PVT. CFSs & DEPOTS

CONCOR's Dronagiri Rail Terminal (DRT)
Gateway Distriparks Limited Playing the lead in logistics
Punjab State Container & Warehousing Corporation Ltd
Seabird Marine Services Pvt. Ltd, CFS
The NDR Group's Continental Warehousing Corporation
Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation
Best Roadways Limited
BLR India Pvt. Ltd
Bay Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd Shirdhon Depot
Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd Dronagiri CFS
Forbes Patvolk’s CFS
Balmer Lawrie CFS, Dronagiri
Maersk CFS
Allcargo CFS A leading Logistics Service Provider

The Container Corporation of India's (CONCOR) Dronagiri Rail Terminal (DRT) container freight station (CFS) at Dronagiri Node is operational for the last 5 years and is an ISO 900:2000 certified CFS. DRT has established high standards of customer service, supported by a goal-oriented and dedicated workforce.

A large number of shipping lines, importers and exporters patronise the facility, which is spread over approximately 63 acres at a strategic location in close proximity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP).

One of the largest CFS and the nearest to JNP, CFS-DRT is the only rail-linked CFS in the area serving as an inland container depot (ICD)-cum-CFS terminal for the ex-im trade. It is fully computerised with support from CONCOR's in-house VSAT-based ETMS system that facilitates all operational transactions, including billing and reports, through the system.

CFS-DRT boasts of the best of infrastructure. This includes:

• 29,000 sq. metres warehouse dedicated to export operations.

• 4,200 sq. metres warehouse dedicated to import cargo.

• Capacity to handle 30,000 TEUs of ex-im traffic.

• Three full-length rail sidings for handling container/conventional trains.

• More than 1,05,000 sq. metres of paved area.

• Ample open space for heavy cargo consignments like H.M. scrap, marble blocks, coils and also for de-stuffing of ODC consignments.

• Large open area for storage of empty containers.

The facility also provides state-of-the-art Customs EDI connectivity, VSAT-based network system linked with centralised server, close coordination with all ports due to operational advantage, and sufficient handling equipment, including dedicated reach-stackers, a fleet of tractor-trailers, 3 mt forklifts, sling cranes and ample empty handlers and internal shifting trailers.

Among the high quality of services provided by the CFS include:

• Arrival plus 3 days free for import containers of all types.

• Free carting and arrival plus 4 days free for export cargo.

• Break-bulk cargo in jumbo rakes with direct stuffing facility.

• En bloc arrangements with shipping lines, third parties, direct importers etc., with attractive volume discount schemes.

• Rail and road connectivity for local boxes.

• Hubbing facility for LCL export/import cargo.

• Inter CFS carting for export/import cargo.

• Empty boxes repositioning by rail to all hinterland ICDs.

• An upcoming buffer yard facility.

• Facilitation to movement of self-sealed containers at a very competitive rate.

The DRT management expresses its gratitude to customers for their valuable support and encouragement over the years. It also assures customers of continuous commitment to quality services at all times in future.

Incorporated in 1994, Gateway Distriparks Limited (GDL) has grown rapidly to emerge as India’s largest, independent, integrated logistics facilitator, offering a spectrum of services from port-based container handling, storage and transportation (via rail and road), including frozen food transportation. A joint venture between established business houses from India and Singapore, the publicly listed GDL has grown both organically and inorganically to establish a pan-India presence in the booming container logistics industry, offering comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions. Guided by strong values and governed by best practices, GDL is run by a highly experienced and totally dedicated management team of thoroughly professional industry veterans.

To help deliver superior customer service to its clientele, GDL uses state-of-the-art infrastructure that include the ability to provide Bonded Storage; Export/Import Warehousing; Reefer Container Storage and allied services; over 100 trailers at its disposal, Reach Stackers, Forklifts, Hydraulic Cranes; state-of-the-art IT hardware and software; uninterrupted power supply fully backed by DG sets; fully-furnished estate infrastructure including air-conditioned office accommodation; and efficient, dedicated personnel trained in all aspects of warehousing, transportation and computer-related operations. With a vision to achieve leadership in the end-to-end logistics chain, GDL has established operations at various strategic locations across the country. The Container Freight Stations (CFS), at Mumbai, Vizag, Chennai and Kochi, and an Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Garhi, Haryana, act as the four hubs of GDL to cater to the demand of traffic in western, eastern, southern and northern regions of India, respectively. These four facilities make GDL the largest private sector CFS operator with a pan-India presence.

