Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura
Karunathilaka, confirmed that the clearance process will be fast-tracked under
the direct supervision of Sri Lanka Customs, following a high-level meeting at
the Ministry premises.
A key aspect of the
plan is the prioritization of “low-risk” containers, which will be redirected
to the newly established Bloemendhal Logistics Park. This measure aims to alleviate congestion at the main terminal areas
and streamline cargo movement.
Minister Karunathilaka also announced that
a follow-up review meeting will be held in four days to assess progress.
The meeting was attended by senior officials,
including Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando,
Deputy Minister of Ports Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku, and representatives from
the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and Sri Lanka Customs.
The move is expected
to significantly improve port efficiency and ensure smoother trade flows in the
coming weeks.