MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The House of Representatives has convened a high-level stakeholder engagement involving government institutions, port operators, shipping agencies, and business associations to address persistent delays in the arrival and clearance of imported goods and other operational challenges affecting businesses in Liberia.
The engagement focused on concerns surrounding the movement of imported commodities, port efficiency, and difficulties confronting businesses in the country’s trade and shipping sectors.
Speaking on behalf of the customs brokerage industry, National Custom Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) President James Lawrence Hinneh reaffirmed the association’s commitment to constructive engagement with relevant stakeholders to identify practical solutions to the challenges.
Hinneh said NCBAL remains committed to advocating policies and operational reforms that will improve the movement of goods, strengthen port operations, and promote a more efficient and predictable trading environment.
The association emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration among government agencies, port authorities, shipping companies, and private-sector institutions in addressing bottlenecks within Liberia’s import and clearance processes.
The engagement comes amid continuing concerns over delays in cargo handling and clearance, which can disrupt business operations and create additional difficulties for importers and other players in the commercial sector.
NCBAL’s participation underscores the importance of including customs brokers in national discussions on trade facilitation, given their direct involvement in the documentation, processing, and clearance of imported goods.
The association has pledged to continue working with relevant institutions to advance reforms that support smoother trade operations and a more business-friendly environment in Liberia.
