Demand for Mangalore Air Cargo Complex gets a Boost

Mangalore: A long-pending demand by trade bodies here to set up an air cargo complex at Bajpe airport, appears to have got support with Arvind Singh, Commissioner of Customs, Mangalore, seeking details on the availability of cargo in the region, from the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).
Also, Heera Radhakrishnan, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Karnataka, during her visit here on Tuesday reportedly told a KCCI delegation that she would pursue the demand positively. She discussed the proposal with M.R. Vasudeva, director of the airport; Kumble Narasimha Prabhu, KCCI president, and Shriyuths Edward Coelho, vice-president of Custom House Agent Association and officials of her department. She told the delegation that after obtaining details about the cargo and verifying the facts, she would send the proposal to the Central Board of Excise and Customs.
It was up to the board to take a final decision, sources told The Hindu.
In a letter sent to the KCCI president on October 12 , Mr. Singh said that involvement of the Airports Authority of India, airlines and the Customs Department was necessary for setting up the air cargo complex. He sought details on the quantum and kind of cargo available for import and export.
18/10/07 The Hindu/Daijiworld.com

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