ER Alerts

Border clashes between Pakistan & Afghanistan along contested Durand Line. De facto, borders are closed including key Torkham crossing a main trade/transit route.   Alternative ocean freight/overland routes to Afghanistan are very lengthy, involving transit via Black Sea port of Poti/GE.

AFQ EQ Response:   Official exemption for humanitarian goods coming to AFG for EQ relief is not needed, however a letter should be submitted to Taliban Ministry of Finance with shpt and AWB details prior shpt arrival. No official customs registration…