AMCHAM organized a ‘Specialized Workshop on Authorized Economic Operator’ on Thursday, 1^st November 2018 in Mumbai. The session began with opening remarks by Ms. Surabhi Wahal, Regional Director – Western Region, AMCHAM India.  This was followed by a keynote address by Mr. Subhash Agrawal, Commissioner (NS-IV), Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (JNCH) who was delighted to meet with AMCHAM members and shared an overview of the AEO scheme and it’s benefits. He also reiterated the keen support extended to the AEO program by the government and invited U.S. companies to actively benefit from the program.

 Through a detailed presentation, Mr. Ravindra Kumar Singh, ADC, Nodal Officer (AEO), Zone – II, JNCH, shared crucial information on the benefits and application process, requirements and criteria to obtain the AEO accreditation. Participants engaged in the interactive Q&A that answered several queries on AEO. Member companies who have already acquired accreditations shared their success stories. The event concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks by Mr. Milind Tailor, Co-Chairperson – Supply Chain & Logistics Committee, AMCHAM and Head of Indirect Procurement & Electronic Security Asia Pacific, Diebold Nixdorf Private Limited, who thanked JNCH and AMCHAM for the insightful event that truly showcased the ease of doing business in India!