West: GDL’s leadership position stems from its operations at JNPT at Nhava Sheva on the West Coast of India, near Mumbai. JNPT is not only India’s largest container port handling over 50 per cent of the country’s total container cargo, but also the fastest growing one. Mirroring the rapid growth of JNPT, GDL operates the CFS facility at the Port with a container handling capacity of 216,000 TEUs per annum. The world-class modern CFS at Dronagiri at JNPT is spread over 14 hectares with 6 warehouses. Moreover, a 15-year agreement to operate and manage the Punjab Conware CFS at JNPT has increased GDL’s container handling capacity to around 350,000 TEUs per annum at JNPT.

North: Gateway Rail Freight Limited (GRFL) is the container rail subsidiary of GDL, which operates the rail linked ICD at Garhi Harsaru, Gurgaon in a joint venture with Concor. GRFL owns and operates 4 rakes to carry containers by rail to various ports and other locations. GRFL is in the process of setting up more ICDs in northern India.

The ICD at Gurgaon caters to the rich hinterlands of Northern India, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

East: GDL’s subsidiary Gateway East India Private Limited (GEIPL) operates a CFS at Vizag. The CFS is located 200 metres off NH- 5, near Sheela Nagar and is built in the Visakhapatnam Port Trust’s EXIM PARK (Opposite GAIL). Fully modern facilities include large paved area, 32 Reefer Points connected to permanent APTRANSCO Supply and backed up with a 320 KW Diesel Generator for uninterrupted power supply; ultra modern warehouse of 28,000 sft; and a 60 MT weighbridge.

South: GDL’s presence in the South is established through two subsidiaries – Gateway Distriparks (South) Pvt. Ltd and Gateway Distriparks (Kerala) Ltd

Gateway Distriparks (South) Pvt. Ltd operates a CFS at Chennai spread over 7.5 hectares with a capacity to handle 60,000 TEUs per annum, and is situated at a distance of 16 km from Chennai Port. Gateway Distriparks (Kerala) Limited, commenced an "Operation & Management – JV Agreement" with Pace CFS Private Limited, an existing facility handling facilities for the hinterland cargo arriving at the Port of Cochin. The CFS is located at Aroor with easy accessibility to the port and the National Highway 47. It provides a covered area of 25,000 square feet for storage of Export and Import cargo. A recently upgraded container-stacking yard provides a facility to stack 200 TEUs at a time. GDKL is also developing a state-of-the-art CFS near Vallarpadam, where an International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) is being constructed by India Gateway Terminal (DP World).

Cold Chain Logistics: Snowman Frozen Foods Ltd. (SFFL) is a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation and Nichirei Logistics Group of Japan. SFFL operates a chain of cold stores across India and fleet of refrigerated trucks. The company has a pan-India presence and is among the largest companies involved in cold chain logistics in India.

With a mission to provide customers with a competitive advantage through superior logistics solutions, flexible pricing, quick, timely service and value-added services, GDL is well poised to exploit the huge opportunity due to a burgeoning increase in international trade as well as the rising containerisation of commodities for domestic transportation in India.

Conware container freight station (CFS) is located at Dronagiri Node within close proximity to JN Port. The CFS, which is currently leased to Gateway Distriparks Ltd for a period of 15 years under an "Operations & Management" agreement, offers customers the facility of 24-hour service at India’s biggest covered storage capacity, coupled with utmost care and safety of consignments. It is also the first and only CFS in the country which facilitates multimodal warehousing. Loaded container trailers are taken via concrete ramp to the higher level of unloading.

Conware is spread over 33 acres of land and has a container yard of 52,700 sq. mtrs, export shed of 14,800 sq. mtrs, Customs-bonded area of 20,500 sq. mtrs and LCL covered shed area of 5,000 sq. mtrs. In addition, it has a buffer yard with an area of 15,000 sq. mtrs, which is adjacent to the CFS.

Conware CFS ensures skilled and proper handling of cargo. Receiving delivery stuffing or stripping of container and movement within the freight station, Conware CFS also has a provision for handling refrigerated cargo, with 36 reefer points to take care of perishable imports and exports.

Situated at the Dronagiri Node near Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), Seabird CFS is promoted by the Parekh Group, who is into Shipping, and allied activities for more than 5 decades.

Designed to handle exports, imports and bonded cargo, the CFS is spread over an area of 44,383 sq. metres, with 35,383 sq. metres of paved open area, 9,000 sq. metres of covered area (multi-storeyed) and 2,000 sq. metres of administrative area (3-storeyed), with our second phase put in use for the trade in Dec 07.

Prominent features for Seabird Marine Services can be briefed as follows.

