Karachi, July 11, 2025 – In a move to enhance transparency and strengthen regulatory oversight, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a comprehensive monitoring framework for terminal operators operating at sea ports, off-dock terminals, dry ports, and land border stations. Through Customs General Order (CGO) No. 07 of 2025, issued on July 11, the FBR has directed all relevant collectorates to conduct strict inspections and ensure that terminal operators meet the mandatory criteria set under the Customs Rules, 2001. This action aims to enforce the minimum operational requirements for those managing terminal activities under the Customs Computerized System (CCS). As outlined in Rule 548 of the Customs Rules, 2001, all terminal operators conducting operations under the CCS must comply with the standards defined in Rule 554. These requirements cover areas such as physical infrastructure, security systems, IT integration, examination facilities, and proper documentation protocols. Importantly, off-dock terminal operators must also adhere to the additional stipulations detailed in the FBR’s guidelines dated July 30, 2024, under Rule 554A. To maintain oversight and accountability, the FBR has mandated a biannual inspection cycle. Each terminal—whether a sea port, off-dock terminal, dry port, or land border station—will be…