Dubai Customs pushes shipping against tide of pandemic
Dubai Customs has reported that in Q1-2020, around 24.314mn tons of goods passed through its sea and air shipping centers despite the international economic downturn due to the pandemic crisis.
Dubai Customs’ inspectors are working hard to ensure smooth and streamlined flow of goods into the local, regional and international markets, a press release indicated.
“Dubai Customs is playing an increasingly important role during this difficult time to secure borders, trade and international supply chain,” remarked Dr Abdullah Busnad, Executive Director of Customs Inspection Division.
Following the stimulus package plan announced by the Government, Dubai Customs extended a refund of 20 per cent on the customs fees imposed on imported products sold locally in Dubai markets from 15 March to 30 June 2020.
Dhows and all ships registered locally are exempted of any berthing fees. The package also includes the cancellation of the AED 50,000 (US$ 13610) bank guarantee or cash required to undertake customs clearance activity. Bank guarantee or cash paid by existing customs clearance companies will be refunded.
