Head of Customs Authority, Ahmad Amawi, paid a field visit to Alexandria and El Dekheila Ports.

Head of Customs Authority, Ahmad Amawi, paid a field visit to Alexandria and El Dekheila Ports. He checked the workflow and made a friendly dialogue with customs professionals, in which he stated, "Together we can achieve our goals, and the customs release time can be reduced to take only two days by end of 2025; which would contribute to cutting the cost of production."

 

This tour comes in response to the directions of the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, who asserted the importance of following up with customs, aiming at achieving the desired development which has already started with a package of customs facilities, as part of the Minister's approach to create a real partnership with business community.

 

Amawi added that this ambitious goal requires cooperation, acceleration of workflow on sites, resuming automation of customs procedures and integration of databases among the concerned agencies.

 

"We insist on being part of the solution toward stimulating investment and creating an attractive business climate. We save no effort to improve customs performance to simplify procedures and facilitate trade," said Amawi.

 

During the field visit, Amawi was keen on following up the workflow of "Tahya Misr Station" at Alexandria Port, Logistic Service Center at El Dekheila Port, common inspection building, and the site of risky commodities, and he praised the notable distinguished performance.

 

"Customs work started to a witness development with clear action plans and field interactions that ensure providing more efficient and professional customs service, which contribute to improving supply chains, attracting more investments, and achieving state objectives in growth and development," added Amawi.