Kandla port

Introduction of port, About the Kandla port, types of the port.

1. KANDLA PORT

2. INTRODUCTION OF THE PORT Kandla port continues to be India’s No.1 port with 81.88 MMT (79.5 MMT in 2009-10) traffic handling. It has been at the top for five consecutive years – 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Presently, KPT enjoys 85.80 MMT handling capacity with 95% utilization. This port contributes 14% to India’s total port volume. It has 12 dry cargo berths with a total length of 2.57 km in a straight line and 6 oil jetties for handling of POL and chemical The major activity of the port is to handle import-export cargo, provide facilities to importer/exporter to load/unload the cargo at dock for business purpose etc. In addition to this, it provides facilities of berth, cranes, labour and storage of goods at the port premises. It carries out its operations from Kandla and Vadinar . ( Major activities) (Other facilities)

3. MISSION “To be the most economical modern Major Port, rendering cost effective services to our Customers.” VISION “To be Asia’s Supreme Global Logistics Hub.”

4. STRENGHT: All – Weather Port – 365 days, 24 hours Protected and Safe Harbour 14 Berths Stretching 3.15 km in a Straight Line 2 Nos. of Mobile Harbour Cranes Facilities for Liquid Cargo, POL products, Chemical and Edible Oil Storage Facility for LPG to the Tune of 30,000 cu.m . Port With Highest Liquid Storage Capacity in the Country

5. CONT……. Lowest Cost Per Tonne Amongst All Major Ports and Non-Major Ports Excellent Road and Rail Connectivity Higher Capacity Cranes For Dry Cargo Transparent and Notified Tariff 12.5 m Draught at Kandla and 33m in Vadinar Security by CISF PCS and Online Payments For Services A Major Port that is nearest to the Middle East and Europe.

6. WEAKNESS Lack mechanization Limited draft Lack of customer service Less IT connectivity Storage area management Shortage of staff Lack of infrastructure to attract containers Sub-optimal utilization of space around the port Lengthy Process

7. Opportunities New cargo like RO-RO and LPG Revenue potential Sustainability revenue Growth potential Development on BOT and PPP

8. Threats Increasing international player Natural calamities Increasing private port

9. REGULATORY BODIES OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN INDIA Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Shipping Ministry of Finance Ministry of Agriculture

10. MINISTRY OF COMMERCE Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)   It is the most important organ concerned with the promotion and regulation of the FT of the country. Matters related to FT are dealt with by eight divisions in the Department of Commerce.

11. CONT…..  Ministry of finance ministry of finance Department of revenue central board of excise & customs ( cbec ) directrorate of revenue intelligence ( dri ) central board of direct taxes ( cbdt )   Ministry of Shipping Merchant Shipping in India comes under the domain of the Ministry of Shipping. The Department of Shipping The Department of Shipping forms policies for, i )Shipbuilding and ship-repair ii)Major ports iii)National waterway iv)Inland water transport

12. TAMP 1.Establishment of the TAMP 2 . Charter of the Authority

13. Dealing between companies Dealing between a company and a Government agency Dealing between Government agencies

14. Note: If an exporter claims at a customs house that its exported cargos are not hazardous wastes, it should prove that the cargos are not hazardous.

15. FLOW OF IMPORT PROCEDURE 1)Making the notification of a movement plan 2) Making an application of import under the Foreign Exchange Act 3) Sending the copy of the Application 4) Granting the approval of import under the Foreign Exchange Act 5) Giving notice of the import approval 6) Receiving the consent from the State of import 7) Import movement document 8) Making the application for granting the import movement document

16. CONT…. 9) Granting the import movement document 10) Sending the copy of the import movement document 11) Declaration of import under the Customs Act 12) Permission of import under the Customs Act 13) Delivery and the obligation of accompanying any exported/imported cargo with the export/import movement document 14) Giving notice of completed disposal 15) Sending the copy of the notice of completed disposal Dealing

17. Flow of Export Procedure 1)Making an application of export under the Foreign Exchange Act 2) Sending the copy of the Application 3) Giving notice to the State of import 4) Receiving the answer from the State of import 5) Sending the answer 6) Granting the approval of export under the Foreign Exchange Act

18. CONT…. 7) Granting the export movement document 8)’ Sending the copy of the export movement document 9) Declaration of export under the Customs Law 10) Permission of export under the Customs Act 11) Delivery and the obligation of accompanying any exported cargo with the movement document 12) Giving notice of completed disposal

19. DEPARTMENTS AND ROLES   1. Harbour Department 2. Traffic Department 3. Health and Medical Department 4. Marine Department 5. Vigilance Department 6. Project Management Cell Department 7. Laboratory Department 8. Berthing Department 9. Land Department 10. Security Department 11. Finance Department 12. Administration Department 13. Mechanical Department 14. Civil Department 15. Fire and Safety Department 16. Technical Department

20. OTHER PARTIES AND THEIR ROLES Exporter/Importer CHA Freight Forwarder NVOCC Vessel Agency Line Charter Party Transporter Terminal Operator Custom House

21. Current issues face by KPT Loss of 12 crore due to Nilofar Cyclone close down of container terminal no one is ready to take the tender of container terminal Paperless Organization