The volume of transshipment (TP) consignments has seen a sharp rise since the implementation of the Faceless Assessment System (FSA), with figures jumping from 15,335 in November 2024 to 23,187 in January 2025—an increase of over 50%.
According to official data, the system’s impact was particularly evident during its full enforcement period from December 16, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
During this time, 33,960 Goods Declarations (GDs) were processed for TP consignments, reflecting a 33% surge compared to the 25,538 consignments recorded in the pre-FSA period of November 1 to December 15, 2024.
Lahore emerged as the biggest beneficiary of this growth, with TP consignments increasing from 8,867 in November to 12,265 in December, and further rising to 13,512 in January—marking a 50% jump.
Other cities also witnessed substantial increases, particularly in the Upper and Lower Dir regions, where TP consignments skyrocketed from just 7 and 6 in November to 207 and 188, respectively, in January 2025.
Peshawar recorded a 137% increase in TP consignments, reaching 1,963 in January, while Swat saw a 93% rise to 805 TP consignments over the same period.
Most of these consignments fall within the 11% to 20% customs duty bracket, reflecting a consistent pattern in the nature of goods being transported.
Authorities attribute the rise in transshipment activity to the FSA’s ability to streamline clearance processes by reducing delays and enhancing transparency in customs assessments.
