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Every student of MBA : International Business shall
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should attach himself/ herself with any organization carrying on any type of international
operations or transactions. The objective of the Internship t
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should submit an Internship Training Report explaining clearly what each student has learnt
during the Internship period
. The Internship Report and the Viva
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evaluated by the internal Faculty Guide.
A study on CFS Operations at AllCargo Logistics Chennai. This report helps to understand difference between CFS and ICD and also about various departments and functions of CFS.
A STUDY ON CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR FREIGHT FORWARDERS IN INDIA AND EXI...Imran J Sayyad
Freight forwarding is directly impacted by the global business scenario. The current slowdown is negatively affecting most of the forwarding companies across the world, including India. The companies who actually stay with their strengths and do value additions will continue to be outperformers and the rest will have to work harder to keep their head above water.
The global freight forwarding market is evolving and those forwarders that can adapt the quickest to economic and market changes will be the winners
INTERNSHIP ON EXPORT-IMPORT PROCEDURES AT MARKS CARGO PRIVATE LIMITED, PUDUCH...Yogesh Santhan
Every student of MBA : International Business shall
undergo Internship training
during the Third Semester of the programme. This Internship shall be for 2 days (Frid
ays &
Saturdays) in all the weeks of the entire Third Semester. During this Internship, every student
should attach himself/ herself with any organization carrying on any type of international
operations or transactions. The objective of the Internship t
raining is to give the students a hands
-
on experience of real life business operations. At the end of the Third Semester, each student
should submit an Internship Training Report explaining clearly what each student has learnt
during the Internship period
. The Internship Report and the Viva
-
Voce Examination will be
evaluated by the internal Faculty Guide.
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AGENDA:
Intelligent Cargo – a definition
The entity-centric approach
Connectivity of digital shadows
Expected IT development
The iCargo REST API
A practical case
DHL pilot chain
Process flow
Landing zone
Logistic ecosystem
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final ALL CARGO
1. An Internship Report on
“STUDY ON CFS OPERATIONS AT ALL CARGO LOGISTICS ”
Submitted for the partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(International Transportation and Logistics Management)
By
S JISHNU
Registration no.: 1503305027
Under the Guidance of
Dr EMIL MATHEW
INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
Chennai – 600119
AUGUST 2016
2. DECLARATION
I, S JISHNU (Registration No.: 1503305027) student of INDIAN MARITIME
UNIVERSITY hereby declares that this internship report titled “STUDY ON CFS
OPERATION AT ALL CARGO LOGISTICS , CHENNAI” submitted in partial
fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of M.B.A. – International
Transportation and Logistics Management is my original work carried under the
guidance of my internship guide. The information submitted is true and original
to the best of my knowledge.
Place: Chennai
Date: 29/11/2016 (S JISHNU)
3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The internship opportunity I had with ALL CARGO LOGISTICS , CHENNAI was a
great chance for learning and professionaldevelopment. Therefore, I consider
myself as a very lucky individual as I was provided with an opportunity to be a
part of it. I am also grateful for having a chance to meet so many wonderful
people and professionals who led me though this internship period.
I take immense pleasure in thanking my Mentor and Head of Department
Dr A. Mourougane, School of Maritime Management for moral support, able
guidance and useful suggestions which helped me in completing this internship
work in time.
Bearing in mind previous I am using this opportunity to express my deepest
gratitude and special thanks to the HR Mr RAVI KUMAR who in spite of being
extraordinarily busy with his duties, took time out to hear, guide and keep me
on the correct path and allowing me to carry out my project at their esteemed
organization and extending during the training.
I express my deepest thanks to Mr Sandeep Anand D(CEO) for taking part in
useful decision & giving necessary advices and guidance and arranged all
facilities to make life easier. I choose this moment to acknowledge his
contribution gratefully.
I perceive as this opportunity as a big milestone in my career development. I will
strive to use gained skills and knowledge in the best possible way, and I will
continue to work on their improvement, in order to attain desired career
objectives. Hope to continue cooperation with all of you in the future.
