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Tanzania Central Freight Bureau (Specification of Freight and Routes) Order, 1983

Government Notice 44 of 1983

Tanzania Central Freight Bureau (Specification of Freight and Routes) Order, 1983
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Government Notice 44 of 1983
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Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Act
Date
1 March 1983
Language
English
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Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Act

Tanzania Central Freight Bureau (Specification of Freight and Routes) Order, 1983

Government Notice 44 of 1983

  • Published in Tanzania Government Gazette
  • Commenced on 1 March 1983
  • [This is the version of this document from 1 March 1983 and includes any amendments published up to 31 July 2002.]
  • [Note: This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 July 2002 and 30 November 2019 by the Attorney General's Office, in compliance with the Laws Revision Act No. 7 of 1994, the Revised Laws and Annual Revision Act (Chapter 356 (R.L.)), and the Interpretation of Laws and General Clauses Act No. 30 of 1972. All subsequent amendments have been researched and applied by Laws.Africa for TANZLII.]
[Section 25(1); G.N.s. Nos. 44 of 1983; 554 of 1986; 174 of 1990]

1.

This Order may be cited as the Tanzania Central Freight Bureau (Specification of Freight and Routes) Order.

2.

As from the effective date the Bureau shall assume the exclusive rights to book or reserve freight or cargo space on any ocean going vessel for–
(a)all Tanzania export cargo from any port in Tanzania to any port in Western Europe;
(b)all Tanzania import cargo from any port in Western Europe to any destination in Tanzania; and
(c)all crude petroleum and related products imported into Tanzania from any port abroad.

3.

Unless otherwise directed by the Bureau—
(a)Tanzanian imports from countries which fall under the jurisdiction of the Bureau shall be on the terms "Free on Board" (FOB) port of shipment; and
(b)Tanzanian exports to countries under the Bureau's jurisdiction shall, as far as possible, be sold "Cost and Freight" (C&F) port of destination.

4.

In exercising its exclusive right to book cargo and shipping space in the areas of its jurisdiction, the Bureau may take disciplinary action, in accordance with the provisions of the Act, against those who may violate the exclusivity.

5.

(1)All freight offers falling under the jurisdiction of the Bureau but not reserved by the Bureau for any reason shall be communicated to the Bureau by the shippers or their representatives.
(2)The details of the shipment of such freight shall be communicated to the Bureau as soon as is practicable after the shipment.

6.

(1)If, for any reason, the Bureau waives its exclusive rights in respect of any cargo it shall issue an exemption certificate which shall authorise customs authorities to pass all the related documents.
(2)Any importer or exporter failing to produce the certificate of exemption shall be committing an offence and shall pay a penalty amounting to 15% of the FOB value of the goods involved.
(3)The moneys that may accrue from such penalty shall be collected by the customs authorities and passed on to the Bureau.

7.

Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Bureau shall have powers to issue binding directives and instructions to shippers, shipping agents, freight forwarders and any other participants in the movement of freight, for the purpose of carrying out the objectives of the Act.

8.

The Tanzania Central Freight Bureau extends its jurisdiction to cover new geographical areas as specified in the Schedule to this Order.

Schedule

1Far East - including the Peoples Republic of China, Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Thailand and Japan.
2.Australia and New Zealand.
3.The Indian sub-continent - including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri-Lanka.
4.Persian and Arabian Gulf Ports.
5.Red Sea Ports.
6.Mediterranean Sea Ports.
7.Black Sea Ports.
8.The Indian Ocean Islands.
9.The United States of America.
10.Canada.
11.Central America - including all islands in the Gulf of Mexico.
12.South America.
13.All other areas which were not previously covered.
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