Nigeria, July 1 -- The National Customs Brokers Association of Liberia (NCBAL) has criticized the recently passed Sea and Inland Port Regulatory Act, raising serious concerns over the lack of stakeholder engagement and warning that the new law could increase costs for importers, exporters, shipping lines, and Liberian consumers.
By Willie N. Tokpah
In a statement issued over the weekend, the association said it was deeply shocked and disappointed that the National Legislature passed the legislation without consulting key players in the trade and logistics sectors.
The group emphasized that such exclusion undermines public confidence in the legislative process and casts doubt on the sustainability and effectiveness of the law.
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