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NOTIFICATIONS BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, ETC.

CHENNAI PORT AUTHORITY, CHENNAI

(Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways)

No. 1, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

NOTIFICATION.

The Proposal for Revision of Scale of Rates of CITPL

(No.SOR/CITPL/Revision of SOR/2024/F, Dt.14.10.2024)

No. SRO C-24/2024.

1. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) vide letter dt. 09.05.2023, directed Major Ports under

Section 53 of MPA Act 2021, to consider fixing tariff in respect of the existing PPP concessionaries governed by

the erstwhile Tariff Guidelines of 2005, 2008, 2013 and 2019 as mentioned in the respective agreement with the

approval of the Boards concerned.

2. Board vide BR No.32 of 2023-24 dt. 13.6.2023 approved to comply with the directions issued by MoPSW

vide letter dated 09.05.2023 and to inform the BOT operators, M/s.Chennai Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (CCTPL)

and M/s. Chennai International Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (CITPL) (who are governed under Tariff Guidelines 2019 for BOT

operators) that henceforth they shall file their proposals for revision of tariff with Chennai Port Authority (ChPA).

3. As per the Board’s approval, M/s. CITPL was requested (via letter dt. 24.06.2023) to submit their proposal

for revision of the Scale of Rates to ChPA. CITPL submitted its proposal on 07.09.2023 for tariff revision as per

Tariff Guidelines 2019 / Working Guidelines 2019 for BOT Operators governed by the erstwhile Tariff Guidelines

2005. Based on preliminary scrutiny of the proposal, certain additional information / clarifications were sought from

CITPL (vide letter dt.22.11.2023) and CITPL submitted a revised proposal on 17.01.2024, along with response to

queries raised by ChPA.

4. The revised proposal filed by CITPL was placed before Tariff Fixation Committee (TFC) constituted by the

Board of ChPA and based on the recommendations of the TFC, Board of ChPA vide Resolution No. 163 dated

08.03.2024, in accordance with the consultative procedure prescribed, approved to host a copy of the Revised

CITPL proposal dt. 17.01.2024 (comprising of Form – 1,3,5,6A,6B,7 and draft SoR) on the ChPA website inviting

user comments as per the provisions of Tariff Policy, 2021.

5. Accordingly, the revised proposal submitted by the CITPL for general revision of SOR was hosted on

the Port website on 07.06.2024 (post the Model Code of Conduct period which was ended on 04.06.2024) and

was forwarded seeking comments from the users / stakeholders by giving 15 days time, i.e. upto 21.06.2024.

In response, comments have been received from only two users, viz., The Chennai and Ennore Ports Steamer

Agents Association (CHENSAA) & Evergreen Shipping Agency (I) Pvt. Ltd.

The comments received were forwarded to CITPL for its feedback/comments and the response of CITPL

thereon are tabulated below:

Sl.No.

Comments of users / user organisations

Response of CITPL

CHENSAA

(i)

The terminal M/s.CITPL vide their Trade advisory

dated 07.05.2024 stated that considering the

Wholesale Price Index (“WPI”) occurring between

01 Jan 2023 and 01 Jan 2024, Tariff Authority

of Major Ports (“TAMP”) has declared annual

WPI indexation as “NIL” for the period from

01 May 2024 and shall be valid till 30 April 2025.

Therefore, the existing SOR of 01 May 2023 will

remain valid till 30 April 2025, subject to further

update/ intimation by relevant approving authorities.

CITPL’s Tariff falls under TAMP guidelines 2019

which requires periodic review every 3 years and the

current proposal for revision is within the provisions

of the guidelines.

Further, despite suffering huge losses, CITPL did not

increase its tariff except marginal increase in few

line items and appropriate rational provided along

with our application.

(ii)

Based on terminal confirmation circular, understand

most of the liners did not revise the agreement

charges with their customers & any further revision

between 5 to 15% in Electricity and miscellaneous

charges will not be accepted by the trade which

result in huge loss to the lines.

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(iii)

Implementing new charges i.e., Container turning

activity and other charges are not acceptable by

the Trade.

The charges are not applicable to all the containers

and the same are only chargeable based on the

request from the customer and actual services

provided by CITPL. Hence, customer may choose

not to avail this service.

(iv)

Reefer volumes are increasing / Red Sea crisis

leading to heavy congestion in SIN/WPK - unpredicted

vessels schedule / late arrival of vessels - Imports

and exports have impact / shippers have to wait

long after stuffing to move the containers to the

terminals and all these issues already encountering

with losses by the trade and shipping lines.

All the provisions to supply electricity to the reefer

containers made despite all the odds. With recent

increases in electricity tariff by Tamil Nadu Generation

& Distribution Company Limited (“TANGEDCO”), the

cost per KWH is more than INR 15 (Including 20%

surcharge levied by Chennai Port Authority) and with

existing rate, CITPL incurred huge loss on reefer

monitoring. Hence the increase is justified.

Evergreen Shipping Agency (I) Pvt. Ltd.

When other terminal CCTL is not going for rate

increase on above mentioned, charge items, how can

we maintain two different Terminal Handling Charges

for collection from customer with two quantum.

When we approached both the terminal, CCTL &

CITPL, they have confirmed, this year there will

be no increase in tariff but CITPL have already

approached your office for tariff increase.

It will be more helpful to us and the trade, if

they postpone this proposal to next year. Also,

request you to maintain uniformity in container

related charges between&CCTL&& CITPL without

any difference as both terminals are operating

under your premises.

CITPL made its application based on its own tariff

along with proper justification for each revision and

we have nothing to do with tariff charged by CCTL.

Chennai Port Authority can only comment if there is

any update on CCTL tariff.

Further, we have already clarified on the trade

advisory on S#1 above.

ChPA response :

CCTPL has submitted their proposal for revision of

SoR which is being processed separately by ChPA

6. A summary position of Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) computation furnished by CITPL vide letter dt.

17.01.2024 is tabulated below:

Sl.

No.

