GILGIT: The transportation of goods, originating from China onwards to Dubai via Pakistan, started on Saturday, according to officials.
The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) has launched the Multimodal Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) service linking China to the UAE via the Khunjerab Pass.
The TIR, a global transit system, allows for sealed cargo to be shipped from a country of origin to the destination in sealed load compartments, which do not require manual inspection by customs authorities during transit.
The first shipment arrived from Kashgar, China, to Sost via the Khunjerab Pass. The cargo has been sent to Gawadar from where it will be shipped to the UAE.
A ceremony was held in Sost, Hunza, to mark the arrival of the first container from China.
NLC launches TIR system with first consignment through Khunjerab
The event was attended by Customs Assistant Collector Sost Imtiaz Shigri, representatives of Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar chambers of commerce, traders, customs and NLC officials.
The NLC said the successful launch of the multimodal TIR service, linking China to the UAE via Pakistan, would boost regional connectivity.
