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Angola slashes import and port charges

22 May 2019 - by Staff reporter
The port of Luanda in Angola.
The port of Luanda in Angola. 
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">The Angolan National Shippers Council (CNC) has cut its commissions charges by half following a directive by the Ministry of Transport.

">The means a 50% reduction in the fees charged by the CNC for issuing licences in import procedures.

">Furthermore, the Port Use Rate (TUP) charged on the cargo for export has been reduced by 15% and the fee charged for weighing of containers has also been cut by 50%

">These measures will make it possible to “harmonise the fundamental interests of the State with those involved in international trade and shipping operations,” said an Angolan Ministry of State official.

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