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Mangalore: New Mangalore Port Handles Largest Consignment of Timber

  •   Wed, Sep 12 2012 06:05:57 PM

Mangalore: New Mangalore Port Handles Largest Consignment of Timber
 
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Mangalore, Sep 12: M V Niamul Mowla, carrying 22,000 metric tonnes of timber logs (19,673 pieces) called at the Port recently. This is the first largest consignment of timber logs received and handled at the Port.

The entire consignment was loaded from Yangoon Port, the same is imported by 90 consignees located and based at Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra.

The unloading operation is in full swing and the vessel is expected to sail out after discharge on September 15. M/s Dix Shipping are the Stevedores and Steamer agents of the vessel and CandF agents are M/s Export Trade Links and M/s Sri Ganesh Shipping Agency.
 
Dr P Tamilvanan, chairman, NMPT has stated that the Port is making all out efforts for attracting more cargo, especially the traditional cargoes like timber by providing all the infrastructure required for the smooth handling of such bulk cargo. During the last fiscal year 2011-12, the port handled 2,96,881 metric tonnes of timber logs as against 1,87,793 tonnes handled during the previous year registering 58% growth rate.

While referring to the recent visit of a delegation from the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, Kannur, Dr Tamilvanan expressed happiness over the assurance received from the delegation on moving their cargoes like timber, edible oil, plywood, textiles, scrap, etc. generated from Malabar region.
  

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  • Vinod, Sharjah

    Thu, Sep 13 2012

    FROM WHICH COUNTRY THEY ARE IMPORTING TIMBER..? I THINK IT IS FROM CHINA..CHINA WOOD IS CHEAP...EUROPE IS VERY EXPENSIVE..

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  • Vikram, mangalore/sharjah

    Thu, Sep 13 2012

    mangalore port should also try to bring container ships...more exports from mangalore should be encouraged by NMPT like Dubai port world..

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  • NASIR, MANGALAORE

    Thu, Sep 13 2012

    Dear Port authority, its time now project for new container terminal for fast export through our region.

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  • Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi / Bahrain

    Thu, Sep 13 2012

    All the timber is illegally harvested from the heritage western ghats. Jai ho Yeddy & BJP!!

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  • Derek, Boston

    Thu, Sep 13 2012


    It is nice to see the growth of Mangalore Port over the years.

    Working for one of the larger ports on the East Coast of USA, it gives me great pleasure to also see tonnage growth in my hometown.

    But what frightens me is that by looking at the picture,the wood is strewn haphazardly with chip pieces of wood at the side which is a fire hazard. All it takes is just a spark!!

    It is nice to see growth but at what cost? What measures are taken for safety of Port as well as employees is more important factor rather than growth.

    I am sure in the coming years this areas are improved to avoid being sued due to negligence. India will soon catch up for suing in such accidents and the governemnt will have more controls on such factors before they operate the port area for SAFETY.

    Money & statistical figures are not enough in the long run but better facilities and operational logistics provided.

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore, Houston/Dallas, Texas

    Thu, Sep 13 2012

    Import of timber from abroad thru many many shiploads is a good sign that India is prepared to save all the forest land and encourage the importation of timber from other countries.

    As much as the imported wood will remain expensive, saving our forest land and our trees will be more beneficial for the country.

    It is fascinating to watch truckloads of imported timber being transported to different parts of Karnataka, Kerala and elsewhere from the port of Mangalore.

    Our ultimate objective of saving the forest is fulfilled, and the Government and the people are on the right track of mind.

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