The Hindu Business Line : Concor to slash tariffs in some exim segments

Within days of increasing tariffs for moving containers, Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor) has decided to slash tariffs in some import and export segments. The reduced tariffs would be in effect till March 31, 2007.

Concor had increased its tariffs since early November following an increase in haulage charges by the Railways from November 1. The Railways imposes haulage charges on container operators for allowing them to use its infrastructure.

There is a 5-7.5 per cent reduction for imported goods being moved from ports in Western coast of the country (Mumbai, Pipavav, Mundra) to the northern hinterland. "Containers being moved from terminals in JN Port, Nava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) and GTIL, Mundra and Pipavav to inland container depots in Tughlakabad (Delhi), Kanpur, Dadri, Dandarikalan (Ludhiana) would be charged 5-7.5 per cent less till March next year," said Concor officials.

REDUCTION FOR REEFERS

Moreover, Concor has reduced tariffs for moving refrigerated containers or reefers. For moving reefers for exports, Concor has reduced tariffs by Rs 3,000 per forty feet unit (FEU) box. For moving empty reefers, the organisation has reduced rates by Rs 1,800 per FEU.

It has also decided to levy plug-in charges for these containers for two days only (including the date of booking) irrespective of the number of days taken to move the reefers. Plug-in charges are levied on reefer containers for supplying electricity for refrigeration. At present, these charges are levied for the entire duration of transportation.

There is a reduction in terminal handling charges by up to 50 per cent depending on the volumes booked.

TRANSIT TIME GUARANTEE

Concor has also decided to extend assured delivery time guarantee to its customers on routes connecting JN Port to inland container depots in Tughlakabad, Dadri and Dandarikalan. "We would deliver the containers within five days of accepting boxes from customers on these routes," said the official. This is significant as several years ago Concor had tried extending guarantees on delivery schedules to customers but was unable to continue the scheme.

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