Cote D’Ivoire: Cargo Shortage Fines
We have been advised by our local correspondents Ivory P&I that the Customs authority at Abidjan port has issued new information and guidance on customs fines that came into force on the 1 July 2015. The customs notice relates to cargo shortage claims arising in the port.
Vessels calling at Abidjan port who are subject to a shortage claims being present, will have a fine imposed which will be to the same value of the shortage plus any taxes or duties that would have been due on the cargo.