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INDEX
1.
2.
General
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
3
3
3
3
4
3.
4
4
5
5
Train Discharge
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.4.1
4.
Definition
Abbreviations
General Customs formalities
VPT formalities
Registration at VCT
Discharge Information.
Discharge Operation.
Discharge Checking Activities.
Discharge Reporting
Short-Landed Containers.
5
6
6
6
7
Train Loading
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Loading Information.
Loading Operation
Loading Checking Activities.
Loading Reporting.
5.
Train Departure
6.
Demurrage Charges
(Attached separately)
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7
7
8
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GENERAL
The purpose of this document is to describe the operational procedures to be
followed by the Rail Operator while handling EXIM containers from/to the
trains at Visakha Container Terminal.
1.1
Definition.
This document will describe in detail all the procedures that need to be
followed by the Rail operator while operating at VCT.
1.2
Abbreviations.
CY
EDI
ETP
ETD
RO
SL
VCT
VPT
1.3
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Container Yard
Electronic Data Interchange
Estimated Time of Placement
Estimated Time of Departure
Rail Operator
Shipping line
Visakha Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
Visakhapatnam Port Trust
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2.1
Technical Information.
The RO shall provide the details of the train, at least 24 hours before its
placement. This information shall be provided first time when the train calls
the terminal, or whenever the details provided earlier is changed.
The information shall consist of:
With this information the train details will be updated in the VCT planning library.
2.2
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Placement Planning.
VCT will prepare the placement of the trains considering:
3.
Train Discharge
3.1
Discharge Information.
The RO shall provide the discharge instructions at least 8 hours prior arrival
of the train. On basis on the supplied discharge instructions, the VCT
Planning section will prepare discharge sequence for the subject train.
A consolidated Train Discharging List (Annexure 2) of all the containers
arriving in the train as per the format attached shall be submitted by the RO to
VCT planning section.
For export container arriving by Rail from the various ICDs , the Shipping
Line is responsible to provide VCT with the required discharge instructions by
submitting Form 11 (Annexure 4) at least 8 Hours prior to arrival of the train. If
the Form11 is not submitted within the stipulated time, the containers will be
discharged from the train and stacked in the buffer yard .The applicable
container shifting charges will be levied as in the tariff on the respective
shipping line.
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Hazardous Cargo
Reefer Cargo
Out of Gauge Cargo.
3.4
Discharge Reporting
VCT will provide the details of the containers to the RO, after the containers
have been discharged from the train. In case of e-mail / fax failure, hard copy
of discharge list will be made available for the RO after the completion of the
discharging.
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Train Loading
Loading Information.
RO shall provide the train loading instructions to VCT planning section at
least 8 hours prior to placement of the train. The instructions shall contain a
consolidated Train loading List (Annexure 3) of all the containers belonging to
different SL On basis of the supplied loading instructions, VCT planning
section will prepare the loading sequences for the subject train.
For Import containers by Rail to the various ICDs, the Shipping Line shall
provide the required container details by submitting Form 21 (Annexure 5)
with a copy of customs endorsed SMTP to the VCT Planning Section .
4.2
Loading Operation
VCT shall perform loading of the container(s) onto the train in accordance
with the pendency (preferably on FIFO basis and container position in the CY
as per stacking) and the load list provided by the R O.
4.3
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Loading Reporting.
VCT shall provide the details of the containers loaded on the train to the RO,
after all the containers have been loaded. These details will be faxed / e-mailed
to the RO after completion of the loading operation.
5.
6.
Demurrage Charges
In case the train is idling at VCT siding due to reasons not attributable to VCT,
then VCT reserves the right to charge demurrage for using its infrastructure
on mutually agreed terms.
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+ 91 891 2550966
Fax.
+ 91 891 2721981
Email.
vct@vctpl.com
Operations Department
Shift In Charge:
9866230757
Planning Department
Tel.
Fax.
+ 91 891 2739765
Email:
planning@vctpl.com
EDI Messages
edi@vctpl.com
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Annexure I
TO,
THE TRAFFIC MANAGER,
VISAKHAPATNAM PORT TRUST,
VISAKHAPATNAM.
THROUGH,
OPERATIONS DEPT.
VISAKHA CONTAINER TERMINAL,
DEAR SIR,
REF:
WE REQUEST YOU TO KINDLY ARRANGE PLACEMENT OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TRAIN AT VCT.
