Import from Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Highway begins
Published On : 30 October, 2024 5:59 pm
Rasuwa- Import of goods has begun from the Rasuwagadhi trade transit point with the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung Highway coming into operation.
The import has started with the resumption of the highway after its maintenance. Vehicular movement was completely disrupted along the highway after It was blocked due to recent heavy rains and floods.
According to the Rasuwa Customs Office, four containers of apples, two containers of pears, and three containers of walnut were imported via the checkpoint on Tuesday. A total of 76 cargo containers entered Nepal from Kerung via the Miteri bridge and 49 Nepali containers carrying domestic products and one carrying goods have left for China.
Revenue collection has also decreased due to the disruption of the highway and the suspension of imports. Information Officer at the Customs Office, Rabindra Pyakurel informed that revenue has decreased by Rs 2.5 billion.