Nepal - 2.1 Port Assessment
Nepal is a landlocked country and relies on the Port of Kolkata in India to handle practically all its sea freight imports. The Government of Nepal owns a Container Freight Station (CFS) at Kolkata Dry Port which can store 500 containers.
Nepal has multiple dry ports. Birgunj dry port is the largest dry port in terms of annual volume of cargo and income from customs duties and taxes.
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB), is a public-private partnership (PPP) entity that develops, manages, and promotes Inland Clearance Depots (ICDs) for the facilitation of Export and Import in Nepal. Currently, there are five ICDs in operation in the border towns of Nepal – India and Nepal – China border. Birgunj ICD, Bhairahawa ICD, Kakarvitta ICD are located at Nepal’s border town with India, Tatopani ICD is located at Nepal – China border and Chovar ICD is in the capital Kathmandu. The Rasuwagadhi ICD at Nepal – China border is under construction and is expected to be completed by 2026. Birgunj ICD is linked with both rail and road networks, other ICDs are linked via road only.
Government of Nepal in collaboration with the Government of India is operating two Integrated Check Points (ICPs) at Birgunj and Biratnagar. Two other ICPs, one at Bhairahawa, is under construction, and another in Nepalgunj, has recently finished the construction and commencing operations are underway.
[An ICP (Integrated check point): is a multipurpose customs check point, operating on both sides of the border, to facilitate cross-border trade and movement of people.]
An ICD (Inland Clearance Depot): is a dry-port, purposely build to handle import, export, intermodal transfer, temporary storage and customs clearance of goods, with storage capacity, terminal buildings and logistics handling equipment. It is combination transport terminal and customs clearance point at an inland facility. Most ICDs in Nepal are operated on the border, next to an ICP (Birgunj, Bhairahawa), but it can also be located some distance away from the border customs check point or ICP (as in Biratnagar and Kathmandu).]
Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports
The Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports is aimed at promoting and developing dry ports of international importance as one of the means to establish an international integrated intermodal transport and logistics system within Asia as well as between Asia and its neighbouring regions. The dry ports registered and recognized as “Dry ports of International importance” are: Bhairahawa ICD, Birgunj ICD, Kakarbhitta ICD and Tatopani ICD. Tatopani ICD and Rasuwagadhi customs office are Nepal’s two main customs points with China.
(Source: Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports)
2.1.1 India Port of Kolkata
Port Overview
Nepal is a land-locked country and relies on the Kolkata Port in India for handling practically all of its sea freight imports. Kolkata Port is India's only riverine port with two dock systems - Kolkata Dock System at Kolkata with the oil wharves at Baj Baj and a deep water dock system at Haldia Dock Complex for seaborne trade. It has sophisticated port and extensive storage facilities for diverse cargo. The container terminal is computerized. Large volumes of humanitarian aid for Nepal passes through the Kolkata Port, such as WFP’s food.
PORT LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Country |
India |
Province or District |
West Bengal |
Nearest Town or City |
Kolkata |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Kolkata |
Latitude |
22.54806 |
Longitude |
88.30139 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Kolkata Port Trust |
Management Contact Person |
Chairman: |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on port contacts, please see the following links:
4.4 Nepal Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Customs and Clearance Agents in Kolkata
World Port Source Port of Kolkata
Port of Kolkata Wikipedia Information
Port Performance
During 2008-09, Kolkata Port (KoPT) handled traffic of 54.05 million tons compared to 57.3 million tons handled in 2007-08. The decline in traffic is due to the transfer of POL (crude oil) through Paradip-Haldia Pipeline, and a decline in iron ore traffic due to the volatile iron ore market and global economic crisis. During 2008-09, KoPT ranked 5th amongst all Indian Major Ports in respect of volume of traffic handled (1st: Kandla – 72.225 million tons; 2nd: Visakhapatnam - 63.908 million tons; 3rd: Chennai – 57.491 million tons, 4th: JNPT – 57.281 million tons). KoPT ranked second among Indian major ports in coke coal handling during 2008-09. The port handled 5.93 million tons and registered a growth of 8.3 percent, higher than the average growth (7.13 percent) registered by Indian major ports. KoPT handled 429,417 TEUs in 2008-09 compared to 425,405 TEUs in 2007-08. Kolkata Port ranked third among Indian Major Ports in respect to containerized cargo handled. By handling 41,379 TEUs, KoPT surpassed its earlier record of 40,220 TEUs handled in February 2008. In August 2008, Kolkata Dock System handled an all-time traffic record. By handling 28,128 TEUs it surpassed its earlier record of 27,562 TEUs handled in August 2007.
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Nepal Customs Information
Nepal - 2.1.2 Birgunj Dry Port
Port Overview
Nepal is a land-locked country and relies on the Kolkata Port in India to handle practically all of its imports by sea. Birgunj dry port is the only Rail based ICD at Sirsiya, in Madhesh Province is one of five dry ports (referred to by the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) as Inland Clearance Depots, ICDs) currently active in the country. An addition at the Birgunj ICD is the Birgunj Integrated Check Post (ICP) to facilitate customs clearance activities. The purpose of the ICP is to integrate efficient customs clearance processes at the authorized border crossing points to facilitate the clearance of cargo and people in support of trade between Nepal and India. The ICD and ICP facilities are located next to each other at the border. The facilities are awarded by the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board to Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt. Ltd for the ICD Birgunj, Sirsiya on 8th July 2021, and TRS Himalayan Logipark (P) Ltd for ICP Birgunj terminal clearance purposes on 1st April 2023. NITDB: http://nitdb.gov.np/en/
The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value are (1) Birgunj (Madhesh Province): 32.82% of import share (2) Bhairahawa (Lumbini Province): 15.19% of import share (3) Biratnagar (Koshi Province): 11.57% of import share value during Mid-July 2022-Mid-July 2023. (Ref: https://www.customs.gov.np)
Birgunj Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Sirsiya
The Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) at Sirsiya, Birgunj is the first terminal in Nepal linked by rail to India and designed to handle the transportation and transshipment of goods between seaports and inland destinations of Nepal. NITDB awarded Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt. Ltd. the contract to operate and manage the Inland Clearance Depot in Sirsiya. It facilitates the direct movement of containers and break-bulk cargo from Kolkata port and other places in India. The ICD has six full-rake railway sidings. It handles more than 20,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) annually. It can store up to 1,568 TEU. It has been constructed on 38 ha (94 acres) land.
