SASEC Trade Information Portal
Get quick access to trade procedures on the new Sri Lanka Trade Information Portal here http://bit.ly/trade-info
Seventh SASEC Customs Subgroup Meeting
The Seventh SASEC Customs Subgroup (SCS) Meeting discussed subregional and national projects implemented by the SASEC countries under the SCS Work Plan 2014-2018, and reviewed ongoing and proposed projects in priority areas of trade facilitation of the SASEC Operational Plan 2016-2025. The Meeting also presented pilot initiatives in electronic cargo tracking systems, and shared findings from the SASEC Coordinated Development of Border Infrastructure Study.
National Workshop on the Study on Coordinated Development of Border Infrastructure and Pilot Use of the ECTS
This Workshop in Bangladesh presented the Study on Coordinated Development of Border Infrastructure. The Study recommended ensuring adequate facilities on both sides of the border, developing connectivity behind and across the border, and establishing a National Single Window. The Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) was also discussed, highlighting its features, findings from various ECTS studies, pilot programs conducted in the region, and benefits.
World Bank releases Logistics Performance Index; Nepal Climbs 10 Spots
This year, Nepal garnered an LPI score of 2.51, placing 114th in its overall ranking. It climbed 10 spots compared to its showing in 2016, when it received an LPI score of 2.38. Improvements in customs efficiency, customs clearance procedures, trade-related infrastructure, and ease of doing cross-border trade account for the improved score for Nepal.
Sri Lanka Launches Trade Information Portal
The Government of Sri Lanka's Department of Commerce launched the Sri Lanka Trade Information Portal, a one-stop gateway for information on trading to/from Sri Lanka. The portal provides information on laws and tariff, non-tariff measures, procedures and forms for license application, and international, regional, and bilateral trade agreements which Sri Lanka is a party to.
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02 OctEconomic Corridor Development |
12 SepTrade Facilitation |
30 JulTrade Facilitation |
11 JulTrade Facilitation |
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