Connecting Madagascar to the world
A leading shipping company in Madagascar since the 1980s, MSC opened its first local office in the heart of Tamatave in 1989. Today, MSC Madagascar is headquartered in Antananarivo, one of four offices across the country staffed by 59 dedicated employees. We offer weekly sailings to and from Tamatave (main gate port) and fortnightly services via the ports of Majunga and Diégo-Suarez.
Contact our team to request a quote, book or find out more about our local services
SOLAS 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 authorised signatory in all CAPITAL LETTERS.
How can I submit my VGM instructions?
- myMSC (Free of Charge)
To make things as easy as possible, we have provided this information by port. If you have any additive queries relating to this information, please contact your local agency who will be happy to help
Weight limits
Weight limits (import and export)
- Tamatave: 30T (tara included)
- Majunga and Diégo-Suarez: 27T (tara included)
Prohibited cargo
Import
- Imports of right-hand drive vehicles are prohibited.
- Second-hand cars, utility vehicles and/or more than 3T500 must be less than 15 years old.
- Imports of plastic bags are prohibited.
- Import of chemical and dangerous goods must follow processes, to contact MSC local office for details if need be
Export
As per Madagascar customs’ regulation and law:
- Rose wood
- Unworked wood
- Antiques
For MSC Madagascar security, the below commodities are not accepted anymore on our vessels:
- Vanilla (BEANS - ESSENTIAL OIL - NATURAL AROMA, ETC...)
- Scrap Metal
- Charcoal
List of terminals
Ports and terminals
Liner terms : Free in / Free out
(Origin and destination handling charges to be paid directly to terminal operator.)
Terminal name | MSC code | Port name | UN CODE |
TAC - MICTSL | MGTMMTM | TAMATAVE | MGTMM |
TP SEMS | MGMJNTS | MAJUNGA | MGMJN |
DIEGO-SUAREZ TERMINAL | MGDIEDS | DIEGO-SUAREZ | MGDIE |
Cargo Loading
Our Solutions
As well as being a global leader in container shipping , our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.
As well as being a global leader in container shipping , our worldwide teams of industry specific experts mean we can offer our customers round-the-clock personalised service. This ensures we deliver fast and reliable transit times, and that we provide the best solutions for your needs.
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Last update: 2024-11-09T02:40:00