Details

2020-21

2021-22

2022-23

(Rs. in lakhs)

(1)

Total Expenses as per audited Annual Accounts

31,854

31,910

31,954

(2)

Less: Adjustments

(i)

Actual Revenue share / Royalty paid to the Port

14,915

14,963

14,710

(ii)

Interest on loans

2,042

1,535

2,438

Sub total (2)

16,957

16,498

17,148

(3)

Total Expenses after adjustments

14,896

15,412

14,806

(4)

Average of Expenses (2020-21 to 2022-23)

15,038

(5)

Capital employed as on 31.03.2023 including capital work in progress

as on 31.03.2023 and working capital

96,392

(6)

Return on Capital Employed @ 16%

15,423

(7)

Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR) as on 31.03.2023 (4 + 6)

30,461

(8)

Indexation in the ARR @ 100% of WPI applicable for the year

2023-24 (12.12%)

34,152

(9)

Ceiling Indexed Annual Revenue Requirement

34,152

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(10)

Revenue Estimation at proposed SOR as per Form-4 (Traffic volume

of 8,43,363 TEUs is considered for revenue estimation which is

average of actual traffic handled during the last 3 years, i.e., 2020-

21, 2021-22 and 2022-23)

33,466

7. Subsequently, a Port Users Hearing was held on 08.07.2024 at 11:00 Hrs. in ChPA’s premises. The proceedings

of the Port Users Hearing and list of users / stakeholders present is available in the records of ChPA.

8. After the Port Users Hearing, Tariff Fixation Committee in the meeting held on 02.09.2024, finalized the

revised SOR of CITPL and recommended to submit the same to the Board for its approval.

9. The CITPL has proposed certain modifications / changes/additions/deletions in the existing SOR which was

recommended by TFC, is summarized below:

a. Schedule 3.5 – Charges for Hazardous Cargo Containers / Over-dimensional Cargo Containers

9% increase in the charges of Hazardous Cargo Container and Over-Dimensional Cargo Container, i.e., increasing

the premium from 37.5% to 50% as proposed by CITPL, is accepted as the same is found to be in line with

Clause 9.9.3 of the Working Guidelines 2019 to operationalize the Tariff Guidelines, 2019.

b. Schedule 3.9 (d) - Reefer related and other General Services - Supply of electricity

15% increase in charges of supply of electricity (including connection and disconnection, monitoring of temperature

at reefer yard) per container per 4 hours shift or part thereof as proposed by CITPL, is accepted by recognizing

the increase in electricity charges by TANGEDCO put forth by CITPL.

c. Schedule 3.12 - Miscellaneous Charges

5% increase of Miscellaneous Charges in Item (i) to (xv) as proposed by CITPL is accepted based on the

justification furnished regarding increase in operational cost put forth by CITPL.

d. Schedule 3.12 - Miscellaneous Charges

The following 2 new tariff items has been proposed to include under Sl.No.3.12 Miscellaneous Charges as

(xvi) and (xvii)

3.12(xvi) Container Turning Activity

(Rate per container in Rs.)

Particular

Upto 20’

Above 20’ and 40’

Above 40’

Container Turning Activity

431.58

647.39

863.14

3.12 (xvii) DPD/DPE Facility Charges

DPD / DPE FACILITY CHARGES : Additional charges for those RMS Container marked for seal

verification or open inspection by Customs inside PSA Chennai yard.

Particular

Upto 20’

Above 20’ and 40’

A. Seal Verification (Rate per container in Rs.)

On wheel Customs Inspection

535.32

Documentation Charges

133.83

B. Open Examination (Rate per container in Rs.)

On wheel Customs Inspection

535.32

Documentation Charges

133.83

Lift On/Off in CY

861.21

1291.8

Shifting Within Terminal

1174.37

1761.55

Fixing Removal of Seal

267.67

Forklift Charges at INR 347.61 per Hour if required during open examination.

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Since, the CITPL has stated that these services are optional services and shall be offered at the request of

users, the same are accepted.

e. The CITPL has also proposed certain changes made in Definition and Notes stating that the changes are

intended to give better clarity to the users and considering that no objections/comments from users was received,

the same are accepted and tabulated below:

Schedule

Existing

Modified

Clause 1(ii)

“CITPL” means Chennai International Terminals

Private Limited, a company incorporated in

India, its successors and assigns.

“PSA Chennai” means Chennai International Terminals

Private Limited, a company incorporated in India, its

successors and assigns.

3.4

Note (i)

A transhipment container sent to CFS, ICD

are taken delivery locally shall be charge the

local container rate.

A transhipment container sent to CFS, ICD or taken

delivery locally shall be charged the local container

rate.

3.6

Note (iv)

Wharfage will be charged on all containers

including ICDs, transhipment, Laden and empty

containers

Wharfage will be charged on all containers including

ICDs, transhipment, FCL , LCL and empty containers.

3.12

Note 7

Non-Declaration / Mis-declaration of

Hazardous Container

The Customer has to declare the hazardous

nature of the cargo as per the IMCO rules and

furnish the relevant hazardous details to PSA

Chennai. The charges are for non-declaration /

mis-declaration of the hazardous nature and

also for not furnishing the full particulars of

the hazardous nature including the IMCO

class, UN NO, EPS, MFAG, correct technical

name, contact details of the person in case

of emergency

The Customer has to declare the hazardous nature

of the cargo as per the IMCO rules and furnish the

relevant hazardous details to PSA Chennai. The

charges are for non-declaration / mis-declaration of the

hazardous nature and also for not furnishing the full

particulars of the hazardous nature including the IMCO

class, UN NO, EPS, MFAG, correct technical name,

contact details of the person in case of emergency.

The liabilities and cost towards the consequences

arising due to non-declaration or mis-declaration shall,

however, be on the customers account

3.12

Note 8

Weighment of Trailer with or without

Containers / Cargo

The service of weighment of trailers / trucks

is an optional service and shall be offered at

the request of the users. The charge includes

issuing of the requisite certificate with the

weight indicated on it.

Note 8: Weighment of Containers and Container

Turning Activity:

The service of Weighment of Containers (Sl.No.

xv) and Container Turning Activity (Sl.No. xvi) are

optional services and shall be offered at the request

of the users.

