Business

Submitted on 8 October 2018

LOCATION
Cochin, an all weather natural Harbour is located strategically close to the busiest international sea routes:

(1)   Gulf to Singapore and Far East (Distance from Cochin Port -11 Nautical Miles)
(2)   Suez to Singapore / Far East (Distance from  Cochin Port -74 Nautical Miles)
Amongst all major Indian ports, Cochin is the closest to the International East West Shipping routes.  This geo-strategic  location of Cochin gives it a distinct advantage. 
MODERATE CLIMATE
The Port is situated on the Willingdon Island which is an artificial Island tucked inside the Backwaters.  The backwaters offer calm and placid channels for ships throughout the year, even during the Monsoon season.
Cochin lies beyond the cyclone zone and therefore the risk of cyclones is negligible
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
24 Hour Pilotage
24 hour Cargo Operations
Real-Time co-ordination of vessel movement through VTMS
Single Window Transaction
Moving towards Zero Pre-Berthing Detention Time.
SERVICE QUALITY
The operational areas of the port is certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards.
The port maintains high security arrangements and its security profile is ISPS compliant.
The port is maintaining a Tier I Oil spill disaster contingency plan. During the past three years, no oil spill has occurred in and around the port
CONNECTIVITY

   Cochin port is connected to its hinterland enlarging to the state of Kerala ,South Tamilnadu and South Karnataka by National Highways NH 47(Kanyakumari-Salem), NH49 (Cochin-Madurai) and  NH17(Cochin-Mumbai) .Indian Railway Network provides seamless connectivity to South and Central India.The National Waterway NW3 provides connectivity to the South Kerala.The port has an international airport in its proximity. The network of railways roads, waterways and airways has created good accessibility to the port.
 
Inland Container Depots (ICD) at Coimbatore and Bangalore connected by Regular Train Service
DEVELOPMENT PATH
Cochin Port is implementing ERP for enhancing efficiency.
The port is enhancing capacity by modernizing  and enlarging the Mattancherry Wharf
The port is upgrading its power infrastructure.
The port is equipping its new multi-purpose berths with  modern Bulk/Break Bulk handling Cranes.
The port is developing India?s first Port Based Special Economic Zone.

PROXIMITY TO THE MARITIME HIGHWAY

PROXIMITY TO THE MARITIME HIGHWAY

  Name of Company Website Link
1 Cochin Customs Brokers’ Association http://www.ccba.co.in/php/chh_trd_rats.php
2 CMA CGM http://www.cma-cgm.com/local/india/tariffs-local-charges
3 ONE  OCEAN NETWORK EXPRESS https://in.one-line.com/standard-page/local-tariffs-and-surcharges
4 PIL  INDIA PVT LTD https://www.pilship.com/htmlpages/maa_export.html
5 AHLERS INDIA PVT. LTD. www.ahlers.com
6 APL (INDIA) PVT. LTD. www.apl.com
7 BENGAL TIGER LINE (INDIA) PVT.LTD. www.btl-feeders.com
8 CARAVEL LOGISTICS PVT. LTD. www.caravel.in
9 MAERSK INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED  
10 NAUTICAL CARGO PVT. LTD.  www.nauticalcargo.in
11 OMEGA SHIPPING AGENCIES (P) LTD. http://www.wanhai.com
12 ONE Shipping www.one-line.com
13 SEA CONSORTIUM Pvt Ltd https://www.x-pressfeeders.com/
14 SAMSARA SHIPPING PVT. LTD. www.samsaragroup.com
15 TRANS ASIAN SHIPPING SERVICES (P) LTD. www.tassgroup.com
16 TRANSWORLD GLOBAL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS http://www.oocl.com/india/eng/localinformation/localsurcharges/Pages/Local%20Surcharge%20for%20Cochin.aspx