Tier Detail AEO LO

AEO LO

Logistics Operator (LO) tier for service providers that handle, store, transport, or manage cargo — enabling trusted custody and smoother supply-chain operations (as applicable and risk-based).

Benefits

What you get as AEO LO

AEO-LO provides role-specific benefits to logistics service providers, custodians, terminal operators, Customs Brokers and warehouse operators.

Logistics Service Providers
Trans-shipment Bank Guarantee Waiver
Bank Guarantee is waived for trans-shipment of goods under the applicable trans-shipment regulations.
Running Bond Facility
A running bond may be executed for eligible trans-shipment and transit operations.
Transit Permission Exemption
Case-by-case Customs permission is not required for transit of goods, subject to applicable conditions.
Escort-Free International Trans-shipment
Pre-sorted foreign-to-foreign cargo that does not require segregation may move ramp-to-ramp or tail-to-tail without Customs escort.
Custodians / Terminal Operators
Bank Guarantee Waiver
Bank Guarantee is waived under the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, subject to prescribed conditions.
Ten-Year Approval Validity
Custodian approval may be extended for a period of ten years under the applicable regulations.
Customs Brokers
Bank Guarantee Waiver
Bank Guarantee required under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations is waived.
Warehouse Operators
Faster Warehouse Approval
Applications for new warehouses are targeted for approval within seven days of submission of complete documents.
Antecedent Verification Waiver
Antecedent verification for grant of a warehouse licence is waived under the applicable circular.
Solvency Certificate Waiver
The solvency certificate requirement for warehouse licensing is waived under the applicable circular.
Security Waiver for Warehousing Extension
Security required for extension of the warehousing period is waived under the applicable circular.
Security Waiver for Sensitive Goods
Security required for warehousing sensitive goods is waived under the applicable circular.
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