10. Certain modifications/changes/additions/deletions in the existing SOR which was recommended by TFC, while

finalizing the SOR of CITPL is summarized below

a. Schedule 3.14 - Charges for Clearance of Garbage on-board

The Charges for Clearance of Garbage on-board (Schedule 3.14) from the Scale of Rates of CITPL is deleted

as CITPL has not rendered any such service in the recent past and since as per Deputy Conservator’s circular

No. G2/866/2022/M dt. 05.04.2024 vendors empanelled by ChPA are only allowed to collect garbage from ships

at Chennai Port and to collect the charges prescribed in the circular, the same is accepted and the following

Note has been added:

“Refer to Deputy Conservator’s circular No. G2/866/2022/M dt. 05.04.2024 in ChPA’s website as amended

from time to time.”

b. Further, the following clauses have been modified in line with enactment of MPA Act, 2021 and Clause

5.5.1 in Tariff Guidelines,2019

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Clause

Existing

Modified

Clause

2(iii)(d)

The delay in payments by the users will be

counted beyond 10 days after the date of

raising the bills by the PSA Chennai. This

provision shall, not apply to the cases where

payment is to be made before availing the

services as stipulated in the Major Port Trust

Act, 1963, and / or where payment of charges

in advance is prescribed as a condition in this

Scale of Rates

The delay in payments by the users will be

counted beyond 10 days after the date of

raising the bills by the PSA Chennai. This

provision shall, not apply to the cases where

payment of charges in advance is prescribed

as a condition in this Scale of Rates

Clause 2(v)

Container-related charges denominated in US

dollar terms shall be collected in equivalent to

Indian rupees. For this purpose, the market

buying rate notified by the Reserve Bank of

India, State Bank of India or its subsidiaries or

any public sector bank as may be prescribed

from time to time prevalent on the date of

entry of the vessels into the Terminal (in case

of import containers) and on the date of arrival

of containers in the Terminal premises (in case

of export containers) shall be applied for re-

conversion of the dollar-denominated charges

into Indian rupees

Container-related charges denominated in US

dollar terms shall be collected in equivalent to

Indian rupees. For this purpose, the Reference

rate notified by the Reserve Bank of India

or the market buying rate notified by State

Bank of India as may be specified from

time to time prevalent on the date of entry

of the vessels into the Terminal (in case of

import containers) and on the date of arrival

of containers in the Terminal premises (in

case of export containers) shall be applied

for re-conversion of the dollar-denominated

charges into Indian rupees

c. Note 8 of Schedule 3.12 referred to in Para 9(e) has been modified to indicate Container Turning Activity

as an optional activity as stated by CITPL.

11. Based on the recommendation of TFC, the Board of Chennai Port Authority has approved the revised Scale

of Rates and conditionalities of the CITPL vide Board Resolution No.102 in its meeting held on 27.09.2024.

12.1 Before proceeding to consider the revised SOR of CITPL, it is pertinent to state that Tariff Authority

for Major Ports (TAMP) while approving the revised SOR for CITPL vide Order No.TAMP/51/2011-CITPL dated

06 January 2012 effected a reduction of 12.23% over the then prevailing tariff of CITPL which was approved

vide order No.TAMP/10/2009-CITPL dated 3 November 2010. CITPL challenged the above tariff order by its Writ

Petition Nos. 11010 and 11011 of 2012 filed in the Hon’ble High Court of Madras. The Hon’ble High Court vide

interim order dt. 26.04.2012 stayed the operation of the TAMP Order dt. 06.01.2012 and has permitted CITPL to

charge at the (higher) rates as per earlier Tariff Order, i.e. the tariff prevailing before reduction.

12.2 In the meanwhile, the Ministry of Shipping (MOS), has issued Tariff Guidelines, 2019, with respect to BOT

operators who were previously governed by 2005 Tariff Guidelines. In terms of Clause 1.9 of these guidelines,

CITPL has agreed and entered into a separate agreement with Chennai Port Authority and filed its proposal with

TAMP for general revision of its SOR, following Tariff Guidelines, 2019. TAMP vide order No.TAMP/36/2019-CITPL

dt. 29.11.2019 approved the revised SOR of CITPL which was notified on 23.12.2019 and came into effect from

24.01.2020, valid for a period of 3 years.

12.3 TAMP in the above order has recorded at Para 13.2 that the tariff of the CITPL has been fixed based

on the prevailing information and without considering any adjustment of past period surplus relating to the period

of litigation. Therefore, whenever the Hon’ble High Court of Madras passes Order disposing of the Writ Petition

nos. 11010 and 11011 of 2012 paving a way for treatment of surplus / deficit or a decision from the MOS is

received on the treatment of surplus/ (deficit) arising over and above the admissible costs and permissible return

during the period of litigation whichever is earlier, as stipulated in Clause 3.1.1 of the Tariff Guidelines, 2019, the

tariff of CITPL approved now would be subject to review then, so as to capture the impact of the surplus that

has accrued to CITPL during the period of litigation.

12.4 The Hon’ble High Court of Madras vide Order dt. 23.07.2024 disposed the Writ Petitions filed by CITPL

referred in Para 12.1 and has referred the matter to the Conciliation and Settlement Committee (CSC) constituted

under the aegis of the Cabinet Committee of Economic affairs for resolution of the issue within an outer time

frame of 3 months, i.e., 23.10.2024 for CSC to pass a speaking order and stated that Petitioner (CITPL) is also

at liberty to take appropriate steps to challenge any adverse order passed by the CSC, in accordance with law.

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12.5 In view of the above portion, the tariff now approved by the Board is subject to the speaking order

to be passed by CSC on the treatment of surplus/ (deficit) arising over and above the admissible costs and

permissible return during the period of litigation, as per the Order dt. 23.07.2024 of the Hon’ble High Court of

Madras referred in Para 12.4.

13 In the result and as stated above, the Board of ChPA approves the revised Scale of Rates and conditionalities

of the CITPL attached as Annexure which shall come into force after expiry of 30 days from the date of notification

and shall be in force for a period of 3 years (as per clause 2.13 of the Tariff Guidelines 2019), subject to annual

indexation as mentioned in clause 2.12 of the Tariff Guidelines 2019. The approval accorded will automatically

lapse thereafter unless specifically extended by this Authority.

