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Transport, logistics woes clog ports and airports, custom clearance allowed

In many cases, duties are not being paid by importers due to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities

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Customs officers say it has become difficult to clear essential items due to the flood of non-essential items. Representative image

Dilasha Seth New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Mar 29 2020 | 9:40 PM IST

Round-the-clock Customs clearance has been allowed for three months but there is another implementation issue. Non-essential shipments have already clogged ports and airports, with agents or brokers not turning up due to unavailability of logistics partners and transportation.

In many cases, duties are not being paid by importers due to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities. In some cases, duty is being paid but imported stuff is not being lifted.

Customs officers say it has become difficult to clear essential items due to the flood of non-essential items overflowing at warehouses, as these are not getting picked up. “The crux of

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