Before goods transport operations take place and at least before transport documents are issued, the forwarder or any agent acting on his behalf shall get prior agreement from the Safety/Dangerous Goods Harbour Master’s office (Bureau Sécurité/Marchandises Dangereuses de la Capitainerie) on the mode of transport, including that of inward transport, the goods outward destination and whenever agreed, the duration of their stowage. To get the list of dangerous goods classes requiring prior agreement and to ask for that preliminary unloading authorization (Excel file) : please download here

Transport documents together with stuffing documents for containerized cargo shall be received by the Bureau Sécurité/Marchandises Dangereuses ou Vracs (Safety/Dangerous or bulk goods department ) 24 H 00 prior to arrival.