Port Website: Birgunj ICD
Key port information may also be found at http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Madhesh Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOWN NAME: Birgunj DISTANCE (km): 8 KM |
Port's Complete Name |
Sirsiya Inland Container Depot |
Latitude |
27.02421 |
Longitude |
84.85377 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt. Ltd. for ICD
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board |
Management Contact Person |
Tanka Raj Joshi, 9845886544
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME: Simara Airport 23.4 KM |
Port Picture
Pic: Ariel view of Birgunj ICD |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
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Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) is an Indian public sector company currently engaged in India in the business of providing terminal services and facilities for handling and transportation of containerized cargo by rail, road and coastal shipping, and intermodal logistics services for aggregation and distribution of cargo.
(2) Valley Groups as Nepalese Partner Company.
(3) Rivro Logistics Pvt. Ltd. is in the business of transit cargo and warehouse management at the Kolkata and Haldia port in India and in Raxaul, Birgunj, and Kakervitta in Nepal, it also provides clearing and forwarding services to public sector undertakings in Nepal for exports from and imports into Nepal.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.
Port Performance
During June through August, when it is the monsoon season, the dry port is less busy. During festival season (Dashain, Tihar, Chhath in October/November) the dry port is very busy. From December through February, when it is the winter season, the dry port is most busy, because companies start restocking goods after the monsoon season and stockpiling goods for the winter season. The dry port can be congested during these months.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From June to August |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
Festival season in October/November |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls* |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
55504 Imports 1200 Export |
*Number of Trains: 641 (in 2022 A.D.)
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
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Bulk (MT) |
520257 |
Breakbulk (MT) |
232198 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges.
Following is the tariff charged by the Terminal handling company:
Pristine Valley Dry Port Pvt. Ltd. |
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Inland Clearance Depot, ICD Birgunj, Sirsiya Dryport, Parsa, Nepal PAN: 609754971 |
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ICD Address: Sirsiya Dryport, ICD Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal |
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Terminal Tariff with effect from 07-Aug-2020 and remain valid till further notification |
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Description of Activities |
Amount in (NPR) |
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20' |
40' |
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IMPORT - Terminal Handling Charges |
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Factory Destuffing |
7,054.30 |
9,716.30 |
ICD Destuffing |
9,111.30 |
12,136.30 |
Warehouse Delivery |
9,111.30 |
12,136.30 |
EXPORT - Terminal Handling Charges |
|
|
Factory Stuffing |
7,054.30 |
9,716.30 |
ICD Stuffing |
9,111.30 |
11,033.00 |
Warehouse Delivery |
9,111.30 |
11,033.00 |
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Import warehouse charges |
Per day Per MT |
|
1 to 3 days |
Free |
|
4th to 10th day |
93.17 |
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11th to 30th day |
119.79 |
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31st day onwards |
186.34 |
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Export warehouse charges |
Per day Per MT |
|
1 to 3 days |
Free |
|
4th to 10th day |
53.24 |
|
11th to 30th day |
66.55 |
|
31st day onwards |
93.17 |
|
Open Yard Charges - Container |
Per day Per MT |
|
1st day (Date of unloading) |
Free |
|
2nd to 7th day |
53.24 |
|
8th day onwards |
79.86 |
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Container Parking Charges (Loaded/Empty) |
Per day Per Container |
|
1st day (Date of unloading) |
Free |
Free |
2nd to 7th day |
219.62 |
292.82 |
8th day onwards |
292.82 |
439.23 |
Vehicle Parking Charges |
Per day Per Vehicle |
|
1st day (Date of entry) |
Free |
Free |
2nd to 7th day |
219.62 |
219.62 |
8th day onwards |
292.82 |
292.82 |
Vehicle Entry fee |
|
|
Commercial Vehicle (Weight <10 MT) |
146.41 |
|
Commercial Vehicle (Weight >10 MT) |
292.82 |
|
Light Vehicle (Weight <5 MT) |
73.21 |
|
Rikshaw/Hand Trolley |
22.63 |
|
Miscellaneous Charges |
|
|
Labour Loading Charges |
2057.00 2420.00 |
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Bagging Charges (Per MT) |
220.00 |
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Survey Charges per container |
1210.00 |
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Description of Activity |
Amount in (NPR) |
|
20' |
40' |
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CHARGES FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES |
|
|
Handling of Loaded Container (Complete Cycle) |
3,993.00 |
5,390.55 |
Handling of Empty Container (Complete Cycle) |
865.15 |
1,331.00 |
Weighment charges |
146.41 |
146.41 |
Transfer of loaded container for survey and other purposes (one time operation) |
1,331.00 |
1,663.75 |
Transfer of empty container for survey and other purposes (one time operation) |
865.15 |
1,331.00 |
Handling of LCL cargo including loading/unloading & stuffing/destuffing (Per MT) |
332.75 |
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Terminal Handling Charges - Bagged, Break Bulk, Bulk Cargo & Loose Cargo |
|
|
Bagged Cargo/Break Bulk Cargo (Per MT) |
271.04 |
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Bulk Cargo & Loose Cargo (Per MT) |
399.30 |
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|
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Storage Charges - Bagged and Break Bulk Cargo |
Per day per MT |
|
1 to 3 days |
Free |
|
4th to 10th day |
93.17 |
|
11th to 30th day |
119.79 |
|
31st day onwards |
186.34 |
|
Open Yard Charges - Bulk & Loose Cargo |
Per day per MT |
|
1st day (Date of unloading) |
Free |
|
2nd to 7th day |
53.24 |
|
8th day onwards |
79.86 |
|
Railway Freight |
|
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Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from International Border Railway Freight from ICD Birgunj to International Border |
532.40 |
798.60 |
Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from the International Border (Bagged & Break Bulk |
532.40 |
798.60 |
Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from International Border (Bagged & Break Bulk Cargo per MT) Railway |
20.57 |
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Freight from ICD Birgunj to International Border (Bagged & Break Bulk Cargo per MT) |
20.57 |
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Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from International Border (Bulk & Loose Cargo per MT) |
15.73 |
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Railway Freight from ICD Birgunj to International Border (Bulk & Loose Cargo per MT) |
15.73 |
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Additional Terms: |
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Hazardous cargo : Rates shall be charged double for hazardous cargo |
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Over Dimensional Container : 25% extra shall be charged over the normal charges |
