Issues Highlighted

Issues Highlighted

 

  • GCNP-MACN initiated a discussion on national-level policy regarding maritime issues.
  • GCNP-MACN liaised with government departments for simplified immigration procedures and stronger port community collaboration.
  • GCNP-MACN initiated the idea of a Help Desk for the shipping sector and worked closely with Pakistan Single Window.
  • GCNP-MACN arranged and conducted advanced-level training and interactive sessions for senior and middle management.
  • The issue of stuck-up containers was resolved as a result of MACN’s efforts.
  • MACN helped in arranging a discussion on 9,000 pending auction containers, and customs assured to accelerate the process by shifting to the e-auction procedure.
  • The shipping sector licensing examination has been pending for the last 10 years. Efforts were made and a curriculum was proposed by MACN in consultation with the shipping sector (APSA, PSAA and PIFFA) to hold the examination at the earliest.
  • GCNP-MACN helped Pakistan Customs in changing the customs licensing process and facilitated the introduction of transparent procedures.
  • MACN took up the matter of harassment and discretionary practices with the relevant government agencies.
  • Arranged training sessions to implement the new module in PSW, i.e., the Port Community System, to reduce human interface.
    • Helped to resolve substantial issues related to immigration for the shipping lines’ staff. Subsequently, amendments were made in the relevant SOPs.
  • Interacted with stakeholders, including ports & shipping officials and PSW, to introduce a complaint redressal system.
  • Recommended standardization in transport route tracking and monitoring.
  • Appreciation from Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) on MACN’s Collective Action Program and operations through Pakistan Single Window’s Port Community System.
  • MACN guided and assisted the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) in drafting a new Shipping Policy.
  • MACN has been at the forefront in drafting and finalizing federal budget proposals for the Finance Ministry for the past several years.
  • GCNP-MACN & Bahria University co-developed ethics-based training modules for maritime reform.
  • At the request of Bahria University, APSA, PSAA, and PIFFA, GCNP-MACN is designing curricula of diploma programs and professional certificate programs for the shipping sector and maritime industry.
  • Promoted anti-corruption values and ethical training among cadets.
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