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CONTAINER
SHIPPING to Tunisia

CONTAINER SHIPPING
to TUNISIA

DTL GROUP is your partner for transportation and shipping around the world.

Shipping services to and from Tunisia guarantee flexible solutions, constant support and customs paperwork management thanks to the expert logistics team and partner network located all over the world.

Organizing a container shipment to and from Tunisia requires the necessary documentation and knowledge of freight information to enable the export and/or import of goods from one country to another. Here you will find a selection of shipping options to and from Tunisia depending on volume, weight and delivery time to ship anything and everything at the best price.

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Documents required for container shipping to Tunisia

Shipping containers to and from Tunisia requires the submission of documents to customs in order to clear the goods into the country.

  • Bill of lading: transport contract containing details of the shipment from the shipper to the final consignee.
  • Commercial invoice: a document providing all information about the goods, such as seller’s details, type, characteristics, and value of the goods.
  • Packing list: a document that provides a complete list of packages in the shipment of goods, indicating the product, number of items, dimensions to enable identification of goods.
  • Customs Tariff Numbers (HS Code): codes associated with products indicating duties and IVA rates useful for identifying products during customs authority controls.

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Our hubs in Tunisia
  • Tunisi: Industrial areas Saline Rades (TN)
    Sfax: Terminal port / Sousse Terminal porto
    info@dtl-group.com
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What are the Incoterms for shipping to Tunisia?

Incoterms are rules established by the International Chamber of Commerce that define the terms of exchange between seller and buyer for the sale of goods worldwide.

The main Incoterms used for shipments to and from Tunisia are:

Export

DAP – Delivered At Place, the seller is responsible for all shipping charges specified in the invoice for the goods.

Import

FOB – Free On Board, the buyer assumes the shipping costs from the port of origin, thus also the choice of shipping company and timing.

Shipping information

Freight transportation times for container shipping to Tunisia

Transit times for container shipments to and from Tunisia depend on several factors, including:

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  • Shipping service: The type of shipping service chosen affects transit time.
  • Transport mode: The choice of transport mode greatly affects transit time. Shipments by sea are generally slower than shipments by air, but are often more cost-effective.
  • Shipping line: The shipping line or shipping company used can affect transit times. Some shipping companies may offer faster services or more direct routes than others.
  • Weather conditions
In general, transit times for container shipments to and from Tunisia can vary from a few days to several weeks. For example, a container shipment from Tunisia to a European port may take 5 to 10 days, while shipments to more distant destinations such as Asia or America may take 2 to 5 weeks or more.

Contact DTL GROUP customer service or request a quote to arrange your shipment and find out the transportation time according to your needs.

Insurance for container shipment to Tunisia

Cargo insurance is not required to ship to or from Tunisia, but transporting cargo can involve several risks.

DTL GROUP offers cargo insurance coverage in order to protect your company from property damage, theft, or cargo delays during shipment and ensure safe transit, whether by air, sea, or land from the point of departure to the destination.

Customs practices for shipping containers to Tunisia

The process of clearing goods changes from country to country and even from port to port. Knowing in advance the customs clearance rules valid in Tunisia allows you to cross the border without complications.

DTL GROUP, upon request, handles cargo clearance services for the shipper.

Here is a list of the documents you need to provide to ship to or from Tunisia:

  • Commercial invoices
  • Packing list
  • HS codes of the cargo
  • Bill of lading

CONTACTS

Contact us for more information
Our hubs in Tunisia
  • Tunisi: Industrial areas Saline Rades (TN)
    Sfax: Terminal porto / Sousse Terminal porto
    info@dtl-group.com
REQUEST A QUOTE


Shipping options

Shipping options

FULL TRACK LOAD SHIPPING (FTL)

Do you need to transport voluminous
freight and need a full truckload?
FTL shipping is the best choice! The intermodal transport of a Full track load (FTL) involves a single truck with all sender’s goods, directed to only one destination. Freight is therefore transported in one-time delivery.

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GROUPAGE SHIPMENT OR LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD (LCL)

If your freight takes up little space and does not fill an entire container, then groupage or less than container load (LCL) shipping is the best choice for your needs! Groupage shipping is a shipping method of combining goods from different senders and directed to the same destination in a single transport operation.

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CUSTOMIZED SHIPPING 

Customized shipping to satisfy all your needs! DTL GROUP proposes several customized freight for your loading and unloading operations to any destination.

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