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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
ridden and the economy was insulated from international competition, this
resulted in a high cost economy with outdated technology not viable units and
uncompetitive products lines in the market.
It was only the second plan period that the importance of manufacturing and
capital goods sector was recognized. The growth strategy was headed by Dr.
Alexander, Sir Tandon and Sri Abid Hussain.
Due to bold measures initiated by the government of India import of capital and
intermediate goods are free of quantitative restrictions. The tariff rate is 50%
compared to the rate of 300% and higher which prevailed before 1991.
The changes in trade policies have led to a change in the trading environment
within the country and boosted our exports. Indications are that exports may
cross $75 billion about 2000A.D.
1. The most obvious gain is that a variety of goods available in the county
will increase. Often it is either impossible or not economically feasible to
produce certain goods within a country, even though demand for them
many is great. The increased variety of goods available through trade
enhances the standard of living of the country.
2. The value of international marketing to individual producer’s financial
institutions, merchants, carriers and other business is not difficult to
understand. They are interested in foreign trade or investment because of
direct and indirect profits derived from it. Export enables many industries
to keep their labour and capital employed more fully and continuously to
expand their plants more rapidly than domestic commerce.
8. There are other indirect methods by which profits are increased. The
profits of the total company may be increased by the method of transfer
pricing used when products and services are sold by one company unit to
another. The subsidiary may pay royalties levied for management
services from headquarters for headed services to improve the
subsidiaries operations.
Chapter 2
INTRODUCTION TO DRY
PORT
Introduction
CENTRAL COLLEGE BANGALORE Page 7
EFFECTIVENESS OF BANGLAORE DRY PORT
The dry port concept is based on a seaport directly connected with inland
intermodal terminals, where goods in intermodal loading units can be turned in
as if directly to the seaport. Between the seaport and the inland terminals, here
denoted dry ports, relatively large goods in intermodal loading units can be
turned in as if the terminal was positioned directly to the seaport. In such dry
ports large goods’ flows can shift freight volumes from road to more energy
efficient traffic modes that are less harmful to the environment. In addition a
dry port can relieve seaport cities from some of the congestion, make goods
handling more efficient and facilitate improved logistics solutions for shippers
in the ports.
In addition to their role in cargo transhipment, dry ports may also include
facilities for storage and consolidation of goods, maintenance for road or rail
cargo carriers and customs clearance services. The location of these facilities at
a dry port relieves competition for storage and customs space at the seaport
itself.
➢ Intermodal terminal
➢ Situated inland
Background
This project report was planned in regards to the need for facilitating transport
operators in their practical international networks and multilateral cooperation.
Close co-operation between transport and logistics companies within an
organized network creates opportunity to plan international transport and
optimise the use of transport equipment and resources. An important feature is
the network’s facilitation of cooperation nationally and internationally, which
hereby creates efficient transport chains and network solutions for optimal
cargo flow and distribution.
As such a dry port does not necessarily need to be built from scratch. An inland
terminal can easily be developed to also encompass dry port facilities. If an
inland terminal fulfils the following three conditions it can in theory obtain
status as a dry port:
• The terminal should have direct connection to a seaport either by rail or
by road
• The terminal should have a high capacity traffic mode
• The terminal should offer the same types of facilities as can be found in
a seaport.
In order to obtain these conditions it should for instance be possible to make the
customs clearance in the dry port. In this way the goods for overseas travel can
be made ready already in the dry port and in this way save time and money,
because the ITU can be loaded directly onto the ship. When the capacity of a
seaport is increased because of the extra available areas at the dry port, it can
also have the positive consequence that larger ships can call the port and in this
way increase the productivity.
• Increase the firms of ship owners and the port influence to ensure an
intensification of the Transport Chains effectiveness.
Consequently Dry Ports’ advantages and disadvantages are those actual inland
Terminals’ advantages and disadvantages.
In the report the following dry port advantages are taken into consideration:
• Reducing total transport expenses;
• Shift from road to rail transport, which is more environmental friendly.
• Connecting cargo handling from the port with other types of cargo at one
Common transport centre;
• Strengthening the ports in transport chains;
• Strengthening multi-modal solutions;
• Reducing the use of expensive, centrally located areas in the port;
• The seaport gets a larger hinterland and can therefore obtain a competitive
Advantage, because the seaport now can store a larger amount of ITU’s
• Possibly avoiding traffic bottlenecks, which give less congestion on the roads
Near the harbour area, due to the fact that a modal change has happened.
