Myanmar

Cargo Restrictions

All DG class cargo imports to Yangon must seek approval from the Yangon Port Authority and DG cargo must be taken out via direct delivery.

Prohibited Cargo:

IMCO classes 1, 5.1, 6.1 and 7 & Radioactive Material are prohibited and the rest of the classes are accepted case by case.

Weight Restrictions

• All MMRGN port cranes have a maximum weight limitation of 35 metric tons.
• Heavy weights and cranes are subject to Terminal acceptance on a case-by-case basis and will be charged according to the respective terminal’s tariff.

1. All Emirates Bill of Lading for shipment into Yangon must show only actual consignee/actual notify party. (Not allowed to show NVOCC/Forwarder name as consignee/Notify Party).

2. For after landed correction, all amendment data of BL/import manifest on consignee/notify/description/weight/quantity must make through Emirates Transshipment office I.E. Singapore or Port Klang through Feeder operator.

3. The ESL agent in Yangon, as a box operator, is not authorized to amend the manifest. Customs regulations permit only feeder lines to make amendments to the manifest.

4. Import shipments, after 60days, if no claim cargo, goods will be gone for auction from Myanmar port authorities direct. All auction revenue is used to pay storage charges.

5. Late amendment of B/L after manifest submitted to customs will subject to penalty/fines. Amount to be advised on the shipment-to-shipment basis.

6. For any inbound cargo to Yangon, please be reference below regulations to adhere to:

1. • Freight Collection at Yangon is not allowed.
   • Forwarder Name on BL cannot be mentioned as Consignee, but it is ok to mention as notify party.
   • Actual Consignee name on OBL to mention as Consignee.

Ranong cross border by Barge transfer to Kawthaung port is now open by cross border trade lane.