Karachi: Keeping shipping company offices open six days a week is essential to reduce the cost of doing business and to support the growth of the national economy. Shipping companies must not ignore the Prime Minister\u2019s directive in this regard. Customs, logistics, and supply chain expert and former President of the Karachi Customs Agents Association, Khurram Ijaz, has appreciated all prominent shipping companies that are complying with the Prime Minister of Pakistan\u2019s instructions by keeping their offices open on Saturdays, thereby ensuring facilitation for the trade community. News Desk
\n\u201cThis positive step has not only reduced delays in cargo delivery but has also significantly cut down demurrage charges and container rental costs, providing major relief to the business sector,\u201d he said.
\nHowever, Khurram Ijaz expressed serious concern over reports that a few shipping companies have recently resumed closing their offices on Saturdays. He cautioned that this trend could undermine the Prime Minister\u2019s efforts to improve trade facilitation, and if not addressed, may encourage other companies to revert to Saturday closures.
\nHe appealed to all shipping companies to continue keeping their offices open on Saturdays in line with the Prime Minister\u2019s directives, emphasizing that uniform compliance is essential for smooth trade operations, greater transparency, and reduced costs.
\nKhurram Ijaz stressed that adhering to this directive is not only a matter of professional responsibility, but also in the best interest of the national economy and the business community. He expressed hope that all companies will act in the national interest by continuing Saturday operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Karachi: Keeping shipping company offices open six days a week is essential to reduce the cost of doing business and to support the growth of the national economy. Shipping companies must not ignore the Prime Minister\u2019s directive in this regard. Customs, logistics, and supply chain expert and former President of the Karachi Customs Agents Association, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-473405","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-business"},"yoast_head":"\n