Considering the need of exporters/importers for clearance of containers moved by rail (ICD or non-ICD), the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT) has extended to 15 days the free storage period, from the existing 5 days, in the SoR of the port for facilitating the movement of containers by rail in the port w.e.f. August 16, 2018, a trade notice issued by the port has informed.
The charges applicable from the 16th day to the 22nd day and thereafter will be as per the existing SoR. The communiqué called upon all the existing and potential importers/exporters to take note of the extension of free days for storage of ex-im containers in the port and utilise the same for routing their cargo through the port by rail.
