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Introduction of ESLS system in the offing
Chittagong Bueau :
Government has decided to introduce the cargo security system for containers transported between Chittagong Port and 16 inland container depots (ICDs) from November 29 last but following the objections of the stakeholders the process was suspended for the time being.
But the authorities are adamant to implement the Electronic Seal and Lock Service (ESLS) for all cargoes between production supply chain to sea ports, the officials are waiting for a green signal from the exporters. But the influential trade bodies Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) and Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI have raised objection to the use of cargo security system.
The plan to enforce electronic seals for import and export containers was in a bid to ensure cargo security and avert revenue loss, theft, smuggling, dumping and terrorism under international maritime laws has been postponed for indefinite period after objections raised by the exporters associations.
The government decided to postpone the decision to implement and asked the NBR Chairman to review whether the electronic locking system would cause loss to the exporters in terms delay and financial implication after consultations with the trade bodies and port users. The NBR chairman Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan is yet to review the matter, official sources said. Earlier, NBR has passed a regulations named “Electronic Seal and Services Policy 2017”.
The Chittagong Customs House in an internal memo recently stressed upon the electronic seals of cargoes to ensure loss of revenue of containers in the Chittagong port. To implement the ESLS policy, a joint meeting at Chittagong Customs House with the customs and Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) senior officials and stakeholders of C&F Agents Association, Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association, Bangladesh Freight Forwards Association and Bangladesh Inland Containers Depot Association held last year..
It was mooted that the customs department would implement the policy and the stakeholders expressed their eagerness to accept ESLS. The CPA in a notification earlier announced that they would implement Electronic Cargo and Container Security Management (ECCSM) from November 29, 2017, but had to postpone due to strict opposition by the trade bodies, official sources said.
The notification mentions that the electronic seal of containers will have to be conducted in the port and at the exporters production supply chain. The CPA suggested for a monitoring cell and control room to supervise the locking/unlocking of the containers at the port, a ctg port users sources said.
Government has decided to introduce the cargo security system for containers transported between Chittagong Port and 16 inland container depots (ICDs) from November 29 last but following the objections of the stakeholders the process was suspended for the time being.
But the authorities are adamant to implement the Electronic Seal and Lock Service (ESLS) for all cargoes between production supply chain to sea ports, the officials are waiting for a green signal from the exporters. But the influential trade bodies Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) and Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI have raised objection to the use of cargo security system.
The plan to enforce electronic seals for import and export containers was in a bid to ensure cargo security and avert revenue loss, theft, smuggling, dumping and terrorism under international maritime laws has been postponed for indefinite period after objections raised by the exporters associations.
The government decided to postpone the decision to implement and asked the NBR Chairman to review whether the electronic locking system would cause loss to the exporters in terms delay and financial implication after consultations with the trade bodies and port users. The NBR chairman Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan is yet to review the matter, official sources said. Earlier, NBR has passed a regulations named “Electronic Seal and Services Policy 2017”.
The Chittagong Customs House in an internal memo recently stressed upon the electronic seals of cargoes to ensure loss of revenue of containers in the Chittagong port. To implement the ESLS policy, a joint meeting at Chittagong Customs House with the customs and Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) senior officials and stakeholders of C&F Agents Association, Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association, Bangladesh Freight Forwards Association and Bangladesh Inland Containers Depot Association held last year..
It was mooted that the customs department would implement the policy and the stakeholders expressed their eagerness to accept ESLS. The CPA in a notification earlier announced that they would implement Electronic Cargo and Container Security Management (ECCSM) from November 29, 2017, but had to postpone due to strict opposition by the trade bodies, official sources said.
The notification mentions that the electronic seal of containers will have to be conducted in the port and at the exporters production supply chain. The CPA suggested for a monitoring cell and control room to supervise the locking/unlocking of the containers at the port, a ctg port users sources said.