14 An analysis of variation will also be made at the time of the next general review of tariff of CITPL at the

end of the tariff validity period and adjustment of additional surplus will be made in the tariff to be fixed for the

next cycle, in line with the stipulation contained in Clauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of the Tariff Guidelines, 2019.

15 The CITPL shall furnish to ChPA, annual reports on container traffic handled, average moves by crane per

hour and average dwell time for containers. The annual reports shall be submitted by the CITPL within 90days

following the end of each of the year. Any other information which may be required by ChPA from time to time

shall also be furnished by CITPL.

16 The tariff of the CITPL has been fixed relying on the information furnished by CITPL. If ChPA, at any time,

during the prescribed tariff validity period, finds that the actual position varies substantially from the estimates

considered or there is deviation from the assumptions accepted herein, ChPA may require CITPL to file a proposal

ahead of the schedule to review its tariff and to setoff the advantage as per the revised tariff guidelines accrued

on account of such variations in the revised tariff.

17 The existing tariff of CITPL approved by TAMP vide order No.TAMP/36/2019-CITPL dt.29.11.2019, expired

on 23.01.2023. The validity of the existing Scale of Rates of the CITPL is deemed to have been extended

beyond 23 January 2023 till the effective date of implementation of the revised Scale of Rates notified herewith.

MALLA SRINIVASA RAO,

Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer.

ANNEXURE

CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS PRIVATE LIMITED

S.NO

TABLE OF CONTENT

PAGE NO

Preface / Definitions

General

3-4

Charges For Container Operations

3.1

Charges for handling FCL import and export containers and empty containers.

3.1.1

Handling by Quay Crane including lashing/unlashing charges.

3.1.2

Transportation from QC to Yard & Vice Versa

3.1.3 (a)

Handling at Container Yard lift on/off onto/from the Internal Transfer Vehicle

3.1.3 (b)

Handling at Container Yard lift on/off for delivery / receipt to and from customers

3.2

Charges for handling LCL import and export container

3.2.1

Handling by Quay Crane including lashing/unlashing charges

3.2.2 (a)

Transportation of container from QC to Container Yard and Vice Versa

3.2.2 (b)

Handling at Container Yard lift on / off, onto / from the Internal Transfer Vehicle

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3.2.2 (c)

Handling at container yard including lift on / lift off for delivery / receipt to and

from customer

3.3

Charges for handling ICD import and export container

3.3.1

Handling by Quay Crane including lashing/unlashing charges

3.3.2

Transportation from QC to container Rail Yard & Vice Versa

3.3.3 (a)

Handling at Container Yard lift on/off onto / from the Internal Transfer Vehicle

3.3.3 (b)

Handling at Container rail yard lift on / off while giving delivery for Rail

3.4

Charges for handling Transhipment Containers including handling by on board

stevedoring labour at Quay side, lashing/unlashing charges

3.5

Charges for Hazardous Cargo Containers / Over-dimensional Cargo

Containers

3.6

Charges for Wharfage

3.7

Charges for handling hatch covers for one operation (both opening and closing)

3.8

Charges for shifting containers within vessel (Restows)

9-10

3.9

Reefer related and other General Services

3.10

Charges for a shut out container/ renomination of containers

3.11

Charges For Storage Of Containers.

11-13

3.12

Miscellaneous Charges

13-15

3.13

Charges for supply of Fresh Water to shipping alongside the container berths

3.14

Charges for clearance of Garbage on board

CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL PRIVATE LIMITED

SCALE OF RATES

DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS

PREFACE

This Scale of Rates sets out the charges payable to Chennai International Terminals Private Limited from time

to time for the use of services and facilities provided by Chennai International Terminals Private Limited.

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Scale of Rates, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply:

(i) “Accredited Clients Programme” means a programme introduced by the Customs Department whereby

importers registered by them as “Accredited Clients” will form a separate category to which assured facilitation

will be provided. Except for a small percentage of consignments selected on random basis by the RMS, or cases

where specific intelligence is available or where a specifically observed pattern of non-compliance is required to

be addressed, accredited clients will be allowed clearance on the basis of self-assessment i.e., as a matter of

course, clearance will be allowed on the basis of their declaration and without examination of goods. Further this

benefit will be available to Accredited Clients at all ports in the country where EDI and RMS are operational.

It is expected that this programme will bring reduction in the dwell time of cargo and transaction cost of such

importers. Commissioners of Customs are also required to work with the custodians for earmarking separate

storage space, handling facility and expeditious clearance procedures for these clients. Further IMG has also

recommended ‘faster delivery system by creating separate area in the port premises clearly earmarked for delivery

of cargo to specified accredited importers.’ This programme has been defined in detail in Customs Circular No.

42/2005 – cus dated 24th November 2005

(ii) “PSA Chennai” means Chennai International Terminals Private Limited, a company incorporated in India,

its successors and assigns.

(iii)

“Coastal Vessel” means any vessel exclusively employed in trading between any port or place in India

to any other port or place in India and / or having a valid coastal license issued by the Director General of

Shipping/ competent authority.

(iv)

“Container” means the standard ISO container, suitable for the transport and stacking of cargo and

must be capable of being handled as a unit and lifted by a crane with a container spreader.

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(v) “DPD/DPE” means Direct Port Delivery (DPD) and Direct Port Entry (DPE) is a trade facilitation introduced

by Government of India to expedite clearance of goods directly from/to the port thereby reducing transaction time

and cost.

DPD container shall refer to those containers which comply to the norms set by CBEC, Chennai vide facility

circular No 05/2017 dated 28 Feb 2017.

DPE container shall refer to those containers which comply to the norms set by CBEC, Chennai vide facility

circular No 26/2017 dated 18 Nov 2017.

(vi)

“FCL” means containers said to contain Full Container Load.

(vii) “Foreign-going Vessel” means any vessel other than a coastal vessel.

(viii) “Fumigation Facility” means facilitating decontamination of cargo which are prone to be affected by

pests and which requires pesticides to decontaminate by way of fumigation or degassing or both.

