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Procedure for Movement of Import Cargo in containers from Port to CFS

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..... ow been decided to implement a pilot project to automate the movement of container(s) from Docks to Container Freight Stations (CFS) involving EDI connectivity with PORT/CFS and Shipping Agents/Steamer Agent. This would involve exchange of selected messages for Container Movement Operation electronically among Shipping Agents, Customs Port and CFS. The following messages relating to movement of Import Cargo containers are identified for the purpose of exchange among Customs, Port, CFS and Shipping lines/Steamer Agents. Container Movement Messages Message Name Message No. From To Request for Cargo Movement 17 Shipping/Steamer Agent Customs Cargo Movement Approval 18 Customs Shipping Agent/Steamer Agent Customs Gatepass 19 Po .....

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..... premises. (iv) The evidence of Transit Bond & Bond guarantee executed for this purpose and its validity from the Bond Section of the Custom House in case the Shipping/Steamer Agents is an applicant. (c) The Container Movement request Application is required to be submitted to the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner (Docks) in triplicate. Assistant/Deputy Commissioner will permit the data entry of the request application in the Service Center after proper scrutiny. The Assistant/Deputy Commissioner will keep a copy of the application for his reference while giving approval/permission for data entry in the System for Container Movement. (d) Container Movement request Application along with all accompanied documents then will be filed in the Serv .....

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..... is indicated for data entry then all the cargo of associated line/sub-lines are considered for movement. * In case of request of movement of LCL Container, Container No. only is to be indicated. * In case of request for movement of FCL Container, it is required to indicate the line/sub-line details only for data entry and there is no need to indicate Container No. * It is possible to indicate individual line and also a range of lines for data entry. As for example, one can indicate (a) a single line, (b) multiple lines, (c) single sub-line of a single line or (d) multiple sub-lines of a single line. Example: (How to enter Container No., Line No., Sub line No in the Movement Particulars Column of the Application Form.) Container N .....

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..... Request (a) If the data entered are not correct and the Steamer/Shipping Agents wants to make some modification, he can indicate so in the check list and accordingly the data can be modified (deletion of data and addition of data). Another check list will be generated and will be given to the Steamer/Shipping Agents for verification. This exercise will continue the correct data is entered and then only the movement request will be submitted to the System (b) A Movement No. will be generated after the movement request is submitted in to the System, The Service Center operator will write the Movement No. on the final check list and return it to the Steamer/Shipping Agent along with the Movement application documents. Note: No modification .....

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..... Docks) will put his signature in all copies of the Challan with Stamp. (vi) The Steamer/Shipping Agents/Importer/Container Freight Station operator will collect one copy of the list of containers the movement of which is permitted along with three copies each of container wise approval Challan from the office of the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner (Docks) for making of Gate Pass by the Port Authorities. (vii) The Container Movement Application Request with all accompanied documents will be retained by the Assistant/Deputy Commissioner (Docks) and will be preserved for record purpose along with a copy of list of container approval for request generated by the System and one copy each of Container wise approval Challan. 5. Movement of Contai .....

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..... CFS (i) After the Container reaches the destination CFS, the Steamer Agent/ Shipping Agent will approach the CFS Entry Gate Preventive Officer with the copy of the Gate Pass, Containerwise approval Challan to permit entry. (iii) The Entry Gate Preventive Officer at CFS will verify the documents, the seal of the container and allow entry and unloading after entering the entry particulars in the System including data and time of arrival and after verifying the approval of Movement of Container by Assistant/Deputy Commissioner (Docks) (iv) If the seal on the container is not intact or found to be tampered with the Preventive Officer (CFS) will not allow entry and unloading of the Container and after posting a guard bring the discrepancy t .....

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