The Kollam Port in Kerala will be soon becoming the hub for cargo operations with shipping services from Colombo to Lakshadweep. The Government would appoint a special officer to check the emigration processes in view of the specified cargo services. This was being started by the minister of Ports after meeting the delegation from Colombo in the Ashramam guest house.
The delegation discussed all the important aspects of the cargo services from Kollam port and the minister assured that the services would be started without any delay.
The minister assured to take immediate steps to elevate port to Cargo terminal by speeding up the emigration processes.The Government also plans to start cargo services from Lakshadweep. But the services like independent berthing facility, security for warehousing and facility for refuelling ships.
The authorities are also demanding other facilities like immigration, piloting and plant quarantine facilities. The port fees is also to be modified so as to attract many shipping companies. With all these facilities done, Kollam will become the hub for cargo services for transporting cashew, sand and petroleum products.
The delegation discussed all the important aspects of the cargo services from Kollam port and the minister assured that the services would be started without any delay.
The minister assured to take immediate steps to elevate port to Cargo terminal by speeding up the emigration processes.The Government also plans to start cargo services from Lakshadweep. But the services like independent berthing facility, security for warehousing and facility for refuelling ships.
The authorities are also demanding other facilities like immigration, piloting and plant quarantine facilities. The port fees is also to be modified so as to attract many shipping companies. With all these facilities done, Kollam will become the hub for cargo services for transporting cashew, sand and petroleum products.
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