We cooperate together to improve management of warehouses as well as to achieve discipline and transparency in customs work

Ahmed Amawi, Head of Egyptian Customs Authority, paid a field visit to South Sinai Customs, accompanied by Selmi Salem, Head of Central Administration of Sinai Customs, together with a number of customs leaders.

Amawi affirmed that the Minister of Finance urged to intensify the efforts exerted to develop the performance of customs at sea, land and air ports in order to achieve more flexibility in the trade, as well as to reduce the time of customs release which by turn will enhance the environment of investment.

 

At the beginning of his tour, Amawi met  with Rear Admiral Wael Elsamadeci, Head of Nuwaiba Port, where they looked into mechanisms for upgrading trade, and the means and ways to improve the management of warehouses, and to achieve discipline and transparency in Customs work.

 

Amawi held an extended meeting with the staff of Nuwaiba Port, where he discussed their views and proposals, affirming that he is keen to improve work environment as well as to provide all support to overcome the challenges faced by the staff of Customs Authority.

 

In a field visit to Nuwaiba Port, Amawi checked the installation of X-ray inspection devices, the building of the General Authority of Warehouses, the Logistic Center, the authorities of customs release and the areas designated for inspection of incoming and outgoing cargo.

 

During his tour, Amawi met with a number of Egyptian and Arab traders and listened to them to get familiar with the most important challenges they face, and their proposals to facilitate customs work. He also held a meeting with a number of customhouse brokers to look into the means and ways to facilitate customs release procedures.

 

Amawi's tour included a visit to the old Nuwaiba Customs building which is subject a process of renewal nowadays. He also checked the staff rest house, as the Customs Authority is always keen to provide a convenient, encouraging, and developed work environment.

 

He concluded his visit at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, where he met with the staff and listened to their demands, affirming the importance of direct communication to raise the quality of performance and services. He also crowned Selmi Salem on the occasion of his retirement, for his distinctive efforts in favor of Customs Authority.