Quest for Speedy Clearance: DPD seems to be a better option, but is still fraught with challenges
The direct port delivery (DPD) scheme has resulted in a heated debate and garnered much interest in the past one year. Introduced by the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), the Ministry of Finance, […]
New Focus: Ports taking steps towards modernisation and mechanization
Maritime logistics has been an important component of the Indian economy, accounting for 90 per cent of the export-import trade by volume and 72 per cent by value. However, ports in the country have been […]
