SIALKOT: The Chairman Sialkot Dry Port Trust (SDPT) Khawar Anwar Khawaja has said that SDPT shoed outstanding performance in handling of import and export cargo during current Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Talking to Customs Today here Khawar said that Sialkot Dry Port Trust (SDPT) is one of the best dry ports in Pakistan due to its prime location as it is the only port in the Punjab province. He urged business community to utilize best available services of the Sialkot Dry Port Trust (SDPT) which is playing vital role in the prosperity of Sialkot region. He said that during November the trust’s export volume was Rs 1.55 billion.
He said that 507 export and 199 import consignments were handled in November. He said that the import volume in October was Rs 1.07 billion while total duty taxes collected were Rs 111 billion. He said that he would make efforts for the approval of Sambrial Railway Station for customs bonded area to enhance business activities in the region.
General Manager of Sialkot Dry Port Trust (SDPT) Khalid Butt said we are trying to persuade the previous importers and exporters to utilize the Sialkot Dry Port Trust (SDPT) for the speedy clearance of their import and export consignments. He said “our ports will collect more revenue in terms of taxes in future due to better services whereas the Sialkot Dry Port Trust has increased its revenue almost 100 percent and we are on the right track for the port’s development.
