Customs must facilitate trade and offer seamless solutions

Customs Brokers were encouraged to provide end-to-end solutions to the importers and exporters by providing the trade facilitation measures introduced by the customs department. Stress was also laid on sustainability at Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers Association’s (BCBA) 87th Founders’ Day. Surjit Bhujabal, Member Customs, CBIC New Delhi highlighted BCBA as a strong link between the members, Customs and other stakeholders. He appreciated the BCBA’s critical role in supporting in implementing CBLMS as well as imparting training and skill development.
Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai Zone I, P.K. Agrawal also complimented the Custom Brokers who have served the trade through decades and encouraged the next Gen to continue with the same zeal. He stressed the importance of sustainability as a responsibility towards the environment and future generations. Unmesh Wagh, Deputy Chairman, JNPA, gave an impactful speech pointing out to the Customs Brokers about their increasing importance in the future. He appreciated BCBA’s active involvement in imparting training and skill development and orientation for the upcoming Vadhvan Port and valued the partnership in facilitating trade friendly environment.
Rajesh Pandey, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mum Zone II acknowledged the vital role played by BCBA in advocating Compliance and spreading awareness about the best trade practices amongst its’ members. He congratulated BCBA on this momentous day and requested the continued co-operation in actively highlighting the issues so it can be addressed to benefit all.