Nepal - 2.1.3 Nepalgunj Dry Port
Dry Port Overview
Nepalgunj is a significant border crossing point in Western Nepal that is closest to the Indian capital, New Delhi. There is a four-lane highway on both sides of the border. The Nepalgunj Customs Office is situated in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 16. The Government of Nepal and India are currently constructing an Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Nepalgunj, which was scheduled to be completed in 2020. As of Dec 2023, the civil works of the port is completed, On Jan 4, 2024, the government awarded the operations and management rights of the ICP to TRS Atlas Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. for a period of five years. The ICP will be connected by road to ports in India and operate as a centre for transhipment and importation of cargo to inland destinations into Nepal.
Kolkata is the nearest India seaport for this entry point. The entry point on the Indian side is Rupadiya, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh.
Port website: - || Department of Customs ||
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Lumbini Province |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Nepalgunj |
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Port's Complete Name |
Nepalgunj Integrated Check Point (ICP) |
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Latitude |
28.02051 |
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Longitude |
81.60093 |
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Managing Company or Port Authority |
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (Port Authority) TRS Atlas Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. (Managing Company) |
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Management Contact Person |
Custom office: Purna Prasad Lamsal (Information Officer) Contact: Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City Ward No. 16, Jaispur, Banke Tel : +977-81-412001,412004 Fax: +977-81-520276 E-mail: nepalgunj@customs.gov.np |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Nepalgunj Airport, Banke (Domestic) Distance: 12 KM Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa. Distance: 264 KM
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Link for ICP Nepalgunj: http://nitdb.gov.np/en/nepalgunj-icp/
Port Picture
Link for Custom and clearing agent in Kolkata: https://www.customs.gov.np/district/en/nepalgunj
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
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Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
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Handling Figures |
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Vessel Calls |
Not available |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
Not available |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
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Bulk (MT) |
Not available |
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Break bulk (MT) |
Not available |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
The ICP has not yet published the handling charges.
Port Handling Equipment
The ICP is expected to come into operation soon, details on handling equipment are not yet available.
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Equipment |
Available
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Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
N/A |
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Container Gantries |
N/A |
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Mobile Cranes |
N/A |
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Reachstacker |
N/A |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A |
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Transtainer |
N/A |
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Forklifts |
N/A |
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Container Facilities
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Facilities |
20 ft. |
40 ft. |
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Container Facilities Available |
N/A |
N/A |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
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Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
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Off-take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
Port Security
Port security is overseen by Armed Police force.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
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Current ISPS Level |
No |
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Police Boats |
No |
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Fire Engines |
No |