VCT making strides in container traffic

Visakha Container Terminal (VCT) achieved a growth of 11.8 percent during 2009-10 beating the recessionary trend, the Hindu reported.

The annual throughput was close to 1,00,000 TEUs -- the main exports being ferro alloys, aluminium ingots, seafood, minerals, chemicals, granites and garments. The main imports are refractory stuff, machinery and spares, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, wood pulp, food and agro products.

“Our terminal is equipped with the necessary infrastructure, including two rail mounted quay cranes, two gantry cranes with rubber tyres and four reach stackers. It uses seamless connectivity for all operations and maintains ISO certified standards for operations, safety and environmental protection,” said VCT COO Capt Sriram Ravi Chander.

Source: Cargo News Asia