Maritime Transport Services

Maritime transport services in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, maritime transport services is: in 1995 the Council for Trade in Services established a Negotiating Group on Maritime Transport Services (NGMTS) with the aim of increasing commitments under the GATS in international shipping, auxiliary services and access to, and use of, ports. The NGMTS was intended to conclude its negotiations by 30 June 1996, but it proved not possible to arrive at an agreed result. Negotiations on maritime transport services resumed in 2000 as part of the new round of services negotiations mandated by Article XIX of the GATS. See also cabotage, Jones Act and progressive liberalization.[1]

Maritime transport servicesin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Maritime transport services” entry (OAS)

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