i. Handling facilities which are appropriate to ease operation.
ii. Safety/security measures for protection of goods from theft/damage and safety of personnel.
iii. Building design/structure which conform to international accepted standards to handle imported goods.
iv. Management personnel who are properly trained/have relevant skills/enough to handle goods.
v. Proximity/near to the point of entry e.g. ports, boarder points to ease clearance of goods.
vi. Existence of basic infrastructure e.g. roads, power and communication to enhance smooth operation of the business.
vii. Compliance to the law to avoid conflict with law enforcers.
viii. Storage facilities for goods being handled.
ix. Documentation/recording system for proper control of goods.
marto answered the question on October 11, 2019 at 08:22
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