Stop paper transactions

31 Mar 2020 / Oman

The Ministry of Transport calls upon port operators, shipping lines companies, freight agents and workers in the logistics sector to stop paper transactions and provide services Logistics electronically, each in its specialization according to the following:

  1. Stop issuing the paper delivery order and start applying the issue and receipt of the electronic delivery order (e-Delivery Order) by shipping companies, freight forwarders and port operators.

  2. The release of the electronic delivery order by the shipping lines companies and freight forwarders without requesting the paper bill of lading and only electronic copies.

  3. Stopping all manual payments in the auditor services offices in the operating companies of ports, shipping offices and freight forwarders, and providing alternative to electronic payment.

  4. Providing the Cargo Release Order – CRO – with the port operators electronically and stopping the paper handling.

  5. Stopping auditors’ halls and offices for port operators, shipping companies and freight forwarders to provide their services remotely via electronic means.

(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in Oman, contact GAC Oman at [email protected])

Source: Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Transport Circular dated 29 March 2020

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

More Hot Port News

27 Dec 2024

Hong Kong

Improvement works for construction of North Waterfront Promenade at Mui Wo
For approximately ten months, improvement works for the construction of the North Waterfront Promenade at Mui Wo will be carried out.
Read More

24 Dec 2024

Karachi, Pakistan

Double pay for dock workers on holiday
On 25 December, dock workers at Karachi will be supplied on payment of double wages during day & night shift.
Read More

24 Dec 2024

Karaikal, India

Revised maximum permissible draft
The maximum permissible draft for the Channel, Berth 1, Berth 2, Berth 3 and Berth 4 up to 31 January 2025 at high water for vessels has been declared.
Read More