2023-10-24 21:38:21
ALGIERS – Minister of Transport, Youssef Cherfa, affirmed, Tuesday in Algiers, that the Port Authority will be established by the end of the current year, capable of improving the management of ports at the national level .
Speaking at a joint press conference with the Minister of Commerce, Tayeb Zitouni, organized following a workshop on logistical procedures relating to exports, Mr. Cherfa indicated that “on the special instructions of the President of the Republic, an executive decree allowing the establishment of the Port Authority will be promulgated by the end of the current year.
This Authority, which will have branches in all ports in Algeria, will be responsible for the various management operations, including the docking and disembarkation of ships, while the port management companies will only take charge of the commercial aspect. , according to the minister.
The establishment of this port authority is one of the factors relied on to facilitate export operations and support operators wishing to transport their products to foreign markets.
These measures also concern the improvement of the flexibility of ports as well as the optimal exploitation of their reception capacity, by reducing the length of stay of ships to four days as well as their immobilization time on the quay, thanks to the use of special equipment for loading and unloading goods.
These measures support a number of projects currently being implemented to strengthen the capacity of ports. In this regard, four (4) new quays will soon come into service at the port of Algiers, making it possible to double the container reception capacities in addition to the restoration of the quays of the port of Annaba and the return to service of the quays. containers at the port of Djen Djen (Jijel) to receive large ships.
Referring to the relaunch of the national maritime freight transport fleet, in particular through the ongoing restructuring of fleet management companies by decision of the President of the Republic, the minister announced the upcoming entry of the new maritime company CNAN El Djazair, born from the merger of CNAN Nord and CNAN Med which will be equipped with new ships.
Concerning air transport, the minister emphasized the importance of the new strategy of expanding the lines of the national company Air Algérie in order to achieve the expected objectives in terms of non-hydrocarbon exports, recalling the inauguration lately several lines.
In this context, he explained that the “Algiers-Caracas” line will be launched soon, while the sector is working to launch an “Algiers-New York” line, which will facilitate travel for Algerian economic operators.
In addition, Mr. Cherfa announced that “reasonable” rates will be applied for the air transport service of samples of products that the economic operator wishes to promote.
He also revealed that two air cargo planes will be put back into service before November 15, in addition to the conversion of two other planes (Boeing type) to this activity.
For his part, the Minister of Trade and Export Promotion, Tayeb Zitouni, underlined the great capacities available to the national economy in terms of exports, making it possible to reach 30 billion dollars by 2029.
He affirmed, in this regard, that the operation to assess national capacities in terms of non-hydrocarbon exports revealed a surplus in numerous local products seeking foreign markets, including 120 million meters² of ceramics, 10 million tons of clinker cement, 3 million tons of sugar and 100,000 tons of dates.
Furthermore, the minister underlined the reintegration of the Export Support and Promotion Fund into the 2024 finance bill, following a decision by the President of the Republic who ensures to accompany and support Algerian exporters that he considers them “economic ambassadors of Algeria”.
In this regard, he called on professional associations to participate in the development of the legal framework and the necessary measures to be integrated into the management of the Export Support and Promotion Fund, in order to guarantee an effective response to the aspirations of exporters. .
He also announced the upcoming organization of meetings with the Ministry of Finance to review export procedures in order to overcome all the obstacles faced by Algerian exporters, particularly regarding taxes, customs and payment systems. .
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