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Chairman's
Message
Dear
Friends,
At the
outset, I wish a Happy and Prosperous New year.
Tuticorin Port, the 10th
Major Port of the Country is in service of the nation from 1976. Since
inception, the Port is consistent in its achievements. During last fiscal,
the Port handled a record traffic of 22.01 Million tonnes consisting of a
variety of bulk, break bulk and containerised cargo. The Port has handled
project cargo for the koodankulam atomic power station. The Port also
handles cargo at anchorage through barges while the cost per tonne of
handling cargo is relatively cheaper and more competitive, the Port has
got achieved a record high average throughput and minimum pre-berthing
delays.
With the existing capacity of
22.71 Million tonnes, the Port has got clearance from the Government of
India to augment capacity to about 42 Million tonnes through the Inner
Harbour Development. Port is planning for construction of North Cargo
Berths through Public Private Partnership. The first phase of Capital
Dredging project to improve the draft from the existing 10.7 metres to
12.8 meters is in process. Upon completion of this important project,
the Port will be ready to serve the EXIM trade by handling Post Panamax
vessels up to 75,000 DWT. The Port is also planning for construction of
Shallow berths to accommodate smaller vessels. The Port’s capacity for
storage of bulk cargo is increased by earmarking adequate space in the
hare island area. In order to provide and enhance evacuation of bulk
cargo, the Port is gearing up for improvements in the rail / road
connectivity from the marshalling yard to the hare island.
The Port has allotted for
installation of container scanner to the Customs Department and upon
installation, the facility shall enhance the security of cargo in
containers. The Port being ISPS compliant has pressed in to service,
marine patrol boats to CISF to enhance the security of vessels and the
Port.
The Port bagging the Greentech
Environmental Award for the Environmental Management System has taken new
initiatives for handling dusty cargo. Fibre Optic cables have been laid
throughout the Port area to provide excellent connectivity for data
transmission. Leveraging technology, the Port is adopting computerised
Management Systems for Berthing, allotment of land, collection of dues.
Such measures have facilitated quicker processing of documents adding
value to our valuable customers.
The all weather Port of
Tuticorin has got a disciplined workforce and enlightened stakeholders
providing cost effective services with high levels of productivity.
No doubt, the preferred Indian
Port and the Backbone of India, beckons you to route more cargo through
the Port and take advantage of the efficient Port services which is an
integral part of the supply chain.
I request you to visit
Tuticorin Port and experience our professional approach for mutual
benefit.
G.J. Rao
Top
VISION
To be the preferred Indian
Port.
MISSION
To provide efficient seaport
and logistics services of the best value to
our customers.
OUR VALUES
Total satisfaction of customers.
Partnership with stakeholders.
Commitment to quality and
Teamwork.
Fairness, accountability and transparency
in work.
Consideration for social and natural
environment.
Value addition through productivity,
Safety and Security.
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