Maritime Business Facilitation Centre proposed to streamline port services
The federal government has proposed setting up a Maritime Business Facilitation Centre to bring port-related services for exporters and importers under one roof, aimed at cutting delays and streamlining trade procedures. The proposal was made by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry while chairing a meeting to review progress on port-related projects, said a press release issued. According to the minister, the proposed centre would bring representatives of relevant organisations together at a single location, allowing businesses to access multiple port services without having to visit separate offices. A dedicated focal person from each organisation would assist businesses, while an integrated system linked to the respective main offices would enable applications and cases to be processed and tracked.