Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA) successfully organized an exposure visit to Kolkata Port and Kolkata Customs office, with participation of officials from Trade Finance Department of member banks. The study tour was aimed at enhancing practical understanding of international trade operations and daily functioning of Kolkata port.
As part of the program, the delegation visited the Kolkata Port, where port officials provided an in-depth presentation and guided tour on port operations, logistics and trade facilitation. The visit strengthened bankers’ understanding of the critical link between port operations and trade finance.
Additionally, the team also visited the Customs Office, where officials shared valuable insights on customs procedures, clearance processes and regulatory compliance which were essential for effective trade finance and risk management for the banking officials.
The team also met with Consul General at the Consulate General of Nepal, Kolkata where several trade and banking related matters were shared. The dialogue, which focused on the current challenges and also some recommendations from the Consulate General office, was extremely beneficial to the bank staffs to promote fair and smooth trade, stronger institutional coordination and regional economic growth.
