KIRTIPUR, March 26 -- The Chobhar Dry Port in Kathmandu has commenced its services after two years of completion.

Currently, some 200 cars are waiting for customs clearance.

Entrepreneur Bibhor Kumar Agrawal has been visiting the dry port regularly for some days to proceed with the customs for cosmetic goods imported from Italy.

The customs clearance for new vehicles has begun at the Chobhar Dry Port after the agreement forged with NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal. It has resulted in the arrival of businesspersons seeking services here.

With no direct access to sea, Nepal has 14 dry ports, among which, Chobhar Dry Port is the latest and modern facility. Most of the dry ports are constructed at borders with China and India.

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