Regulatory Reference
In accordance with the National Customs Clearance Committee Decree (Ref: 1957/2017, dated 30 March 2017), all cargo must be palletized to support efficient customs inspection and clearance procedures.
📦 Compliance Requirements
Effective 30 June 2017, the following requirements are strictly enforced:
✅ Mandatory Palletization
All cargo must be properly secured on standard pallets prior to customs inspection.
🚫 Clearance Restriction
Non-palletized cargo will not be cleared and may be held until compliance requirements are met.
🛠️ Operational Implementation
a) Verification Protocol
- Confirm pallet compliance during documentation and pre-clearance checks
- Immediately flag non-compliant shipments to the Operations Team
b) Field Execution
- Enforce palletization requirements during cargo inspections
- Apply reference code NCC-1957 when reporting non-compliance
📢 Stakeholder Communication
- Clients & Shippers: Ensure cargo is palletized prior to dispatch
- Operations Teams: Update internal checklists to include pallet verification at pre-clearance stage
⚠️ Important Note
Failure to comply with palletization requirements may result in cargo delays or temporary hold until corrective measures are completed.
