Chennai Port announces special concession on Wharfage

CHENNAI: Chennai Port is pleased to inform that as per the requests of the Auto OEMs & Ro-Ro vessel operators and based on the Ministry of Shipping initiative under "SAGAR MALA" a Special Concession on Wharfage on per unit basis is levied instead of ad valorem levied as under, says a release on 30 April ’16.

The concessional wharfage rates shall be levied retrospectively with effect from 01.04.2016 to 31.03.2017.

Chennai Port takes the lead in starting the Coastal RORO Voyages between Chennai Port and West Coast Ports.

This will consolidate the leadership position of Chennai Port in handling RoRo cargo.

SI.No.    Categories                                                                                          Wharfage rate per unit

1              Passenger cars upto 4000 mm length                                          Rs.500/-

2              Passenger cars from 4001 mm to 4700 mm length                    Rs.1000/-

3              Passenger cars above 4700 mm length & SUVs, MUVs           Rs.1500/-

4              Heavy vehicles tare weight weighing upto 5 tonnes                  Rs.2000/-

5              Heavy vehicles tare weight weighing above 5 tonnes               Rs.450/- per tonne or part there of

Source: - Dailyshippingtimes.com