MSC has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 1996, delivering successful business growth with our customers and trading partners. Today, MSC serves the Kingdom and the region from three main offices, Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh.
What is detention?
Detention is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, for the use of the carrier’s full container inside the marine terminal and container yard.
What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, inside the terminal for the use of the land. In case of a demurrage dispute, email GIN-info@msc.com
What is Per Diem?
A storage charge is applicable for containers left inside the rail ramp or container yard (to use the land) after the free time expires.
What are storage charges?
A storage charge is applicable, after the free time expires, for containers left inside the rail ramp or container yard (for the use of the land).
Verified Gross Mass or VGM refers to the exact, verified weight of a packed container. For safety reasons, vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been verified.
What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?
You must include the following on all VGM instructions: The following items are mandatory and must be on all VGM instructions:
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
VGM instructions should be submitted on myMSC (Free of Charge)
Deadlines for submitting your VGM instructions
Instructions must be recorded before the vessel’s closing date, i.e., 48 hours before the vessel’s arrival.
MSC admin fees and costs
Any cost or consequences caused by delay, misdeclaration or manual entry of VGM instructions is payable by the shipper.
Contact information
For more information, please contact the MSC GUINEA customer service team:
Email : gn592-infogn@msc.com
Tel: +224 624939004
It is illegal to bring the following items into or out of Saudi Arabia
Imports
View the full list of prohibited and restricted goods.
Exports
View the full list of prohibited and restricted goods.
Find information on procedures and formalities.
Ports and terminals
MSC operates services to and from the following Saudi ports and terminals, with local teams in each location to support our customers.