1. Its 8.5 metres roof height, the highest for any CFS in the JNP area.

2. Shortest road connection to National Highway- 4B.

3. Fully computerized documentation.

4. Auto-e-mailing and facility to track container movement from the Clients’ Offices.

5. Administrative building designed to provide seamless service to clients.

6. EDI service centre, Customs Staff, Surveyors, Cash counters and Operation staff, all located in the ground floor.

7. Adequately equipped to ensure timely movement and deliveries.

8. Touch screen system connected to Customs EDI for container and cargo queries.

9. Round the clock security with closed circuit cameras on strategic points.

10. The only CFS, in the area with a full-fledged bank (SBI) operating within its premises.

Seabird Marine services has set up CFS in Mundra also, and other projects are in conceiving stage.

Mr N. A. K. Reddy Chairman, NDR Group

THE NDR Group, which has over three decades of experience and expertise in the business of warehousing and logistics, commenced its container freight station (CFS) at Nhava Sheva in January 2006. Located very conveniently near Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), the facility, known as Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Sheva) Ltd (CWC) (NS) Ltd and termed as the logistics hub, is emerging as one of the most prominent CFSs in the JNP area in terms of size and facilities.

Developed in 2 phases, the present 'CFS' is set up on a total area of 33 acres, with handling capacity of 10,000–12,000 TEUs per month. The total enclosed area comprises 3 warehouses measuring 2,35,000 sq. ft. In addition to this facility, NDR also operates a CFS in Chennai and construction of ICD/CFSs at Indore and Tuticorin is nearing completion.

• The only operational CFS to provide paved empty storage yard in the adjoining area, with repair facility.

• The largest bonded area of about 1,00,000 sq. ft.

• A dedicated customer service/grievance cell.

• Truck parking space on own freehold land.

• Plans for general warehousing space (distribution centre) in the adjoining area, with provision for all value-added services.

• Business centre within the complex to facilitate clients.

The facility would also have a much bigger empty storage depot, state-of-the-art software, latest handling equipment on ownership/lease, best supporting systems in the industry and a professionally-run management/organisation.

The NDR Group currently has the largest warehousing network in the private sector in the country, encompassing 4 million sq. ft. of covered storage area in 64 strategic locations across the country. Managing these warehouses is a 1,000-strong trained workforce.

The NDR Group, collectively, is the custodian of cargo worth Rs 2,000 crore on any single day. All its warehouses are operating at maximum capacities. Among its prominent clients are Reliance Infocomm, Castrol, Philips, Kodak, IBM, Bax Global, India Cement, Pantaloon, Sony and Sony Music, to name a few.

The Group provides complete door-to-door supply chain and logistics solutions by providing, among other things, CFS/ICD services, Customs-bonded warehousing facilities, inventory management services and Customs clearing and forwarding services. Almost all MNCs in India are its clients.

The NDR Group has made a foray into port logistics. It has been allotted a 250-metre ready-to-operate jetty in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on a 25-year lease by the Gujarat Maritime Board. The Group has also signed a 30-year lease agreement with the Maharashtra Maritime Board, in terms of which, permission has been obtained for construction of a multi-purpose waterfront of 3,400 metres near its existing CFS in JNP. The Group is also investing in creation of integrated food parks in Panvel, Jamnagar, Tuticorin and Chennai.

The Group's strong legacy, expertise and range of tailor-made services is now being witnessed at CWC (NS), which has been planned to develop into a one-stop shop, providing all services—that surpass expectations and boost business goals—under a single umbrella, thereby making it a true Logistics Hub.

Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation (MSWC) was established under a Parliamentary Act in 1962. The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and the government of Maharashtra are the two shareholders in the Corporation. MSWC has a network of more than 180 warehouse centres all over Maharashtra. It includes general warehouse centres, bonded warehouse centres and the container freight station (CFS) projects of MSWC, which handles import, export and bonded warehouse activities. MSWC is well known for its scientific storage, efficiency and good quality of services in the state.

MSWC CFS at Dronagiri Node, Sheva, Navi Mumbai, provides high-quality customer services in three respects, viz. import warehouse, export warehouse and bonded warehouse. The import section, having capacity of 2,111 sq. metres, handles hub cargo activities, reefer containers, normal and ODC containers. The export section has capacity of 3,013 sq. metres and handles all types of cargoes for exports. The bonded warehouse has capacity of 3,087 sq. metres and stores the bonded goods until Customs duty is paid. On appropriate payment of duty, delivery of bonded goods is made.

The container storage open yard covers 25,000 sq metres, where empty/loaded containers are handled and stored. Separate and sufficient office premises is also provided to Customs staff. Sufficient cabins with open space are provided to shipping line agents and CHAs. The facility has a floodlight tower for security purposes. Import/export EDI service is also provided to process Customs documents by incorporating two leased circuit lines and RF (Radio Frequency) between Customs office and MSWC.

