CONGO REPUBLIC 

connecting Congo Republic to the world

Since the beginning of 2023, MSC has been helping its customers ship goods in and out of Congo and across the region's river, sea and land corridors. From our office in Pointe-Noire that covers the entire country, our 21 employees provide reliable and efficient services designed to meet the needs of a wide range of industries. 
In the country, hydrocarbons, timber, agriculture and mining are the main industries we serve. This allows MSC Congo to offer a wide range of shipping and logistics services.
Overall, MSC is an important player in the Congolese shipping and logistics industry. The company's global reach, combined with its local expertise and experience, makes it a valuable partner for companies that rely on efficient and reliable shipping and logistics services.

 

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Detention, demurrage, Per Diem and storage charges

What is detention?
Detention is the charge to use the carrier’s full container, inside the marine terminal, railroad facilities or container yard, after the expiry of the free time. This charge can also apply while the container is undergoing inspection by Congo Republic Customs, or while the cargo inside the container is being reworked for safety reasons.   

What is demurrage?
Demurrage is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, inside the terminal use of the land. In case of a demurrage dispute, email cog-info@msc.com describing the reasons for the dispute. 
 
What are storage charges?
A storage charge is applicable for containers left inside the rail ramp or container yard (to use the land) after the free time expires. Our stevedore Bolloré handles storage calculations and payments.
 
 
 

SOLAS VGM information for Congo Republic  

Government approval status

The government position regarding the implementation of the verified gross mass (VGM) amendments in the SOLAS Convention has been defined in decree No. 59/MIT/DC/SGM/CTJ/PAC/CNCB/DMM/SA, dated 30 June 2016.

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.
In line with Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) regulations, all marine terminals in Congo Republic are now allowed to use their certified scales to record shipment VGM.

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 (kgs)
  • Shipper/Authorised Party’s signature   
  • Shipper/Authorised Party's name
     

How  submit my VGM instructions?

VGM instructions should be submitted on myMSC

Deadlines for sending VGM instructions

Instructions must be recorded before the vessel closing date, i.e. 48 hours before vessel arrival. 

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 Congo Republic customer service team
Email : cog-info@msc.com
Tel: + 242 05 553 81 39

Prohibited cargo

The following are prohibited for both important and export

  • Illegal drugs
  • Guns, explosives and ammunition
  • Knives and deadly weapons
  • Hazardous materials (Class 1/5.1/6.2/7)
  • Pornographic material

If in doubt regarding any commodity not listed above, please contact our Import or Export Sales Team.

For full details of prohibited cargo in Congo Republic, please see Import and export regulations

List of terminals 

Ports and terminals

MSC operates services to and from BENIN from One Port & Terminal with our stevedore BOLLORE  teams  to support our customers.

 Port of Loading  Terminal 1  
Cotonou BOLLORE BENIN TERMINAL

Cargo Loading

MSC's cargo handling facilities are strategically located to ensure the efficient and timely loading of goods for export and import. We also provide cargo consolidation, loading and re-loading, packing, unpacking and cross-loading services from containers to trucks.
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Container Weighing (VGM) 

All MSC local offices provide certified scales to record and verify container weight (verified gross mass or VGM) in line with Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) regulations. VGM instructions are mandatory for all shipments for safety reasons and vessel operators can only load a container if its weight has been appropriately verified. Contact your local MSC team for more information and support. 
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