Customs officers agree to work 24 X 7 to expedite container clearance
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- January 13, 2025
- Political
- Customs officers agree to work 24 X 7 to expedite container clearance
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during a meeting held today (12) at the Presidential Secretariat with representatives from Sri Lanka Customs and port-related service providers, has reached several important agreements aimed at resolving the ongoing delays in the clearance of imported containers.
The President instructed officials to take immediate action to eliminate the delays within the next four days, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. To expedite the clearance process, Sri Lanka Customs officers agreed to operate continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
He also engaged in detailed discussions about the issues faced by state institutions, including Sri Lanka Customs, as well as the challenges encountered by port service providers.
While emphasizing the necessity of implementing short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans for port sector development, the President underscored the urgent need for a joint effort by all parties to address the current crisis. As a result, both public and private sector stakeholders agreed to work together towards an immediate resolution, the PMD mentioned.
