Private sector to review progress of ‘Customs 24x7 Operation’

The import section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is planning to line up relevant association heads and industry experts engaged in the trade to review the progress of the ‘Customs 24x7 Operation’ and discuss ways and means of making maximum use of the available facilities to ensure an efficient operation. 

Accordingly, a forum will be held at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 29 May to discuss the 24x7 facilities, clear any doubts the industry has about the new initiative, highlight the advantages of using the 24-hour operation and discuss the ways and means of tackling existing issues to make the system work efficiently.

The speakers at the forum will represent the import section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council, the Association of Clearing and Forwarding Agents, the Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders’ Association, the Essential Food Commodities, Importers and Traders Association and the Ceylon Freight and Logistics Associations.

The Customs 24x7 Operation commenced on 1 March 2015 under a directive of the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake and is now moving forward with the trade trying to utilise services to their maximum. However, the industry now has to focus fully on changing its working pattern and moving forward in order to take this initiative to the next level. 

To take part in the review session contact 5588871 or email [email protected].