International Transhipment of FCL/LCL cargo from all Ports/Airports, in view of disruption in maritime routes due to closure of the Strait of Hormuz-Section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962

International transhipment facilitation permits FCL and LCL cargo movement through ports and airports under Customs control during routing disruptions.

International transhipment of FCL and LCL cargo is permitted from all seaports and international airports, including through other Customs stations, subject to the Customs Act, 1962 and the applicable procedure. Where transhipment involves another Customs station, prior consent is to be obtained from the transit or destination station, which must verify storage, infrastructure and supervision readiness, after which permission is to be granted on priority and movement carried under Customs control. Custodians must ensure safe custody, accounting and compliance, and export cargo lying at gateway ports may be processed by cancellation of LEO or Shipping Bill and allowed for return or rerouting through electronic coordination.