AMTOI focuses on policy reforms, GST & Amrit Kaal roadmap

The Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) held its’ managing committee meeting at Kolkata hosted by Eastern Region Chapter (ERC) followed by its annual seminar on logistics. Suresh Kumar Rekhawat, Vice President & International Logistics Head at PCBL Chemicals Ltd graced the occasion as the chief Guest. He spoke at length about Amrit Kal vision and how India is on its way to become third largest economy even with USA tariffs. He appreciated the yeoman service that the freight forwarders are doing and informed the house that they must be treated as partners in growth. Subhojit Roy, Advocate and Partner Victor Moses & Co, was invited as the Guest of Honour. He said, “Laws must be well-understood and should never be assumed or taken for granted. He gave an insiders’ view on the application of various laws. Arun Kumar, President, AMTOI said, “AMTOI remains in touch with the policy makers and on matters relating to multi-modalism, it forwards its suggestion to them in timely manner. AMTOI actively assists in MTO registration and renewal and has a grievance redressal cell.” He further informed that the house as AMTOI has a say in drafting maritime related laws and they have been writing to GST council and have taken up matter relating to Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations (SCMTR).” Brij Lakhotia, Convenor ERC said, “Eastern Region holds a place of great strategic importance in our nation’s logistics and supply chain landscape. With its unique geographical position, rich natural resources, vibrant trade routes and access to both domestic hinterlands and international markets through ports like Kolkata, Haldia, Paradip and Vizag the East is emerging as a logistics hub of the future.” He also emphasised on multi-modalism and informed that AMTOI is the only body that caters to the benefits of MTO and promotes Indian Flagship. The seminar, attended by industry stalwarts concluded with networking cocktails and dinner, providing a platform for industry professionals to connect and discuss key issues.