AEPC urges CBIC to suspend transhipment of B’desh export cargo via Delhi

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has sent a communication to the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBIC) to suspend the order which allows the transhipment of Bangladesh export cargo to third countries through the Delhi Air Cargo complex. It said that the Red Sea crisis has already increased transportation costs of domestic exporters and it has led to a shift of export shipments from sea to air mode. At this crucial time, allowing Bangladeshi export cargo from Delhi Air Cargo Terminal will further increase the logistical challenges and increase the transportation cost for apparel exporters. AEPC Chairman Mr Sudhir Sekhri said that almost 20-30 loaded trucks arrive in Delhi every day, which slows down smooth movement of cargo, and airlines are taking undue advantage of this, as per a report.