New Delhi, April 26 -- The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced several trade facilitation measures to enhance air cargo operations and transhipment movements, fulfilling commitments made in the Union Budget 2025-26.

These initiatives aim to upgrade infrastructure and warehousing for air cargo, particularly for high-value perishable horticulture produce, while streamlining cargo screening and customs protocols.

In a significant development effective April 24, 2025, the CBIC has completely waived transhipment permit fees for all transhipment movements.

This decision addresses delays experienced due to increasing trade volumes and simplifies the process for logistics operators who move imported cargo between ...