• Reducing local environmental problems in the cities;
Chapter 3
INTRODUCTION TO
BANGALORE DRY PORT
Inter modals and containerization was the by-products of this era and was
poised to metamorphosis transport of "general cargo", moving it 'seamlessly'
through sea and land arteries. Forty years ago, the physical process of exporting
or importing goods was arduous. Goods needed to be transported by lorry to the
port, unloaded into a warehouse and then reloaded into the ship 'piece by piece'.
• It was in 1981 that the first ISO container was moved inland by the
Indian Railways to India's first Inland Container Depot (ICD) at
Bangaluru.
• Along the way, a strong view emerged that there was a need to set up a
separate pro-active organization for promoting and managing the growth
of containerization in India.
CORPORATE MISSION:
“Our mission is to join with our community partners and stake holders to make
CONCOR a company of outstanding quality. We do this by providing
responsive, cost effective, efficient and reliable logistics solutions to our
customers through synergy with our community partners and ensuring
profitability and growth. We strive to be the first choice for our customers. We
will be firmly committed to our social responsibility and prove worthy of trust
respond in us.”
QUALITY POLICY:
We are committed to provide reliable, responsive, and safe and value added
logistic services in a cost effective & consistent manner using latest innovations
to ensure complete customer convenience & satisfaction and value for money
Facilities:-
Government has specified the Customs area in respect of ICD, Whitefield, and
Bangalore. The ICD extends over an area of 54 hectares of which 27720 Sq
Mtrs. is fully protected and allotted for stacking of International Containers.
This ICD is capable of handling 50,000 TEUs (Twenty feet Equivalent Units)
per annum. There are two container stacking yard one the international yard
and another the domestic yard which has a handling capacity of 1000
containers.
The containers come in by rail from Chennai and Cochin and there are three rail
lines capable of reception and dispatch of these containers. This ICD also has
sophisticated handling equipment like Top lift trucks, Terminals, Tractors and
forklifts for complete smooth operations of the stuffing and de-stuffing of
Cargo. There is a 2x2 lane gate/inspection complex for the Customs to examine
the goods and ensure smooth clearance of the goods. There is a pit less Weigh
Bridge with a capacity of 60 Tonnes.
2.) Wagons
After starting operations with make-shift container wagons that were provided
by the Indian Railways, CONCOR started acquiring state-of-the-art high speed
container flats (BLC wagons), capable of running at 100 kmps. Since last 9
years. These have been progressively introduced on major container circuits in
the last three years, as a result of which transit times have reduced and service
quality has shown considerable improvement. 7200 such wagons are already
deployed, and CONCOR plans to add to that fleet every year to cater to the
growth in business as well as to replace outworn rolling stock.
Bonded Warehouse:-
1.) Carrier
CONCOR's customs bonded Inland Container depots are dry ports in the
hinterland, and serve the purpose of bringing all port facilities including
Customs clearance to the customer's doorstep. The rail links enable us to
facilitate the moving of large volumes over long distances in the most cost
effective manner.
The design and layout should be the most modern state of art equipped with
mechanical/electrical facilities of international standard. A key to good layout
is the smooth flow of containers, cargo, and vehicles through the ICD/CFS. The
design broadly encompasses features like:
1. The track lengths and number of tracks should be adequate to handle rakes
and for stabling trains.
2. The perimeter fencing and lighting must meet the standards required by
custom authorities.
INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Office building for ICD, CUSTOM OFFICE and a separate block for user
agencies.
2. Warehousing facility separately for exports and imports and long term
storage of bonded cargo.
• An ICD is generally located in the interiors (outside the port towns) of the
country away from servicing ports.
• CFS is an off dock facility located near the servicing port which helps in
decongesting the port by shifting cargo and custom related activities
outside the port area.
FUNCTIONS OF ICDs/CFSs
• Custom clearance
• Reworking of containers
Brief on TR:
What is TR?
TR means Transfer of Residence. The term "TR" under the Baggage Rules,
1998 is used with reference to a person/persons returning from abroad on a
bonafide transfer of residence to India.
1The person / persons should have been stayed abroad for a minimum period of
two years immediately preceding the date of his arrival on TR.
2 The total stay in India on short visit during the two preceding years should
not exceed 6 months and the person has not availed this concession in the
preceding three years.
(a) For condition (1) above, short fall of up to 2 months his stay abroad can be
condoned by Asst. Commissioner of Customs if the early return is on account
of (I) terminal leave or vacation being availed of by the passenger or (ii) any
other special circumstances.