(ix)

“Hazardous container” means a Container containing hazardous goods as classified under IMO.

(x) “ICD” means Inland Container Depot.

(xi)

“ICD Container” means containers discharged from a vessel and placed in the custody of the PSA

Chennai for the purposes of loading on a Train, inside the Terminal. Also “ICD Container” means containers

discharged from a Train inside the Terminal and placed in the custody of the PSA Chennai for the purposes of

shipment on a vessel.

(xii) “LCL” means containers said to contain Less than Full Container Load (Container having cargo of more

than one importer/exporter).

(xiii) “Over Dimensional Container” means a Container carrying over dimensional cargo beyond the normal

size of standard containers and needing special devices like slings, shackles, lifting beam, etc. Damaged Container

and Container requiring special devices for lifting is also classified as Over-Dimensional Container.

(xiv) “Per Day” means per calendar day or part thereof.

(xv) “Per Shift” means per period of 8 (eight) hours.

(xvi) “Port” means the Chennai Port Authority (ChPA) whereas “Terminal” means the Container Terminal

operated by Chennai International Terminal Private Limited.

(xvii) “Reefer” means any Container for the purpose of the carriage of goods, which require power supply

to maintain the desired temperature.

(xviii) “Shut Out Container” means a container, which has entered in to the terminal for export for a vessel

as indicated by VIAN and is not connected to the vessel for whatsoever reason.

(xix) “Tonne” means one metric Tonne of 1,000 kilograms or one cubic metre.

(xx) “Transhipment Container” means container discharged from a vessel and placed in the custody of

the PSA Chennai for the purposes of shipment on another vessel declared on a Transshipment manifest with

the ultimate port destination marked on each container lodged with prior to or at the time of such a container

is placed in its custody.

(xxi) “VIAN” means Vessel Identification Advise Number.

2. GENERAL

(i) Status of a vessel as borne out by its certification issued by Director General of Shipping is the relevant

factor for deciding whether the vessel is ‘foreign-going’ or ‘coastal’. Foreign going vessels permitted to undertake

coastal voyages and the cargo / container carried by them will also qualify for the concession in respect of such

permissible voyages:

A. A foreign-going vessel of Indian Flag having a General Trading License can convert to coastal run on the

basis of a Customs Conversion Order.

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B. A foreign-going vessel of Foreign Flag can convert to coastal run on the basis of a Coastal Voyage License

issued by the Director General of Shipping.

C. In case of such conversions, coastal rates shall be chargeable by the load port from the time the vessel

starts loading coastal goods.

D. In case of such conversions, coastal rates shall be chargeable only till the vessel completes coastal cargo

discharging operations; immediately thereafter, foreign going rates shall be chargeable by the discharge ports.

E. For dedicated Indian coastal vessels having a Coastal License from the Director General of Shipping, no

other documents will be required to be entitled to coastal rates.

(ii) All charges worked out shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee on the grand total of each bill.

(iii) (a) Users shall pay penal interest on delayed payments of any charge under this Scale of Rates.

Likewise, the PSA Chennai shall pay penal interest on delayed refunds.

(b) The rate of simple interest will be 15% p.a. The penal interest will apply to both the PSA Chennai

and the users equally.

completion of services or on production of all the documents required from the users, whichever is later.

(d) The delay in payments by the users will be counted beyond 10 days after the date of raising the

bills by the PSA Chennai. This provision shall, not apply to the cases where payment of charges in advance is

prescribed as a condition in this Scale of Rates.

(e) A premium of 50% will be levied in case of Hazardous Cargo Containers / Over Dimensional

Containers over the applicable handling charges prescribed for respective categories of containers.

(iv) Containers less than and up to 20’ in length will be reckoned as one TEU for the purpose of tariff.

(v) Container-related charges denominated in US dollar terms shall be collected in equivalent to Indian

rupees. For this purpose, the Reference rate notified by the Reserve Bank of India or the market buying rate

notified by State Bank of India as may be specified from time to time prevalent on the date of entry of the

vessels into the Terminal (in case of import containers) and on the date of arrival of containers in the Terminal

premises (in case of export containers) shall be applied for re-conversion of the dollar-denominated charges into

Indian rupees

(vi) A regular review of exchange rate shall be made once in thirty days from date of arrival of the vessels

in cases of vessels staying in the Port for more than thirty days. In such cases the basis of billing shall change

prospectively with reference to the appropriate exchange rate prevailing at the time of review.

(vii)

(a) Users will not be required to pay charges for delays beyond a reasonable level attributable to

the port.

(b) In case vessel idles due to non-availability or breakdown of the shore based facilities of PSA

Chennai or any other reasons attributable to the PSA Chennai, rebate equivalent to berth hire charges payable

to ChPA accrued during the period of idling of vessel shall be allowed.

(viii)

The charges prescribed in the Scale of Rates are exclusive of all applicable taxes. All applicable

taxes will be collected at actual.

(ix) All LCL containers coming in and going out of PSA Chennai as a unit load will be treated as FCL

for the purpose of levying charges.

(x) All Invoices are issued as due on presentation. Failure to pay may cause a lien to be placed on the

goods handled at the terminal and the responsible party may be denied further use of the terminal unless all

dues together with interest @ 15 % is paid from the date of discharge of cargo till the date of payment.

(xi) Container other than that of standard size requiring special devices /sling handling will be charges as

per 3.5 below. Such containers will also include damage containers and any other type requiring special devices.

(xii) If a terminal user provides with prior consent of PSA Chennai, lashing/unlashing gang for lashing operation

of all containers in the vessel, then a rebate of INR 38.23/- per container in handling charges prescribed in section

3.1.1,3.2.1,3.3.1, and 3.4 shall be allowed subject to the terminal user agreeing to follow safety regulation.

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CHARGES FOR CONTAINER OPERATIONS

3.1

Charges for handling FCL import and export and empty containers.

