EDITORIAL - A new dry port The operation of the dry port at Chobhar in Kathmandu from Tuesday, despite some delay, is expected to make the import-export trade more cost-effective. Since more than half of all goods imported by Nepal are consumed in the Kathmandu Valley, all work related to customs clearance can now be done at the Chobhar dry port, saving the traders a lot of hassles and time. Opinion 07 Apr, 2022
Chobhar dry port comes into operation The much-awaited Chobhar dry port, the first-ever dry port in the country, has finally come into operation from today. Business 06 Apr, 2022
Private company to manage, operate Inland Clearance Depot in Birgunj KATHMANDU: A private company has been awarded the contract to manage and operate the Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) in Sirsiya, Birgunj. Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt Ltd will be managing and operating the Birgunj-based ICD from now on, stated a press... Travel 08 Aug, 2020
Five Nepali dry ports to be internationalised Kathmandu, July 30 The government has registered the Inter-governmental Agreement on Dry Ports (IADP) in the Parliament for its ratification. As per the provisions of Nepal Treaty Act, 1990, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies... 31 Jul, 2019
Nepal-India to amend transit, trade treaties, RSA Kathmandu, June 9 Nepal and India have agreed to amend the Trade Treaty, Transit Treaty and the Railway Services Agreement (RSA) on a reciprocal basis. A two-day meeting held on June 6 and 7 in New Delhi has paved the way for the amendment of the... 10 Jun, 2019
Nepal-India transit, trade treaties and RSA to be amended Kathmandu, June 5 Nepal and India are set to amend Trade Treaty, Transit Treaty and Railway Service Agreement (RSA) between the two countries on a reciprocal basis. Commerce joint secretary-level talks between the two countries scheduled for June... 06 Jun, 2019
Third-country cargo arrives at Birgunj directly via Vizag Kathmandu, September 11 The first goods train that left Visakhapatnam port, also known as Vizag port, carrying Nepal-bound cargo with electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) arrived at the Inland Clearance Depot in Birgunj on Monday after 13 days.... 12 Sep, 2018
NITDB prepares 10-year master plan Kathmandu, August 26 The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) - the government agency responsible for construction and operation of dry ports and integrated check posts in the country- has prepared a 10-year master plan... 27 Aug, 2018
Nepal, India to sign two agreements on sidelines of BIMSTEC Kathmandu, August 25 Nepal and India will sign two agreements on the sidelines of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit, which is going to be held in Kathmandu on August 30 and... 26 Aug, 2018
NITDB awards contract of Chobhar dry port Kathmandu, August 18 The Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) has awarded the construction contract of Chobhar dry port. NITDB — the government agency responsible for the construction and operation of dry ports and integrated... 19 Aug, 2018
Vizag Port to allow transhipment facility Kathmandu, August 7 Traders will be able to enjoy transhipment facility for Nepal-bound cargo from Visakhapatnam Port, also known as Vizag Port, to Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) Birgunj, as the Commissioner of Customs at Vizag Port has issued a... 08 Aug, 2018
Implementation of ECTS still ineffective Kathmandu, July 14 Effective implementation of electronic cargo tracking system is in doubt as only a handful of importers have been abiding by the rule introduced on April 18. ECTS from Kolkata port to inland clearance depot Birgunj is voluntary... 15 Jul, 2018