(b) For condition (2) above, Commissioner of Customs may condone short
visits in excess of 6 months in deserving cases.
(c) No relaxation has been provided for condition no. For condition (3) above,
Further, the person should also give a declaration to the effect that the goods
have been in his possession abroad or the goods are purchased by such person
at the time of his arrival, but before clearance from customs, from the duty free
shop located in the arrival hall of the international airport.
This concessional duty is applicable for one unit of each item per families and
the person claiming the benefit of this notification affirms by a declaration that
no other member of the family had availed of or would avail of, the benefit of
the said notification in respect of that item and the total aggregate value of such
goods shall not exceed rupees one lakh fifty thousand the goods brought in
excess of the perishable units under Not. No. 137/90 will be charged at the
baggage rates of 50% advelorem prescribed vide not. No. 136/90 customs dated
20.3.90 as amended.
Foreign nationals can also avail the facility of TR. In addition to the above
conditions / requests they are required to produce valid Visa and residential
permit for stay issued by the Police Authorities.
For more details please refer rule 8 and 9 of Baggage rules 1998, read with Not.
No. 136/90 & 137/90 both customs dated 20.3.90 as amended.
This concessional duty is applicable for one unit of each item per families and
the person claiming the benefit of this notification affirms by a declaration that
no other member of the family had availed of or would avail of, the benefit of
the said notification in respect of that item and the total aggregate value of such
goods shall not exceed rupees one lakh fifty thousand the goods brought in
excess of the perishable units under Not. No. 137/90 will be charged at the
baggage rates of 50% advelorem prescribed vide not. No. 136/90 customs dated
20.3.90 as amended.
Foreign nationals can also avail the facility of TR. In addition to the above
conditions / requests they are required to produce valid Visa and residential
permit for stay issued by the Police Authorities.
Export (yearly):-
Export movement therefore researchers restricted themselves to the data
pertaining to export only at ICD Bangalore. The total export, change in export
and percentage change in export is illustrated in the form of table and charts for
better understanding. We have considered only recent data as older data is
obsolete and is not reliable in the today’s changing business dynamics.
IMPROTS (yearly):-
IMPORTS movement therefore researchers restricted themselves to the data
pertaining to IMPORT only at ICD Bangalore. The total import change in
import and percentage change in import is illustrated in the form of table and
charts for better understanding. We have considered only recent data as older
data is obsolete and is not reliable in the today’s changing business dynamics.
IMPORTS OF CONTAINERS MADE IN LAST 3YREAS
Year IMPORTS in
(TEU’S)
2008-09 32,948
2009-10 24,886
2010-11 33,348
Years Trade
2008-09 68.88
2009-10 47.26
2010-11 53.57
➢ United sates
➢ UAE
➢ Germany
➢ United kingdom
➢ France etc.
Chapter 4
COMPANY PROFILE
Forbes & Company Limited is one of the oldest companies of world that
is still in business. The company traces its origin to the year 1767 when John
Forbes of Aberdeen shire, Scotland started his business in India. Over the years,
the management of the company moved from the Forbes Family to the
Campbell’s to the Tata Group and now finally to the well known Shapoorji
Pallonji Group; leaders in infrastructure, construction and real estate
businesses, amongst many others.
Forbes & Company Limited have three main businesses, namely Engineering,
Shipping and Logistics and Business Automation. Many of these businesses
have joint ventures with world leaders and are present throughout India and in
many other countries.
Forbes & Company Limited have a tradition of excellence and total customer
delight as its singular aim.
The company, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, has an eminent Board of
Directors and the day to day affairs of the company are managed by a Senate of
experienced persons.
• The oldest registered surviving company in India, and one of the oldest in
the world.
• Part of the Shapoorji Pallonji (SP Group) business conglomerate, one of the
most respected business houses in India.
The two identities “Forbes & Patvolk” of shipping division have been well
known brands in the Industry in India for decades.
• We have 19 offices across major ports and Inland Cargo Depots in India.
SERVICES OFFERED
• We transport by rail, air, sea and road to suit every individual transport
specification.
• Warehousing.
Forbes Patvolk has diversified into new business spheres such as Container
Freight Stations and Ship Owning. It is headed by a team of qualified
professionals who have both the experience and the expertise to lead a
progressive and quality conscious organization.
Today, the company has established itself as a name to reckon with in the
shipping industry. With offices in all major ports, airports and inland dry
ports, Forbes Patvolk has a presence spanning the whole of India. It has
received industry wide recognition for its integrity and impeccable business
practices. Forbes Patvolk has also obtained ISO 9001:2000 certifications for
its superior quality practices.