3.1.1 Handling by Quay Crane including lashing/unlashing charges.

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

INR

Per FCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

26.11

657.87

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

39.13

986.37

- Over 40’ in length

52.20

1,315.44

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

26.11

657.87

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

39.13

986.37

- Over 40’ in length

52.20

1,315.44

Note: Services include handling by quay crane and lashing/unlashing

3.1.2 Transportation from Quay Side to Yard & Vice Versa

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per FCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

743.78

446.29

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

1115.64

669.40

- Over 40’ in length

1487.57

892.54

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

368.35

221.02

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

552.54

331.51

- Over 40’ in length

736.70

442.02

Note: Services include transport to and from the quayside.

3.1.3.(a) Handling at Container Yard including lift on/off onto/from the Internal Transfer Vehicle

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per FCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

411.03

246.62

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

616.56

369.94

- Over 40’ in length

822.04

493.22

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

203.56

122.13

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

305.32

183.20

- Over 40’ in length

407.10

244.25

Note: Services include lifts at container yard for storage.

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3.1.3.(b) Handling at Container Yard including lift on/off for delivery / receipt to and from customers

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per FCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

411.03

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

616.56

- Over 40’ in length

822.04

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

203.56

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

305.32

- Over 40’ in length

407.10

Note: Services include lifts at container yard for landing or loading the container from or to customer’s vehicle.

3.2 Charges for handling LCL import and export container

3.2.1 Handling by Quay Crane including lashing/unlashing

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

INR

Per LCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

26.11

657.87

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

39.13

986.37

- Over 40’ in length

52.20

1,315.44

3.2.2(a). Transporation from Quay side to Yard and Vice Versa

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per LCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

706.63

423.96

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

1059.87

635.92

- Over 40’ in length

1413.19

847.90

Note: Services include transportation of container from quay to yard and vice versa

3.2.2. (b) Handling at Container Yard including lift on / off, onto / from the Internal Transfer Vehicle

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per LCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

411.03

246.62

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

616.56

369.94

- Over 40’ in length

822.04

493.22

Note: Services include lifts at Container Yard for storage

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3.2.2. (c). Handling at container yard including lift on / lift off for delivery / receipt to and from customer

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per LCL Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

411.03

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

616.56

- Over 40’ in length

822.04

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

203.56

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

305.32

- Over 40’ in length

407.10

Note: Services include lifts at container yard for landing or loading the container from or to customer’s vehicle.

3.3 Charges for handling ICD import and export container

3.3.1 Handling by Quay Crane including lashing/unlashing charges

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

INR

Per Loaded Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

26.11

657.87

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

39.13

986.37

- Over 40’ in length

52.20

1,315.44

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

26.11

657.87

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

39.13

986.37

- Over 40’ in length

52.20

1,315.44

Note: Services include handling by quay crane and lashing/unlashing.

3.3.2 Transportation from Quay side to container Rail Yard & Vice Versa

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per Loaded Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

706.63

423.96

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

1059.89

635.93

- Over 40’ in length

1413.20

847.92

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

349.95

209.97

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

524.87

314.92

- Over 40’ in length

699.88

419.93

Note: Services include transport to container rail yard, stowage planning on vessel and yard, data handling,

processing and transfer between vessel, PSA Chennai and Shipping line.

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3.3.3.(a) Handling at Container Rail Yard lift on / off, onto / from the Internal Transfer Vehicle

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per Loaded Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

411.03

246.62

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

616.56

369.94

- Over 40’ in length

822.04

493.22

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

203.56

122.13

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

305.32

183.20

- Over 40’ in length

407.10

244.25

Note Services include lifts at container yard for storage

3.3.3.(b) Handling at Container rail yard lift on / off while giving delivery for Rail

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

INR

Per Loaded Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

411.03

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

616.56

- Over 40’ in length

822.04

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

203.56

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

305.32

- Over 40’ in length

407.10

Note: Services include lift at container rail yard, data handling, processing and transfer between Vessel, PSA

Chennai and Shipping Line

3.4 Charges for handling Transhipment Containers

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

INR

Per Loaded Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

31.31

788.96

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

46.98

1,183.75

- Over 40’ in length

62.62

1,578.24

Per Empty Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

31.31

788.96

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

46.98

1,183.75

- Over 40’ in length

62.62

1,578.24

Note: Services include handling by quay crane (discharge and loading), transport and, lifts, stowage planning on vessel

and yard, data handling, processing and transfer between Vessel, PSA Chennai and Shipping line.

Note:

i. A transhipment container sent to CFS, ICD or taken delivery locally shall be charged the local container rate.

ii. A Shut out charge as per Section 3.10 shall apply if

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a) The vessel nomination is changed

b) If the vessel nomination is changed from a later vessel to an earlier vessel after the earlier

vessel is berthed.

3.5 Charges for Hazardous Cargo Containers / Over-dimensional Cargo Containers

A premium of 50% will be levied over the applicable handling charges prescribed above for respective categories

of containers.

3.6 Charges for Wharfage

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

INR

Per Container (box only)

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

1.48

37.67

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

2.25

56.64

- Over 40’ in length

2.98

75.04

Per Containerised Cargo

Rs.

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

820.20

492.12

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

1230.29

738.19

- Over 40’ in length

1640.38

984.23

Note:

(i) The charge for containerised cargo in all cases will be in Rupee terms.

(ii) The charge for containers in cases of ‘foreign arrival’ and ‘foreign departure’ will be in Dollar terms.

(iii) The charges for containers in cases of ‘coastal arrival’ and ‘coastal departure’ will be in Rupee terms.

(iv) Wharfage will be charged on all containers including ICDs, transhipment, FCL, LCL and empty containers.

3.7 Charges for handling hatch covers for one operation (both opening and closing)

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

Rs.

Without landing hatch cover on quay

20.87

526.17

With landing hatch cover on quay

52.20

1,315.44

Note: Half the rate shall be charged if there is only one activity, i.e. either an opening or closing operation.

3.8 Charges for shifting containers within vessel (Restows)

Foreign-going

Vessel

Coastal Vessel

US$

Rs.

