COORDINATION COMMITTEE MEETING -1
Meeting Proceedings
A brief round of introductions was conducted.
Mr. Syed Tanvir Ahmad elaborated the purpose and scope of the Coordination Committee.
Discussion & Issues Raised
- Challenges in transshipment
- Specific issues with Uzbekistan-bound shipments.
- Persistence of manual documentation.
- Lack of clarity in WeBOC’s stance on Russian trade.
- Issues around CY-to-CY (Container Yard to Container Yard) handling.
- Need for Port Community System (PCS) introduction.
- Challenges related to e-auction processes.
- Push for digital documentation and e-governance mechanisms.
- Emphasis on maritime safety and environmental compliance.
- Demand for better ships and cargo management systems.
Next Steps
- The committee agreed to continue the dialogue and collaboration.
- It was decided that the next meeting will be held in April 2025 with an agenda focused on:
- Prioritizing issues raised.
- Reviewing progress on collective actions.
- Identifying policy reform recommendations.