S JISHNU
4. CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Industry Profile
India has emerged as one of the fastest developing markets in
the years to come, given its focus on infrastructure development,
streamlining easy of business norms, make in India initiative and strong
leadership at the center. Logistics as an important and crucial in the
wheel of economy will have the direct benefits in terms of growth and
new business opportunities. India’s Port and Container Freight Station
will play a significant role in the EXIM movement.
1.1.1Container Freight Station (CFS)
CFS is a place where containers are stuffed, de-stuffed and export,
import cargo take place with the growing volume of international trade.
A CFS is an extended arm of Port, where import, export goods are kept
till completion of their examination and clearance. The present paper
deals with changing logistical infrastructure and role of container freight
stations in the logistical development of our country.
Container freight station is a place where containers are been stored
and is used as a storage area where by the exporters or importers stores
their container in order to get an adequate demand for their product or
due to oversupply factor.
Container freight station is a custom bonded area where by stuffing and
de-stuffing of cargo takes place on the watch of the customs. CFS can be
located either near to the port area or far from port area. Functionally
there is no distinction between an ICD and CFS as both are transit
facilities, which offer services for containerization of break bulk cargo and
vice-versa. These could be served by rail and road transport. An ICD is
5. generally located in the interiors (outside the port towns) of the country
away from the servicing ports. CFS, on the other hand, is an off dock
facility located near the servicing ports which helps in decongesting the
port by shifting cargo and Customs related activities outside the port
area.
1.1.2 Main Function of CFS
Receipt delivery of cargo the cargoes that are meant to move from CFS
are delivered to the concerned people according to their request made.
Stuffing and de-stuffing of containers the cargoes are being stuffed and
de-stuffed into the containers on the watch of customs authority. No
containers are meant to be stuffed or de-stuffed without the watch of
customs.
Customs clearance all the customs clearance are mandatory before
sending a container for Export as well as Import.
Consolidation and desegregation of LCL cargo there might be more
Exporters with one Importer or many Importers with one Exporter.
Therefore consolidations of all these cargoes will be done in CFS.The
containers have standardized dimensions. They can be loaded and
unloaded, stacked, transported efficiently over long distances, and
transferred from one mode of transport to another container ships, rail
transport flatcars, and semi-trailer trucks without being opened. The
handling system is completely mechanized so that all handling is done
with cranes and special forklift trucks. All containers are numbered and
tracked using computerized systems.
6. Fig: 1.1
Temporary storage of cargo and containers Container’s can be stacked in
the CFS depending upon their need in future.
Reworking of containers Any kind of repair or rework can be done to
containers according to the request made by the shipping line operator
which thereby include their own charges.
Maintenance and repairs of container units The maintenance and repairs
of container units are also taken care of by CFS if there is a request made
by the particular shipping line. Charges are applied for indulging in these
activities as it is an ancillary service provided by the CFS.
1.1.3 Benefits of CFS:
Services are received as a transit facility
Customs clearance facility available near the port area.
Reduced level of pilferage and demurrage
No custom is required at gateway ports
Issuance of through bill of lading by shipping lines, hereby resuming
full liability of shipments.
Reduces overall level of movement of Empty containers
Competitive transport cost.
7. CHAPTER - II
COMPANY PROFILE
2.1 Overview
Allcargo Logistics was founded in the year 1993 headquartered in
India (Mumbai) by Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Initially Allcargo Logistics
was a shipping agency house and provided freight forwarding services.
It is the part of the Avvashya Group, Now It services comprise global
multimodal transport operations, container freight stations, inland
container depots, ship owning and chartering. The company operates
across 90 countries through 200 offices. As one of India’s largest publicly
listed logistics companies.
2.2 History
•In 1993, Executive Chairman of Allcargo Logistics Mr. Shashi Kiran
Shetty founded Allcargo Logistics as a cargo handling operatorat Mumbai
port. Initially Allcargo Logistics was a shipping agency house and
provided freight forwarding services.
