Planning Coal Handling - Indian Ports

1. Planning Coal Handling - Indian Ports 2nd Coal Summit ,2007 By: M.P.Gupta Tamal Roy 11th Dec, 2007

2. Coal Demand Growth (In Million Tonnes) Source: National Maritime Development Policy • World Trade in coal was about 815 MT in 2006. • Indian Trade in coal was about 54 MT in 2006.

3. Port Capacity creation- 2011-12 (In Million Tonnes) Source: National Maritime Development Policy

4. Indian Maritime Map • India has long coastline of over 7500 Kms. • 12 Major ports and about 170 minor ports. • In year 2005-06 Major ports handled about 420 million tons of cargo and minor ports handled about 145 million tons. • Both Major and Minor ports aggressively followed the GOI privatization policy.

5. Growth in Port traffic • Minor port traffic is now 25% of total cargo handled. • Major Ports • Congested land. • Restricted road/rail capacity. • Draft Restrictions. • Minor ports offer advantage of lower inland logistics costs. Source: IPA

6. Capacity creation in Major Ports

7. Capacity creation in minor ports • Dhamra, Orissa Promoted jointly by Tatas and L&T, the first phase will add around 12 mt coking coal capacity • Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh With the proposed UMPP demands of nearly 12 mt of imported coal, this port will gear up to serve a captive client • Jaigadh, Maharashtra Promoted by the JSW group, the port will include coal handling facilities at the first stage itself. • Mundra, Gujarat The port has significant plans to develop an exclusive coal terminal to cater to the large power projects planned in the vicinity. It is estimated that the coal terminal will be having a capacity of nearly 20 mt. • Dahej, Gujarat The Petronet promoted port is developing bulk coal handling facilities.

8. Ocean transportation of coal • Handysize - 40-45,000 DWT : Draft up to 12 mts. • Panamax - about 60-80,000 DWT : Draft up to 15 mts. • Capesize vessels – over 90,000+ DWT: Draft up to 18 mts. One year T/C rates (in $/Day)

9. Way ahead- some suggestions • Expedite private sector participation in the port sector • -Judicious planning on holistic level. • Port connectivity by road and rail. • Coordination between major and minor ports. • Increase focus on minor ports • -Develop as cargo specific ports. • -Advantage of lower inland logistics cost. • -Ample land for expansion. • Upgrade existing ports • -Cheapest and quickest option. • -Adopt international practices and bench marks. • Explore innovative options

10. Transhipment option • Does not require large investment in • -Dredging • -Break water • -Jetties • -Cargo handling equipments • Quick start up for operations. • Less regulatory issues. • Flexible and mobile operations. • Proven technology. • Competitive handling rates.

11. Transhipment – Catamaran type • Catamaran hull design for greater stability. • Double articulated cranes for faster cycle times. • Non-propelled to save operating cost. • No storage facility due short barging distance. • Capable of discharging capsize vessels @ 35,000 TPD.

12. Transhipment- Floating cranes • Pontoon mounted. • Capable of both import and export operations. • Capability to handle various cargo types. • Technological advancements make for safe and fast handling. • Cheapest operating cost.

13. Transhipment- Hybrids • Large cargo storage capacity for continuous operations . • Completely independent of shore and barging facilities. • Self propelled-hence can distribute over a large area. • Very high efficiencies. • Proven technology. • International Safety norms. • Environment friendly.

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