GCCI urges MPA to restart container service at earliest
Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(GCCI) has urged the
Mormugao Port Authority
(MPA) to restart container operations at Mormugao as local industries will benefit immensely from the service. Local manufacturers find it cost-efficient to export cargo via sea, said Chandrakant Gawas, the chairman of GCCI Logistics.
Mormugao Port
chairman N Vinodkumar informed GCCI that the
container service
would be initiated by
Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited
. 'Recognising the cost and time efficiency of using Mormugao Port for container cargo, the chamber emphasised the need for advance notice regarding the resumption of container operations to help businesses plan effectively,' said Gawas.
A delegation led by Gawas met Vinodkumar last week for an update on the commissioning and operational readiness of Berths 9, 10, and 11 at Mormugao Port. He also underlined the importance of a smooth transition for exporters, labourers, shipping agents, and stevedores.GCCI urges MPA to restart container service at earliest
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