Impact Summary

Trade has concerns about malpractices, licensing issues, and built-in inefficiencies in government agencies.
The stakeholders have different views on the draft maritime regulatory authority bill.
Arbitrary assessments and repetitive inspections as corruption triggers.
Need to introduce a complaint redressal cell for the maritime industry.
Licensing issue to be taken up with Pakistan Customs.
Ports and customs-related delays affecting cost of doing business.
Issues of freight forwarders include the need of real-time data sharing to streamline cargo movement.
Stakeholders have concerns over bonded cargo movement and lack of GPS enforcement.
Need for automation in gate pass systems.
GCNP-MACN & KCCI proposed digital reforms and transparent port operations.
GCNP-MACN & SITE Association pointed out port delays and warehousing issues as the main causes of industrial productivity loss.
Port delays and inconsistent regulations result in illegal practices.
Emphasized documentation integrity and international compliance standards.
Data-driven accountability needs to be introduced.
GCNP-MACN & All Pakistan Paper Merchants Association (APPMA) flagged corrupt practices in documentation affecting imports.
Port inefficiencies are increasing export costs.
Required institutional backing for modernization and transparency reforms.
All stakeholders emphasized cooperation and logistical help in establishing the Complaint Redressal System for the shipping sector.
The Port Community System module to be introduced by Pakistan Single Window.
Lack of compliance enforcement in ship recycling.
Implementation of safety and health systems at ship-breaking yards.
Identify legal gaps and outdated provisions stalling reforms.
Develop legal training and support in the area of maritime law audit.
Harmonization with global laws and simplified licensing regime.
Strategy and mechanism needed regarding the resolution of shortage claims in edible oil imports.