Kandla Port's Commitment to Unclogging Edible Oil Trade
Kandla Port in Gujarat has pledged to tackle congestion issues, ensuring smooth edible oil imports. Meeting with industry representatives, port officials aim for infrastructure improvements, including new pipelines. Coordination between port officials and importers is emphasized to minimize delays and maintain efficiency.
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Gujarat's crucial Kandla Port has committed to resolving its vessel congestion dilemma, a move welcomed by the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association (IVPA) on Monday. The port, a key entry point for edible oils in India, is taking concrete steps to ensure the seamless import of these essential commodities.
In a pivotal meeting between industry representatives and Kandla Port Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh, plans were laid out to address infrastructural issues hampering palm oil and other edible oil imports. Singh unveiled enhancements, including new 14-inch pipelines and expanded handling facilities at two additional berths equipped with dedicated pipelines.
The port authority has agreed to sustain its current practice of imposing penalties for delayed discharges, refraining from relocating ships to incur additional costs at outer anchorage. Furthermore, Singh stressed the importance of cohesive coordination with importers to mitigate dockside delays. Input from vessel agents, surveyors, terminal operators, and customs brokers will be harnessed to boost operational efficacy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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