利比里亚报关协会抗议高额追踪费与审批延误
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2026-01-09 05:13

Core Viewpoint - The National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) strongly protests against Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions (GTMS) for imposing high fees on the import of heavy equipment, claiming misclassification of flat rack cargo and overcharging, which violates their contractual duties to assist in port monitoring of goods [1] Group 1 - NCBAL asserts that the customs clearance fee for heavy equipment should remain at the historical standard of $190, opposing GTMS's charges ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 [1] - The association condemns the Minister of Commerce's prolonged delays in signing import licenses for essential goods at the Freeport of Monrovia, highlighting a lack of response to multiple communications from their office [1] - NCBAL warns that if the issues persist, they will take public action to protect the interests of customs brokers, importers, and the business community, urging all members to resist excessive charges [1]