Chennai
The main objective of the session focusing on the theme “Ease of Doing Business with Ports and Customers” was to promote the best use of DPD in business and to address its implications in trade.
Ajit said there are three important aspects for improving trade across the borders: Infrastructure development in ports; e-Sealing of containers and e-Sanchit- which is a pilot implementation for paperless processing and uploading documents.
He also said all the port facilities required for export in shall be set up at one point. He said the Chennai Customs Zone are working on building an exclusive app for Authorised Economic Operator services, which may be launched next month.
P Raveendran, IRTS, Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, in his address said, “Chennai is a pioneer in Direct Port Delivery (DPD) and is the first port in India to get AEO certification in 2017”.
He mentioned that the Chennai port has been taking a lot of interest which has resulted in an excellent overall regional growth.
“Chennai stands out ahead of the other ports in the country and India is improving significantly in the Ease of Doing Business” said VR Mahadevan, Chairman, CII Chennai Zone.
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