MULTAN: The Multan Dry Port Trust (MDPT) performed far better than the previous year in handling of import and export cargo, Multan Dry Port Trust Chairman Khawaja Younas said on Tuesday.
The Multan Dry Port is one of the best dry ports in Pakistan due to its prime location as it is the only port in southern Punjab.
He requested business community to utilise best available services of the dry port trust to play a vital role in the prosperity of the region.
He said that during September the trust’s export volume was Rs 1.69 billion. He said that 607 export and 206 import consignments were handled in September. The import volume in August was Rs 1.07 billion and the total duty taxes collected were Rs 122 billion, he said.
Younas said that he would make efforts for the approval of Sher Shah Railway Junction for customs bonded area to enhance the business activities in the region.
Multan Dry Port Trust General Manager Awais Butt said he was trying to persuade the previous importers and exporters to utilise the Multan Dry Port Trust for the speedy clearance of their import and export consignments.
Butt said, “Our port will collect more revenue in terms of taxes in the future due to better services. Multan Dry Port Trust has increased its revenue almost 100 percent and we are on the right track for the port’s development. Insha Allah, we will break ten-year record due to quality work.”
He said they have taken measures to expedite services and clearance of import and export containers.
