An initiative to help combat the high cost of living. Imports of several essential goods through the ports of Toliara, Mahajanga, and Antsiranana will benefit from a reduction in port costs over the next two years. The 20% reduction applies to handling costs for rice, salt, sugar, flour, milk, and cooking oil imported by sea.
This initiative, which came into effect on July 1st, was launched by the Professional Group of Port Handlers (GPMP) following discussions with the Port, Maritime and River Agency (APMF). “Operators felt they could contribute to lowering the cost of living by sharing the same vision as the State and the APMF in favor of economic recovery and supporting household purchasing power,” said an authorized source at the APMF. “Essential goods were selected by the GPMP due to their direct impact on the cost of living and their importance to households,” the source added.
The application of this measure is currently limited to the ports of Toliara, Mahajanga, and Antsiranana, where GPMP members operate. The APMF clarifies that handling rates are not set by the Agency; each handler determines their prices freely. The 20% reduction is therefore applied to the rates in force at each port, following validation by the APMF, which ensures that this decrease does not create market distortion or imbalance.
Regarding the monitoring of this decision, the APMF indicates that several control mechanisms are in place. Operators are required to regularly transmit their statistical data. The Consultative Council of Port Users and Operators (CCUOP), present in each concerned port, also provides a dialogue framework for collecting complaints or proposals from users.
“Furthermore, the APMF conducts regular checks, as well as unannounced inspections, through its port teams and regional directorates, to ensure the proper application of the adopted measures,” the source continued. The Agency finally recalls that any decision impacting tariffs or port organization is examined within the CCUOP before being validated by the APMF, which makes the final decision at the end of the consultation process.
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 17:11:47 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://2424.mg/commerce-les-frais-de-manutention-des-produits-de-premiere-necessite-reduits-de-20-dans-trois-ports-secondaires/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=commerce-les-frais-de-manutention-des-produits-de-premiere-necessite-reduits-de-20-dans-trois-ports-secondaires
