3 December 2008
Luanda — Coca Cola company, with at least 1.000 containers, is one of the main importers with the highest number of goods to clear from Luanda Port.
This was announced last Tuesday by the Luanda Port administration board chairman, Silvio Vinhas.
According to the official, who was speaking at a meeting with importers, the list of firms also comprises the Golfrate group, Arosfram, Refriango, Cuca and Nosso Super.
Silvio Vinhas said that this behaviour by importers and other entities creates a lot of constrains to the normal functioning of Luanda Port, adding that this situation is also due to the bureaucracy on paperwork dealings and lack of machines for clearance.
This situation has caused serious monetary damage to the port, as its revenue comes mainly from the timely clearance of goods.
Currently, Luanda Port receives 540 containers per day, but it can not manage to clear the same number as there are goods out of the scheduled term for clearance.
There are at least 45.000 containers awaiting for clearance, ANGOP has learnt.
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