabs
19 - 21 Days
|
20 Dry
40
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
80
|
20 Reefer
55
|
40 Reefer
110
|
20 Special / 40 Special
55 / 110
|
|
Slabs
22 Days & Above
|
20 Dry
50
|
40Dry, 40HDry, 45Dry
100
|
20 Reefer
65
|
40 Reefer
130
|
20 Special / 40 Special
65 / 130
|
- Plug-in / Monitoring charge for reefer container is $9 per day, per container, applicable from the date of discharge.
- 15% VAT on Plug-in / Reefer Monitoring charge is applicable i.e. TK 115 per day, per container.
- Port Demurrage / Store Rent: These charges should be settled by the shipper themself to Port Authorities directly as Maersk 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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