Cochin Port begins handling of deep drafted bulk v

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Location : Kochi

Description : Cargo being discharged from the deep drafted bulk vessel mv.UBC LEMESSOS at Q9 berth of Cochin Port on 26th Feb 2011. This is the first bulk cargo vessel to berth at Q7,8,9 wharf area of Cochin Port, after shifting of container operations from Q7,8,9 (RGCT) to Vallarpadam. Q7,8,9 area of Ernakulam Wharf in Cochin Port has the advantage of 12.5mtrs draft and rail connectivity attached. It is expected that bulk cargo bound for hinterland areas like Coimbatore, hitherto handled via neighbouring ports due to draft limitation at bulk cargo handling berths at Cochin Port, would start coming to Cochin in future.