Surat (Gujarat) [India], July 23: The Port has earmarked
two dedicated berths for fertilizer vessels
, ensuring that ships are berthed strictly as per seniority, resulting in
smooth vessel operations
and
reduced waiting time
.
The
newly constructed warehouses
provided by the Port have significantly enhanced storage capacity, enabling
efficient cargo handling
and minimizing congestion.
The Railway authorities have also extended
excellent support
by providing adequate rakes for evacuation. As a result,
Kandla
has consistently been able to load
approximately 4.5 rakes per day
, which is in line with the available handling capacity.
The coordinated efforts of the
Port Authority, Railway authorities, shipping agents, stevedores, and all stakeholders
have ensured
seamless fertilizer operations
and
timely evacuation of cargo
, benefiting importers, farmers, and the overall supply chain.
Under the leadership of
Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, DPA
, the Port has undertaken several infrastructure and operational initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing vessel turnaround time, and ensuring
seamless cargo movement
. The creation of
modern warehousing facilities
,
capacity augmentation measures
, and
continuous process improvements
have significantly strengthened the Port’s
fertilizer handling capabilities
.
