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DGS Order No. 11 of 2020 - Extension of validity of DGS Order No. 07 of 2020 dated 29.03.2020 and modification of DGS Order No. 08 of 2020 dated 31.03.2020.

Applicable to: All stakeholders concerned
Effective Date: 22nd April, 2020
Superseded Circulars: DGS Order No. 07 of 2020 dated 29.03.2020, DGS Order No. 08 of 2020 dated 31.03.2020

Key Changes and Requirements

1. Extension of DGS Order No. 07 of 2020

The non-charging of container detention charges on import and export shipments, initially valid from 22nd March to 14th April, is extended to 3rd May 2020.

2. Modification of DGS Order No. 08 of 2020

For the period from 15th April to 3rd May 2020, shipping companies or carriers shall not charge, levy, or recover any penal charges, demurrage, ground rent, storage charges, detention charges, additional anchorage charges, penal berth hire charges, vessel demurrage, or any performance-related penalties on cargo owners/consignees of non-containerized cargo due to delay in berthing, loading/unloading operations, or evacuation/arrival of cargo.

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