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Cancellation after nomination : Survey Charges of NPR 1,210.00 shall be charged along with Parking & Handling Charges Detention / Stabling Charges levied by Indian Railways on BCN/BRN rakes at Raxaul station shall be on customer account. |
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Transportation shall be on party account, the customer shall make arrangement for trucks/trailers for taking delivery of the cargo on their own. |
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It is proposed that on arrival of Bulk & Loose Cargo (BRN rakes), customers shall arrange at least 14 vehicles in advance for taking direct delivery of cargo, otherwise shifting of cargo will be undertaken and charged at the rate of NPR 279.51 per metric ton. |
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Advance consent of Pristine Valley to be taken for planning a rake into ICD Birgunj for smooth operation and avoid detention. Pristine Valley will not be responsible for any demurrage on BRN rakes carrying Bulk & Loose Cargo, arriving without proper dunnage. |
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Any Railway Detention accrued on Break Bulk & Bagged Cargo in BCN Rakes for reason beyond the control of Pristine Valley shall be on party's account. |
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In case the rake is placed on non-working line (stabling line) then any detention/stabling accrued, will be on party account. |
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It is to be mentioned that iron and steel cargo are to be booked by party on flat wagons only. BOST & other BOXN wagons may be avoided. All Charges to be deposited before taking delivery of cargo/container. |
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Railway Detention/Stabing Charges are to be paid in INR DD. |
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Cheque/DD should be in favour of Pristine Valley Dryport Private Limited payable at Birgunj only. |
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Bank details: Everest Bank Limited, Dryport Branch, Account No. 01500105200331 |
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Note: VAT shall be charged extra as applicable |
Port Handling Equipment
Port equipment is managed by Pristine Valley Dry port Pvt. Ltd.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
8, 60 mt |
Operational and is used for Iron and steel handling |
Reach stacker |
Yes |
3, each of 45 mt capacity 1 of 7 mt capacity for empty containers |
Operational and is used for container handling |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
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Transtainer |
No |
|
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Forklifts |
Yes |
2, 3 mt each |
Operational |
Container Facilities
With the increase in trade activities every year and without the improvement in existing infrastructure, congestion in the Dry port is an issue. Lack of proper warehousing capacity also is a contributing factor as importers can be late to clear their cargo on time. Importers would rather pay charges for extra days in the dry port facilities than remove their cargo to find themselves without sufficient warehouse space once they collect the cargo. The container holding capacity of the dry port is 1568 containers.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
1 Container ice Cargo |
1 for bagged Cargo |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
No but planned to have 3 refrigerated CFS
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
|
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
3-4 Racks in day |
|
Number of Reefer Stations |
2 plug in for dual service |
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Emergency Take-off Capacity |
5 fire hydrants around CFS |
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Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
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Customs Guidance
ASYCUDA system is used for the customs clearance process. The system generates green, red, or yellow signals. Once the declaration documents are uploaded into the system, a registration number is generated and the verification of documents is done by the inspectors in the port, and the tax and duties are determined. Following the payment of the duties and taxes payable, the final verifier selects the container and marks green/blue and red /yellow. If the containers get green/blue, then it is released. If the containers get red/yellow, it is thoroughly checked. If there is no discrepancy, the goods are released. If any discrepancies are found, additional duties are paid and then the goods are released. Once the examination is completed, it is copied to the Risk Management Unit. It is recommended to use a reputable clearing agent. The clearing of goods takes 2 to 3 business days.
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
ICD has two warehouses (1. Container Freight Station Shed and 2. Good Shed) of size 7,000 sqm and 10,000 sqm. The Good Shed is divided into a walled section of 300m in length and a section with a roof without walls of 400m (as shown below in the pictures). NITBD has completed upgrading rail-based ICD; broad gauge railway yard with 6 full-length lines; boundary wall of 3.15 km. long and 3.6m. and has come into operation with storage and handling facilities to handle bulk cargo.
Main Features of Rail-based ICD:
ICD Birgunj is a rail-linked terminal, 450 m from the Indian border with the facility to handle all types of traffic including containers, bulk, bagged, break bulk, loose cargo, etc. This terminal covers an area of 38 hectares with the following facilities;
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Railway tracks: 6 full-length railway lines.
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Covered Good shed: 450 m x 26.5 m.
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Open Shed/Platform) in addition to covered shed: 300 m x 26.5 m.
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Container Yard (CY): 685 m x 64 m with 1568 TEU ground slots.
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Reach Stakers” 3 x 45 Ton + 1 x 7 Ton capacity.
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Mineral siding: Loose cargo handling facilities.
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Truck Parking: More than 200 trucks and 50 trailers.
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High mast lights with generator backup. Electric substation of 630 KVA, 11/0.4 KVA with one 380 KVA D. G. SET; Administrative block of 1130 sq. m. floor area.
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Administrative block of 1130 sq. m. floor area.
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Fire detection and alarm system.
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Cement concrete paved area for parking of 250 freight vehicles and 30 big-size trailers.
Cement concrete paved area for parking of 250 freight vehicles and 30 big-size trailers.
Walled Good Shed of approx. 300 m in length.
Unwalled Good Shed of 400 m in length.
CFS SHED building and area.
CFS SHED building and area.
Port Security
The port is surrounded by a concrete wall. A CCTV monitoring system and security guards are placed in strategic areas to provide surveillance 24/7. Security is provided by Nepal Armed Police Forces of Nepal Government.
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
Birgunj Integrated Check Post (ICP)
An addition at the Birgunj ICD is the Integrated Check Post (ICP) to facilitate the customs clearance activities. The ICP Birgunj was inaugurated on 7th of April 2018. As per the legal provision, TRS Himalayan Logipark Pvt Ltd has been awarded for ICP Birgunj terminal clearance purpose on 1st April 2023. Birgunj ICP is currently handling 70 percent of the commerce that used to pass through the Birgunj customs points.
