Minister of Finance Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali has agreed to construct two export customs outlets (logistic zones) outside the customs area in Alexandria naval port to serve companies and Egyptian fact...

Minister of Finance Dr. Youssef Boutros Ghali has agreed to construct two export customs outlets (logistic zones) outside the customs area in Alexandria naval port to serve companies and Egyptian factories that export directly to international markets without a transit stop in Alexandria.  The initiative is an effort to eradicate an illusory export procedure into the country and also to eliminate smuggling while simultaneously streamlining export procedures.   The outlets which will reduce customs procedures to an hour’s work will be operable next week. Head of the customs authority Galal Abul Fetouh has announced the expedition completion of the outlets which are supplied with an extension in line with state of the art constructs attached to safety procedures, electricity and built in coordination with the Alexandria port authority to eliminate crowds outside the port zone and streamline traffic.  The data are automated and manual procedures which are traditionally used will be deleted. (source :Al-ahram)