Mr J. K. Gupta Managing Director

Established over two decades ago, Best Roadways Limited has been providing quality services round-the-clock under one roof, spanning export and import consignments, transportation of containers (20 ft & 40 ft), warehousing, packaging, loading, unloading, break-bulk cargo and over dimensional cargo (ODC) consignments. It has been clocking a steady growth of 50 per cent year-on-year, resulting in a turnover of Rs 150 crore and becoming an enviable entity in the logistics business.

With its own warehouses and offices in the North-West region and Southern region, a huge fleet of transport vehicles and efficient manpower to create quality transportation service products with various storage options like racks, pallets and equipment like forklifts, Best Roadways caters to the needs of top entities in the Indian corporate sector like Reliance, Tata, RPG Group of companies, oil PSUs as well as medium and small manufacturers.

It has an extensive service network spread across the country covering Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Karnataka and Kolkata which are serviced by a huge fleet of 1000 lorries, both owned and attached. The company’s own fleet of 500 different types of lorries (containerised) are all roadworthy and holding National Permits, and have been fitted with a reliable vehicle tracking system that offers stage-wise update of despatch and arrival of cargo. A customer thus gets up-to-date information of the cargo.

The ISO 9001:2000 certified company enjoys recommendation by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) consecutively ever since its inception and is a permanent member of the Bombay Goods Transport Association (BGTA) and All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC). The company was also bestowed with the prestigious "Transport Ratna Award".

Customers have come to trust Best Roadways’ reliable and punctual delivery schedules, safe cargo handling, a competitive price structure with customised freight rates and multi-point pick-ups and deliveries.

Best Roadways is committed to maintaining a high standard of professionalism, enhancing infrastructure and expertise to meet the ever-growing demands of its clients to provide total logistics solutions.

Mr Ashok Goel Managing Director

The current trend in the market is to outsource logistics services. It helps companies in efficient logistics management. Logistics outsourcing results in productivity and cost reduction along with reduction in manpower.

With market sophistication and rising purchasing power, customers are more inclined towards better services, branded power and greater choice, says Ashok Goel, Managing Director of BLR India Pvt. Ltd — one of the leading transport & logistics companies in the country.

Mr Goel adds that in a country like India where industries are widespread, it is looking at a very lucrative market, where there is tremendous potential to garner business. Logistics companies have been in India for a long time, but they have emerged prominent only recently.

Further, the customer has become very demanding as far as services is concerned and yet does not want to incur any extra costs for the same, points out Mr Goel. but when they are provided with professional and reliable service and feedback, the attitude towards cost does not remain conservative any more.

The industries and products that BLR caters to currently include pharmaceuticals, chemicals, lubricants, engineering, automotive, electronics, newsprint, paper, fibres, polymers, steel, project machinery, plant & equipment, odd dimensional cargo and import and export containers.

BLR's strength lies in satisfying clients in terms of delivery and pricing through placement of trained manpower, powerful network of over 75 branches spread throughout the country and modern communication modes. BLR's focused managerial skills, professional manpower, uncompromising business ethics and integrity all combine to make it a respectable name in the field of logistics.

BLR's customers turn to the company, so that they can focus on their own business strengths. BLR's goal is simple, to make logistics and shipping easy.

BlR is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company. It has a quality policy in place which ensures that each member of the BLR family complies with the set quality norms. All the processes that BLR undertakes have an internal quality standard. Even BLR drivers are ensured to be compliant with the norms set forth for safety, security and quality. The processes are thoroughly monitored and regularly audited.

BLR is committed to service the customers by offering complete logistics solutions. In order to facilitate this, BLR India Pvt. Ltd has created a division — BLR Logistics to cater to the logistics/supply chain requirements of customers. BLR logistics is led by hardcore professionals, with varied corporate backgrounds and rich industrial experience.

BLR logistics develops all capabilities internally, including customs brokerage, air freight, ocean freight, distribution, warehousing, packaging, security, transportation, bonded trucking, bonded warehousing and import & export compliance.

• Mapping, designing and overseeing implementation of a complete logistics system.

• Domestic transportation of export containers & import containers.

• Scheduled domestic point-to-point transportation services.

• Bonded warehousing & trucking services.

• Regular transportation services for all kinds of goods.

• General warehousing & distribution services.

• Turnkey project movements from overseas/domestic to the point of installation anywhere in India.

• Domestic standardised transportation services (packages and express).

• Customised logistics solutions (milk run, hub and spoke, time-definite).

