MSC is supporting local trades in Slovenia with its own office 2003. Today port of Koper is served with 4 services connecting directly Mediterranean and Far East, rest of the world is serviced through transhipment ports.
What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires for use of units as warehouse while on terminal or with customer:
Import: From the end of the free time till empty unit is returned
Export: from empty unit pick-up until full unit loaded on nominated vessel
In case of a demurrage dispute, email SVN-sales@msc.com subject: Dispute + Invoice Number), describing the reasons for your dispute.
What are storage charges?
A storage charge is applicable, after the free time expires, for containers left on the terminal (for the use of the land).
What is VGM?
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.
Port of Koper is operating on principle “No VGM – No Entry” on marine terminal. With this it is possible to perform VGM procedure before entry to marine terminal upon special request.
What do I need to include in my VGM instructions?
You must include the following on all VGM instructions:
Booking or Bill of Lading (BL) number
Container number
VGM + weight measurement unit (lbs. or kgs.)
Responsible Party Name
Digital signature of the authorized signatory in all CAPITAL LETTERS.
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
myMSC (Free of Charge)
EDI (via INTTRA)
Manually via email SVN-export@msc.com or SVN-logistics@msc.com
Guidelines for submitting your VGM instructions
MSC prefers to receive a Shipper-Verified Gross Mass (VGM) before cargo is delivered. This helps to avoid any unexpected weighing charges being levied against the cargo at the port of Koper, which will be billed to the Shipper of Record.
The policy in place in port of Koper is “NO VGM – No GATE”
MSC admin fees and costs
Manual VGM Submission Fee (applies to email and inclusion on standard shipping instructions): 30 EUR per container.
Late VGM Submission Fee: 30 EUR per container.
VGM Misdeclaration Fee: 30 EUR per misdeclaration, per container.
Weighting per request per unit Fee: 60 EUR
Questions about VGM?
Contact our Slovenia team.
Imports and Export
Prohibited:
Counterfeit money
Goods prohibited in the scope of economic sanctions, e.g. all Cuban-made articles or merchandise from Iran, Myanmar or Sudan
Items infringing trade and copyright regulations
Endangered species that have not been outlined by CITES. To view the full list, visit the dedicated CITES page.
Special Attention required:
Cigarettes – all kind
Alcohol – all kind
Military cargo
Narcotics and some medication containing prohibited substances
At MSC, we believe that global success depends on local solutions and local expertise. Discover our complete range of services to support customers shipping to or from Slovenia.
Nationwide door delivery or pick-up
To simplify your supply chain, we offer on-carriage or pre-carriage services via third-party vendors.
Custom brokerage
We partner with third-party vendors to offer custom formalities in connection to import and export of your shipments.
Warehousing
For small cargo volumes we can offer warehousing (bonded and non-bonded).
Our Solutions
As well as being a global leader in container shipping, our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.
As well as being a global leader in container shipping, our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.
