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FERI Certificate from OGEFREM for DR Congo cargo via Mombasa

Please be informed that with immediate e ect the FERI Certificate from OGEFREM (specimen per attached) is mandatory for all D.R. Congo shipments via Mombasa (both Through BL and In Transit cargoes).

ESL Documentation teams will request the shippers for FERI Certificate copy and verify the same before booking acceptance.

More details to be found on this link: Circulars – OGEFREM

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.

Kenya Import Manifest Amendment

Please be informed that Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has given the following instructions for import manifest amendments. With immediate e ect, any amendment to the CONSIGNEE and DESTINATION (especially for In-Transit cargo) will require:

  1. LOI from the Shipper explaining the reason why amendment is needed.
  2. A letter of authority from Uganda Revenue Authority instructing KRA to proceed with amendment (for Uganda bound shipment)
  3. For consignee change, a sworn affidavit from both the consignees is mandatory.

Please ensure that you provide accurate Consignee and Destination details in your Shipping Instructions to avoid this time-consuming procedure.

For your guidance, our Kenya office needs to prepare import manifest 5 days before vessel arrival and your co-operation is much needed to meet this timeline.

Thank you for your continued and partnership.

Containers Mis-declared for Weight – Mumbai

Supplementing to our Important Notice on Container Weight in last June, APM Terminal Mumbai has already announced its strict control on the container weight for compromising the safety at the terminal and reducing avoidable costs. All containers mis-declared for weight will be charged in line with the scale of rates together with any extra charges incurred. These charges will be applied with immediate effect to the account of the cargo owners. Please note that accurate container weight declared to our company and the terminal is mandatory.
Appreciate your cooperation.

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WRONG DECLARATION OF CONTAINER WEIGHT
16th June 2011

Dear Valued Customers,

Regarding recent serious incidents due to wrong declaration of container weight, we need to draw your urgent attention and compliance of the policy on accurate weight declaration. Please note that wrong declared container weight will definitely lead to the following severe incidents to the extent of damage to property damages and loss of human life.

  • Damage to the containers
  • Damage to the terminals
  • Damage to the vessels
  • Accidents leading to injury or casualty
  • Legal Weight Restriction
  • Negative Impact on Vessel Planning
  • Rolling of Containers and Loss of income

Taking the obligation, you have to stow / load / count the cargo in container and declare the ACCURATE CARGO DESCRIPTION AND WEIGHT at time of booking, laden gate in terminal and shipping instruction. We must emphasize that we will with immediate effect introduce a regime of weight spot checks, and should any containers be found exceeding the declared weight, we will hold the container and take appropriate actions. All pertaining charges incurred and consequences are to the account of the customers. Moreover, we will reserve the right of any legal action and prosecution should any person or property related with Emirates Shipping Line be harmed resulting from the wrongly declared container weight.

We are looking forward to your full cooperation and support. Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact our local office for details. Thank you for shipping with our company.

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Vehicles to/via Kenya – Year of Make

With reference to the new directive from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with immediate effect, all containers carrying vehicles must be manifested with the Year of Make for each vehicle.

The year of make for all second hand or reconditioned vehicles should not exceed 8 calendar years. If the year of make is not manifested, the Customs will not approve the manifest. Please note that until the Customs approve the manifest, we will not be able to berth the vessel and continue discharge/loading of the ship. Furthermore, any unit with overage vehicles to Kenya will not be allowed to land in Mombasa and the container will be retained on board to be re-routed to POL. Under such circumstances, any amendment of consignee to in transit will not be allowed by Customs after the manifest declaration.

For Uganda units via Mombassa, there is no age restriction. However, units over 8 years will be allowed, subject to Jevic inspection at the port of loading and may attract 20% additional import duty. For transit to other countries via Mombasa, this directive is also not applied.

 For heavy equipment such as caterpillars, backhoes and excavators, this is not applicable.

Details available at : Procedures for Motor Vehicle – KRA

Request you to ensure strict compliance with the above while you send us your Shipping Instructions. Please contact us if you have any queries.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.