Karachi International Containers Terminal (KICT) has made special arrangements to smoothen its operations during the holy month of Ramadan. According to official sources, the KICT in order to avoid problems to the customers regarding grounding of containers has taken measures for hassle-free operations during the holy month of Ramadan.
They said that the KICT had allocated additional space to accommodate more grounding of containers for examination. Moreover, sources said that the KICT would also shift surplus examination in MTO and make no compromise over non-availability of space due to increased examination marking by Web Based One Customs (WeBOC).
In addition, the engagement of additional resources in shape of more laborers, equipment and staffs will also be provided and the KICT will also ensure strict compliance of customs directives for smooth examination They said that the terminal was doing its best to address issues which may arise during Ramadan to maintain the backlog at controllable level and added that customs team was also committed to extend their co-operation with the terminal.
Official sources further said although the KICT was striving to provide maximum relief to the customers especially during Ramadan, several other issues, which were beyond the terminal's jurisdiction, were needed approvals from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for resolution.