•Under his stewardship Allcargo was the first company in India to
introduce LCL (Less than Container Load) services.
•In 1995, ECU Line, an Antwerp-based non-vessel operating common
carrier (NVOCC), appointed Allcargo as their India agent.
•In 2003, the company started its first container freight station (CFS) at
the largest Indian port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai.
•In 2007, it started two new CFSs at Chennai (in Tamil Nadu) and Mundra
(in Gujarat) ports followed by a second CFS at JNPT in the year 2012.
•In 2006, private equity firm New Vernon Capital Fund acquired 6.42%
stake in Allcargo.
8. •In 2008, Blackstone GPV Capital Partners picked up a 6% stake in the
company which was later increased to 14.99% in September 2009 by
converting warrants worth USD 23 million which the global private equity
fund subscribed in February 2008.
2.3 Logistics Services
Allcargo Logistics offers specialized logistics services and operations
management across the world. India's first multinational company
providing integrated logistics services and the second largest LCL
consolidator globally. It has a global presence with operations spread
over 90 countries covering more than 5000 port pairs.
All cargo’s CFS operation was one of the largest spanning six world class
facility with a capacity to manage over 500,000 TEUs annually. These
facilities provide a one stop shop for storage as well as clearance of EXIM
cargo with value added services. Its facilities are near present near JNPT
(Mumbai), Mundra (Gujarat), Chennai,
World-class service standards
Process mapping exercise with customers
EDI connectivity through leased line
Easy and user-friendly RFID kiosks at front gate and EDI Centre for
accurate real-time status of your containers and their movement
State of the art RTGCs (Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes) at Allcargo
CFS’s help in space and traffic management.
2.4 Multimodal Transport Operations
LCL (Less Container Load)
NVOCC (Non Vessel Owning Common Carrier)
FCL (Full Container Load)
9. 2.5 Container Freight Station Operations
It provides comprehensive multimodal transport solutions and
operations management as an integral part of its logistics services.
Allcargo Logistics one of the largest operators in the country with world-
class
Container Freight Services (CFS) facilities in
NHAVA SHEVA
TRANSINDIA NHAVA SHEVA
CHENNAI
MUNDRA
TRANSINDIA MUNDRA
DADRI
KHEDA
Allcargo complete service package offering is a commitment to satisfy
their clients. Allcargo facilities are 100% pilferage-free, safe and secure
zones, and service standards are a benchmark in the industry.
2.6 NVOCC
Allcargo Logistics is the second largest NVOCC player in the world,
with a strong presence in niche markets like Eastern Europe / CIS and
transshipment hubs in Antwerp, Singapore, Hong Kong & Dubai. Allcargo
also offer the highest number of regular direct consolidation services
from Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Tuticorin.
As leaders in the logistics arena, Allcargo offer the complete range of
NVOCC services on a global platform, including
LCL Consolidation
FCL Forwarding
Multi City Consolidation
Stuffing & Sailing
10. Air Freight Services
Multi-modal Transport Operations
Over Dimensional and Project Cargo
2.7 Acquisitions
ECU Line: All cargo's first acquisition was of the Belgium based ECU Line,
spanning three stages from 2005-2006. In Jun 2006, making Allcargo
Logistics one of the largest NVOCC in the world.
Hindustan Cargo Ltd. (2006) Hindustan Cargo is predominantly engaged
in air freight forwarding and custom clearance. The company was
acquired by Allcargo Logistics in 2006 for an undisclosed amount.
