Services:
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 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. Imran Tariq , Additional Collector
Custom Mr. Aftab Bhatti Deputy Collector (H.Q) Ambreen Ahmad Tarar,
Assistant Collector Mr. M. Allyas 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. |