• MTO (multimodal transport operator) services

• Customs clearance at airports, seaports and dry ports.

• International ocean & air freight services

• Hassle-free handling of over-dimensional cargo (ODC) and project movement.

BLR is truly a transporter and logistics service provider (T&LSP). It covers the complete spectrum of logistics services, having a well defined standard operating process.

BLR has remained the trendsetter in the transportation industry. BLR leverages its expertise to help its customers become more competitive by optimising their inventory, penetrating new markets and improving customer service.

in line with this philosophy, the BLR mission aims at customers trusting BLR. It is a business advisor to its customers and facilitates them in creating competitive edge by optimising their supply chains through innovation and total commitment so as to together achieve superior financial results.

Therefore, BLR has become a preferred global logistics service provider for a number of MNCs and large Indian corporates.

BLR wants to be the most admired company in the logistics field and though not number one in the industry, is ready to invest in infrastructure as per the volume increases and is committed to upgrade IT infrastructure as per new technology as and when required.

Mr Ashok Goel is a true leader. he saw his role in providing leadership, imparting ungrudging guidance and encouraging fellow colleagues to work as a team to foster business growth. He is comfortable talking, discussing business rather than talking about himself.

Capt. Somesh Batra Chairman

BAY Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd (BCT), a member of the Seahorse GroBAY Container Terminal Pvt Ltd. (BCT), a member of the Seahorse Group of Companies, is a professionally-managed organisation formed by master mariners. The company offers facilities on an all-India basis, in container depot operations for storage and repairs at major Indian ports, namely, Nhava Sheva (Shirdhon), Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Mangalore as well as New Delhi and Bangalore. All BCT depots are ISO 9001:2000 certified.

BCT is the only depot organisation which has depots in all Major Ports in India. It also has a Technical Services Division, which provides technical consultancy and audit services to container leasing industry.

Shirdhon depot is strategically located near the junction of Mumbai – Pune and Mumbai – Goa highway. Yet, being near the Port, the location is well placed, vis-à-vis the industrial belt.

The developed yard area is over 80,000 sq. mtrs, and further development is in progress. The yard has excellent round-the-clock security and is well equipped with modern handling equipment to handle and repair containers in covered workshop to the highest international standards. High quality service is a part of the BCT philosophy.

In order to provide top-class storage of containers, the depot area has been paved with asphalt, which is rare in Indian depots. A well-designed drainage has been provided with underground storm water pipes and five metre deep perimeter drains around the boundary to ensure complete discharge of rain water during the monsoon.

The depot is fully equipped to carry out IICL-quality repairs of containers, with the provision of modern welding machines, gas cutting set, grinders and various tools. BCT is known for providing quality service with high ethical standards for corporate governance and estimate accuracy to render "value for money" to clients. Estimate accuracy, therefore, is given utmost importance, along with strict quality control systems in place.

No wonder, BCT has won the awards, especially the award of Best Area Depot of the Year, from the leading container leasing company, Textainer, more than once.

In addition to two 5-high side lifters with Hydraulic 20F/40F spreaders and two more 5-high Reach Stackers, one more is added for safe and quick handling of containers. Quick loading / unloading is achieved by using 5-high handling equipment working in tandem; thus the turnaround time for truckers is substantially reduced.

A permanent workshop has been constructed to carry out all-weather repairs of containers along with proper spares and stores. A separate wash bay is equipped with high-pressure pumps for water, steam and chemical cleaning.

In addition to the electrical power requirements of the workshop, two generators have also been installed as a standby to supply power. Adequate power available for reefer plug points, so that cooling of the refrigerated containers and PTI can be carried out.

Besides telephone, fax and e-mail connections, the depot has computerised systems, including in-house programming capability. This facilitates FIFO systems, quick selection of containers by classification of types, age, prefixes etc., and assists depot management systems.

BCT is also fully equipped to transmit EDI/Cedex reports of Gate-In, Gate-Out, estimates and other EDI updates for all its depots in India, including Shirdhon.

Customers’ containers are fully insured in BCT depots. Expansion and civil engineering work is in progress to cope with the growing demand.

The company has commissioned one more depot at Bhom on State Highway 81 near Nhava Sheva and is expanding its base for satisfying growing customer needs.

Thus, BCT is the most modern and up-to-date empty container depot comparable with the best in Europe and Far East.

