<p data-path-to-node="5"><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="18">J M Baxi Ports &amp; Logistics</b> has achieved robust operational performance and high berth productivity at the <b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="124">Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT)</b>, operating within the Deendayal Port Authority jurisdiction in the Gulf of Kutch.</p><p data-path-to-node="6">The terminal facility recorded elevated gross crane handling rates, rapid vessel turnaround cycles, and compressed container dwell intervals across recent vessel calls. The operational gains underscore the impact of ongoing investments in quayside mechanization, modern terminal operating systems (TOS), and synchronized gate logistics, reinforcing Kandla’s strategic role as a cost-effective container gateway serving Gujarat and Northern India’s landlocked trade corridors.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="8">Key Operational Highlights &amp; Terminal Performance</h3><ul data-path-to-node="9"><li><p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Elevated Crane Productivity:</b> KICT registered strong Gross Crane Rates (GCR) and Berth Productivity rates, achieving consistent container crane moves per hour that minimize vessel waiting times and accelerate departure schedules.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Accelerated Port Turnarounds for Liners:</b> The synchronized deployment of modern rail-mounted quay cranes (RMQCs) and rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) enabled rapid ship-to-shore discharge and loading, helping regional feeder and liner services maintain schedule integrity.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Seamless Multi-Modal Hinterland Connectivity:</b> The terminal’s direct rail interface facilitated swift container rake marshaling, evacuating import containers directly toward key Inland Container Depots (ICDs) across NCR, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab while receiving export-laden rakes with minimal gate dwell.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Expanded Capacity Under Public-Private Partnership (PPP):</b> Developed under a concession with Deendayal Port Authority, KICT continues to modernize terminal infrastructure, deepen operational drafts, and streamline yard management to handle increasing TEU throughput.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><b data-path-to-node="9,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Customer-Centric Digital Execution:</b> Advanced gate-automation solutions, electronic document processing, and real-time container tracking have streamlined trailer movements inside the port ecosystem, significantly reducing turnaround times for external transporters.</p></li></ul>