Port website: Bigunj Customs Office
Key port information may also be found at http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Madhesh / Parsa |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOWN NAME: Birgunj DISTANCE (km): 8 KM |
Port's Complete Name |
Birgunj Integrated Check Post
|
Latitude |
27.016721 |
Longitude |
84.842556 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
TRS Himalayan Logipark (P) Ltd. ICP, Birgunj |
Management Contact Person |
Ganesh Prasad Ghimire (Chief Maneger) 9852032047 Subhash Subedi (General Manager) 9855036917 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME: Simara Airport 23.4 KM |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SN |
Agencies related to Operation of ICP |
Name |
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1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
N/A |
2 |
Transport Management Company |
Trans Himalayana Logipark Pvt. Ltd |
3 |
Customs |
Birgunj Customs Office |
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
Upyogi Freight Logistics Pvt. Ltd. , Radhe Radhe Clearing and Forwarding, Flash Freight logistics, Oceanstar Logistics, |
5 |
Banks |
Everest Bank For Customs clearance and Nabil Bank for Terminal Clearance |
6 |
Quarantine |
Food, Animal and Plant with laboratory facility |
7 |
Shipping lines |
N/A |
8 |
Customs Agent |
Trimurti Clearing Sewa, Laxmi Clearance Agent, Adit Clearance Agent, Aani Clearance Agency, Aashirbad Clearance Agent ete. |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Customs clearance certificates are usually issued to cargo only after 6 pm from the Birgunj Customs office. The cargo truck that enters ICP in the daytime has to hold until 6 pm to exit the customs office premises. This leads to congestion at the gate and ICP premises throughout the day. Also, importers who do not have their warehouses outside of the ICP premises tend to delay the customs clearance procedures to tranship their cargo from truck to truck without having to store their goods in a warehouse and pay additional charges (warehouse charges are applicable if stored in ICP warehouse). Therefore, the parking bay is full most of the time. The exit road is also congested due to trucks standing in queue for the whole day until 6 pm. These are the factors causing congestion at the ICP.
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From June to August |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes / No |
Months of Festivities October/November |
Other Comments |
ICP is functioning at full capacity with the facility of 6 6-lane road. |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
N/A |
No of Vehicles Traffic (TEUs) |
135063 Imports 10140 Exports |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
|
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Bulk (MT) |
21998 |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: Fee-Dar-rate-for-ICP-Birgunj-2.pdf (nitdb.gov.np).
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the TRS Himalayan Logipark (P) Ltd.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
|
|
Container Gantries |
No |
|
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
|
|
Reach stacker |
Yes |
|
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
|
|
Transtainer |
No |
|
|
Hydra |
Yes |
2 |
Operational |
Forklifts |
Yes |
1 with 3 mt |
Operational |
Customs Guidance
ASYCUDA system is used for the customs clearance process. The clearing of goods takes 2 to 3 business days.
Terminal Information
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
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Warehouse with refrigeration facility (import side) - approx. 1374 m 2
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Warehouse (export side) – approx..692 m 2
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Inspection shed (import side) – approx. 402 m 2
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Inspection side (export side) – approx. 234 m 2
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Confiscated shed (import and export side) – approx. 100 m 2
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Animal sheds (import side) – approx. 100 m 2
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Processing sheds – total 6 no with approx. 1250 m 2 each
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Processing cabins: 16 No, Frisking cabins: 4 No,
Port Security
Port security is overseen by the Nepal Armed Police Force and an additional security company 24/7. The facilities covering the area of 115 acres is well barricaded. As a firefighting measure, there is a firefighting system complete with 5 pumps, water storage, supply lines, and hydrants in strategic locations within the premises.
Security |
|
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ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
N/A |
Fire Engines |
N/A |
Nos of Weighbridge- 2 with capacity of 80 MT and 100 MT. |
Inspection building.
|
Open yard.
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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 ||
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Lumbini Province |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Nepalgunj |
Port's Complete Name |
Nepalgunj Integrated Check Point (ICP) |
Latitude |
28.02051 |
Longitude |
81.60093 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (Port Authority) TRS Atlas Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. (Managing Company) |
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 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Nepalgunj Airport, Banke (Domestic) Distance: 12 KM Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa. Distance: 264 KM
|
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
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
N/A |
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
Not available |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
Not available |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
Not available |
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.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
|
|
Container Gantries |
N/A |
|
|
Mobile Cranes |
N/A |
|
|
Reachstacker |
N/A |
|
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A |
|
|
Transtainer |
N/A |
|
|
Forklifts |
N/A |
|
|
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft. |
40 ft. |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off-take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
Port Security
Port security is overseen by Armed Police force.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
No |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |
Nepal - 2.1.4 Bhairahawa Dry Port
Port Overview
Bhairahawa Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is located at Siddharthanagar, 5 kilometres north of Nepal's southern border with Uttar Pradesh state, India. It is one of 5 dry ports currently in operation: Birgunj ICD at Sirsiya, Bhairahawa ICD, Kathmandu (Chobhar) ICD and Kakarvitta ICD. Bhairahawa ICD is well connected to the Port of Kolkata by road. Nautanawa Railway Station (NTV) in Maharajgunj, Uttar Pradesh is 7 km from the border and can be accessed by road (20 mins of travel).
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) has leased out management of Bhairahawa ICD to Annapurna Terminals Pvt. Ltd. The Bhairahawa Customs Office ranks 2nd in overall volume of trade of Nepal after Birgunj. Major goods imported through this customs point are Petroleum products, (like Petrol, Diesel, and LPG), new vehicles, Mild steel Billets, rice, vegetables, marble, tiles, and fly ash coal.
