KATHMANDU: Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) has entered into an agreement with Trans Nepal JV, Biratnagar, allowing the latter to operate Tatopani Dry Port for the next five years.
The Tatopani dry port was built with the financial and technical support of the Chinese government in Larcha of Sindhupalchowk district.The Chinese side had formally handed over the dry port to NITDB on June 28, 2019.The NITDB informed Trans Nepal JV, Biratnagar, would operate and manage the dry port for five years.
According to a NITDB statement, a contract agreement was signed between Trans Nepal JV and NITDB a few days ago on September 14. As per the contract, the private sector company would pay Rs 110.7 million to NITDB for five years. NITDB exuded confidence that the operation and management of the dry port by the private sector would make trade through the port agile, fast and economical. After the dry port was handed over to NITDB by China, the authority itself operated and managed the port for some time. After that Nepal Transport and Warehousing Company Limited had been running the port since January 1, 2021.
NITDB had issued a global tender on May 25, 2022, to select a terminal management company for the operation and management of the dry port from the private sector. Accordingly, three companies, namely Freight Logistics, Lalitpur, Valley Terminals JV, Kathmandu, and Trans Nepal JV, Biratnagar, had bid for the same. NITDB informed that TransNepal JV Biratnagar, which received the most points from the evaluation of technical and financial proposals, was chosen among the three companies. TransNepal JV Biratnagar is a joint venture between TransNepal Freight Services and Silk Transport.
Source : Khabarhub
TransNepal has signed the contract for leasing of operation and management of Karkarbhitta ICD for 5 years with NITDB at Kathmandu on 27th January 2021 and company’s Managing Director MR.Mukesh Kumar Rathi signed and exchanged the contract paper with NITDB Executive Director MR.Aashish Gajurel on the occasion. The operation is scheduled to commence from 13th February 2021.
Mumbai, 2ndApril: Allcargo Logistics, one of India’s biggest integrated logistics services provider and the global leader in LCL consolidation, joined the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by contributing to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in Maharashtra and supporting various initiatives to help migrant labourers, daily-wage earners as well as doctors and paramedics who are on duty.
Allcargo, which recently acquired a strategic stake in Gati, motivated its employees to generously donate from their salaries and a contribution of INR 1 crore was made to the CM’s Relief Fund in Maharashtra. A donation was also made to the PM Cares Fund through support from the senior leadership and management.
“As an integral part of society and as responsible citizens committed to our duty towards the nation, the time to act is right now. It is unprecedented challenges like these that bring society’s vulnerabilities to the fore and call on us to show care, compassion and generosity”, said Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman, Allcargo Logistics.
In an effort to help some of the most vulnerable sections of society like migrant labourers and daily-wage earners who have lost their means of sustenance owing to the lockdown, Allcargo has collaborated with Khushiyaan Foundation for running community kitchens and distribution of food in Bhiwandi, Thane and Navi Mumbai. Being industrial hubs, these are catchment areas for underprivileged workers who would require help during these trying times.
The organisation has also supported a similar initiative in Delhi, India’s capital city that is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. A monetary contribution has been made to the Hare Krishna temple of the ISCKON Foundation for food distribution to migrant labourers from various locations outside Delhi.
Considering how important it is to stand by all those working on the frontlines and support them in every way possible, Avashya Foundation, the CSR arm of Allcargo Logistics, is collaborating with the Dean’s Office and Head of Social Work Department, Sion Hospital to provide assistance to doctors and paramedics discharging their duties at Sion Hospital and Seven Hills Hospital. Avashya Foundation will gather financial support to procure medical material and equipment for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
“We will continue our efforts and I would urge all the corporates and individuals to come together and contribute to the cause of COVID-19 relief. I wish health and safety for everyone and hope we emerge stronger from this crisis”, concluded Mr. Shetty.
The organisation has also implemented innovative operational measures in strict adherence to requisite health and safety regulations to keep all its facilities functional, so that trade, commerce and customers’ businesses continue uninterrupted even in these trying times.
TransNepal has signed the contract for leasing of operation and management of Biratnagar ICP for 5 years with NITDB at Kathmandu on 12th August 2020. TransNepal Director Mr. Pankaj Rathi and NITDB Director Mr. Hemedra Mohan Shahi signed and exchanged contract paper on the occasion.The operation is set to commence from 17th August 2020
