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{{Infobox<br />
| title = International Container Transshipment Terminal<br />
| headerstyle = background:#ccf;<br />
| labelstyle = <br />
| datastyle = <br />
| image = [[File:Container terminal.JPG|275px|Container terminal, Kochi]]<br />
| caption = Cranes at the Vallarpadam Terminal<br />
| label2 = Other names(s)<br />
| data2 = Vallarpadam Terminal<br />
| header3 = General information<br />
| label4 = Location<br />
| data4 = {{flagicon|India}} [[Vallarpadam]], [[Kochi, India|Kochi]]<br />
| label5 = Status<br />
| data5 = In operation<br />
| label6 = