Enayam Port

Tamil Research Institute
RAPID TECHNO-ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF COLACHEL PORT AT TAMILNADU
FINAL REPORT
window platforms for seamless sharing of information with all stakeholders e.g. Dubai Trade and the
Mirsal 2 system implemented in Jebel Ali
iii.
Allowing parallel loading/ unloading while vessel rummaging can save 2 – 3 hours delay
• Often, 2 – 3 hours delay occurs in loading/ unloading as the process cannot be initiated until the
rummaging and clearance by custom officer. In many leading ports such Customs allow the process to
start in parallel, thus avoiding the time delay.
• Proposed solution: Allow loading/ unloading of containers in parallel with rummaging process
iv.
Implementation of OCR technology versus Form 13 submission process will reduce wait times at gates
• In ports where en block movement has been identified e.g. JNPT, gate movement of goods requires
submission of Form 13 by CFS agent and approval by customs officer. This often leads to congestion of
up to 12-18 hours at the gates.
• Use of technologies like OCR can help do away with the paper form submission process, while still
allowing for tracking of vehicles & containers in and out of the port.
8. Hinterland road and rail connectivity (for gateway traffic)
Enayam (site for Colachel port) is at a distance of 11.7 km from NH 47 that connects to both T.N. and Kerala.
NH 47 further connects to NH 7 which is the main arterial route and along which most of the hinterland
industries are located. Developing a road connection with NH 47 has been identified as the fastest and cost
efficient way of connecting the port with the hinterland.
The map below shows the existing highways and the status of their upgradation projects. NH 7 is an important
corridor, which would connect the port to the hinterland industries and the Nanguneri SEZ. In order to establish
connectivity with NH 7, it is vital to complete the development of the greenfield 4-lane NH-47 and the last mile
connectivity to the NH-47, with the support of NHAI and State Government.
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