Sialkot Dry Port made TIR hub

National Logistics Corporation (NLC), in collaboration with the business community of Sialkot and other stakeholders, made Sambrial Dry Port as a TIR (International Road Transport) hub, empowering exporters to have direct access to the vast markets of Central Asia, Russia and beyond.

With the activation of Sialkot Dry Port Trust, Sumbrial as a TIR hub, exporters and importers can now leverage hassle-free, door-to-door services for full container load and less container load from Sialkot to Central Asia and Russia.

According to a statement, NLC will offer sealed transit throughout the entire journey without the need for exchange of trucks or cross-loading of goods at borders. Other important features are cargo insurance and the tracking of shipment during transit.

"The streamlined connectivity paves the way for expanded market opportunities, reducing transit times and enhancing export competitiveness," it said.

Marking the beginning of this transformative development, the first convoy of NLC trucks embarked on their journey from Sialkot to Uzbekistan and onwards to Russia.

A launching ceremony was held at Sialkot Dry Port Trust, which was attended by senior officials from the trust, NLC, Customs, prominent members of trade associations representing sports goods, surgical equipment, leather and other industries.

Speaking on the occasion, the representatives of the business community hailed NLC's initiative as a major breakthrough that would significantly reduce transit time and transportation costs, enhancing the competitiveness of Pakistani export products in regional markets.