Depot Area                 : 80,000 sq. mtrs.
Surface                      : Asphalted
Handling Equipment    : two 5-high Side Lifters and two 5-high Reach Stackers with 20F/40F hydraulic spreaders, one 8T forklift truck.
Security                     : Round-the-clock security
Repairs                      : High quality repairs with approved material, qualified inspectors and quality control.
Electric Power            : Available, Supplemented by Diesel Generator.
Reefer Plug Points      : Eight – 440V /AC. Provision for more plug points.
Location                     : S. No. 391-397, Panvel-Panjim Highway (NH-17), Village Shirdhon, Taluka Panvel, Dist. Raigad 410 206.

A view of HTPL CFS

Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd (HTPL) operates a container freight station (CFS) in partnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), which commenced operations at Dronagiri Node, Nhava Sheva on May 3, 2007. In a record time of less than a year, it handled 1,00,000 TEUs.

The company has ventured into the development and management business of CFSs and inland container depots (ICDs) with the long-term business objective of building strong operational experience, sound cargo management expertise and a professional team of cargo movement specialists.

HTPL’s core business activities will include owning and operating of freight trains to service the ex-im and domestic trade, owning and operating ICDs and CFSs, setting up of logistics parks, third party logistics solutions provider and collateral management.

It will provide a one-stop shop solution for logistics services covering transportation from and to the ICDs/CFSs, warehousing, destuffing, stuffing, handling and transportation—rail and road—and all allied activities.

HTPL has obtained a licence from the Railways to operate container trains for 20 years on a pan-India basis. It already operates round-trip container trains from Delhi, Kota, Ahmedabad and Ludhiana to JNPCT for its commercial cargo, using captive rakes.

The CFS and ICD customers will find ample support in the highly business-friendly door-to-door service that Hind Terminals has conceived. This facility allows the Hind Terminals’ customer to move cargo to multiple locations at a single time.

Facilities At Dronagiri

• Hind Terminals took over a 30-hectare plot originally belonging to CWC on a long term strategic alliance basis.

• The facility is located at around 15 km from JNPT and is being developed in 2 phases.

• Phase 1 of 12.8 hectares is fully developed with operations having commenced from May 3, 2007. Phase 2 of 18.2 hectares is likely to be operational by May 2008. Special area and facility designated for IMDG Cargo Handling.

• Three Railway sidings are being laid inside CFS at Dronagiri, which shall be connecting to National Railway grid.

CFS Statistics

Operations at CFS

• 30 hectare plot (3200 ground slots)

• 4 warehouses of 150,000 sq ft (additional 2 more with capacity 132,000 sq ft being added).

• Paved area of 160,000 sq metre (additional 100,000 sq mt paved yard being added)

• State-of-the-art technology warehouse management systems.

• 24 reefer points with DG back-up (Additional 25 being added)

Equipment

• 6 reach stackers.

• Fleet of 3, 5 and 12 ton forklifts

• Cranes of SWL 70MT/40MT/25MT each

• 100 owned trailers with GPS Tracking.

• Tie up with transporters for extra trailers

• Fully electronic weighbridge of 100 MT amenities

• Office block for Customs, users, CHAs and surveyors

• A full-fledged canteen inside the CFS complex

• EDI connectivity with online kiosk systems.

• Fire-fighting and smoke/fire alarm devices installed in warehouse and yard

• Fumigation/lashing/choking/palletisation/shrink wrapping facilities

• Well secured with ex-servicemen security guards posted round-the-clock with CCTV surveillance.

Customers

• MSC

• China Shipping Container Line

• T. S. Lines

• Heung-A

• IRISL

• SYMS

• Emirates Shipping Line

• Hanjin Shipping Lines

• Hoyer

Forbes Patvolk’s container freight station (CFS) at Veshvi is in the vicinity of Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP), Nhava Sheva.

Spread over an area of 15 acres, the CFS has covered space of nearly 7,000 sq. metres, comprising an import warehouse of 1,161 sq. metres, a bonded warehouse of 1,451 sq. metres and export warehouse of 3,773 sq. metres.

The developed outside area is 33,000 sq. metres, with the balance paved area being 26,000 sq. metres.

The facility can handle 5,000 TEUs at any given time, and has a total annual capacity of 70,000 TEUs.

Some of the CFS’ other salient features include online cargo tracking, 24-hour security, reefer points, EDI connectivity and online tariff.

Forbes Patvolk has emphasised that the focus at the CFS would be towards providing high-quality service to customers.

Pointing out that the facility had been constructed in a year and a half, Capt. Rao acknowledged the contribution of all those who made it possible. He too thanked customers and sought their continued support.

This state-of-the-art CFS at Dronagiri has been developed on a 20-acre plot and is located at a distance of about 10 km from JN Port.

