KANDLA PORT

Founded in 1952, and declared a major port in 1964, Kandla is situated at the eastern end of the Gulf of Kutch and western bank of the Kandla Creek, on the west coast, north of Mumbai. This natural harbour serves as an effective shelter, even in stormy weather. Kandla’s natural advantage is its dry weather and mild monsoon, which minimizes loss of man-days, as well as damage to the cargo.

The 6th major port in India, Kandla is a key one in the region, and plays a major role in the country’s international trade. Having notched up a string of successes, it has emerged as a forerunner, and has carved a niche for itself, by its steady growth and economy of operations. Maximum output, excellent infrastructure, all-round services and cost-effectiveness have all made Kandla the No.1 Indian port among 11 major ports in the country.

Connectivity

A gateway to the north-west, due to a unique locational advantage it accesses a vast hinterland of one million square kilometers, stretching up to Jammu and Kashmir by meter-gauge & broad-gauge Railway systems and National Highway No. 8A.

Peaceful industrial relations and a disciplined work force with emphasis on efficiency, expansion and economy have made Kandla a favoured port among users. A little over four decades old, it is already being seen by many as the Most Preferred Port.

Kandla port is situated at a Latitude 23 North and Longitude 7013 East on the Western shores of Kandla Creek which runs into the Gulf Kutchata point about 90 nautical miles from the Arabian Sea.

Berthing Facilities-Along side Berths

At present KPT is having 8 along side dryd cargo berths in straight line having length of 2100 meters, which can accomodate 10l arge size or 12/13 medium size vessels.The berths are equipped with electricl evelluffing cranes.

The Negotiable Length of Tanker at:

(a)Streamloadingfacility-5moorings

(b) TwovirtualjettiesconvertedintopermanentjettiestohandleIOC/HPC’s tankers

(c)Unconventional methods of handling HSD&Non-Hazardous liquid cargo throughbargesanddolphins.

SBM System at Vadinar Two Single Buoy Mooring to handle very large crude Oil Tankers (VLCC’s)for import of crude oil at Vadinar Near Jamnagar with pumping capacity of 5000 tonnes per hour and 24 million tonnes per annum.Crude is being imported for Mathura Refinery and Baroda Refinery.

Cargo Handling Equipment

i)6 Tonnes Capacity Cranes 3Nos. ii)3Tonnes Capacity Cranes 9Nos. iii)16Tonnes Capacity Cranes 2Nos. iv)12Tonnes Capacity Cranes 2Nos. i)6Tonnes Capacity Cranes 1No. i)10Tonnes Capacity Cranes 1No. i)2.5 to 5 Tonnes Capacity 9Nos. i)2.3Cubic Meter 2Nos. i)10Tonnes Capacity 2Nos. i)In Cargo Jetty 6Nos.(4nos.of40 tonnes & amp;2nos.of20tonnes capacity) ii)InBunder Basin 1No.(30tonnes capacity)

Apart from the above port owned mobile crane equipment,heavy privat eequipment like 60 tonnes Kalmara real so easily available.

Storage Capacity(DryCargo)

Created By Other Agencies

i)CWC in side dockarea	2Nos.	5,000	T.Capacity
outside dockarea	6Nos.	32,000	T."
ii)Geepee inside dock area	2Nos.	10,000	T."
iii)Private Parties	Adequate facilities have been created by them

Schemes Which Are Nearing Completion

1. Procurement of wharf cranes(4Nos.25tonnes&20 tonnes capacity) in replacement of existing wharfcranes
2. Providing 66/11KV electric substaiton with all equipment etc.at Kandla Port.
3. Upgraded hydrographic survey equipment

Schemes Which Have Been Sanctioned And Work Inprogress

1. Convertion of virtualjetty of IOC/HPC into permanent jetty.
2. Development ofland including roads outside west gateno.2
3. Sternmounted 30/35tonne BP tug
4. 1no.30/35tonne BP tug proposed by SRP Units
5. Procurement of 4 wharfcranes of 16/12tonne each in replacement of existing wharf cranes
6. Additional facilities for handling crude oil at Vadinar
7. Distribution of electric power to Port installations from 66/11KV electric substation including civil works etc.

a)Externally Aided Schemes

1. Dutch schemes(3 port supports 1000.00 programme)
2. EUI ndia Maritime Transport project

b)Schemes aimed at increasing capacity of the port(capacity addition to be quantified)

1. Development of port facilities in Jafarwadi Creek
2. Development of Container handling facilities
3. Construction of Multi purpose berth & amp; development of infrastructure

c)Schemes which aim atimproving the performance of the port(performance target to be indicated)

1. Widening of KK Road to 4lane.Bridge over Nakticreek and railway fly over.
2. Harvesting of water including recharging structure in greenbelt area at Gandhidham
3. Providing 1000KL desanitationplant
4. Providing captive water supply for Kandla Port
5. Construction of Grain Jetty at Kandla
6. Construction of Roads,west of National Highway of KutchSaltWorkstoWestgateno.1for developmentofland
7. DevelopmentofresidentialDC-5
8. Construction of flyover bridge for railway near KutchSalt & amp;LPG Plant
9. Procurement of 3nos.heavyduty ELL wharfcrane for 1to5 dry cargo berths
10. Procurement of 1no heavyduty ELL wharf cranes replacement of existing 10tonneELL wharf cranes.
11. Re-furbishment/upgrading life extention of existing nos.wharf cranes
12. 1no.19tonne BP Tug
13. Procurement of VTMS budgetory quotations
14. 45tonne tug for ESSAR
15. 2nos.30 tonne tug for ESSAR
16. 1no steel hull multipurpose lauch 16.45tonne tug in replacemen to fM.T.‘KutchKesari”   Re-furbishment/upgrading life extension of exist 7nos. wharf cranes.

Traffic Handled

Commoditywise Imports and Exports at Kandla Port during 1996-97 to 1999-2000 (ApriltoSept.’99)