Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-818  

NTB Type

3. Technical barriers to trade (TBT)  

NTM Code

B42: TBT regulations on transport and storage 

Complaint

Failure to implement Article 5.8 (6.2 Road Traffic Policy) leading to variable treatment of the transport of High Cube containers with height exceeding 4.3 metres.

The transport of High Cube Containers, on “standard” deck height (1.5 metres) vehicles and trailers results in overall height of approximately 4.5 metres.
Botswana: Imposes requirement for abnormal load permits for each load.
South Africa threatens to repeal moratorium on prosecution from 1 Jan 2019
Other countries ignoring “illegal” height, but “illegality” leaves insurance threats to operators.
Zambia (4.8), Zimbabwe 4.65), Malawi (4.6); Tanzania (4.6) have increased legal height to at least 4.6 metres.
Uncertainty in region is causing growing concerns regarding viability of international transport routes amid fears of further enforcement costs and barriers.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

SADC  

Reporting Country or Region

South Africa  

Date of incident

2018-05-17  

Status

In process  

Product Description

 

Total value

0  

Date reported

2018-05-17 10:19  

Modified

2018-11-20 09:42