Government Launches 30-Day Plan To Clear Port Congestion
Ports To Get Relief As Government Unveils 30-Day Plan
ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – The government has unveiled a 30-day action plan to ease congestion at major ports, including measures to transfer, auction, and dispose of stranded containers, according to a report on Sunday. Authorities have directed that goods be moved to off-dock terminals and stressed the development of a new mechanism for handling transshipment cargo, ensuring uninterrupted port operations.
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been instructed to permit the disposal of abandoned containers, while the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) must submit a comprehensive transfer plan within a week. The plan also mandates completing the auction of containers within a month. Officials say that clearing excess cargo will free up space at terminals and is expected to significantly enhance overall port efficiency.
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