port cargo Stories

The high taxes imposed on businesses have forced many to shut down, leaving empty stalls and shuttered shops in their wake.

The charges, which took effect on March 1, 2025, had sparked protests from traders and the Council of Governors (CoG), who argued that the additional...

The port’s performance was bolstered by increased imports, which grew by 7.2 per cent, and exports, which rose by 6.6 per cent.