Port website: https://nitdb.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Bhairahawa-ICD.pdf
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Lumbini Province, Rupandehi district |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
5 km South of Siddharthanagar accessed Via H10 |
Port's Complete Name |
Bhairahawa Inland Container Depot |
Latitude |
27.47756 |
Longitude |
83.46876 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Annapurna Terminals Pvt Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Manager Ravi Parikhe Mobile: 9857020925 |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Gautam Buddha International Airport 8 km Southeast accessed via H10 and Bhairahawa city road |
Port Picture
Aerial View of Bhairahawa ICD |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SN |
Agencies related to the Operation of ICD |
Name |
---|---|---|
1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) |
2 |
Transport Management Company |
Annapurna Terminals Pvt. Ltd |
3 |
Customs |
Bhairahawa Customs Office |
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
N/A |
5 |
Banks |
Rastriya Banijaya Bank Dry port Branch |
6 |
Quarantine |
Food / Plant Quarantine/Animal Quarantine |
7 |
Shipping lines |
N/A |
8 |
Customs Agent |
Sattyasai clearing agency, Bhusal Clearing agency, Management consultant agency, Rumjha Traders Etc. |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
ICD Bhairahawa is busy and congested due to a lack of parking area. Mainly in the rainy season, the available warehouse and parking space are not enough. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is 1 to 2 days. The ICD has facilities like warehouses, parking areas, and open yard areas but lacks cold storage facilities for perishable goods.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From June to August |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
From August to October |
Other Comments |
|
Handling Figures for 2022/23 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
3406 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022/23 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
128455 mt |
Break bulk (MT) |
N/A |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Sn |
Particulars |
Schedule of Charges (NPR) |
---|---|---|
A. |
Freight Vehicle Entry |
|
a. |
Truck/Tanker/Tractor/Trailer per entry per trip |
259.39 |
b. |
Light vehicles /Bullock Cart with capacity up to 5 Ton per entry per trip |
129.69 |
c. |
Rickshaw/Hand Trolley per entry per trip |
38.94 |
d. |
Container Truck (fixed container Vehicle) per entry per trip |
389.06 |
e. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) per entry per trip |
518.74 |
f. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) per entry per trip |
778.13 |
B. |
Loading/Unloading/Handling of cargo (all activities) |
|
a. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) per vehicle |
4000 |
b. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) per vehicle |
6000 |
c. |
For other vehicles |
|
i. |
Containerized cargo (per ton) |
250 |
ii. |
Non-containerized break bulk/packaged/ bagged cargo (per ton) |
250 |
iii. |
Non containerized bulk/loose cargo (per ton) |
129.69 |
C. |
Terminal handling charge (Complete Cycle) |
|
a. |
Loaded Container |
|
i. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) |
2593.75 |
ii. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) |
4150.00 |
b. |
Empty Container |
|
i. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) |
1296.89 |
ii. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) |
2075.01 |
c. |
LCL Cargo including, container handling/loading/unloading and stuffing and destuffing (per ton) |
518.74 |
D. |
Weighment Charge (one activity) of loaded/empty Vehicles |
259.39 |
E. |
Warehousing Charges: 24 hours free time from the time of arrival |
|
a. |
Import |
|
i. |
2-8 days (per kg per day) |
0.16 |
ii. |
9-30 days (per kg per day) |
0.21 |
iii. |
31 days onwards |
0.31 |
b. |
Export |
|
i. |
2-8 days (per kg per day) |
0.08 |
Ii. |
9-30 days (per kg per day) |
0.10 |
Iii. |
31 days onwards |
0.13 |
c. |
Open Yard Storage |
|
i. |
2-8 days (per kg per day) |
0.08 |
ii. |
9 days onwards (per kg per day) |
0.13 |
F. |
Parking and storage charges for loaded/unloaded vehicles (one day free) |
|
a. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) |
|
i. |
2-7 days per day |
518.74 |
ii. |
8 days onwards per day |
778.13 |
b. |
other vehicles |
|
i. |
2-7 days per day |
389.06 |
ii. |
8 days onwards per day |
518.74 |
G. |
Parking and storage charges for containers |
|
a. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) Container |
|
i. |
2-7 days per day |
518.74 |
ii. |
8 days onwards per day |
778.13 |
b. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) Container |
|
i. |
2-7 days per day |
389.06 |
ii. |
8 days onwards per day |
518.74 |
H. |
Cleaning of Containers |
|
a. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) |
259.39 |
b. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) |
389.06 |
I. |
Forklift Charge |
|
a. |
Complete Cycle |
|
i. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) |
3865.22 |
ii. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) |
7730.45 |
b. |
Single Cycle |
|
i. |
Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) |
2013.80 |
ii. |
Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) |
4026.28 |
c. |
Non-containerized (per ton) |
242.24 |
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the operator.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Reachstacker |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Transtainer |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
One, 3000 kg |
N/A |
Pallet Trolly |
Yes |
One, 3000 kg |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The customs clearance process at the dry port of Bhairahawa is automated using the web based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days. The location of the Customs office is within the dry port.
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
N/A
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
N/A
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
Bhairahawa ICD can accommodate more than 250 vehicles. There is a separate arrangement within the ICD to accommodate tankers carrying petroleum products.
One Covered warehouse of 55x25 metre with a 1.2-meter-high level platform is used to store containers. Also, to facilitate customs inspection, there are the following sheds:
-
Appraisal Shed of 36x24 metre with 1.2-metre-high level platform.
-
Additional Shed of 36x24 metre with a 1.2-meter-high level platform in Bhairahawa to conduct customs inspection on small vehicles.
-
Warehouse accommodated with Electronic Weighing Scales.
-
Reefer plug points for refrigerator cargoes
-
A digital weighbridge installed with a 100-ton capacity.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
|
General Cargo |
N/A |
|
Port Security
The port is surrounded by a concrete wall. A CCTV monitoring system and security guards are placed in strategic areas to provide surveillance 24/7. Security is provided by Nepal Armed Police Forces of Nepal Government.
Nepal - 2.1.5 Biratnagar Dry Port
Port Overview
Biratnagar Integrated Check Point (ICP) is spread over a total area of about 186 acres along the Nepal-India borders constructed by India and handed over to Nepal to facilitate for trade logistics between the two countries. It has a common platform for traders to get customs clearance for traded goods and offers services like banking, immigration, quarantine, warehousing, parking yard, etc facilitating both importers and exporters.
