Pipavav, India – The APM Terminals Pipavav port is running 24X7 due to the concerted efforts of all the stakeholders of APM Terminals Pipavav that has resulted in the smooth functioning of the port ever since the lockdown was announced in March 2020.
The port operations are proceeding safely and efficiently despite some challenges. The port handled over 35 vessels and more than 175 rakes since the lockdown without any delay. The port has created additional yard space and working with extended logistics partners to ensure the smooth flow of goods and help address any emergent supply chain needs.
The pre-emptive steps taken by the various Government bodies at State and National level, by the Local Administration; by the Customs Team to digitise the paperwork for quick cargo movement are commendable.
According to Mr. Jakob Friis Sorenson, Managing Director, APM Terminals Pipavav, “We are grateful to the Central and State Government Agencies, Gujarat Maritime Board, the Railways, the District Administration, the Local Police, the Customs dept. etc. for supporting the port in conducting continuous operations and keeping the wheels of the supply chain moving.”
The Port continues to take stringent precautionary measures as per various statutory guidelines to ensure the safety of the employees, workforce and the community around.
About APM Terminals Pipavav
APM Terminals Pipavav [Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd.] is one of India’s leading gateway port for Containers, Ro/Ro (passenger cars), Liquid Bulk and Dry Bulk cargoes serving customers in the state of Gujarat with road and rail networks to India’s hinterland and northwest. The current annual Cargo Handling Capacity includes 1.35 million TEU Containers, 250,000 Passenger cars, 2 million metric tons of Liquid bulk and 4 million metric tons of Dry bulk. APM Terminals Pipavav is India’s first public private partnership (PPP) port in India and is a part of the APM Terminals global terminal network.
