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As per the MoU, TCFSA and Kale Logistics have agreed to co-operate with a view to provide a Digital Community platform to enable effective management of cargo information & documentation flows such that it eliminates/reduces manual paperwork considerably. This move promises toimprove and contribute to the seamless movement of EXIM containers in and out of the Tuticorin
Port from/to the Tuticorin based CFS/ICDs. The CODEX platform will electronically connect CFS/ ICDs, Transporters, Port authority, Customs, Port terminal Operators and Security forces (Central Industrial Security Force-CISF). Hailing this as a path breaking and pioneering initiative in enabling ease of business, and following the honorable Prime Minister’s initiative of “Digital India” Mr.S.Anantha Chandra Bose, Chairman, V.O. Chidamabaranar (Tuticorin) Port Trust said, “Tuticorin is a progressive and prominent port in the region. We have recently expanded the Port Gates and are introducing Toll Gate to enable Seamless access to the port. The Container Digital Exchange is the first of its kind initiative at an Indian Port which promises to reduce the current documentation process from 2 hours to almost 1/4th its time.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. David Raja, President –TCFSA stated, “We were impressed with the work Kale Logistics has done on Airport cargo handling side for Mumbai Airport and also at other port CFS/ICDs in India and abroad. They completely understand our business and that
of our extended logistics value chain. With the CODEX platform, we look forward to better manage multiple document exchange between our members & trade partners, streamline the processes involved in container movement, track queue issue at port and reduce overall dwell time.”
“We are already in the space of developing Cargo Community Platforms, having created India’s first Cargo Community Platform UPLIFT back in 2011. Hence, it gives us tremendous confidence to once again deliver India’s first Container Digital Exchange for the Port User community. Since, we have prominent CFS/ICD system installations in India and other countries, we exactly know what Global Technology practices needs to be followed for a progressive port like Tuticorin.” said Mr. Vineet Malhotra, Senior Vice President- Kale Logistics Solutions Container Digital Exchange (CODEX) is an EDI based electronic platform through which communication, information exchange, connectivity and electronic processing of key business transactions/operations can be facilitated between all container stake-holders at the Port and its related logistics value chain.