Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-618  

NTB Type

7.1. Arbitrariness  

Complaint

This complaint is registered by FESARTA.
Resolved NTB 514 refers, whereby ZAMESCO had been forcing transporters to park in its parking area at Nakonde border post, and pay a daily fee.
In April 2013, Zambia reported that this practice was no longer occurring and the NTB was considered resolved.
However, transporters report that ZAMESCO continues to force transporters to park in its area and pay an increased US$35 per day.
This is unacceptable. If trucks have to park at the border to await clearance, there should be free parking available. If they wish to use ZAMESCO's facility, it should be their choice.  

Status note

On 31st March 2016, Zambia Focal Point reported that there was variety of parking at Nakonde Border which transporters can use. The situation where transporters were being coerced to park at ZAMESCO had been addressed. Therefore, given the availability of variety of packing spaces, Zambia advise that the transporters should explore and opt for best options available. Given this development, this complaint was considered resolved.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Zambia: Nakonde (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

 

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2013-12-06  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2016-03-31  

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2014-01-10 10:07  

Modified

2016-04-06 10:14