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Ship chandling operations at Pipavav Port, India
IndiaContainer & general cargo

Pipavav Port

Pipavav on the Saurashtra coast was India's first private port and handles containers, dry bulk and RoRo traffic. It is well connected by rail inland, but like most Gujarat ports its stores supply depends on road transport from regional stock.

Operational Notes for Pipavav Port

  • India's first privately developed port, handling containers, bulk and RoRo

  • Strong rail connectivity inland; stores still move by road

  • Predictable berthing compared with tidal creek ports nearby

How We Supply This Port

Pipavav is covered from our Gujarat stock, with orders consolidated into a single run so the vessel receives one documented handover rather than several partial deliveries.

Fresh ProvisionsBonded & Duty-Free StoresTechnical SparesCabin & Deck StoresSafety EquipmentIMPA Catalogue Supply

Customs & Port Formalities in India

  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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Operational Data

Coordinates
20° 54' N, 71° 30' E
Draft Limit
14.5m
Status
Operational 24/7
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