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The Faisalabad
DRY PORT has now emerged as the biggest DRY PORT of the country
(value & volume-wise) setup in the Private Sector and is doing a
record business which is evident from the fact that FDPT handled
114410 export cargo containers worth Billions of rupees
during the last 10 years terminating on 31st December 2008 while
13282 import containers reached at this DRY PORT during
this period. During last 2 years (2007 & 2008), the FDPT handled
44290 export cargo containers whereas 4979 import
containers reached at this DRY
PORT.
This unprecedented
growth reflects the heights of achievements of the
Faisalabad DRY PORT
which it attained during the period under review. This remarkable
progress is attributed to the active cooperation and assistance of
the Exporters/development is attributed to the active cooperation
and assistance of the Exporters/Importers of the Faisalabad Region
and the custom clearance facility at their doorstep.
We like to
highlight the facilities being provided by the FDPT to the exporters
and importers which include the reduction in Dry Port Tariff, speedy
transportation of export cargo to Karachi
Port and prompt carriage of
import cargo from Karachi to Faisalabad
Dry Port, one window operation
facility to get early payments of the duty draw back claims. The
introduction of double-shift system early. The introduction of
double-shift system at Faisalabad
Dry Port has helped the same day
custom Clearance of the export consignments and their expeditious
transportation to Karachi
Port.
We have recently expanded the custom bonded area of Faisalabad Dry
Port where spacious ware houses and other infrastructure has been
raised with a view to cope with the growing rush of export /import
cargo at this dry Port .we have also constructed the “Custom Export
Center” at Faisalabad Dry Port where the custom clearance facilities
are provided under one roof. To mention here that a multi story
unique and modern office plaza at Faisalabad Dry Port has been
constructed, Facing a lush green landscape and tasteful shower on
its front, where the offices of FDPT and model custom Collectorate
are located.
The above figures
reflect not only progress and development made by FDPT, but are also
reflective of the great confidence reposed by the business community
of Faisalabad region and also clearly establish the geniuses of the
demand of dry port has given a big boost to the industry and trade
of Faisalabad and its adjoining areas, particularly the exports of
textile from this region.
We are happy to
report this remarkable progress and are very grate full to Almighty
ALLAH who has given us this opportunity and ability to serve the
people of Faisalabad by establishing a business facility which was
quiet necessary for the progress of the region. In our efforts we
have been greatly helped and guided by our friends who are the
trustees of the Faisalabad Dry Port Trust as well as our friends who
are the exporters/ importers and entrepreneurs who have always been
cooperative and ready to guide us. We are also thankful to the
Collector Customs, Mr. Khawer Farid Manika, Additional Collector
Custom Mr. Dr.Akmal Minhas, Deputy Collector (H.Q) Fasial Bukhari,
Deputy Collector Dr. Mumtaz Ali,
Deputy Collector Import Mr. Furrukh, Assistant Collector Import Mr.
Alyas and their staff at Dry
Port also deserve my thanks and appreciation for working hard ,
diligently and round the clock to make this project a complete
success.
We hope that by
the grace of Almighty ALLAH, we shall leap forward with a renewed
confidence and utmost zeal.
(Malik Muhammad Anwar)
Chairman
Faisalabad Dry Port Trust.
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