Over the years, Forbes Patvolk has emerged as a preferred shipping partner. It
is poised for further growth through an expansion in the rendered services.
Thereby, it aims to offer a fully integrated logistic solution to all its
customers.
Liner Agency
Liner Agency is one of the core activities of Forbes Patvolk. The division is
associated with reputed worldwide shipping companies such as Swire
Shipping, MOL and APL. This division provides worldwide container
transportation on major long haul routes.
Forbes Container Line, a reputed name within the shipping industry, has large
inventory of containers, a worldwide network of reputed agents, as well as a
Its services include multimodal transport operations for both LCL group age
and FCL. The inventory includes all types of equipments in all the major
ports and inland points of India. Besides offering containers from mainline
operators at competitive rates, Forbes Container Line also operates its own
fleet of boxes and issues its own fully insured multimodal transport
documents.
Today, Forbes Container Line is recognized for its commitment to quality and
professionalism in handling international container shipments.
Logistics
The Logistics Services of Forbes & Company Limited is dedicated to
providing multi-modal solutions based on customer needs. The department
has extensive experience in establishing and operating global supply chains to
deliver products, as and when required.
The Air Cargo division offers door-to-door distribution services and transport
arrangements for cargo, both domestic and international, on various airlines.
It also has a tie-up with Yusen through Forbes Yusen Global Logistics
network for air cargo shipments worldwide.
Over the years, Forbes Patvolk has expanded its services to include a host of
shipping activities like Container Yard and Container Freight Stations, Ship
Owning and Management, Forbes Container Line, Multimodal Transportation,
Tramp and Chartering Services, Logistics and Supply Chain Management,
Feeder Services, Freight Forwarding and Liner Agencies.
Our vision
Our goal is to emerge as a leader with global recognition as the most preferred
service provider in shipping freight and logistics.
The CFS is well equipped with the best and latest technology equipments of
international standards. The CFS provides full range of logistical services
within the supply chain.
Location
• Pleasant ambience
• Forbes Patvolk is an ISO 9001:2000 quality conscious organization
• Strict standards of quality, occupational health & safety and environment are
established and maintained.
Tramp Agency
Forbes Patvolk is one of the leaders in
Tramp Agency business. With a presence in
all the major ports of India, the company
handles all types of vessels including
cruise, defence, cable, heavy lift and bulk cargo. Forbes Patvolk is also a
member of BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council). As an agent
on behalf of the principal, the company provides comprehensive services by
adapting to the particular need of the principal. Activities such as cargo
coordination, vessel husbanding, crew management, port formalities and
other legal activities are undertaken. The agency can undertake husbanding
and overseeing of diverse vessels like bulk carriers, product tankers, edible
oil tankers, LPG vessels, crude carriers, heavy lifts and project shipments,
cable ships, research vessels, passenger vessels, floating on / off oil rigs and
salvage vessels.
PUNE MR.MOBIN
VISHAKHAPATNAM MR.K VENKATRAMAN
SECUNDERABAD MR. V N ARAVIND
CHENNAI MR. RAVIKUMAR
BANGALORE MR.UDAY BAGADE
KOCHI MR. SANTOSH KUMAR
TUTICORIN MR.R GOMES
PRODUCT PROFILE
Ship Owning
Forbes Patvolk has recently ventured into the field of ship owning. The ship
owning division of the company presently comprises of one container vessel.
In keeping with the company's quality control policy, the vessel is maintained
carefully and great emphasis is laid on safety regulations onboard. A
continuous survey cycle ensures that the vessel is examined regularly and is
seaworthy. The crew manning the vessels is carefully selected on the basis of
training, physical fitness and experience as per STCW standards.
SEA FREIGHT
Liner Agency
Forbes Patvolk is one of the oldest and most respected agency houses in India.
Having represented the premium and the most reputed lines, we have the
expertise and the professional edge over our competitors by being innovative
and having a customer friendly approach.
The Liner Agency is one of the core activities of Forbes Patvolk. The division
is associated with reputed worldwide shipping companies such as Swire
Shipping. State-of-the-art IT systems and a strong office infrastructure across
the country has given Forbes Patvolk the edge in bringing reliable services of
international standards to customers. The liner agency has been successful in
expanding its activities to reach a wider market and to source traffic from far
hinterland
AIR FREIGHT
Forbes Logistics has several ambitious plans and is poised to become one of the
largest companies in the field of heavy lift and project transportation.
