Road limitations:

In the Ukraine the total gross vehicle weight (vehicle, chassis, container, genset and cargo combined) for road haulage must not exceed 44,000 kg.

Slightly heavier payloads may be possible, but these will depend on the combined weight of the specific equipment being used. For example, an especially lightweight vehicle and chassis may have to be sourced, along with a container that is plated for a higher payload. These are offered subject to availability.

If you wish to transport cargo heavier than the recommended maximum cargo weight by road in Ukraine please contact your local OOCL Sales or Customer Service department with details.

Road limitations for transit cargoes are settled by legislation of Ukraine and destination country. Out of gauge cargoes may be handled using special equipment like OpenTop or Flat containers.  Accurate cargo dimensions and weights are needed to enable appropriate handling and pricing: please email your local Sales office with full specifications.

Dangerous goods:

The following classes of dangerous goods are prohibited at the BKP terminal according to the IMDG Code:

1st class (all subclasses) - explosives;
2,3-toxic gases;
5.2 - organic peroxides;
6.2 - infectious substances;
7-radioactive  substances.

All other dangerous goods are handled by prior agreement with the terminal in each individual case, except class 9, which is handled on a usual basis.

After preliminary agreement between  lines regarding handling of dangerous goods, the forwarder straight before the arrival of the goods to the terminal provides MSDS and a letter of indemnity for the import / export of dangerous goods.

According to BKP terminal rules all containers with dangerous goods should be discharged from vessel to truck directly.

Customs requirements:

Excise cargo (alcohol, tobacco and cigatettes) is not acceptable for transshipment at Odessa as they must follow a special procedure with unexpected costs and handling time.

The Customer should provide the following documents in order to have containers released from the container terminal:

• Copy of BL approved by liner agent
• Commercial invoice
• Certificate of origin
• Packing list
• Phytosanitary certificate (for phytogenous cargoes)
• Veterinary certificate (for animal goods)
• Certificate of fumigation
• Consignee nomination letter (if consignee "To order" or "to order of")
• Letter of attorney from consignee to forwarder
• Preliminary customs declaration from consignee local customs.