Deendayal Port (Kandla)

• Among India's highest-tonnage ports, focused on POL, grain and fertiliser

• Located up a tidal creek — movements are tide-bound and schedules shift

• Extensive anchorage used while awaiting berth

Kandla stores are staged locally so that a tide-driven change in berthing time does not cost the vessel its supply window.

1. 1

   The vessel's agent files arrival documents through the Port Community System (PCS 1x); stores cannot be delivered before customs entry is granted.

2. 2

   Bonded and duty-free stores for foreign-going vessels are cleared with Indian Customs against a stores shipping bill — allow 24 to 48 hours.

3. 3

   ISPS port entry passes are required for all delivery personnel; photo identification and, at most Major Ports, prior verification apply.

4. 4

   Supplies to foreign-going vessels are zero-rated for GST against valid export documentation, which Marella issues with every invoice.

5. 5

   Garbage and sludge landing must be handled by a pollution-control-board authorised vendor against a signed MARPOL receipt.

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