2.8 Ship Owning & Chartering
Allcargo Laxmi, 4186 Gross Tonnage
Allcargo Arathi, 4897 Gross Tonnage
Allcargo Sushila, 6204 Gross Tonnage
Allcargo Leela, 7918 Gross Tonnage
Allcargo Shobha, 6079 Gross Tonnage
Allcargo owns five vessels which they are operating in coastal movement
of bulk, break-bulk and Project cargo
Allcargo vessels are calling at all major ports in west, south and east coast
of India and subcontinent e firm owns five ships all registered in India
2.9 Dry Cargo Broking & Chartering
Reputed Service Providers of dry cargo broking and chartering
services for 3rd party vessels & cargoes across globe
11. CHAPTER III
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE & FUNCTIONAL
DEPARTMENTS
3.1 Introduction
An organization should have its own structure in order to operate
efficiently. For an organization, the organizational structure is a hierarchy
of people and its functions. The structure of an organization tells you the
character of an organization and the values it believes when you do
business with an organization or getting into a new job in an
organization, it is always a great idea to get to know and understand
their organizational structure. Depending on the organizational values
and the nature of the business, organizations tend to adopt one of the
following structures for management purposes
3.2 Responsibilities of Department Heads
The head will be responsible for initiating policy discussions within
the department and, with the concurrence, for implementation of
department policies. Such policies should always be directed toward the
accomplishment of organization goals. Further, the department head will
encourage the faculty to share responsibility both for making
departmental decisions and for implementing the results of those
decisions.
12. 3.3 Organization Service Structure
Import handling - Port movement, handling and delivery of
container to end customer.
Export handling - Cargo carting, stuffing, custom clearance, and
movement to port.
LCL shipment - Handling, consolidation, stuffing, de-stuffing and
reporting.
Bonded & Open Warehouse - Scientific storage of cargo with planned
inventories and streamlined processes.
Transportation - Complete end-to-end service that includes pick-up
and drop to specified locations.
Specialized cargo - With container lashing, choking and palletizing
services to secure cargo and prevent damage during transit.
Documentation - All import and export operation entries including
customs documentation and related formalities are computerized.
Maintenance & Repair of dry container – They provide complete
repair, welding, cleaning and washing services as required, to
maintain seaworthiness of containers.
Weigh bridge – They offer weighment services to their customers
and ensures no loss of cargos.
Reefer monitoring service - All necessary equipment are available to
monitor and regulate temperatures of reefer containers and ensure
maintenance of optimal temperatures as per recommendations.
Hazmat handling - Handling hazardous cargo.
IT Enabled Support Services - A generic real time ‘track and trace'
facility on our website and an "Extranet" facility which allows
customers to access various reports in a secure manner.
13. 3.4 Organizational Social Responsibilities
Under the visionary leadership and guidance of their Executive
Chairman Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty and Non-Executive Director Mrs.
Arathi Shetty, Allcargo has committed itselfto making a difference in the
lives of underprivileged and economically challenged citizens of our
country. All cargo’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives are
driven through its nonprofit NGO ‘Avashya Foundation’.
3.4.1 Natural Disaster Relief
Providing immediate and life essential supply of water, food and
medicine to regions of India such as Flood, Earthquakes and other
Calamities.
3.4.2 Health Care
Critical medical assistance for curative and preventive health care.
Make essential and lifesaving medicines and medical treatment available
to all underprivileged and economically challenged section of the society
across rural.
3.4.3 Education
Children’s and adults across the underprivileged and economically
challenged sections of the rural as well as urban society. Create a
platform for financial assistance, student’s scholarships & adoption
programs, parent’s awareness campaigns and through creating
education support infrastructure.
3.4.4 Women Empowerment
Providing a platform for all women across the varied sections of the
society for making a better living through education, skills development
and employment programs, to support themselves and their families.
14. 3.4.5 Sports
Promote sports as an activity of skills development and education
across the underprivileged and economically challenged sections of the
rural and urban society. Create conducive environment, infrastructure
and financial assistance to nurture and develop talents in sports.
3.5 Organizational Observation
3.5.1 Empty Container Booking Procedure
Once the cargo packed and ready for export, shipping makes
arrangements to ship the said goods to buyer’s place as per his purchase
order or Letter of Credit. He enquires with shipping lines or freight
forwarders to get the best services, if the freight terms are on ‘PRE PAID’
basis. He finalizes a carrier and confirms his acceptance of freight
The carrier request the shipping to book the container either online or by
email by providing details required by the carrier, After completion of
booking procedures, carrier provides a booking confirmation to the
shipper, by issuing a delivery order to pick up the container from their
empty container yard. Means, each shipper line has their own or hired
location/yard to park their empty containers. The booking
confirmation/delivery order to pick up empty container is mentioned the
place of yard/location where the empty container lies.
