Customs Automates Air Cargo Clearance Process; Efficiency Jumps From Two Days to Two Hours

The Maldives Customs Service automated air cargo clearance at Velana International Airport, reducing processing time from two days to two hours. Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan inaugurated the system. Customs Deputy Chief Superintendent Ahmed Simah explained that goods submission now takes three seconds and overall clearance two hours. Additionally, a new cargo terminal with an annual capacity of 120,000 metric tonnes was inaugurated, more than double the previous capacity. Customers can use a portal with a number from Maldives Airports Company Limited to check information.

The Maldives Customs Service automated air cargo clearance at Velana International Airport, reducing processing time from two days to two hours. Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan inaugurated the system. Customs Deputy Chief Superintendent Ahmed Simah explained that goods submission now takes three seconds and overall clearance two hours. Additionally, a new cargo terminal with an annual capacity of 120,000 metric tonnes was inaugurated, more than double the previous capacity. Customers can use a portal with a number from Maldives Airports Company Limited to check information.

The Maldives Customs Service automated air cargo clearance at Velana International Airport, reducing processing time from two days to two hours. Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan inaugurated the system. Customs Deputy Chief Superintendent Ahmed Simah explained that goods submission now takes three seconds and overall clearance two hours. Additionally, a new cargo terminal with an annual capacity of 120,000 metric tonnes was inaugurated, more than double the previous capacity. Customers can use a portal with a number from Maldives Airports Company Limited to check information.

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