Indus Gazette Report
Karachi: To Facilitate Trade, Shipping Companies Remained Open on Saturday, July 20, 2024, for Issuance of Delivery Orders.
Mehmood ul Hasan Awan, General Secretary of the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA), has announced through a press release that to facilitate the trade and business community, most of the shipping companies remained open on Saturday, July 20, 2024, for the issuance of Delivery Orders.
This initiative was undertaken by the shipping companies as decided in a meeting with businessmen chaired by the Chairman of Karachi Port Trust, Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, in line with the recent decision of the Honorable Prime Minister for legislation and the establishment of a Regulatory Authority for Shipping & Logistics.
The duration of this arrangement will be subject to review after one month and may be extended further depending on its impact and the business community’s needs.
The General Secretary appreciates the efforts extended by the relevant stakeholders, including FPCCI, KCCI, All Pakistan Shipping Association, Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Karachi Port Trust and All Pakistan Customs Agents Association especially Mr. Asif Sakhi (Vice President FPCCI), Mr. Khurram ljaz (Former Vice President FPCCI & Director PSW), and Mr. Amir Mansha (Acting President) Karachi Customs Agents Association for making this possible.
Mr. Mehmood ul Hasan Awan visited the offices of the shipping companies on Saturday, July 20, 2024, and observed that the shipping offices remained open and facilitated the issuance of delivery orders.
This positive approach will definitely benefit the trade community by enabling the clearance of their import consignments on Saturdays & Sundays and avoiding unnecessary port demurrages and container detention charges.
KCAA acknowledges and appreciates the vision and positive approach of the Honorable Prime Minister for trade facilitation.
KCAA also assures their support and cooperation in implementing the decisions taken.