The shipper or his customs broker arrange a transport truck to move the
said empty container from carrier’s yard to his factory for stuffing. A
stack period is given by carrier to return back the stuffed container. Stack
period is the period allotted to ship authorities to return all stuffed
containers to port terminals for loading into a particular vessel. The
empty container is moved to CFS/ICD for stuffing.
15. 3.5.2 Stuffing
Stuffing means ‘loading’ goods in to container or any other mode for
export. Once after moving cargo to container freight station, the cargo
will be unloaded in warehouse. Once after the completion of customs
clearance procedures, the carrier load the cargo to the container to move
final destination mentioned in the shipping bill. Stuffing takes place, if
the exporter move empty container to their factory for loading goods for
export. Wherever you find the word ‘Stuffing’ in export trade that means
‘Loading the Goods’.
3.5.2.1 CFS Stuffing
Once the cargo unloaded in to Container Freight Station for stuffing,
the customs house agents file documents with customs to complete
customs procedures. After obtaining LEO (Let Export Order) from
customs officials, as last procedure of customs clearance under export,
the customs house agent delivers the required documents to carrier.
Carrier files necessary documents with CFS to load the container. After
obtaining necessary permission, cargo will be loaded in to container.
3.5.2.2 Direct Stuffing
The truck carrying goods to export enters in the area of Container
Freight Station which is a customs bonded area. The customs official can
inspect the cargo and after necessary completion of customs procedure
and CFS procedures, cargo is directly loaded in to container. This is called
direct stuffing of cargo in Container Freight Station.
3.5.2.3 Factory Stuffing
The exporter can obtain necessary permission to move the empty
container from Container Freight Station (CFS) which is a customs
bonded area to the exporter’s factory. The stuffing of cargo will be
undertaken under the customs official’s supervision at factory premises.
16. Once after completion of stuffing cargo, the container is unloaded back
to the Container Freight Station to move the cargo to final destination.
3.5.3 De- Stuffing
De-Stuffing means ‘Unloading’ cargo eitherfrom containeror any other
mode. Wherever you find the word ‘De- Stuffing’ that means ‘Unloading’
of cargo.
3.5.4 FCL (Full Container Load)
FCL means full container load. If an exporter has goods to
accommodate in one full container load, he books an FCL (Full Container
Load) to stuff his cargo, the complete goods in the said container owns
by one shipper. In an FCL owned by one shipper, the cargo in the
container need not have fully loaded cargo in the container. Let the cargo
be half loaderor quarter loaded container, if booked by one shipperunder
one shipment, the said shipment is called as FCL shipment.
3.5.5 LCL(Less Container Load)
LCL means Less Container Load. If a shipper does not have enough
goods to accommodate in a fully loaded container, he arrange with a
consolidator to book his cargo. This type of shipment is called LCL
shipment. The said consolidator arranges a Full Container Load (FCL)
with a main shipping carrier, and consoles the shipment of other
shippers. Means Freight Forwarder who books a full container accepts
goods from different shippers and consolidates all such goods in to one
container as a Fully Loaded Container (FCL). The Freight Forwarders
sort’s out these goods at destination or at transshipment port, for
different consignees at different ports. Once after arrival of goods at
destination the freight forwarder release goods for each consignee
separately by collecting necessary charges
17. 3.5.6 Method of Calculation of CBM under LCL shipment
Calculating volume of cargo is a common subject for all exporters and
other shipping related companies. If cargo is FULL CONTAINER LOAD
(FCL) the freight charges is for the full container load basis. But if the
cargo is a LESS CONTAINER LOAD (LCL) normally a freight forwarders
charges freight on the basis of volume of cargo. A freight forwarders
charges freight on the basis of CBM.
