The Hindu Business Line : Steamer agents at Kochi port to shift import boxes

Kochi, Aug. 20 The Steamer Agents Association in Kochi port convened an urgent meeting to discuss issues pertaining to the shifting of long-standing import boxes from the terminal to a private Container Freight Station (CFS) to reduce congestion.

After discussions, the association has agreed to shift the import boxes, lying in the terminal for more than 7 days, to the private CFS suggested by the terminal operator after making an agreement with the CFS operator on lines with the agreement made by shipping companies in other terminals.

It was also agreed at the meeting to shift some of the boxes to the nearby Concor Yard in the Willingdon Island to ease the situation. However, all the expenses in the shifting of boxes will have to be borne by the consignee, sources in the port said.

Meanwhile, the congestion has also affected the productivity of the terminal which is now at 50-55 moves a shift as against 120 moves.

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