Within hatch (without landing and

reshipping) per container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

12.69

319.74

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

19.02

479.15

- Over 40’ in length

25.35

638.89

Via Quay (shifted by landing on Quay &

reshipping) per container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

37.29

939.64

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- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

55.93

1,409.46

- Over 40’ in length

74.56

1,878.98

Note: No Wharfage will be levied on the restow containers and containerised cargo

3.9 . Reefer related and other General Services

Particulars

Foreign going

Vessel (US $)

Coastal Vessel (Rs)

Pre-trip inspection (PTI) including supply

of electricity

38.23

963.60

Connection or disconnection

Services On board a Vessel

2.54

64.24

Cleaning of Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

1.92

48.19

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in

length

3.83

96.36

- Over 40’ in length

5.74

144.55

Supply of electricity (including

connection and disconnection,

monitoring at reefer point) Per container

per 4 hours shift or part there of

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

5.16

130.77

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in

length

7.79

196.13

- Over 40’ in length

10.38

261.51

Note:

(i)

Above tariff does not include parameter setting or repair & maintenance of malfunctioning reefers. Above

charges are also applicable to restow reefer containers.

(ii) Pre-trip inspection of the reefer containers, connection or disconnection services on board the vessel and

cleaning of containers are optional services and shall be rendered when requested.

(iii) Haz reefer cargo will incur premium as per clause 3.5.

3.10 Charges for a shut out container/ renomination of containers

Foreign going Vessel

(US $)

Coastal Vessel (Rs)

Per Container

- Not exceeding 20’ in length

28.33

1,189.88

- Exceeding 20’ and upto 40’ in length

42.50

1,785.52

- Over 40’ in length

56.67

2,380.26

Note: Above charge shall apply where –

(i) An export container or a transhipment container or a re-export container is shut out and subsequently

delivered out of PSA Chennai.

(ii) A container is shut out by one vessel and subsequently shipped on another vessel, in addition to the

charges for handling by quay crane charges. In this case, the free storage period will be given to the Container in

accordance with section 3.11 from the time the container is first received. If the free storage period is exceeded,

storage charges shall be calculated after the expiry of the free period up to the time of lift on.

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3.11 Charges Ffor Storage Of Containers.

Import - loaded and Empty Containers – (INCLUDES DPD / CFS)

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in US$)

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above

40’

Upto

20’

Above 20’

and 40’

Above 40’

(a)

First 3 days

Free

(b)

From 4 to 15 days

6.37

12.74

19.13

267.66

535.32

802.98

(c)

From 16 to 30 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

535.32

1070.64

1605.98

(d)

Beyond 30 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

1070.64

2141.3

3211.94

(1A) Import –Loaded DPD (Direct to Factory).

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in US$)

Rate per container per day or part

thereof (in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

(a)

First 5 days

Free

(b)

From 6 to 15 days

6.37

12.74

19.13

267.66

535.32

802.98

(c)

From 16 to 30 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

535.32

1070.64

1605.98

(d)

Beyond 30 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

1070.64

2141.3

3211.94

2. Export – FCL, LCL and Empty Containers

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in US$)

Rate per container per day or part

thereof in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

(a)

First 7 days

Free

(b)

From 8 to 15 days

6.37

12.74

19.13

267.66

535.32

802.98

(c)

From 16 to 30 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

535.32

1070.64

1605.98

(d)

Beyond 30 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

1070.64

2141.3

3211.94

(2A) DPE –(Direct Port Entry Export)

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in US$)

Rate per container per day or part

thereof (in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

(a)

First 15 days

Free

(b)

From 16 to 30 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

N.A

(c)

Beyond 30 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

N.A

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3. ICD Containers –Import & Export Loaded and Empty

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof (in US$)

Rate per container per day or

part thereof (in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

(a)

First 10 days

Free

(b)

From 11 to 30 days

6.37

12.74

19.13

267.66

535.32

802.98

(c)

From 31 to 45 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

535.32

1070.64

1605.98

(d)

Beyond 45 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

1070.64

2141.3

3211.94

4. Transhipment Containers – Loaded and Empty

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in US$)

Rate per container per day or

part thereof ( in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above 40’

Upto 20’

Above

20’and

40’

Above 40’

(a)

First 30 days

Free

(b)

From 31 to 45 days

6.37

12.74

19.13

267.66

535.32

802.98

(c)

From 46 to 60 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

535.32

1070.64

1605.98

(d)

Beyond 60 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

1070.64

2141.3

3211.94

5. Shut Out Containers – Loaded and Empty

S.No

Particulars

Foreign going vessel

Coastal Vessel

Rate per container per day or

part thereof (in US$)

Rate per container per day or part

thereof (in Rs)

Upto 20’

Above

20’and 40’

Above

40’

Upto 20’

Above 20’

and 40’

Above 40’

(a)

From 1 to 15 days

6.37

12.74

19.13

267.66

535.32

802.98

(b)

From 16 to 30 days

12.74

25.49

38.23

535.32

1070.64

1605.98

(c)

Beyond 30 days

25.49

50.99

76.48

1070.64

2141.3

3211.94

Notes:

3.11.1. Storage period for a container shall be reckoned from the day following the day of landing up to

the day of loading / delivery/ removal of containers.

3.11.2. For the purpose of calculation of free time, Sundays, Customs notified holidays and the Terminal’s

non-operating days shall be excluded.

3.11.3. Storage charge shall not accrue for the period during which PSA Chennai is not in a position to

deliver / shift the containers when requested by the users.

3.11.4. Transhipment containers whose status is subsequently changed to local FCL / LCL or ICD container

shall be levied storage charges at par with the relevant import containers.

3.11.5. Hazardous containers shall attract 1.50 times the normal applicable charges.

3.11.6. Over-High and Over-Dimensional Containers including the windmill boxes the storage charges shall

be based on the actual no of ground slots the respective container occupies under the respective slabs

given above.

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3.11.7. If boxes meant for delivery under the “Accredited Client Programme” (ACP) as explained 1(i) above

are not moved out with in three days of its landing into the terminal these boxes would be shifted to

the normal import stack area from the designated ACP import stack area in which case extra Lift on/

off and are shifting charges would be charged.

3.11.8. The free and storage rates prescribed in case of ICD containers are applicable only for Movement of

containers to /from ICDs going by rail.

3.11.9. Normal import containers subsequently changing the mode to LCL or ICD containers enjoy the free

period applicable to local FCL

3.11.10 Total storage period for shut out container shall be calculated from the day when the container has

entered the terminal till the day of shipment / delivery.

