Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited (KPCL), the country’s largest deep water port on the east-coast of India, has obtained permission from the Government of India for import of scrap. The service will be facilitated with the installation of advanced Rapiscan system set up at the port enabling customs to inspect the scrap cargo without having to conduct an open examination.

 

With a drive-through container scanner at the port, KPCL now provides metal scrap importers with immense ease of operations. The KPCT container scanner will facilitate scanning of scrap trucks and containers trailers for factory destuffing while taking delivery without additional delays for handling. Further, since the DPD (Direct port Delivery) facility is not available for shredded scrap at any of the nearby ports, the new service in place at Krishnapatnam Port will offer the advantage of lower handling cost and improved throughput time, especially for those who undertake de-stuffing at the factory.

 

Anil Yendluri, Director and CEO, KPCL, said, “It is an excellent service offering convenience and benefiting customers, customs and the port alike in terms of time, cost and efficiencies. It has been our priority to embrace the best practices and the right technologies offering the advantages of increased productivity. With improved TATs and enhanced efficiency the service offers immense value and huge savings across the supply chain whilst providing a fool proof security system.”

 

Metal industries located in and around Andhra Pradesh, Telengana Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra who are presently using port facilities farther away from their factories, and incurring higher transportation cost can avail immense value with the service.

 

According to Ashish Bansal, Managing Director, Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Ltd ( POCL), a leading importer of metals having one of their plants near Renigunta, installation of the modern container scanner at KPCT will assist importers in quicker and hassle-free clearance of imports and reduce lead times resulting in quicker cycle times.