The unique features of this CFS are:

• A floodlit yard with a paved area of 65,000 sq. m

• Separate yard for loaded and empty containers

• Reefer points backed up with D/G set

• Electronic weighbridge

• Latest communication facility and business centre with EDI

• Open yard for storing imported, non-perishable cargo

• Separate entrance for over-dimentional cargo and Containers

• Full-fledged canteen facility

• Completely covered warehouse with area of about 7,000 sq. m

• Dedicated godown for export, import (LCL) and special materials

• Godown stuffing and carting gates equipped with hydraulic dock levellers

• Godown roof height is 12 m, which helps in proper ventillation and air circulation. Due to the height available, the godown can be provided with a multirack system used for stacking of materials

• Automatic monitoring through CCTV being installed

• Two 35-tonne capacity rubber-tyred gantry cranes

• 7 top lifters with a lifting capacity of 40 tonnes

• A fleet of forklift trucks of 3 tonnes/5 tonnes

• A fleet of tractors and trailers

• 2x35-tonne cargo handling crane

• 24 reefer points back-up with D/G set (320 KVA)

• Reefer yard with a provision of G+2 stacking

• Movement from Port on D/G-backed trailers accompanied with trained reefer mechanics (on request)

• Orient Box Movers are the official reefer contractors (renowned vendors)

• 24-hour monitoring ensured of loaded reefers in the CFS

• Movement and monitoring reports submitted on daily basis

• Runcheck and Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) facility available

• Fire water main is provided in entire compound and warehouse

• Fire fighting team is available 24 hours

• 200 KL fire water tank is maintained throughout

Maersk CFS (MCFS) was inaugurated in May 1994, yet another milestone in Maersk India’s endeavour in offering value-added quality services to the customers. Incidentally, Maersk was a pioneer in setting up a CFS facility in Dronagiri Warehousing area, as MCFS is the first private sector managed facility. MCFS is strategically located off National Highway – 4B, at the Dronagiri Warehousing Complex and within a distance of just 11 kms. from JNP/GTI/DP World Terminals.

To keep in pace with growing demand in JNP region, the facility has been undergoing series of contiguous expansions and today the total plot size admeasures 6.8 Hectares.

The facility comprises of the following:

• Container Yard: Open paved yard, storage capacity 3,500 TEUs.

• Warehouse: 4 warehouses, with chassis and ground stuffing.

• Support services: Canteen, EDI, offices, repairs and other facilities.

• Reefer: 36 Reefer plugs with round-the-clock monitoring.

• MNR: Own equipments backed by expert MNR team.

• Equipment: A fleet of reach stackers, empty handlers, forklifts, chassis, DG sets and UPS.

Over the years, MCFS has enhanced the service coverage to keep pace with the market trends and demands. Maersk CFS now offers import en bloc movement and on the export front, offering various value-added services such as Bar Coding, labelling, shrink wrapping, specialized palletisation. To enhance customer satisfaction, MCFS has substantially invested in IT systems, cargo handling equipments, security and fire- fighting systems. For example, MCFS is the first facility to have CCTV cameras to avoid pilferage of cargo and also the first CFS to own and maintain the reach stackers, the backbone of any CFS operation.

MCFS, although a Maersk owned facility, it is truly a common, user and neutral facility. The overwhelming patronage of the facility by leading consolidators and forwarders stand testimony to this fact. With well designed, paved and illuminated yard, warehouse in place, supported by focussed customer service, the volume throughput and cargo dwell time at Maersk CFS is by far the best in the industry. MCFS is in a position to offer CFS services to customers in a cost-effective and customer-friendly environment.

The existing facility is already operating at peak capacity. To cater to the growing demands of the trade, MCFS acquired additional land measuring 56,000 sqm. in Sector 6, Dronagiri, to set up another state-of-the-art, modern CFS—Maersk CFS Annex (MCFS Annex).

Built using innovative technology, it was inaugurated in June 2006. Maersk CFS Annex is designed with a Single Window concept. For CFS customers, it is a one shop stop arrangement for Customs formalities, EDI document processing and collection of CFS dues with adequate waiting area. The 24x7 operations, enabling efficient cargo movement continues to be the plus point for Maersk CFS Annex as well. This professionally-managed facility enjoys excellent relations with the Port, Customs and Government bodies, providing most satisfactory services to its esteemed clients. Best of freight forwarders from the industry are with Maersk CFS since inception of the first facility in 1994 and their continued support stands testimony to the fact.

This second facility comprises of the following:

• Container Yard: Open paved yard, storage capacity 3,000 TEUs.

• Support services: Canteen, EDI, offices, repairs and other facilities.

• Reefer: 24 Reefer plugs with round-the-clock monitoring

• MNR: Own equipments backed by expert MNR team.