3.11.11 The storage charges on abandoned containers / shipper owned containers shall be levied up to the date

of receipt of intimation of abandonment in writing or 75 days from the day of landing of the container,

whichever is earlier subject to the following conditions:

(i)

The consignee can issue a letter of abandonment at any time.

(ii)

If the consignee chooses not to issue such letter of abandonment, the container Agent / MLO can

also issue abandonment letter subject to following:

(a) the Line shall resume custody of container along with cargo and either take it back or remove

it from the port premises; and

(b) the Line shall pay all port charges accrued on the cargo and container before resuming custody

of the container.

(iii).

The container Agent / MLO shall observe the necessary formalities and bear the cost of transportation

and destuffing. In case of their failure to take such action within the stipulated period, the storage charge on the

container shall be continued to be levied till such time all necessary actions are taken by the shipping lines for

destuffing the cargo.

(iv). Where the container is seized / confiscated by the Customs Authorities and the same cannot be

destuffed within the prescribed time limit of 75 days, the storage charges will cease to apply from the day the

Customs order release of the cargo subject to Lines observing the necessary formalities and bearing the cost of

transportation and destuffing. Otherwise, seized/confiscated containers should be removed by the Line / consignee

from the terminal premises to the Customs bonded area and in that case, the storage charge shall cease to

apply from the day of such removal.

3.11.12.

The ground slots for export containers will be reserved for 7 days weekly call of the Vessel and

5 days for bi-weekly call of vessel.

3.12. Miscellaneous Charges.

(Rate per container in Rs.)

Sl.

No.

Particulars

Upto 20’

Above 20’

and 40’

Above 40’

(i)

Fixing/ removal of seal

267.67

(ii)

Lift on / Lift off in the Container Yard

861.21

1291.8

1722.4

(iii)

Charges for shifting of container within the Terminal

1174.37

1761.55

2348.73

(iv)

POD Charges

1174.37

1761.55

2348.73

(v)

Additional Movement- Terminal to Rail or rail to

Terminal/ charges for extra movement/ transportation.

1174.37

1761.55

2348.73

(vi)

Change of status of Container from Rail to Road

or vice-versa

1174.37

1761.55

2348.73

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Sl.

No.

Particulars

Upto 20’

Above 20’

and 40’

Above 40’

(vii)

Charges for export containers arriving in the terminal

after the gate cut-off for the particular VIAN

1174.37

1761.55

2348.73

(viii)

Fixing/removal of Hazardous Sticker

(per container)

133.83

(xi)

One door open charge Per container

802.99

(x)

Cancellation of Document (per EIR)

133.83

(xi)

Non-declaration / Mis-declaration of Hazardous

containers and Over dimensional container

4014.94

(xii)

On Wheel customs Inspection (per container)

535.32

(xiii)

Fumigation Charges

2676.62

(xiv)

Fork lift charges for movement of lashing, bins

within the terminal (per lashing bin)

133.83

(xv)

Weighment of Containers

133.83

(xvi)

Container Turning Activity

431.58

647.39

863.14

(xvii) DPD / DPE FACILITY CHARGES

Additional charges for those RMS Container marked for seal verification or open inspection by Customs inside

PSA Chennai Yard.

(Rate per container in Rs.)

Particulars

Upto 20’

Above 20’and 40’

A. Seal Verification

On wheel Customs Inspection

535.32

Documentation Charges

133.83

B. Open Examination

On wheel Customs Inspection

535.32

Documentation Charges

133.83

Lift On/Off in CY

861.21

1291.8

Shifting Within Terminal

1174.37

1761.55

Fixing Removal of Seal

267.67

• Forklift Charges at INR 347.61 per Hour if required during open examination.

Notes.

Cancellation charge for EIR applies when EIR is cancelled at the request of customer.

“One Door Open” Charge is applicable for handling containers which require only one door to be kept

open and when door opening and securing is carried by the terminal.

Fixing / Removal of Seal

Bottle seals shall be fixed on every container arriving at the terminal - by rail / road / sea - without

a proper bottle seal on it, prior to allowing its entry. The terminal staff shall be at liberty to do this

without having to obtain prior consent of the shipping lines. The list of such containers on which a seal

is affixed by the terminal shall be intimated to the lines. Seals shall be removed at the request of the

customer.

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Fixing / Removal of ‘Hazardous Sticker’

Hazardous stickers indicating the IMCO class only shall be affixed on a container (Four Stickers) carrying

hazardous cargo. Similarly old stickers on the container shall be removed from a container carrying non-

hazardous cargo. In either case, the customer has to intimate in writing to PSA Chennai to undertake

the said activity, within the terminal.

Customs Inspection

The inspection of a container shall be allowed at a nominated point only, on the written request of the

customer. The container doors can be opened only under customs supervision.

Additional Movement- From terminal to Rail siding or rail siding to terminal will be applicable for

ICD container moved by PSA Chennai.

Non-Declaration / Mis-declaration of Hazardous Container

The Customer has to declare the hazardous nature of the cargo as per the IMCO rules and furnish

the relevant hazardous details to PSA Chennai. The charges are for non-declaration / mis-declaration of

the hazardous nature and also for not furnishing the full particulars of the hazardous nature including

the IMCO class, UN NO, EPS, MFAG, correct technical name, contact details of the person in case

of emergency. The liabilities and cost towards the consequences arising due to non-declaration or mis

declaration shall, however, be on the customers account.

Weighment of Containers and Container Turning Activity

The service of Weighment of Containers (Sl.No.xv) and Container Turning Activity (Sl.No.xvi) are optional

services and shall be offered at the request of the users.

3.13. Charges for supply of fresh water to shipping alongside the container berths

Foreign-going

US $

Coastal

Rs.

Per 1000 liters or part thereof

8.65

363.54

3.14. Charges for clearance of Garbage on board

Refer to Deputy Conservator’s circular No. G2/866/2022/M dt. 05/04/2024 on ChPA’s website, as amended

from time to time.

MALLA SRINIVASA RAO,

Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer,

Chennai Port Authority.

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ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU