List of ICD in India / Inland Container Depots
In this paragraph, you will know about the the entire list of Inland Container Depots (ICD) in India, commonly called dry ports, plays an important part in the transportation and warehousing of goods. Moreover, such strategically situated depots induce trade by making it convenient to transport goods from any inland location to the nearest port and vice versa.
In adition to, with the state-of-the-art infrastructure for customs clearance, safe storage, and efficient handling of containers, these ICDs are prerequisites for the smooth operation of hassle-free logistics.
Furthermore, by their existence, supply chain management is significantly improved as the time and the cost of transit reduces, thereby contributing to the efficiency of the overall trade environment. As such, they are a cornerstone of India’s growing economy and international trade framework.
Here is The Detail of List
S. No. | Name of ICD | Location | State (Province) |
Rail ICDs with CFSs | |||
1 | Tughlakabad (TKD) | New Delhi | Haryana |
2 | Sanathnagar (SNF) | Hyderabad | Andhra Pradesh |
3 | Anarpati | East Godavari(AP) | Andhra Pradesh |
4 | Nagpur | Nagpur | Maharashtra |
5 | Coimbatore | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
6 | Tondiarpet | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
7 | Agra | Belanganj | Uttar Pradesh |
8 | Moradabad | Moradabad | Uttar Pradesh |
9 | Guntur | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh |
10 | New Mulund (E) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
11 | Chirala | Dist Guntur(AP) | Andhra Pradesh |
12 | Sabarmati | Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
13 | Amingaon | Guwahati | Assam |
14 | Madurai | Madurai | Tamil Nadu |
15 | Dhandarikalan | Ludhiana | Punjab |
16 | Kanpur | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
17 | Daulatabad | Aurangabad | Maharashtra |
18 | Cossipore | Kolkata | West Bengal |
19 | Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
20 | Kanakpura | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
21 | Miraje | Miraje | Maharashtra |
22 | Balasore | Balasore | Orissa |
23 | Bhusawal | Bhusawal | Maharashtra |
24 | Riwari | Haryana | Haryana |
25 | Dadri(Greater Noida) | Delhi | Haryana |
26 | Raipur | Khapa | Madhya Pradesh |
27 | Tirupur | Tirupur | Tamil Nadu |
28 | Whitefield | Bangalore | Karnataka |
Road ICDs with CFS | |||
29 | Mulund (W) | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
30 | Pithampur | Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
31 | Tuticorin | Milavittan | Tamil Nadu |
32 | Babarpur | Panipat | Haryana |
33 | Malanpur | Gwailior | Madhya Pradesh |
34 | Pondicherry | Pondicherry | Tamil Nadu |
ICD without CFS | |||
35 | Kochi | Kochi | Kerala |
36 | Chincwad | Pune | Maharashtra |
37 | Wadi Bunder | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
38 | Vadodara | Vadorara | Gujarat |
39 | Jamshedpur | Tatanagar | Jharkhand |
40 | D’Node | Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra |
Port Side Container Terminal | |||
41 | Harbour of Madras | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
42 | Kandla | Kandla | Gujarat |
43 | Haldia | Kolkata | West Bengal |
44 | Shalimar | Kolkata | West Bengal |
45 | Vizag (Visakhapatanam) | Vizag (Visakapatnam) | Andhra Pradesh |
Empty Park (Rail Linked) | |||
46 | Ballabhgarh | Faridabad | Haryana |
Importance of Inland container depots ( ICD)
As of March 2017, the total number of Inland depots in India is 129. However, data from a credible source indicated that only 80 ICDs were operational entirely. These Inland Container Depots play a pivotal role in the seamless as well as safe movement of cargo between ports to the ultimate destination. Indeed, ICDs form the pillar for effective international trade and logistics by being a hub for handling, storing, and clearing cargo far from sea or airports in the country itself. They act as a resting point between ports and inland destinations, thereby, simplifying the movement of goods, streamlining the process of customs and diminishing the traffic or the congestion at the port. Here’s a listing of the importance of ICDs in trade in India-
Dropping Congestion at the Port and Improving Productivity:- Imagine the direct movement of cargo to airports or seaports. The conditions of the ports would have been unmanageable, and as a result, productivity would have significantly diminished. This is where ICD has come to the rescue of traders as well as the administering team of the port. ICDs are like buffering agents that safeguard and handle cargo before it reaches the port, in addition to avoiding delays and congestion at the port.
Facilitating Documentation and customs:- ICDs extend the amenities to equip the cargo with the necessary documentation and customs clearance with a specialised zone. This thereby fosters easy import and export. It also reduces cost and time linked with the movement of cargo between inland destinations and ports.
Storage and Handling Services:- ICDs encompass the short-term storage of cargo containers, facilitating inventory handling and boosting the supply chain. The amenities of stuffing, unloading, servicing, and repairing containers improve efficiency and avoid delays.
Economic and Environmental Benefits:- ICDs have been highly effective in safeguarding the environment from damage due to air, noise, and water pollution at the sea or airports. Also, ICDs create employment and business opportunities in the areas in their proximity.
