We are here to simplify your customs clearance process and give you full visibility on the information you need to complete your export documentation. 
In our Customs Clearance tool, you will find manifest information, manifest date, closing time, folder information, BL date and more! 

Before arranging your shipment, you should take into account that not all the goods can be exported from/imported in Spain or accepted by your destination country. Some products are prohibited by local authorities, while others may be subject to restrictions or need special licenses. 

We recommend you check the European Commission Access2Markets website to check any restrictions in place or speak to our local export and import teams. 

Cut-offs can be found on the Schedules tool of msc.com, as well as on our e-business platform myMSC. 
Please, follow the next steps to easily find them on myMSC: 

- Navigate in the menu on the left to Schedules & Cut-offs 
- Click on “By Booking” if you want to retrieve the information for a specific booking or click on “By Port” if you want to retrieve the information for a particular port pair 

What is detention?

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Detentions is a charge applicable on containers once the free time period has expired. The detentions period starts from pick up of the empty container from the terminal or designated depot until it enters full into terminal for further shipment. This charge covers the use of the container.
 
What is demurrage?

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Demurrage is the charge applicable on containers once free the time period has expired. The demurrage period starts when the full container enters the port, and finishes on the actual ETA of the designated vessel. This charge covers the use of the container.

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Demurrage is the charge applicable on containers once free the time period has expired. The demurrage period starts when the vessel arrives at the port, and it covers until the container has been taken out of the premises and it is returned empty to the designated depot or terminal. This charge covers the use of the container.

What are storage charges?

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Storage is the charge applicable on containers once the free time period has expired. The storage period starts when the container arrives at the port, and it covers until the vessel sailing date. 

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Storage is the charge applicable on containers once the free time period has expired. The storage period starts when the vessel arrives at the port, and it covers until the container has been taken out of the premises to be delivered and unstuffed.

Do you have any questions on Detention, Demurrage & Storage Charges? Please contact our local teams 

 

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