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Tata Steel benchmark in sustainability:
Key Performance
Indicators
Goals
CO2 emission <2 tCO2/tcs GHG emission
intensity
SPECIFIC WATER
CONSUMPTION
3.11 m3/tcs [19-20]
specific dust emission
intensity
0.43 kg/tcs
EFFLUENT DISCHARGE
INTENSITY
0.73 m3/tcs [19-20]
TOTAL SOLID WASTE
UTILISATION
100%
Sustainability1 Sustainability2
Strategic Partnerships and Infrastructure Enhancement:
Logistics
Policy level : Collaborate with government agencies and
stakeholders
1. Cabotage Law Compliance: Work with government bodies for
Relaxation of manning norms/ cabotage restrictions to increase availability of
vessels that align with national interests.
1.Mixing of EXIM and Coastal cargo for Shipments and allowing
Exim containers for last mile cost saving with state.
2. Remove disincentives for free storages period at ports for coastal
cargo
Infrastructure :
1. Developing port based agglomeration centers at Paradip and
haldia
2.Developing coastal berths and IWT Terminals to reduce last mile
costs
3.Imporving connectivity infrastructure of ports
4. Develop NW-5 and utilize IWT as an alternate mode of transport
Process
1.Develop common logistics platform for cargo owners, shipping
Players
2.Green channel clearnaces: exlcusive coastal berths storages areas
and gates for coastal cargo
3. Intergrate Inland Waterway Transportation into Existing
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1.Stakeholder Collaboration:
1. Form a task force with industry experts from IWAI, go
2. Advocate for policy changes to relax cabotage restric
2.Infrastructure Enhancement:
1. Establish agglomeration centers at Paradip and Hald
2. Develop dedicated coastal berths and IWT terminals
dhamra port
3. Improve road and rail connectivity to enhance interm
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3.Digital Logistics Platform:
1. Create a digital platform for cargo owners, shipping,
2. Enable real-time information sharing for smoother op
4.Efficient Clearances:
1. Implement green channels for coastal cargo process
2. Allocate exclusive storage areas and gates for stream
5.Optimized Routes and Connectivity:
1. Integrate IWT into supply chain operations.
2. Utilize route optimization software for efficient transp
6.Transshipment Hubs and Monitoring:
1. Set up transshipment hubs along waterways.
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The existing domestic movement of crude reveals that
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• Eastern region in India has the maximum production of Steel and it is
exported to the other regions from here. Currently they use Roadways and
Railways to transfer the WIP items and Finished goods to the nearest port.
• The NW-4 has a great potential to connect goods from the Eastern region to
the western region by the Internal waterway system comprising of Rivers
Krishna and Godavari. The government has plans to introduce this, but this
Internal water system is yet to be fully developed for this to happen.
• WIP and Finished goods are transferred from Eastern region to Khopoli
(Maharashtra), Sahibabad (UP) and other southern regions.
Jamshedpur steel plant (1)
Haldia Port (2)
Khopoli plant (4)
Mumbai (3)
• Movement of goods is from location 1 to 2 by
Railways or Roadway transportation system.
• From 2 the goods are shipped via sea route to 3.
• Last mile connectivity from Mumbai to Khopoli
plant is roughly 80 kms Roadway or Railway.
• Faster implementation of Inland NW-1; which is
from Allahabad to Haldia port.
• If implemented, we can transport goods from
Jharkhand to Haldia by waterways which has a
high demand and as well improve logistics.
Jamshedpur plant Haldia port Mumbai Khopoli plant
Jamshedpur plant Haldia port Mumbai
CURRENT SYSTEM
INTEGRATION OF INTERNAL WATER WAY SYSTEM ROAD MAP FOR THE SHORT-TERM FUTURE
Dhanbad Khopoli plant
• In the long term, this can further be improved when NW-4 is completely functional and we ship
goods by sea from Haldia to the nearest port to Vijayawada, then by road to Vijayawada and
then Inland waterway connectivity to Maharashtra,.
RETURN LEG TRANSPORTATION
FROM WEST TO EAST
• To avoid empty return Cargo, explore use of
existing EXIM vessels plying on coastal route.
• Relaxation of the existing Cabotage law for
Steel transport to facilitate greater movement.
• Development of National Waterway - 4 to
necessitate the transfer of steel through
Vijayawada to Maharashtra. This will reduce
the dependence of shipping only from the
Eastern regions such as Haldia to Vijayawada.
• Exploration opportunities related to Steel
recycling, if feasible then transport recyclable
steel from western to the eastern regions
could be transported instead of empty return
cargo.
Editor's Notes
Policy level: The relaxation of cabotage restrictions is a key policy change that would make it easier for Tata Steel to use coastal shipping. This is because cabotage laws currently restrict the use of foreign-flagged vessels for domestic shipping. Relaxing these restrictions would allow Tata Steel to access a larger pool of vessels, which would make it more competitive and efficient.
Infrastructure: The development of port-based agglomeration centers, coastal berths, and IWT terminals would help to reduce the cost of last-mile transportation. This is because these facilities would provide a more efficient way to transfer cargo between different modes of transportation.
Process: The development of a common logistics platform would help to streamline the logistics process and make it more efficient. This is because it would provide a single point of contact for cargo owners and shipping players.
Integrating Inland Waterway Transportation into Existing Supply Chain: The optimization of route planning and intermodal connectivity would make inland waterway transportation more efficient. This is because it would involve working with other businesses to consolidate cargo, or developing new routing and scheduling algorithms.
Transshipment hubs and real-time monitoring: The establishment of transshipment hubs at key locations would help to facilitate the movement of cargo between different modes of transportation. Real-time monitoring can also be used to track the movement of cargo and identify any potential problems.
Overall, the strategy you suggested is a comprehensive and well-thought-out plan for increasing the logistics modal share through coastal and waterways routes. By implementing these measures, Tata Steel can achieve its strategic objective of being the benchmark in sustainability.
Here are some additional things that Tata Steel can do to promote the use of coastal and inland waterways transportation:
Educate customers and suppliers about the benefits of using these modes of transportation. This could be done through brochures, webinars, or other marketing materials.
Offer incentives to customers and suppliers who use these modes of transportation. This could include discounts, rebates, or other financial incentives.
Develop its own fleet of vessels. This would give Tata Steel more control over its transportation operations and could help to reduce costs.
By taking these steps, Tata Steel can make coastal and inland waterways transportation a more attractive option for businesses and consumers. This would help to reduce the carbon footprint of the supply chain and improve the sustainability of Tata Steel's operations.