The method of calculation of volume of cargo under LCL
shipment
CBM means Cubic Meter. However, the total weight of cargo should not
exceed 1 ton. That means, if the cargo weight is above 1000kgs, the
volume of cargo is treated on the basis of weight.
In short, Freight forwarders charges LCL rate on the basis of ‘per CBM’ or
‘per WEIGHT’ of 1000kgs (1 ton) whichever is higher. CBM - cubic meter
is calculated by multiplying Length, Width, and Height of packages of
goods.
For Example:
If the Length, Height, Width of a cargo is 2.3 m, 1.4 m, 2 m, respectively,
the volume of cargo is 2.3*1.4*2.00 = 6.44 CBM. If you have the
measurement in inches or centimeters,
First you need to convert in meters and then calculate CBM which will be
easier for you. If freight forwarders quote a rate of USD 10.00 per CBM,
the rate will be 6.44 CBM * USD 10.00 per CBM = USD 64.40
If the weight of the said package is 7 tons (7000kgs), the freight on LCL
is calculated on the basis of weight.
That is, 7 tons * USD 10.00 = USD 70.00.
18. So weight of 1 ton (1000kgs) is treated as 1CBM. The LCL freight is
calculated on the volume of 1CBM
3.6 Chennai - Container Freight Stations
Facilities
Total Area: 24.9 acres
Distance from Chennai Port- 8kms
Current capacity of 1, 00,000 TEUs
Plot Area: 61,570 sq. mtrs
Open Container Yard: 31,500 sq. mtrs and 29,720 sq. mtrs in new
yard
Warehouse: 14,257 sq. mtrs
Well-planned administrative building
Reefer point facilities with available engineers
Customs, Staff and Surveyors under one roof
IT systems and EDI connectivity
Skilled professionals and trained manpower
New Warehouse (Old yard)- Export, Expeditor, LCL, Bond
ICD Warehouse- Import Storage, Bonded Cargo
Old Warehouse- Export
New LCL
Human resources
70 Security personals
54 Allcargo staff
38 Servo Crafts
54 SSFS
90 Labors
19. Safety & Security
Pilferage-free CFS
First Aid Box
Breathing apparatus
Round-the-
CCTV cameras- 95 No. with 30 days to 120 days backup.
Regulated entry of visitors at the gate
Security at gate, warehouse and other areas within the CFS
Adequate firefighting equipment
High-mast lights for daylight feel
Firefighting System:
Firefighting tank- 3,20,000 ltrs
Main Pump- 60 HP
Jockey pump- 10 HP
Total Hydrant point- 85
Pressure Maintained- 6Kg
Hose- 20 & 30 mtrs
Fire man suit – 1
ABC type extinguisher 10kg - 64 No’s
Mech foam type 50ltrs – 5 No’s
BC type co2 4.5 kg – 34 No’s
Fire extinguisher ball – 98 No’s
3.7 Machines & Equipment
Weighbridge
Generator back-up (320 & 200 KVA) 2 No’s
Trailer – 30 No.
Forklift – 20 No.
Reach stacker- 3 No.
Material hoist- 6 No.
22. 3.8 Types of Container
3.8.1 Dry Container
Dry Containers is the most popular and used for transportation of various
general cargos. It is also called “Standard container” and it is mostly
made of steel.
Dry containers 20' and 40' (general purpose) are manufactured from
either aluminium or steel. They are suitable for most types of cargo.
Aluminium dry containers have a slightly larger payload than steel, and
steel dry containers have a slightly larger internal cube.
Fig3.8.1 Dry Container
23. 3.8.2 Refrigerated Container (Reefer Container)
Refrigerated container (Reefer container) is used for transportation of
frozen and chilled cargos (fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood and films).
It is equipped with refrigeration unit and can maintain the target
temperature (from –18 to 20 degrees centigrade).
