The reason for introducing the Non-Intrusive Inspection System (NIIS) is to replace physical inspection of the cargo at ports and reduce the dwell time by using the latest scanning technology in line with international best practices. The Karachi Port and Port Qasim have Customs scanning facilities installed with the assistance of the Japanese Government under the JICA program in addition to the scanners of the terminal operators.
FBR Launches Automated System for Scanning Cargo at Karachi’s Ports
FBR said in a statement, According to the FBR, the Blue channel will be part of the Risk Management System (RMS) through which Customs will be able to select the consignments of containerized cargo based on RMS by using a computer program targeting the suspected shipments. The system shall operate without human intervention which is designed to be based on the risk profiling and risk parameters. Initially, the system has been implemented at KICT, SAPT terminals of Karachi port and at QICT, Port Qasim for industrial raw materials. Check Also: FBR improves Ease of doing Business by starting Single Sales Tax Return Filing for all provinces
