Ships calling at Egyptian ports for discharging
Before arrival the local agents require copies of:
- Full set of Bills of Lading.
- C/P and manifests showing cargo description, load port, shippers, weight / measurements and discharging terms. Accurate figures should appear for customs and stevedoring.
- Stowage plan.
- For ships carrying containers, the Bills of Lading must be marked with the demurrage clause for exchange control purposes.
- Freight earned should be substantiated with relative documents (C/P, Bs/L, etc.) especially for liner cargo.
It is advisable to keep onboard a full set of aforementioned, ready on arrival for presentation to port agents/ authorities.
- Main terms of C/P (tendering NOR / FIOS or LINER/etc.).
- Instructions for the release of cargo in lieu of presentation of original Bs/l.
- Instructions for any freight to be collected at destination or payment of demurrage΄s.
