Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal (DBGT) has ended the FY 2023-24 on a very confident note by handling 602,969 TEUs with a Y-o-Y growth rate of 6%, surpassing the operational capacity of 0.6m TEUs.
DBGT has handled 412 vessels to achieve the feat of 602,969 TEUs despite facing the most vulnerable global trade challenges, sectoral challenges, and negative trade balance during FY 2023-24.
The Terminal Management expressed satisfaction with overall performance and stated, “DBGT’s achievement is rewarding and reflects the results of our relentless workforce and the commitments assured to the customers.”
Highlights – FY 2023-24:
Efficiency Benchmarks during FY 2023-24:
- Number of vessels handled during FY: 412 Vessels
- Highest Monthly Throughput: 63773 / March 2024
- Highest Parcel Size/Vessel: 2480 Units
- Highest Gate Moves/Day: 1697 Units
- Highest GCR: 48 Moves/Crane
- Average Dwell Time (Days):
- Imports: 43 Days
- Exports: 2.69 Days
Other Remarkable Achievements during FY 2023-24:
- Certified ISO 14001:2015 by BUREAU VERITAS.
- Handled MV. MSC SAMANTHA has the highest parcel size of 2480 units with a total port stay of 30 hours.
- DBGT received the highest accolade during “Global Maritime India Summit – 2023” as “Maritime Excellence in Global ESG initiatives”.
- 63 x 40’ of OOG shipments have been safely handled in one single vessel voyage with a remarkable outturn @ 12 minutes/unit.
- Introduction of China-India Service 7 (CI7) that directly connects Ports in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Singapore.
- Introduction of Pan-India Coastal Service I (PIC-1), a direct service to Mundra.
- Achieved best productivity of 48 moves/crane (GCR) on MV. STAR BRIGHT berthed on 09.11.2023.
- Continuous process improvements at various levels across Operations / Safety / Engineering / IT Depts.
- Various industrial participation across the hinterlands.
- Commendable customer support during natural calamity situations.
The Management sincerely thanked everyone for working relentlessly and professionally to keep the Terminal at par. The Management further lauded VOC Port Authority, Tuticorin Trade Fraternity and EXIM Industry for being encouraging and reliable to achieve this feat.