90% of our trade is through maritime transport - Usamate

Minister for Transport, Jone Usamate says Fiji’s international and domestic trade is heavily reliant on the maritime industry where approximately, 90% of our trade is through maritime transport.

While speaking at the Sea Route Licensing Consultation Programme at De Vos on the Park in Suva, Usamate says for him as minister the most important factors to licensing are that‑ one, it should look after the interest of the consumer, that is, the travelling public and, it must ensure that the maritime transportation industry remains sustainable and profitable

Usamate informed the Maritime transportation stakeholders attending the consultation of Government’s intent to continuously improve safety rules and standards.

The Sea Route Licensing will start from January 2020 will support increased economic activity in the maritime islands and encourage efficient and timely usage of Government port facilities.

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