THE TRAIN ETA : ______________ AT __________ HRS WITH IMPORT _______ CONTAINERS AND IS
PLANNED TO LOAD _________ CONTAINERS AT VCT.
KINDLY DO THE NEEDFUL IN THE MATTER & OBLIGE.
SIGN (AGENT) __________________
DATED
_________________
RAIL TRACK NO: ______ HAS BEEN ALLOTED FOR THE ABOVE TRAIN AT VCT.
Annexure II
LOGO & NAME OF THE RAIL OPERATOR
TRAIN DISCHARGE LIST
SL.NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Wagon No.
Container No.
Gross Weight
Container
Category
Shipping Line
Seal No
Origin
Remarks
Annexure II
LOGO & NAME OF RAIL OPERATOR
TRAIN LOADING LIST
SL.NO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Container No.
Gross Weight
Container Status
Shipping Line
Destination
Remarks
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ANNEXURE 4 (FORM 11)
LOGO
SHIPPING AGENTS NAME & ADDRESS
DATE:
VIA No.
Origin
Destination
Agent Code :
Sr.
No.
Container No.
ISO
CODE
Gr.
Weight
Cargo
Type
IMO
Class
POD
FPD
Wagon No.
Authorised Signatory
(with stamp)
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ANNEXURE 5 (FORM 2.1)
LOGO
SHIPPING AGENTS NAME & ADDRESS
Date:
Vessel I.G.M No:
VIA No:
To,
THE ICD SECTION
VISAKHA CONTAINER TERMINAL
VISAKHAPATNAM.
SUB : MOVEMENT OF CONTAINERS BY RAIL FROM VCT.
Sir,
Please arrange to move the following containers from VCT to ICD _________ by
Rail. Requisite copies of Tranship permit and I.G.M is enclosed herewith.
SR No
CONTAINER
NO
ISO
Code
LDD/MTY
IMO
CLASS
CARGO
TP NO
Note:- 1) We agree that reefers, ODC & Hazardous containers will be accepted for movement
on Rail only after we submit requisite permission to CONCOR.
2) We agree that, we are solely responsible for all consequences of wrong declaration of
or omission of IMDG code of Hazardous Dangerous cargo to be moved by Rail.
Authorised Signatory
Stamp)
79
Annexure -VI
VCT-OPS-TRM-01
Sir,
Sub : Removal Memo of Rake
The container operation of the below mentioned rake is completed and is ready for removal from VCT rail siding. The details are as follows.
Train No
Line No
No of Wagons
20
40
20
40
Manager (Operation)
Visakha Container Terminal
To,
The General Manager (Operations)
Visakha Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
Visakhapatnam
Re: Registration with VCTPL
Dear Sir,
We introduce ourselves as one of the rail operator who have been licensed by Indian
Railways to run train service to Visakhapatnam.
The registration form duly filled in, along with the necessary documents is attached here
with.
We hereby agree to the terms and conditions attached herewith and have duly signed all
the pages as token of our confirmation.
The security deposit of Rs. _______ is enclosed here with vide DD/P.O. No.
Drawn on
Bank payable at Vizag.
dt.
We request you to kindly register our company with VCTPL and provide us the
necessary terminal operating procedures.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
For
:
:
:
Local Address
Phone Numbers
Fax Number
:
:
:
:
:
Person In Charge
Phone Numbers
E mail ID
:
:
:
Operations Executive
Phone Numbers
E mail ID
:
:
:
Finance Executive
Phone Numbers
E mail ID
:
:
:
Documentation Executive
Phone Numbers
E mail ID
:
:
:
I T Executive
Phone Numbers
E mail ID
:
:
:
4. Security Deposit
We enclose herewith the following documents for your records and accept the below
terms and conditions:
1. License agreement with Indian railways, Certificate of Incorporation issued by ROC,
Memorandum and Article of Association of company, Copy of Registration with
Vizag, Customs and Visakhapatnam Port Trust.
2. We hereby undertake to follow the Operations Procedures laid down by VCTPL.
3. We hereby undertake to maintain a security deposit with VCTPL against handling
charges for containers if any or any damages caused to the VCTPL property. In case
of any default, VCTPL will have the right to HOLD our train till such time all our
dues to VCTPL are settled.
VCT Approvals:
Date:
Date:
3. Dy.COO
Signature:
Date:
4. COO
Signature:
Date:
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Check List:
1. License agreement with Indian railways
6. Demand Draft
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