‘Simplify customs procedures for speedy clearance process to reduce delays & costs’

M Afzal Malbarwala, Managing Director, Galaxy Freight says, “Government of India, with all stakeholders are always in discussion for improvement in areas in logistics. We as an industry are stressing and need more support from government on:
Infrastructure development, like modern airports, upgradation of airports with facilities for handling cargo efficiently.
Customs procedures to be simplified for speedy clearance process to reduce delays and costs. The key word today is digitalisation, the technology should be promoted for tracking, managing cargo processes. Investment should be done in training programs to develop skilled workers for logistics and air cargo industry.
Should have strategies to ensure the air cargo operations are continuing during crisis, natural disasters.”