CUSTOM CLEARANCE
Forbes Patvolk has recently ventured into the field of ship owning. The ship
owning division of the company presently comprises of one container vessel.
In keeping with the company's quality control policy, the vessel is maintained
carefully and great emphasis is laid on safety regulations onboard. A
continuous survey cycle ensures that the vessel is examined regularly and is
seaworthy. The crew manning the vessels is carefully selected on the basis of
training, physical fitness and experience as per STCW standards.
Forbes Logistics has several ambitious plans and is poised to become one of the
largest companies in the field of heavy lift and project transportation.
The wing also offers commercial management to companies who do not have
their own logistic sections by providing a one-stop solution for all their needs
such as drawing and execution of contracts of affreightment, voyage and time
charter fixture and execution of voyages, freight estimates, lay time
calculations, bunkering and resolution of disputes all under one roof.
Chapter 5
Research design
and how dry port handle the cargos at CFS how they are moved from
ICD to seaport.
➢ Time was major constraint due to which the project could not be done
with maximum time and in depth analysis could not b made.
➢ Information collected is in general and not with regard to a single
company as a result of which realistic examples has not been given.
➢ The information executed by the respondents may or may not be true
because some respondents may not be serious. However all possible has
been made to collect the information as authentically as possible.
➢ Limited data available.
➢ Lack of cost analysis because the data were confidential.
➢ Comparatively less experience of researches
Chapter 7
1) Since how many years are you being used Bangalore ICD facilities?
Table 1
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 8 of the respondents
are being used ICD Bangalore facilities for 5 years, 24 of the respondents are
being used ICD for 10 years, 20 of the respondents are being used for more
than 10years.
Interpretation:
This show most of the shipping companies and CHA’s are being used
Bangalore ICD more than 5 years to 10 years.
Graph 1
2) Which are the major commodities exported from Bangalore ICD for last
3years?
Table 2
Years Products No. of
Respondents
2008-2009 Granite 18
2009-2010 Gherkins 10
2010-2011 UPS systems 22
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 18 of the respondents
are being exporting U P S Systems from past 3years, 10 of the respondents are
being exporting Gherkins from past 3years, and 22 of the respondents are being
exporting Granites.
Interpretation:
This shows more of U P S Systems are been exported, even Granites also been
exported more.
Graph 2
Table 3
Charges No. of Respondents
High 4
Reasonable 32
low 4
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 4 of the respondents
says that Bangalore ICD charges HIGH, 32 of the respondents says that
Bangalore ICD charges REASONABLE , 4 of the respondents says that
Bangalore ICD charges LOW.
Interpretation:
Graph 3
Table 4
Discounts No. of
Respondents
Yes 6
No 34
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 15% of the
respondents says that discounts are been given only at special cases not every
time, 85% of the respondents says that there is no discount will be given to
them.
Interpretation:
Respondents are expecting for discounts so the cost of freight comes down.
Graph 4
5) What is the response time taken by ICD Bangalore team to your service
requirements?
Table 5
Response for No of Respondents
service
Fast 2
Medium 24
Slow 14
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 2 of the respondents
says that response time taken by Bangalore ICD for service is fast, 24 of the
respondents says that response time taken by Bangalore ICD is medium, 14 of
the respondents says that response time taken by Bangalore ICD is slow.
Interpretation: This shows that response time taken for service is medium.
The respondents expect response time for service should be fast.
Graph 5
Table 6
Status of goods No of Respondents
Good condition 34
Damaged condition 6
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 15% of the
respondents says that goods delivered at I CD still gateway port will be
damaged, 85% of the respondents says that goods delivered at I CD still
gateway port it will move in good condition.
Graph 6
Table 7
Natural calamities No of Respondents
action taken
Immediate 10
Normal 24
Delayed 6
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that15% of the
respondents says that when natural calamities occurs action taken by Bangalore
ICD is immediate, 60% of the respondents says that when natural calamities
occurs action taken by Bangalore ICD is normal, 25% of the respondents says
that when natural calamities occurs action taken by Bangalore ICD is delayed.
Graph 7
8) What is the level of security for the goods stopped at ICD Bangalore?
Table 8
Good 16
Average 18
poor 6
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 16 of the respondents
says that security for goods stopped at Bangalore ICD is good, 18 of the
respondents says that security for goods stopped at Bangalore ICD is average, 6
of the respondents says that security for goods stopped at Bangalore ICD is
poor.