Biratnagar ICP is 7 kilometers (4 mi) North of Nepal's southern border with Bihar state, India. Biratnagar Customs Office ranks 4th in the overall volume of trade in Nepal after Birgunj Customs, Bhairahawa Customs, and Birgunj Dry Port. There are nine sub-customs offices under its jurisdiction. Major imported goods through this custom are petroleum products like diesel, petrol, LP gas, crude soya-bean oil, motorcycles, betel nuts, M.S. Billets, iron structures, coal, and glazed tiles. Major exported goods are cardamom, woven fabrics, jute sacking bags, G.I.Wire, PP GI Coil, Dyed Yarn, jute hessian fabric, brass strip in Coils, and corrugated galvanized iron sheets. Biratnagar ICP at the border is well connected to the gateway ports of Kolkata (600 km) by road or by rail to Jogbani, Bihar.
Port website: ICP Biratnagar – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Koshi Province, Morang district |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
7 km North of Biratnagar City accessed Via H08 |
Port's Complete Name |
Biratnagar Integrated Check Point |
Latitude |
26.38237 |
Longitude |
87.26900 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
TransNepal Freight Services Pvt. Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Anand Kumar Singh TransNepal Tower Head Office Piyush Marga, Biratnagar-5, Morang,Nepal Tel: 021-501441 Fax: 021-501470 E-mail: ananda@transnepaldryport.com
Laxmi Subba Manager ICP Biratnagar, Buddha Nagar Mobile: 9842032956/9814387011
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Biratnagar National Airport 12 KM North |
Port Picture
Aerial View of Biratnagar ICP |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SN |
Agencies related to Operation of ICP |
Name |
---|---|---|
1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
TransNepal Freight Services Pvt. Ltd |
2 |
Transport Management Company |
N/A |
3 |
Customs |
Biratnagar Customs Office |
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
N/A |
5 |
Banks |
Rastrya Banijya Bank,Rani, Buddhanagar ICP Branch |
6 |
Quarantine |
Plant, Animal, Food Quarantine, Lab |
7 |
Shipping lines |
N/A |
8 |
Customs Agent |
Mrigatrishna clearing, Bijay clearing, Shah clearing, Devekinandan clearing, Eastern clearing, Danfe Custom Clearing, D.G Custom Service, Shivam Clearing House, Rani Clearing services, Pathivara Bhansar Sewa, D.P Clearing services, Trans misson cargo clearing, P.R Regmi bhansar jach pass sewa, Gupta Custom Clearing, Goodwill Clearing & Logistics Service etc (50+ agents are providing customs clearance services) |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The Port is currently not congested and operates on a two-lane road. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is 1 to 2 days.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From June to August |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
Months of Festivals Aug to Oct |
Other Comments |
ICP Biratnagar is in operation merging Rani customs offices. |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
40 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
6651 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
71340 |
Break bulk (MT) |
|
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Biratnagar ICP Tariff effective from 17 August 2022 and following is the Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the operator. The port has transitioned from using manual labour to handle cargoes to mechanical port handling equipment as the volume of cargoes passing through increases.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
40 ton |
|
Container Gantries |
N/A |
|
|
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
Escorts F-15 |
Capacity 14 ton at 1.5 m, 900 kg at 15.8 m |
Reach stacker |
Yes |
1 – 14 MT. |
|
RoRoTugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
N/A |
|
|
Transtainer |
N/A |
|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
One, 3000kgs |
|
Pallet Trolly |
Yes |
Four, 5000 kgs, 3000 kgs |
|
Container Facilities
The space available for the container is sufficient, but the Port does not have a refrigerated container station and storage related to cold storage.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
N/A |
N/A |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
1 with 4 plugs in facility (Dual service for both 20 dt and 40 ft) |
|
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
The customs clearance process at the dry port of Biratnagar is automated using the web-based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days. The location of the Customs office is within the dry port.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The Port has a warehouse, parking, and open yard areas as listed below. The port does not have cold storage facilities and does not have a specific area designated for humanitarian cargo.
-
Warehouse arrival with refrigeration facilities (import side) with a capacity of 1520 sqm
-
Warehouse departure (export side) with 740 sqm
-
Animal shed (import side) 100 sqm, Process shed (import side) 2500 sqm, Process shed (export side) 2500 sqm, Process Cabins 31 Nos 418 sqm.
-
A vacant area for adding up to 3,900 m2 warehousing/parking area for holding 150 TEUs.
-
A parking area for 80 trucks
-
Dedicated shed- 1
-
Weight bridge- 2 (1 on the import side and 1 on the export side)
-
Electrical Sub-Station equipment: Two DG Sets, One 380 KVA and 125 KVA Transformer, AVR, LT, and HT panel)
-
Warehouse house Arrival (with refrigeration) facilities (Import Side- 1520 m2
-
Warehouse house Departure (Export Side- 740 m2
-
Process Shed (Import Side) 2500 m2
-
Process Shed (Export Side)- 2500 m2
-
Process Cabins 31 Nos. - 418 m2
-
Firefighting systems including pumps (5 Nos) water storage, supply lines, and hydrants.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
warehouse |
1375 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
N/A |
|
General Cargo |
Container Cargo New warehouse |
3700 |
Port Security
The port is surrounded by a concrete wall. A CCTV (95 nos.) monitoring system and security is provided by the Nepal Armed Police Forces of Nepal Government and a third-party security company from Sudarshan Security Pvt. Ltd 24/7.
Integrated Check Post (ICP) Biratnagar It is 2.9 Km South of Biratnagar ICP and 14.8 Km South of Biratnagar Airport.
View of ICP from the main building.
Warehouse and parking area
Container yard for railway Container Yard-1 of 4500 m2 is under construction.
Crane, forklift and reach stacker Service
PROCESSING SHED
QUARANTINE BLOCK COOL ROOM
Nepal - 2.1.6 Kakarbhitta Dry Port
Port Overview
Kakarbhitta Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is in Mechinagar municipality, Jhapa District, Koshi Province, Nepal and is the main entry point from India on Nepal's eastern border. Kakarbhitta is the 7th largest border crossing point, with 2.87% share of total import value based on Annual data (Shrawan-Asar) of FY 2079/80 (Mid July 2022 to Mid July 2023) (ref: Department of Customs, 2022/2023).
The port was built to boost trade with Bangladesh and Bhutan through India. The port is 600 km / 15 hours truck travel time from the port of Kolkota. It is spread over 7.5 hectares of land. Currently, the major imports are clinker and gypsum needed to manufacture cement within the nation, equipment items of hydro power, petroleum items, vegetables, Jute. Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) awarded TransNepal Freight Service (P) Ltd on 13th February 2021 for terminal management and handling services.
