Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-180  

NTB Type

7.9. Inadequate trade related infrastructure  

Complaint

Beira & Nacala are the main ports for imports/export goods, which are currently overworked. Lack of institutional support.  

Status note

Mozambique reported that this is not a barrier because Mozambique has three big ports fully operational. The Maputo port being the main one. In March the Single Window Project will become operational at the Maputo Port, to help reduce the time required for customs clearance  

Progress update note

1. Mozambique reported that Mozambique has three big ports fully operational. The Maputo port being the main one. In March the Single Window Project will become operational at the Maputo Port, to help reduce the time required for customs clearance.
2.On 5 may 2011 Malawi responded that this remains a barrier to trade as vessels are taking long time for the berth and, due to that, containers offloading and clearing time is too long.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Mozambique: Beira Port (Seaport)  

Reporting Country or Region

Malawi  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-27  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2011-07-28  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-27 00:00  

Modified

2011-07-28 23:07