Allcargo Terminals, a part of the Allcargo Group and a leader in India’s extensive CFS-ICD network, has recently renewed its subsidiary Speedy Multimodes’ partnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) Mundra. This renewal, secured through a six-year agreement with CWC, ensures the continued industry-leading services at its Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mundra. As one of two strategically located facilities operated by Allcargo Terminals in Mundra, it is well-equipped to provide flexible solutions and the required capacity to meet the rapidly growing ex-im trade demands at this key port.
Spread over 56 acres and well-equipped with 2 lakh sq. ft. warehouse area, it is the largest CFS facility at Mundra Port, catering to the diverse demands of industries.
The CFS has an annual cargo handling capacity of 1,80,000 TEUs. Located 7 km from the port, the Mundra CFS offers a host of services including export handling, hazardous and specialised cargo handling, bonded and non-bonded warehouse, reefer monitoring service, direct port delivery, ISO tank and first and last mile delivery. The Mundra CFS aims to maximise its capacity utilisation to meet the growing ex-im trade demand at the Mundra Port.
Mr Ashish Chandna, Chief Executive Officer, Allcargo Terminals, said, “Being the widest and largest CFS operator in India, we bring the finest CFS services to the ex-im trade at the Mundra Port. The renewal of contract with Central Warehousing Corporation ensures that our customers will continue to avail our comprehensive services at our Mundra CFS. In line with the Indian Maritime Vision 2030 which aims to build India’s leadership in the global maritime trade, we will continue to offer effective gateway into India’s hinterland to meet the emerging demand”.
Commenting on the partnership, Mr Navukkarasu Jaganathan, General Manager, Central Warehousing Corporation Ahmedabad, said, “We are pleased to extend our association with Allcargo Terminals’ subsidiary Speedy Multimodes, ensuring seamless and efficient container freight station operations at Mundra Port. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, strategic location and robust service portfolio, the Mundra CWC CFS has consistently supported the growing needs of the ex-im trade. Together, we aim to strengthen the port’s role as a critical gateway for India’s maritime and logistics sector, contributing to the nation’s trade aspirations and the Indian Maritime Vision 2030”.
Customers can access digital services through MyCFS app, one-stop solutions for Allcargo CFS services. The cutting-edge and innovative MyCFS app offers real-time track-and-trace facilities for consignments in addition to other digitally-enabled services, ensuring greater transparency, convenience and enhanced customer experience.
Mundra is trade facilitator for South Gujarat and the only port in India to have consistently demonstrated double-digit growth in throughput over the past few years because of its faster service and quick turnaround time for their vessels. With high standards of compliance and certification in place, the Mundra CFS has been serving the ex-im trade demand efficiently with advanced container handling equipment to ensure zero downtime and fast loading and unloading, highlighted a release.
Source: Exim News Service: Mumbai/Mundra, Jan. 12