Port website: Kakarbhitta ICD WEBSITE
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Koshi Province, Jhapa district |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
20 kms NE of the Bhadrapur accessed via black topped H07 and H01 |
Port's Complete Name |
Kakarbhitta Inland Container Depot |
Latitude |
26.64555 |
Longitude |
88.157950 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
TransNepal Freight Service (P) Ltd |
Management Contact Person |
Rajesh Babu Tiwari 9808459913mailto:nitdbkvt@gmail.com |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
21 kms from Bhadrapur Airport Bagdogra Int’l Airport (VEBD), Siliguri, West Bengal India |
Port Picture
Aerial View of Kakarbhitta ICD
Shed Storage |
|
Weighbridge |
Warehouse |
Refrigerated Container Station-1 with 3 plug-in facilities |
Shed and parking area |
Parking Area |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SN |
Agencies related to Operation of ICD |
Name |
---|---|---|
1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
Transnepal Freight Service (P) Ltd. |
2 |
Transport Management Company |
Transnepal Cargo |
3 |
Customs |
Kakarbhitta, Mechi Customs |
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
N/A |
5 |
Banks |
Nepal Bank |
6 |
Quarantine |
Animal, Food Quarantine and Plant and Lab testing centre |
7 |
Shipping lines |
N/A |
8 |
Customs Agent |
Evergreen Trade Centre, Mechi Bajrang Trade Concern, Santosh Nirmana Sewa Customs Clearance and Forwarding Agent, Laya Bhagawati Maa Enterprises and Customs Clearance, Suraj Supplier Customs Clearance and Forwarding, jay Pathibhara Customs Clearance |
Port Performance
The port handles around 100 trucks a day and normally doesn’t experience congestion. The warehouse, shade area and parking space for trucks have sufficient capacity to store and hold goods. The port has mechanized handling equipment and adequate human labour. It is open from 6 am to 10 pm every day.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
No |
N/A |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
From (September) to (February) Festival season of Sept-Oct and large coal order during Winter season.
|
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2023 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
192 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the table below: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)
Port Handling Equipment
Daily wages human workforce handles the transportation of goods within the port.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Gantries |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Mobile Cranes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Reachstacker |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Transtainer |
No |
N/A |
N/A |
Forklifts |
Yes |
|
Operational |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
N/A |
N/A |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
N/A |
N/A |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
6 |
7 |
Number of Reefer Stations |
Yes |
1 station with 3 plugs in facility |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
|
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
All the customs clearances are processed at Kakarbhitta, Mechi Customs Office located inside the Kakarvitta ICD premise. The customs clearance process at the dry port of Kakarbhitta is automated using the web based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days. The terminal managemen at the Kakarbhitta is done by Transnepal Freight Service (P) Ltd.
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
-
Truck parking capacity: 250- 300 trucks
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Warehouse – 3; Warehousing space: 1,395 m2
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Shade- 2; Shade storage: 1,780 m2
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Litigation house- 1: 233 m2
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There is one forklift available with a capacity of 3 MT.
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100 MT weighbridge- 1 and 1 weighbridge with a capacity of 1 MT are available.
Port Security
Total 12 guards from Sudarsan security services provide security 24/7 in ICD premise. The premise of the facility is secured by 8-9 ft. of concrete brick wall. There are fire extinguisher cylinders, fire balls and 6 hydrants inside the ICD. In case of emergency, fire brigade located 4 km away from the port is contacted.
Nepal - 2.1.7 Tatopani Dry Port
Port Overview
Tatopani Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is located in Tatopani village, Sindhupalchok, Bagmati Province, directly on Nepal’s Northern border with China, 114 km North East of Kathmandu. Tatopani and Rasuwa in Langtang are Nepal’s two main border crossing points with China. Construction of Tatopani ICD included improvement of the 112-meter-long bridge over the Bhotekoshi River and a 6.5 KM road track that connects the two countries.
The entry point was closed from January 27 to March 29, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, the Araniko Highway leading to Tatopani has been frequently blocked for all traffic due to large active landslides. The road has been re-opened, but the landslide risk remains high, especially during monsoon season.
Port website: Tatopani ICD.
Port Location and Contact |
|
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Bagmati Province, Sindhupalchok |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Banepa at 87 kms SW along H03 |
Port's Complete Name |
Inland Container Depot at Tatopani |
Latitude |
27.92564 |
Longitude |
85.93352 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (Port Authority) Trans Silk Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (Managing Company) |
Management Contact Person |
Anirudra Thapa (Trans Silk) Mobile: 9851316958 Tatopani Dry Port Larcha, Sindhupalchok, Nepal |
Customs Contact Person |
Dayananda KCLarcha, Sindhupalchok, Nepal Mob: 9851137131 Phone: 011-480131
|
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
TIA at Kathmandu District. |
Port Picture
Aerial View of Tatopani ICD |
International Standard Inland Container Depot at Tatopani, Sindhupalchok Picture Source: New Spotlight Online |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SN |
Agencies related to Operation of ICD |
Name |
---|---|---|
1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board |
2 |
Transport Management Company |
Trans Silk Terminal Pvt. Ltd |
3 |
Customs |
Tatopani Customs Office |
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
Silk, Namaste, Rewang |
5 |
Banks |
Nabil Bank |
6 |
Quarantine |
Plant, Animal and Food |
7 |
Shipping lines |
N/A |
8 |
Customs Agent |
Government licensed agents |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Major goods imported via the checkpoint are medicines, fruits, electronic appliances, ready-made garments, and shoes. The movement of cargo happens between 10 am to 8 pm.
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Maximum trucks: 80-100 per day
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Daily average: 30 – 40 trucks per day
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Average clearing time: 2 – 4 hrs/truck
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There is rarely a backlog. All trucks are cleared daily.
Congestion and in-access to the customs point can happen as a result of landslides blocking the Araniko highway, the only route to and from the Tatopani ICD.
Seasonal Constraints |
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|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
Yes |
June - September |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
August - October |
Other Comments |
The risk of roadblocks due to landslides remains high especially during monsoon season (June – September) |
Handling Figures for 2023 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
3362 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
Service rate declared by the operation committee of Nepal Intermodal Transportation Development Board and issued by Trans Silk Pvt. Ltd. for Tatopani ICD: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)
Note: 13% VAT applicable on above-mentioned charges.
