ARGENTINA | Proposed Cabotage Reform
A bill submitted to the Argentine Senate on 20 October 2026 proposes opening domestic cabotage to foreign-flagged vessels and simplifying customs procedures. Key proposals: - Foreign-flagged vessels permitted to perform eligible cabotage operations, with prior notification to ANPYN. - Fishing, fuel transportation, harbour manoeuvring towage, mooring boats, recreational navigation and pilot boats remaining reserved for Argentine-flagged vessels or those granted equivalent treatment. - Flag-state employment rules applying to foreign crews, with MLC 2006 as a minimum standard and continued safety and environmental controls. - Maritime agencies required to report foreign vessel activities to ANPYN and ARCA. - Indefinite temporary admission for containers, subject to reporting and controls; simplified customs procedures; and recognition of electronic transport documents. - A 25% income tax rate for qualifying activities and taxpayers, plus accelerated depreciation for eligible investments by national shipowners. At T&T Marine, we continue to monitor developments affecting shipping across ECSA, keeping our clients informed of their potential operational impact. #TTMarine #Argentina #Cabotage #Shipping #MaritimeIndustry #Ports #ECSA
