Mauritius Waives Port Fees for Exports, Extends Export Rebate Scheme, Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Mauritius recently eliminated port fees for exports and extended a freight rebate scheme, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an April 14 report from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The country eliminated port fees for “all exports,” including…
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payments for “stevedoring charges” and “shore charges” for exports laden, the HKTDC said. Mauritius also extended its freight rebate scheme to include exports to three ports in South Africa and the port of Tamatave in Madagascar, the report said. A third measure extended the country’s “Speed-to-Market Scheme,” which now provides rebates on costs of air freight for exports to African countries, Japan, Australia, Canada and the Middle East. Sectors eligible for the rebate scheme are jewelry, medical devices, fruits, flowers, vegetables, chilled fish, and textiles and apparel.