FFFAI highlights EoDB, AEO, Single Window Clearance

The Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) celebrated its 62nd Foundation Day in a hybrid format to focus on CBIC’s recent initiatives to facilitate ease of doing business, including Faceless Assessment, Single Window Clearance, Direct Port Delivery, AEO Scheme, CBLMS Portal launch and the introduction of ECL on ICEGATE. They stressed upon the National Time Release Study (NTRS) in expediting cargo clearance. Highlighting NTRS 2023, based on a perceptional study, they unveiled insightful facts to benefit the government and industry stakeholders. They urged FFFAI’s partnership in the NTRS program and advised initiating awareness programs for NTRS participation. Also, emphasized active trade involvement in NTRS 2024, especially encouraging the participation of women and young logistics entrepreneurs.