Department of Posts launches Cool EMS Service between India and Japan

Department of Posts under Ministry of Communications has launched Cool EMS Service between India and Japan. It is one-way service from Japan to India which allows customers in India to import Japanese food items for personal use which is allowed under Indian regulations.

Cool EMS Service

The Cool EMS Service came into force from March 2018. Initially, it will be available in Delhi only. Food items will be carried by Japan Post in special cool boxes containing refrigerant to preserve quality of food items. The recipient addressee will collect them from Foreign Post office, Kotla Road, New Delhi in-person or through a messenger in prescribed time frame. Cool EMS service also has all other features like track and trace, etc of Express Mail Service (EMS).

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018