While a reefer will have an integral refrigeration unit, they rely on external
power, from electrical power points (“reefer points”) at a land based site,
a container ship or on quay. When being transported over the road on a
trailer or over rail wagon, they can be powered from diesel powered
generators ("gen sets") which attach to the container whilst on road
journeys. Refrigerated containers are capable of controlling temperature
ranging from -30C, -40C, -65C up to 30C, 40C.
Fig3.8.2 Reefer container
24. 3.8.3 Open Top Container
Open top container is used for transportation of high height and
heavy cargos. It is covered by canvas in order to protect from rain and
wind when they are moving.
Fig3.8.3 Open top Container
3.8.4 Tanker Container
Tank container is used for transportation of liquid, as molts, soy
sauce and chemical goods and so on. A framework surrounds a tank with
the overall dimensions of a container and it is common to be owned by
a shipper.
Fig3.8.4 Tanker Containers
25. 3.8.5 Flat rack Container
Flat rack container is used for transportation of bulky cargo which is
unable to handle by general container. It is designed for carrying extra
wide loads and can be load from both side and top as it has not got any
walls and roof. Flatbed container is also used for transportation of giant
cargo.
Specific dimensions and capacity of flat rack containers may vary
depending on the container manufacturer, the age of the container and
the container owner.
Fig3.8.5 Flat Track Containers
26. 3.9 Functional Departments Overview
CFS (container freight station) is the designated area for delivery of
less than container load cargo for container loading and secured location
for container unloading and cargo delivery. There are different
departments which belong to the container freight station, each and
every department is making their way to develop the container freight
station and each and every employee contributing their knowledge and
hard work to make the organization stronger.
3.9.1 Gate Operation
Trailers will come from port first they will get the Gate pass and the
PNR (public notification registration) movement are entered in register
at the security Gate then P.O will verify the seal, container number, and
entered time then the RFID (radio frequency identification) tag will place
on the container for knowing the location in CFS then the container are
off loaded in the CFS, this is for the PNR movement.
Before that PNR movement IGM (import generate manifest) was mailed
by the port authority to the CFS, so that they will know about the detail
of container which is going to be placed in the CFS. In ALLCARGO
LOGISTICS they are using MAG software for doing this process.
Iso code are used for identifying and differentiating the container, it’s the
code cover the identification of intermodal (shipping) container used
within containerized intermodal freight transport .it include a unique
serial number, the owner ,country code ,size ,type ,and equipment
category as well as any operation mark .
27. Size Type Iso code
40 HC 45G1
40 GP 42G1
20 HD/DC 22G1
20 OT 22U1
40 OT 43U1
20 FR 22P3
40 FR 42P3
40 RF 45R1
20 RF 22R1
45 HC L5G1
20 TK 22T6
3.9.2 Documentation
There are two types of operation
Open Operation
RMS Operation
If it is open FCL there is a seal cutting to check the goods in the container
for the verification
If it an RMS there is no need of verification the operation process take
place without opening the container
Sometime the cargo may be in hold position due to the payment, after the
payment process is over the holding will be released
28. 3.9.3 Import LCL
IMPORT LCL (Less Container Load)
Import LCL it has more than one party in a single container, De stuffing
will take place in LCL. Manifest copy is required, P.O sign is must to open
the container after the verification of the seal, container number then
P.O will order to open the container and if it has 10 party in a same
container each and every party cargo is placed in a separate area then
the concern CHA will arrive and verify the cargo,
IMPORT FCL (Full Container Load)
Initially they will find it is open / rms then verify the B/E, B/L and give the
open order if it has A.O sign Container history, container number,
Description if container entered in CFS.
3.9.4 Carting
FCL – CARTING
FCL – STUFFING
Carting: They will check invoice, packing list, check list. Here work order
has been done for the carting, then the carting tally sheet will prepare,
then stock order has to place in the cargo for the verification, then the
system tally.
