Mumbai Customs is fully computerised now

According to Verma, the electronic processing of import consignments would facilitate reduction of time between submission and finalisation of customs clearance documents, reduced paper work etc. He said that due to the increase in the volume of traffic, there were difficulties in manual process and with computerisation, handling of massive data would become easier.

Verma said computerisation also involves greater transparency in the clearance of import consignments and helps curb corruption as there is no direct involvement of humans. Every transactions and documents will be fed in the computer. Verma said that the computers in the customs were Y2K compliant. He expressed hope that this step taken by Mumbai Customs will go a long way in promoting trade facilitation.

The EDI of the Mumbai Customs is the 19th in the country and the third in Mumbai. The two others are at Nhava Sheva and at the Air Cargo Complex. The EDI will be connected with ports all over the country.