The Managing Committee meeting and a Seminar on ‘East India’s Multimodal Transformation: Collaboration for Logistics Success’ as part of AMTOI’s Silver Jubilee celebrations was held in Kolkata recently. Several industry leaders, NVOCCs, customs brokers, terminal operators, and CFS operators took part in the event.
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Association of Multimodal Transporters Operators of India (AMTOI) celebrated its Silver Jubilee in Kolkata recently. The celebration was organised by the Eastern Region Chapter.
Ashutosh Jaiswal, who presided over as the guest of honour at the event, said, “Improving skills is crucial for the growth and efficiency of multimodal transportation in domestic and foreign trade. It will not only reduce damages but also save money to the exchequer. There is also need for cargo community system.”
“Indian Customs is working in different areas and stations on Indo-Nepal border and Indo-Bangladesh border to modify its role. Customs has taken many steps to improve the EoDB and has implemented many policies as per the direction of CBIC. While the AEO programme is ongoing, the faceless assessment and paperless processing are being implemented,” Dr. Shivajirao H. Dange, Principal Commissioner, Customs, Airport ACC, said, who was invited as the chief guest.
Stating that the number of AEO operators in Kolkata are limited, he informed about the AEO programme’s benefits. Customs has taken steps towards Direct Port Delivery and opened a container scanning division at the NS Docks, Kolkata. Steps are being taken for ship-to-ship transfer.
Brij Lakhotia, Convenor, AMTOI, ERC, and Xerrxes Master, President, spoke about the work that AMTOI has been doing for the past 25 years through its four regional chapters and extended Board of 18 trade bodies, which met to discuss matters of mutual interest for the benefit of members.
