MUMBAI: Maersk, the Global integrator of Container Logistics, recently
successfully completed its first import shipment to Sambalpur from the
Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Jharsuguda (Odisha). The shipment
carrying 80 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) was delivered to Shyam
Metalics. Whilst a few of the top customers in the region have already
moved containers on the import side – with more in the pipeline, this
delivery is testament to Maersk’s efforts to unlock new trade
opportunities in Odisha by leveraging the operational commencement of
the ICD situated in Jharsuguda.
All major metal customers have shown interest in the import leg as well
since there is a clear value to it. Prompted by the need to bring the
container inventory closer to the customer needs, the ICD aims to reduce
the complexities in the supply chain, enabling small and medium-sized
businesses to multiply the benefits of trade. This will further
encourage inclusive growth and prosperity across the region.
Strategically located in Odisha’s prime industrial belt, the ICD can
deliver empty containers to the customers in a matter of hours, helping
them reduce transportation costs by almost 15-20%.
Commenting on this milestone achievement, Mr. Steve Felder, Managing
Director, Maersk South Asia, said, “Small and medium sized businesses,
being significant sources of innovation and job creation, are some of
the largest contributors to the Country’s economy. While trade is a key
enabler of growth and prosperity, as global integrator of container
logistics, our aim is to simplify it further by facilitating end-to-end
logistics, reducing the transit time and cost to make it more accessible
and sustainable for everyone.
We believe that this will empower the local trade ecosystem to become
more inclusive, thereby amplifying livelihood across the region.”
With a plan to run a weekly export train providing a doorstep pickup
and delivery, the company has projections of handling in excess of 4,000
TEUs on an annual basis. Coupled with the availability of Receipt for
Shipment (RFS) facility, ICD Jharsuguda will further help slash the
transit time of shipments from 10 days to 5 days, thus helping customers
address their logistical challenges across the supply chain. The
company is witnessing demand from metal customers and plans to further
expand its services to other verticals moving forward.
“Efficiency is the key to any business success, and we are here to
reduce the complexities in logistics, so that our customers can focus on
their business growth extracting more value from trade.” said Mr.
Akshyat Bhatia, Head of Intermodal, Maersk South Asia.
Pleased with the export delivery, Mr. Vinod Agrawal, General Manager
Logistics, Vedanta Aluminium Ltd., said “We have availed ‘end to end’
factory stuffing services of Maersk Jharsuguda ICD for a trial period of
2 months and executed 500 TEU’s so far. Maersk has provided seamless
service in this regard, with complete ownership. This is a classic
example of expertise that Maersk offers in Logistics & Services.
Jharsuguda ICD is strategically located to provide value addition to all
customers in this region for import & export. We look forward
higher volume & further collaboration with Maersk in this regard. “
Likewise, Mr. Saurav Das, DGM Sales and Marketing, Shyam Metalics &
Energy Ltd., mentioned, “Maersk has provided us with hassle-free and
end-to-end logistics solutions. As we see a clear value-delivery and new
business growth opportunities through this product, we expect to
increase our volumes in the near-future post successful import
delivery.”
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