Ceylon Chamber import section is 70

The Import Section of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) which functions under the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, an institution with a history of 166 years celebrated 70 years of service to the import trade recently.

The import section has seen many changes over its 70 years of existence and it has played an influential role in the import trade and the economy of the country. Sine its inauguration, the scope and activities of the import section has expanded with the introduction of various economic reforms brought about by successive Governments.

The Section plays a critical role in the continuous advancement of the import sector of the country. It initiates action to identify future trends, focuses on key issues and assists in the development if strategic plans to meet new challenges and opportunities.

It also maintains an excellent rapport with the state sector and provides a platform for its members to project issues affecting their trade. The import section functions as a facilitator and a link between the members and the Government sector. The Section, which commenced with a membership of 21, now represents 117 companies engaged in the import of a range of products. The rapid changes in the trading policies experienced over the years prompted the Committee to revisit their objectives.