Stuffing: First they will check the container number then the CHA will
get the stuffing request, then with the help of labor employee the goods
have been placed in the container
Shout out cargo: It is an extra packages during the time of stuffing
some packages are stopped due to unavailable of space in the container,
It will inform to the concern agent and the CHA will send the goods back
to the concern logistics company.
29. CHAPTER IV
LEARNINGS
4.1 Observations
Allcargo is having its various functional departments like (Transportation,
operations, in gate Out gate,warehouse) etc. and each functional
departememnt is handiling there functions in an efficient and effective
manner , the transportation department handils the major function like
handling the transportation Allcargo is having its own vehicles for
transportation. And in ingate and out gate section it handiles FCL and LCL
cargos and filing the IGM etc.
Documentation
THE DOCUMENTES REQUIRED FOR DELIVERING THE GOOD S FROM
CFS ARE
DELIVERY ORDER
BILL OF ENRTY
BILL OF LADING
INVOICE
o Bill of entry with appraisal officer seal.
o Out of charge is provided by the customs and then the passed
out order is given by the preventive officer of the customs.
IMPORT DELIVERY ORDER
FCL AND LCL
FOR FCL LINER DO AND FOR LCL CONSOLIDATED DO
ENDORSMENT
EXAMINATION ORDER / OPEN ORDER {AO SIGN}
SEAL CUTTING/ JOB ORDER {PO SIGN}
[ Then The Process Is Cha Approach To The Examination Officer And
Customs Report Is Provided And The Ao Issues The Out Of Charge
30. Order ,The Passed Out Seal For Po Is Give As A Permission To Take
The Goods] .
MAIN DOCS AND PROCEDURES
SHIPPING BILL FILED BY THE CHA
CARGO OFF LOAD ON THE BASIS OF SHIPPING BILL
ENDORSMENT- VERIFICAIN BY THE PREVENTIVE OFFICER
CERGO INSPECTION BY THE APPRISING OFFICER
AO REPORT A LET EXPORT ORDER (LEO)
PO PERMISSION FOR SUFFING
AFTER STUFFING CUSTOMS SEAL AND PO SEAL IN PUT ON
THE PAYMENT MADE REGARDING CFS STORAGE CHARGES AND
THEN THE GATE PASS GIVEN BY THE OUT GATE.
Employees are greatest asset of Allcargo Logistics, they offer
them a quality benefits package that helps them and their families stay
healthy, enjoy time off, provide for their financial future, and save
money. Program is a valuable part of an employee's overall
compensation. It typically includes
Variable Pay Plan
Incentive Schemes
Health benefits
Health and accident insurance
Flexible work schedules
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Interest–free Loans and subsidized Interest rates on home loans
Vehicle Policy
4.2 Suggestions Based on Observation
Allcargo Logistics has one of the top Container Freight Station in the
country. During the month of Internship training, lot of activities take
31. place in the detailed internship training, some of the suggestions based
on observation during this training.
Few things mentioned based on my knowledge
Gate entry delayed due to the both operation at same time like PNR
movement for container and the Gate Pass for Import and Export
containers in the same place this make a huge Traffic in the Gate entry
that cause some serious problems to avoid this make separate way for
PNR movement and Import Export containers that possibly reduce the
traffic and also increase the CFS operation more effectively
Export: Problem for stuffing due to simultaneous operation like Carting
take place at the same time on the other side due to this both stuffing
and carting got delayed because of less man power
This kind of problems can be easily solve by the organization committee
they need to take necessary steps. This make the movement of goods
faster in the CFS and it will make some changes in the annual turnover.
4.3 Conclusion
Allcargo Logistics gives a detailed knowledge about the Container
Freight Station. Every department in the organization has connectivity to
all other departments that make the chain system between the
departments in the organization. This is possible only when there is good
management team. Allcargo has the best management team that makes
the services better and good initially it was only a freight forwarding
services. Now the Allcargo services comprises globally. It is also India’s
largest publicly listed Logistics Company. Allcargo provides best service
to their customers. At last this Internship gives me a good knowledge
about the whole Container Freight Station and its operations.