Customs app launched to monitor warehouses

LAHORE: Model Customs Collectorate (Appraisement) Lahore Wednesday launched mobile application for monitoring warehouses operating under concessionary regime of duty and taxes.

Collector Jamil Nasir Khan said the application will cover private, public and manufacturing bonded warehouses.

Highlighting significance of this application, he said it was another step forward towards better monitoring of customs processes through ICT interventions. The application contains information like face value, status of licence and details of warehoused goods.

The collector further informed that the App will help ensure that inspectors physically visit the bonded premises and upload pictures confirming their presence so that chances of illegal removal of goods and pilferage are minimised.

Jamil Nasir was confident that it will also help in ensuring transparency in customs processes and facilitate trade.