The maiden vessel of the Container Corporation of India’s (CONCOR) inaugural coastal shipping service, from Deendayal Port to VOC Port, Tuticorin via New Mangalore Port and Cochin Port, called at the New Mangalore Port on January 13, 2019.
The SSL Mumbai had been flagged off by the Shipping Minister, Mr Nitin Gadkari, and others on January 10 from Deendayal Port.
It unloaded 37 import containers and loaded 80 export containers at New Mangalore Port before continuing with its journey on the same day to Cochin Port.
CONCOR will carry domestic and exim containerised cargo in its coastal shipping service which aims to provide better connectivity from southern India to western and northern India through the sea route. CONCOR has made arrangements for last-mile connectivity through rail from New Mangalore Port to Bengaluru to cater to the trade fraternity in and around the city, apart from local Mangalore requirements.
In the beginning, this weekly service will have two vessels of 700-TEU capacity each.
Coastal movement of cargo is seamless and environment-friendly, besides costing less compared to rail and road. The New Mangalore Port management has requested the trade to avail of this service.
