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- Complaint number
- NTB-001-345
- NTB Type
- 3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)
- NTM Code
- B42: TBT regulations on transport and storage
- Complaint
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A procedural inconsistency exists in the handling of export shipments from Ethiopia to the Djibouti Free Zone, whereby the acceptance of tarpaulin-covered trucks is applied inconsistently in comparison to containerized cargo. In practice, some shipments transported in tarpaulin-covered trucks are permitted entry into the Free Zone, while others are denied access and required to be containerized without clear justification or prior notice. This inconsistent enforcement creates uncertainty among traders and transport operators, leading to delays, additional handling and transportation costs, and operational inefficiencies.
As a result, exporters particularly small-scale traders face difficulties in planning their logistics and complying with requirements, which ultimately reduces their competitiveness and limits smooth market access along the corridor. - Progress update note
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As at 10 Jily 2026, there was no response form the National Focal Points. This NTB is awaiting processing by Ethiopia and Djibouti Focal Points
- Policy or regulatory NTB
- No
- Location
- Djibouti: Djibouti sea port (Seaport)
- Reporting Country or Region
- Ethiopia
- Country specific trade issue
- No
- Date of incident
- 2025-06-26
- Status
- In process
- Product Description
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Re=exported products
- Total value
- 0
- Date reported
- 2026-04-20 10:13
- Modified
- 2026-05-18 15:02
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