Maersk India Pvt. Ltd. is the exclusive shipping agent in India and a subsidiary of the renowned A. P. Moller-Maersk A/S Group based in Copenhagen, Denmark, which has more than 1,00,000 employees in over 125 countries around the world. Maersk India has earned considerable goodwill in the shipping fraternity by its continuing focus on customer satisfaction. The Group has diverse interests in the Liner Trade, Tankers, Oil and Gas, Shipbuilding, Air Services, Manufacturing, Supermarkets, Transportation and Logistics.

Mr Shashi Kiran Shetty

Established in 1993, Allcargo has emerged as a leading logistics service provider today. In just 13 years of its existence, the company has entrenched itself well, not only on the Indian logistics scene, but also at a global level achieving a global footprint through the acquisition of the Belgium-based ECU Hold NV. Allcargo is India's largest privately-owned logistics company and is overall second to CONCOR. Allcargo's success stems from its commitment towards providing world class logistics services to its customers. At Allcargo, the customer remains the focal point in the formulation of services that can be provided. This emphasis has led to a constant innovation in the services that we provide which, in turn, have enhanced our performance standards. We have added a host of services to our existing portfolio and are emerging as an integrated logistics player in the country.

AGL was recently honoured with the prestigious Seatrade 'Deal of the year award' for the acquisition of ECU Line. The award recognises the spirit of entrepreneurship and vision of its promoter to endeavour an acquisition of this scale and magnitude. In addition, AGL has also received the 'Logistics Award' by Lloyd's List, a benchmark for excellence within the industry. In another proud moment for AGL, our CMD S. K. Shetty emerged as one of the finalists for Ernst & Young's prestigious "Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2007" which has become a benchmark for entrepreneurial success.

Container freight stations are an extension of the port, enabling the Customs clearance of export and import cargo and the warehousing of cargo without congesting the ports. The Allcargo group today has CFSs at JNPT, Chennai and Mundra, covering the ports accounting for almost 80 per cent of India's containerised cargo. Today, AGL's JN Port CFS can handle more than 10,000 TEUs per month on a continuous basis and has consolidated its position as a leader in Mumbai. It handled close to 1.2 lakhs TEUs in 2007. It has the second highest throughput in Mumbai.

Together with its new facilities at Chennai and Mundra, AGL currently has a total capacity of around 2 lakhs TEUs and continues to establish a strong foothold month after month. Spread over 24 acres, its Chennai CFS is one of the closest to the Chennai Port and is on expansion mode. At Chennai, Allcargo is gaining market share and is set to become one of the leading CFS players in the market. With the increase in capacity, the Chennai CFS will be able to handle greater volumes. AGL's Mundra CFS continues to consolidate its position with the support of shipping lines and exporters. AGL has received an excellent response from it customers due to the goodwill it enjoys as a leading logistics services provider.

The journey of Allcargo CFS at JNPT started on April 7, 2003. Within 4 months of inception, the CFS not only achieved 100 per cent capacity utilisation, the response and encouragement from the trade was so overwhelming that it had to go into expansion mode within a year. Spread over almost 23 acres of land, it is fully equipped with a paved yard, warehouse area, reefer plugging point and a parking area for trucks. All our processes are in line with international standards and have been ISO 9001:2000 certified. Stringent norms have been developed for maintenance and upkeep of the property. It has expanded to cater to the growing needs of the trade and our clients. We use our brand new own equipments, which are well maintained and are backed by state-of-the-art maintenance facility to attend to our vehicles.

Following are the salient features of our CFS:

• ISO certified Container Freight Station (by DNV).

• Capacity of 1,35,000 TEUs per annum

• Warehouse area - 14,400 Sq Mt

• Bonded Warehousing facility

• Paved Yard area - 81,400 sq. m.

• Racking system for storing LCL cargo.

• Customs EDI link through 64 Kbps RF link and 2 Mbps Leased line.

• 24 Hours CCTV monitoring by experienced security officers. Pilferages free CFS.

• Advanced fire-fighting system. Regular training to own staff and business associates. .

• Reefer Points for Reefer containers, with Generator back-up for 24 hrs - 365 days.

• Own equipments for handling container and cargo such as Cranes, Reach Stackers, Forklifts and trailers.

• In-house Mobile Maintenance Van and Fuel Pump.

• Stringent Housekeeping norms.

• Integrated Software for Operation and Billing

• Direct Customer access into CFS database through Internet. On-line Customer Reporting.

• Experienced and well-trained staff. Continuous skill enhancement programmes for Staff.

52/54 Mint Road, 3rd Floor,
Near GPO, Opp. Citi Finance, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001.
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