The Port of Kochi has served as one of the most important gateways to India from the many Asian as well as European nations. The port is growing and expanding with time and has implemented several technologies so that it functions more efficiently. Marine trade and commerce has found a steady base at the Kochi Port in South India.
Situated on the Willingdon Island, the Port of Kochi spans from 9º58’north latitude to 76º 14’ east longitude. There are many features that are typical of the Port in Kochi. Some of these features are as follows:
- It is one of the congestion free ports in India
- Since it’s a natural port, it can be accessed in all weather conditions
- Modern cargo handling equipments
- Container handling facilities with gangs
- Large warehouse capacity
- Faster documentation facilities and computerized network
- It is an ISO 9001-2000 Port
- ISPS compliance since June 2004
- High labor Productivity leading to cost-effectiveness
- 1 Dry Dock
- 16 berths with 3 oil jetties
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- Container Terminals, which are well equipped
Cochin Port Trust
Cochin Port Trust is endowed with the job of managing and taking care of the Port of Kochi. This is a Government of India enterprise. The Port Trust of Cochin has taken several steps to develop and improve the functioning of the Port at Kochi. Kochi Port is the first Indian port to implement the Enterprise Resource Planning in India. Several technological innovations are also applied and implemented for the betterment of services in the port. Presently, Cochin Port Trust is trying to design, develop and implement a new support system that is called the ‘Integrated Port Information System’. This will help in streamlining the various works and business procedures in the port. This system will also help in monitoring the works done by the different departments in the port and achieve high excellence.
The contact details of the Cochin Port Trust are as follows:
- Cochin Port Trust
Willingdon Island,
Grams: PORTRUST
Fax: +91-484-2668163,
Grams: PORTRUST
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