Graph 8
Table 9
poor 10
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 8 of the respondents
says that level of satisfaction about the services of ICD Bangalore is good, 22
of the respondents says that level of satisfaction about the services of ICD
Bangalore is average, 10 of the respondents says that level of satisfaction about
the services of ICD Bangalore is poor.
Graph 9
10) What is the level of overall services provided by the ICD Bangalore to
you?
Table 10
Over all services No of Respondents
Excellent 4
Very good 8
satisfactory 24
Unsatisfied 4
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 10% of the
respondents says that overall services provided by the ICD Bangalore is
excellent, 20% of the respondents says that overall services provided by the
ICD Bangalore is very good, 60% of the respondents says that overall services
provided by the ICD Bangalore is satisfactory, 10% of the respondents says that
overall services provided by the ICD Bangalore unsatisfied.
Graph 10
Table 11
Rating No of
Respondents
Excellent 6
Very good 0
Good 14
average 16
Below average 2
poor 2
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 15% of the
respondent’s rate for Bangalore ICD excellent, 35% of the respondents rate for
Bangalore ICD good, 40% of the respondent’s rate for Bangalore ICD average,
5% of the respondents rate for Bangalore ICD below average, 5% of the
respondents rate for Bangalore ICD poor.
Interpretation: maximum number of respondents rate the Bangalore ICD is
average. They must improve in their infrastructure and management skills.
Graph 11
12) Does the Bangalore dry port is effective for international trade?
Table 12
Effectiveness No of
Respondents
Yes 35
No 5
Analysis: From the chart above it can clearly be seen that 34 of the
respondents says Bangalore DRY PORT is effective for international trade, 4 of
the respondents say is not effective.
Graph 12
➢ From past many years shipping liner, CHA and freight forwards are
being used Bangalore Dry Port facilities.
➢ From past 3 years U P S System, Granites, Gherkins and Coffee are
exported.
➢ Bangalore ICD charges reasonable rate most of shipping liners, CHA and
freight forwards are happy with the rates.
➢ Bangalore ICD does not give any discounts to shipping liners, CHA and
freight forwards when they export or import the goods.
➢ Most of the shipping liners, CHA and freight forwards says response
time taken for service is medium.
➢ The goods delivered to destination or Gateway port will be in good
condition.
➢ When natural calamities occurs response time is normal.
➢ The security to goods which stopped at ICD is average.
➢ The level of satisfaction about the service of ICD Bangalore is average
still it has to improve.
➢ The rating of Bangalore ICD is average.
➢ Dry port has set in centre of business locations where there are more
exporter and also importer where it has been helpful to them in sending
goods and receiving the goods.
➢ I have found that Bangalore dry port has been more helpful to logistics
companies to export and import the goods easily.
➢ Early days without dry port every logistics and importing and exporting
companies need to go for nearest sea port to export their goods or to
import their goods now burden of going there has been reduced because
once the goods sent to dry port the CONCOR will send that goods
through rail to the sea port in same way the import goods received and
kept in ICD the importer has to provide all document and charges to dry
port than goods will be cleared.
➢ The cost will be reduced for exporter if he exports from ICD.
➢ The time will be saved to logistics and exporting and importing
companies because every day there is train movement from ICD to
seaport transit time will be reduced.
➢ In ICD there is customs clearance where all the goods are examined on
the spot and sent for export.
➢ In ICD they follow strict documents to be provided while both exporting
and importing the goods.
Suggestions
➢ The Bangalore ICD has to improve lot in there infrastructure.
➢ There is no proper lights, roads, man power to stuff and dyestuff the
goods.
➢ They must improve in management skills.
➢ The handling equipments are not proper and older technology is been
used they must use new equipments and new technology where
international trade will grow.
➢ There is no proper maintenance in ICD, more oils leaks, urine passing,
spiting etc.
➢ They should appoint good agents to maintain the ICD.
➢ The Bangalore ICD has not used new technology of EDI system still it is
using older software for recording the transaction.
➢ When the job order is placed they take lot of time where it makes delay
to move the containers.
CONCLUSION
By this analysis I have understood how dry port helping for international
business. The in international trade will grow when more goods are exported
and imported there is necessary for ICD where goods can be loaded largely and
exported and imported.
This paper contends that the dry port concept goes beyond the Conventional use
of rail shuttles for connecting a seaport with its Hinterland. Being strategically
and consciously implemented jointly by several actors, it also goes beyond the
common practice in the transport industry.
Even the extra services offered at the studied dry ports, such as customs
clearance and storage.
Due to the scope of the study; however, the fact that so many developing
countries’ governments have realized the importance of dry ports.