WARNING!!! Angola – Release of containers without original Bill of lading

WARNING !!!

We would like to inform you that due to recurrent challenges to make overseas payments this year, the Angolan General Tax Administration (GTA) has issued a notice allowing Angolan Customs to handover containers to importers without presentation of original Bills of Lading (B/L) / release from the Carrier.

All parties on B/L must therefore be guided that the Carrier has no control over cargo once discharged. As a result, in case of cargo delivery to the Consignee by Angolan Customs without prior release from the Carrier, the Carrier will not be liable for delivery of cargo without original B/L at the Angolan ports.

As a consequence, we strongly recommends that the Shippers negotiate and/or obtain payment for their cargo in due time, better if before loading at the port of origin.

We remain fully available for all the further info and explanations you may need.