The volume is surging! It's hard to clear! Port emergency!
According to the latest news, the JNPT terminal in Nhava Sheva Port is suffering from serious congestion problems. Nawasiwa Port terminal suffered from container vehicle congestion, and the entry and exit time was extended by 6-8 hours, seriously affecting the entire import and export cycle.
01 Port clearance difficult
Container freight stations complain of customs clearance difficulties, and high inventory levels exacerbate operational pressure. At the same time, Mundra Port also faced efficiency issues, and improving port operations and cross-departmental collaboration became a top priority.
Congestion at APM Terminal's Gateway India Terminal (GTI) and DP World-operated Nava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSCIT) is particularly severe and has become the focus of industry concern.
Container truck drivers are experiencing significantly longer delays in moving in and out of container areas, resulting in chaotic pick-up and unloading processes, particularly in the past few weeks.
The Nava Sheva Container Operators Association (NSCOWA) made it clear in an official notice that the ongoing congestion has resulted in an average delay of six to eight hours for each import/export and empty container crossing the NSICT and GTI terminals, severely disrupting the overall import/export cycle.
In addition, owners of container freight stations (CFS) in Nawa Sheva Port have also complained that they are having difficulty in smoothly clearing cargoes from the terminals, a predicament that undoubtedly adds to the financial burden of shippers.
The Container Freight Stations Association of India (CFSAI) expressed great concern, noting that all port terminals reported high inventory levels, further aggravating the overall operating pressure.
02 Causes of port congestion
The sharp increase in cargo volumes and the instability of ship operating schedules are key reasons for this dilemma.
With the surge in the number of containers and the influx of cargo sources, Nawasiwa Port is overwhelmed.
According to industry sources, the port and its main operators have struggled to cope with the frequent changes in the docking Windows of various vessels, resulting in a serious shortage of capacity.
NSCOWA, which represents the local container trailer industry, stresses that the delays are not the fault of its member carriers, but are the result of a combination of factors.
While the association, together with other stakeholders, has been active in keeping the industry informed through daily traffic consultations, delays have had a significant impact on importers' delivery schedules.
Carrier officials point out that addressing this issue will require greater efforts at port and terminal level in cargo flow planning and coordination.
Industry sources further analyzed that the complexity of long-distance transport in Southern Africa and the delays in the previous port of call, resulting in frequent changes in the estimated time of arrival (ETA), which poses a huge challenge for the major terminal operators in arranging the vessel berthing window.
At the same time, the railway capacity of Mundra Port was also affected due to the decrease in turnover efficiency.
The two ports, which together handle the bulk of India's container freight, are suffering from severe congestion, putting unprecedented pressure on import and export traders.
Local transport companies have strongly called for greater coordination at the port and terminal levels and more effective planning and management of cargo flows to ease the current congestion dilemma.
At the same time, the government should also attach great importance to the construction of port infrastructure and operational efficiency to provide support for the smooth development of Indian trade.
For cargo owners and shippers, this continuous congestion is undoubtedly a severe test, and it is expected that the relevant local departments can take effective measures as soon as possible to alleviate the current difficulties and maintain the smooth flow of trade.
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