Port Handling Equipment
Equipment |
Capacity |
Available Numbers
|
---|---|---|
Crane |
25 Ton |
1 |
Crane |
20 Ton |
1 |
Forklift |
3 Ton |
2 |
The port is also equipped with a Weigh Bridge and a Grant Crane for loading and unloading containers.
Customs Guidance
Tatopani Customs, a significant border-crossing point between Nepal and China, offers both traditional and modern, web-based clearance methods. Small goods are typically cleared using the traditional approach, while larger items and containers are processed through the internationally recognized ASYCUDA system. This port employs an automated customs clearance process via the ASYCUDA system, enabling the pre-clearance of goods. The pre-clearance procedure typically takes 1-2 business days.
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
A multipurpose terminal at Tatopani ICD serves both import and export cargos. The facility has three open yards capable of storing 10 FEUs each, a warehouse measuring 40 ft x 300 ft and an open shed measuring 40 ft x 300 ft.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
N/A
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
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Parking available for 100 trucks
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3 Open yards capable of accommodating 10 FEUs each.
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1 warehouse with an area of 1143.83 m2
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1 open shed with an area of 1143.83 m2
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
No |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
No, but the Plug-in is available |
|
General Cargo |
1 warehouse |
1143.83 |
Stevedoring
N/A
Hinterland Information
This port is connected only by road, and goods are transported to and from this port on trucks. Several transport companies are available in this port, Silk Transport and Rewang Transport are the major trucking companies available at this border point, among them Silk has the largest fleet of vehicles.
Port Security
The port premises are secured by a compound wall. A private security firm along with the Armed Police Force (APF) provides security 24/7.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |
Nepal - 2.1.8 Kathmandu Dry Port
Port Overview
Kathmandu Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) also known as Chobhar Dry Port, located at Chobhar, Kirtipur came into operation in April 2022 intending to ease export and import in Kathmandu. The ICD was established to facilitate the loading and distribution of goods in Kathmandu Valley, reducing congestion in central Kathmandu, reducing the turn-around (clearance/unloading) time for trucks, and improving vehicle utilization. Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) is the managing authority of the ICD.
Port Website: Chobhar ICD
Port Location and Contact |
|
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Bagmati |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Kathmandu 10 KM |
Port's Complete Name |
Kathmandu Dry Port |
Latitude |
27.65606 |
Longitude |
85.29098 |
Managing Company or Port Authority
|
Trans Nepal TRS Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. NITDB |
Management Contact Person |
Jiban Dhakal |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Tribhuvan International Airport Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
SN |
Agencies related to the Operation of ICD |
Name |
---|---|---|
1 |
Multimodal Transport Operators |
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) |
2 |
Transport Management Company |
Trans Nepal TRS Logi Park Pvt. Ltd.
|
3 |
Customs |
Chobhar Dry Port Customs, Department of Customs |
4 |
Freight Forwarders |
N/A |
5 |
Banks |
Nepal Bank |
6 |
Quarantine |
Animal, Food Quarantine |
7 |
Shipping lines |
No |
8 |
Customs Agent |
GoN licensed agents |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The dry port spreads over an area of about 260 ropani (32.69 acres) of land comprises customs, quarantine, bank, and other services. The port has four warehouses, three administrative buildings, three weight measurement sheds, a container yard, a power substation, and other vehicle parking facilities. The port's container yard has a 65,000 square meters parking area that can accommodate 500 containers and 500 trucks.
Seasonal Constraints |
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---|---|---|
|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
Rainy Season |
No |
|
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
|
Other Comments |
N/A |
Handling Figures for 2022/23 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
N/A |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
265 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)
Port Handling Equipment
The port equipment is managed by the privately owned company TransNepal TRS Logi Park Pvt. Ltd.
Equipment |
Available
|
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
No |
|
|
Container Gantries |
Yes |
2 |
Needs repair |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
|
Hired from external service provider |
Reachstacker |
No |
|
|
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
|
|
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
|
|
Transtainer |
No |
|
|
Forklifts |
Yes |
2 (3 tons and 5 tons) |
|
Container Facilities
This port can accommodate 116 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) at a time. The port has not yet operated at full capacity. As a common practice, most containers arrive by truck, and the goods inside are offloaded manually. This allows for transfer without unloading the entire container itself.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
No |
No |
Other Capacity Details |
N/A |
N/A |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
1 |
1 |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
N/A |
N/A |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
N/A |
N/A |
Customs Guidance
This port allows importers to make customs clearance of their goods in Kathmandu itself, saving them trips to the various border checkpoints from where shipments enter Nepal. Containers coming from the southern and northern border points will get an extra seal at the border point if the importers want to clear them at Kathmandu Dry Port Customs. The customs clearance process at this Port is automated using the web-based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days.
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Chobhar dry port is divided into two sections—export-import (EXIM Terminal) and domestic (Domestic Terminal). The export-import section can accommodate 116 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
N/A
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
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Truck parking capacity: 500 trucks
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Warehousing space: 4 warehouses with Volume 12960 m3
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Shade storage: 3
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Litigation house: 1
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There are 2 forklifts available with the lifting capacity of 3 mt and 5 mt
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Weighbridge available- 3
Additional parking area with 8538 m2
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
No |
|
Refrigerated Cargo |
No, but plug-in facility is available |
|
General Cargo |
Yes; 3 |
1296 m2 each |
Stevedoring
N/A
Hinterland Information
This port is connected only by road. Importers and exporters use this facility as the offices required for Import and Export activities like customs, quarantine, and banks are available on the premises. There are fewer activities in this port, the common mode of transport is by road, and goods are transported to and from this port on trucks. Given the limited operations, there are no in-house trucking companies. However, businesses have the flexibility to use their own trucks or engage services from external trucking firms.
Port Security
The port premises are secured by a compound wall. A private security firm along with the Armed Police Force (APF) provides security 24/7.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
No |
Current ISPS Level |
N/A |
Police Boats |
No |
Fire Engines |
No |
Port Picture
Warehouse
Shed Storage