Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-324  

NTB Type

7.9. Inadequate trade related infrastructure  

Complaint

Some businesses complained that SADC ports are unable to handle containers that exceed 6 metres (20 ft), which limits exporters in implementing the most cost-effective way of transporting their products  

Progress update note

1. During the 15th meeting of the SADC Sub - Committee on Trade Facilitation held in May 2017, the Secretariat reported that the Issue had been referred to Directorate of Infrastructure & S for consideration because it is outside the scope of trade.
2. The SADC meeting of NTB-Market Access Task Force held 18-20 March 2020 at SADC HQ Offices, Gaborone observed that the SADC Secretariat has no Senior Programme Officer for Transport nor a Ports Programme Officer to work with the SADC coastal countries to ensure they have facilities to handle 12 foot containers at their ports.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

SADC  

Reporting Country or Region

Seychelles  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-09-09  

Status

In process  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-09-09 00:00  

Modified

2010-07-23 00:00