2.1.6 Nepal Kakarbhitta Dry Port Port Overview Port Pictures Description and Contacts of Key Companies Port Performance Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges Port Handling Equipment Container Facilities Main Storage Terminal Port Security Port Overview Kakarbhitta ICD is in Mechinagar municipality. Mechinagar is in the Jhapa District, Province No. 1, Nepal and is the main entry point from India on Nepal's eastern border. Kakarbhitta is the 7th largest border crossing point, with 2.72% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20). The port was built to boost Nepal’s exports to Bangladesh. The port is 600 km / 15 hours truck travel time from the port of Kolkota. It is spread over 7.5 hectares of land. Currently, the major imports are clinker and gypsum needed for cement manufacturing. Port Location and Contact Country Nepal Province or District Province 1, Jhapa district Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port 20 kms NE of the Bhadrapur accessed via black topped H07 and H01 Port's Complete Name Kakarbhitta Inland Container Depot Latitude 26.64555 Longitude 88.15750 Managing Company or Port Authority Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) Management Contact Person Ambika Subedi 9852668187 [email protected] Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals 21 kms from Bhadrapur Airport /Departures Bagdogra Int’l Airport (VEBD), Siliguri, West Bengal India Distance: 32 km Truck: 45 minutes Car: 30 minutes Port Pictures Page 1 Warehouse Storage shed Weighbridge Page 2 Truck parking / holding space Description and Contacts of Key Companies SN Agencies related to Operation of ICD Name 1 Multimodal Transport Operators NITDB 2 Transport Management Company NITDB 3 Customs Mechi Customs Office 4 Freight Forwarders N/A 5 Banks Nepal Bank 6 Quarantine Animal, Food Quarantine 7 Shipping lines N/A 8 Customs Agent Evergreen Trade Centre, Mechi Bajrang Trade Concern Port Performance The port handles around 80-90 trucks a day and normally doesn’t experience congestion. Total Area: 7.5 hectares Daily average: 80-90 trucks per day Opening hours: Every day from 6 am to 10 pm Handling Equipment: The port does not have mechanized handling equipment but as of now human labour has been adequate. Space Capacity: The port does not have mechanized handling equipment but as of now human labour has been adequate Seasonal Constraints Occurs Time Frame Rainy Season Yes From (June) to (August) High probability of damaged goods from rain. Major Import Campaigns Yes From (September) to (February) Festival season of Sept-Oct and large coal order during winter season. Page 3 Other Comments N/A Handling Figures for 2019 Vessel Calls N/A Container Traffic (TEUs) 712 Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges For information on port rates and charges: Service rate declared by Operation committee of Nepal Intermodal Transportation Development Board on 24th November 2019 for Kakarbhitta ICD. Port Handling Equipment Daily labourers handle the transportation of goods within the port. Container Facilities Facilities 20 ft 40 ft Container Facilities Available N/A N/A Container Freight Station (CFS) N/A N/A Refrigerated Container Stations N/A N/A Other Capacity Details N/A N/A Daily Take Off Capacity 20 20 (Containers per Day) Number of Reefer Stations N/A N/A (Connection Points) Emergency Take-off Capacity N/A N/A Off take Capacity of Gang Shift N/A N/A (Containers per Shift) Main Storage Terminal Cemented truck parking capacity: 100 trucks in 18800 sq.m Warehousing space: 1,395 Sq. m Two customs inspection sheds: 1,780 Sq. m Litigation house: 233 Sq. m There are no forklifts available. 100 MT weighbridge available Port Security Gorkhali Yoddha security services provide security 24/7. The premise of the facility is secured by 8-9 ft. of concrete brick wall. There is no firefighting equipment. In case of emergency, the fire brigade located 4 km away from the port is contacted. Page 4.