Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Regulations, 1985

Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Citation: Government Notice 110 of 1985
Primary work: Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Act
Date: 31 July 2002
Language: English
Type: Legislation
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Tanzania

Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Act

Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Regulations, 1985

Government Notice 110 of 1985

Published in Tanzania Government Gazette
Commenced
[This is the version of this document at 31 July 2002.]
[Note: This legislation has been thoroughly revised and consolidated under the supervision of 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. This version is up-to-date as at 31st July 2002.]

[Section 25 (2); G.N.s. Nos. 110 of 1985; 493 of 1990]

1. Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Tanzania Central Freight Bureau Regulations.

2. Shippers to supply information

Every shipper shall regularly supply the Bureau with running information regarding his annual import or export plans as the case may be as well as his immediate requirements.

3. Importers advice to suppliers

Every Tanzania importer shall advise his suppliers through his order for goods that shipment of the goods ordered shall be arranged by the Bureau or its agents.

4. Shippers of Tanzania cargo to offer it to the Bureau

Every shipper of Tanzanian cargo shall, as soon as possible ahead of the date of shipping, offer his cargo to the Bureau for the purpose of obtaining a suitable vessel for its carriage.

5. Information to be submitted

(1)Every shipper offering cargo to the Bureau shall provide in the offer sufficient details to enable the Bureau to make the booking required.

(2)The details required under subregulation (1) shall be in accordance with the information in the booking forms CBO/001 for export cargo and CBO/002 for import cargo.

(3)For every export shipment the shipper shall, in addition, submit to the Bureau a shipping application on form CBO/CO3C duly completed in triplicate.

6. Importer to inform Bureau of outstanding orders

Every importer shall inform the Bureau of all outstanding, or any, orders which may have been placed with a supplier on a Cost and Freight basis and shall take steps to inform the supplier to offer the goods to the agents of the Bureau at the port of shipment.

7. Shippers to pay for freight

(1)Every shipper shall pay for the freight at the rate approved by the Bureau and in accordance with the payment arrangements agreed upon between the Bureau and any Bank as may be specified by the Bureau.

(2)The Bureau shall levy a service fee at the rate of 2½ per centum on every 1990 importer and 1¼ per centum on every exporter on the gross freight payable and that fee shall be due and payable for all shipments arranged by the Bureau irrespective of whether the sale or purchase contract terms between the buyer and the seller are cost and freight or board.

(3)The Bureau shall be entitled to any commission which may be payable by a shipowner in accordance with the accepted practice of the trade and shall also have authority to negotiate special commissions with a shipowner whenever such commissions are justified.

8. Available to be offered to Bureau

All available space on any ocean space going vessel which intends to carry Tanzanian cargo shall in the first instance be offered to the Bureau for the purpose of being allocated cargo.

9. Shipowners to supply information on sailing schedules

Every shipowner who intends to carry goods from, or destined for, Tanzania shall supply freight rates, current information relating to sailing schedules and available shipping space on each vessel.

10. Bureau to decide on space to accept

After assessing the cargo and space which is offered, the Bureau shall decide how much space and on what vessel to accept, and shall then execute the booking for the account of Tanzania shippers as well as undertake follow up of the bookings made.

11. Shipowner to provide copy of bill of lading

Every shipowner carrying Tanzania export or import cargo falling under the Bureau's jurisdiction shall provide the Bureau with a copy of each bill of lading, freight list and manifest in respect of his ship for the Tanzanian consignments.

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