Overseas supplier can hold cargo in BML FTWZ under their ownership – FTWZ acting as Custodian / IOR

Availability of stock near to the Plant / End customers in India, reducing delivery lead time by creating a JIT model

Multiple Batch coming in via different shipment modes meant to single customer in India can be moved as a single shipment reducing logistics and customs clearance cost

Duty Deferred storage of cargo

Invoice can be raised from overseas office based on purchase orders raised by customers whilst goods are stored in BML FTWZ

Scope of Value add services such as MRP labelling, kitting, re-packing, quality checking within BML FTWZ prior to dispatch

Upon instructions, dispatches can be made to various customers in India, basis Bill of Entry filing, assessment & duty payment, as and when required

Transfer of Title to customer at the FTWZ frontier thereby reducing risks associated with long transit of goods when procured from overseas

Higher logistics costs and multiple customs clearance charges at Destination

Higher order to delivery lead time due longer transit time to India

VMI/SMI & JIT not possible to be practiced