Connecting Burundi to the world
MSC Bujumbura offers reliable and efficient shipping services to and from the Republic of Burundi designed to support a wide range of companies and industries.
Since Burundi is a landlocked country, the key gateways to Burundi are Kenya via Mombasa port and Tanzania via Dar es salaam port.
Moreover, the country has the largest dry port on Lake Tanganyika (followed by the ports of Mpulungu in Zambia, Kalémie in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Kigoma in Tanzania) at the crossroads of several transport corridors allowing it to play a transit role due to its strategic position in the EAC region.
Have a look at our in-depth country guide. It covers everything from general trade information to import and export procedures to ensure the smooth transport of your goods.
Detention and demurrage
Demurrage and detention is the charge applicable, after the free time expires, inside and outside the terminal. Please refer to local demurrage tariff circulation and notices.
For any assistance in guaranteed validation, kindly contact local office.
SOLAS VGM information
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.
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 (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).
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, which will be billed to the Shipper of Record.
SOLAS VGM must be submitted latest 48 hrs prior to vessel ETA/ETB Mombasa (Cut off time indicated in our daily schedule dispatch).
MSC admin fees and costs
Late VGM Submission Fee: 50 USD per container.
Documentation requirement for Burundi
All cargo arriving to and departing from Burundi Cluster must be covered by below listed mandatory documents. These documents provide the relevant agencies with all information.
Acceptance – Import
*Weight: General weight limitation is 29 tons/20’DV (all included) and 31 tons/40’DV (All included)
There is no local overweight tax and vessels are not allowed to load overweight containers.
Dangerous Goods & OOG
Hazardous Cargo: According to IMO classification, some dangerous cargo (like explosives) shall be discharged in priority. Dar Es Salaam and Mombasa Ports will contact the local importer for the organization of priority discharge and immediate delivery.
Documentation
Following mentions are mandatory on the B/L: ORIGINAL, FREIGHT TO BE PAID AT, FREIGHT COLLECT or PREPAID. Signature of the Person Responsible at Port of Loading + date of B/L or Sea Waybill emission.
Destination local charges:
The following charges are accepted as Import local charges in Burundi
BL fee, delivery orders fee, manifest correction fee, Reefer containers plugged onto reefer points, lift on/off fee, genset in transit, detention and demurrage charges and local delivery charges.
The free periods, deposits, demurrage charges and any other “MSC” charge or tariff items are subject to change with or without specific notice, and the onus shall be on the Consignee/Clearing & Forwarding Agent to ascertain, prior to obtaining release/delivery of container or cargo, what the applicable rates are.The free periods, deposits, demurrage charges and any other “MSC” charge or tariff items are subject to change with or without specific notice, and the onus shall be on the Consignee/Clearing & Forwarding Agent to ascertain, prior to obtaining release/delivery of container or cargo, what the applicable rates are.
Penalties:
In case any of the documentation is not in order upon arrival of the vessels at the Port of Discharge, the shipping line will be fined for non-compliance. Any penalty, costs and consequences will be debited to the offices of origin immediately for recovery from the shippers. These costs can’t be recovered from importers.
Information guide Export – Burundi
Booking details must be submitted in writing through shipping instructions and must contain all valid details such as:
- Shipper’s name and contact details
- Consignee name and contact details
- Notify party and contact details
- Cargo details (commodity, weight, measurement, etc)
- MSDS (material safety data sheet) on mineral cargos & DG
- Shipper’s shipping instructions
- Container size
- Number and type of containers
- Loading and discharge port
- Haulage details.
Note : The ECTN is not mandatory for Burundi.
Special Cargo Requirement
- Hazardous: numbers UN (United Nations) and class. Attach hazardous stickers/labels on all four sides of the containers.
- OOG (Out of Gauge): cargo dimension, picture, and weight
- BBK (Break Bulk): cargo dimension, picture (identifying anchor point) and weight
Restrictions
- The importation and manufacture of narcotic drugs, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and items infringing copyrights.
- Export license required for some commodities such as vegetables.
Please refer as well to the Prohibited and Restricted Goods Under the Second and Third Schedule of the EAC Customs Management Act, 2004.
CHANGE OF DESTINATION AFTER VESSEL SAILING
- Change of destination request by email or mail to commercial and / or customer departments.
- Surrender full set of original bill of lading in line office;
- Change of destination acceptance is subject to Head Office approval.
- Change of destination will be effective once written confirmation received from the shipper and shall be billed to.
Telex Release
- Surrender full set of original bill of lading in MSC office;
- Fill the LOI (Letter of Indemnity) on shipper’s letter head with stamp + signature.
Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services
Cargo Loading
MSC's cargo handling facilities are perfectly positioned in the industrial zone to ensure on-time loading and arrival of cargo for export.
We also provide logistic services such as loading and unloading, unpacking and packing, cross-loading services from containers to trucks.
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