What are the criteria that, as a Freeport operator, I must meet to benefit from preferential port handling charges and how do I apply for it?
Preferential port handling charges are given to Freeport licensees for containerised or bulk cargo imported by a sea going vessel and exclusively meant for re-export. Applications for preferential port handling charges have to be submitted at latest on the day of vessel’s arrival. The vessel’s arrival date shall be based on the port situation report of the Mauritius Ports Aauthority. Conditions to benefit from preferential port handling charges are listed below: • Freeport cargo imported by a Freeport licensee from overseas and exclusively destined for re-export; • Freeport goods imported/exported in containers or in bulk, provided that the whole consignment is re-exported; • Freeport goods which are re-exported constructively i.e Freeport cargo that remain within the Port terminal and re-exported therefrom; • Freeport goods which are imported in one container and re-exported in another container provided the quantity and net weight of cargo imported remain unchanged; • Freeport goods
