Surat Textile Goods Transport Association Holds Critical Meeting Amid Parcel Weight Regulations

Surat - The Surat Textile Goods Transport Association conducted an important general meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Tulsi Hotel near the APMC Market, addressing key logistical changes in the transport sector. The meeting, starting at 4 PM, centered on recent concerns regarding the weight and size of parcels and issues related to the insurance of goods.

A consensus was reached during the meeting that from September 1, 2024, no transport company would accept parcels weighing more than 65 kilograms. This decision was supported unanimously among the attendees, reflecting a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance safety in goods transportation.

The meeting saw significant representation from various stakeholders, including the Surat District Textile Marketing Labour Union. The union also endorsed the decision, agreeing that from the set date, their vehicles would not pick up any parcel exceeding 65 kilograms or oversized boxes from the market.

The meeting was chaired by Yuvraj Desle, President of the Transport Association, with other key figures like Chairman Banarasidas Agrawal, Treasurer Anil Gupta, and Secretary Nehal Buddhadev in attendance. A robust presence of association members and union representatives highlighted the community's concerted effort to adapt to new operational standards.

Notables from the Surat District Textile Marketing Labour Union, such as Umashankar Mishra and Shan Khan, participated, showing a unified front on these operational changes. The decisions made at this meeting are set to significantly impact the logistics practices in Surat's bustling textile market, aiming for improved efficiency and safety in transport operations.