Kolkata Airport Conducts Its First-Ever “Hand Carriage Export of Gems & Jewellery”

18-06-2025 11:00 AM

The first-ever hand carriage export from Kolkata International Airport was successfully carried out in the early hours of 16 June, marking a major step forward in enhancing ease of doing business and bolstering India’s role as a global gems and jewellery hub.

This historic milestone was achieved through the coordinated efforts of Customs authorities, GJEPC, AAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Ltd. (AAICLAS), and BVC Logistics. The initiative was supported under the leadership of Mr. Shivaji H. Dange, IRS, Principal Commissioner of Customs, Kolkata, and Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Regional Chairman (Eastern Region), GJEPC. This maiden export consignment was hand carried as personal baggage by MD of M/s. Senco Gold Ltd. , Shri S.Sen while travelling to Milan, Italy for an exhibition along with his wife CEO of M/s. Senco Gold Ltd. Ms. Joyita Sen.

Courtesy: AOJ Desk News

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