(a) whether the Government have received any representation to include Tuticorin port among ports specialised for import of certain goods under a notification issued recently;
(b) if so, the action taken by the Government thereon;
(c) whether the Tuticorin port attained highest port productivity in the region; and
(d) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a)&(b): Yes, Sir. Under a notification issued on 2.5.2001, import of certain goods was permitted only through designated Ports. This notification was withdrawn by the Government on 8.5.2001. The import of goods can now be made through any port, including Tuticorin Port.
(c)&(d): Yes, Sir. The details of the productivity achieved by Tuticorin Port are as under:-
Pre-berthing detention 0.71 day Turn round time 4.12 days Berth day Output Break-bulk 1256 tonnes Dry-bulk (Conventional) 3750 tonnes