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other fronts. Port connectivity is still the soft underbelly of the port sector. Efficient infrastructure
combined with quality and expeditious clearance procedures will help reduce costs and sharpen the
competitive edge.
Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa added, In addition, the association strongly believes in taking along other
likeminded associations and trade bodies who pursue fostering of EXIM TRADE, so as to create a
conducive and friendly environment for ensuring better results. In addition to infrastructure
development, the Association has identified 3 issues which require urgent remedial attention for the
Liquid Bulk industry particularly imports and exports to match global scales and standards. It is time that
Government at the Centre and State modifies its out-dated policies and procedures and gives the right
encouragement to trade.
Octroi levy, sales tax, stamp duty on import / export of cargo, removal of antiquated procedures and
systems, and, facilitation to trade by revenue departments, other governmental departments and Port
are a few issues which have to be addressed immediately, if Make in India and ease of doing business
have to succeed.
Ever since its inception, AILBIEA has striven to address various technical, legal, infrastructural,
administrative and procedural issues of liquid bulk trade. The stakeholders include importers, exporters,
clearing and forwarding agents, shipping agents, installation owners, Surveyors, Barge operators and
intermediaries connected with liquid bulk trade. The primary objective of this association continues to
be that of playing a significant role of Catalyst between various Port Authorities, Governmental and
Revenue Departments and provide more solidity and clarity in ensuring smooth and fair operations.
AILBIEAs anniversary events are aimed at providing an ideal platform to Trade and Revenue and Port
Departments to have healthy interactions and also bring in closeness so that various issues could be
amicably understood and settled.
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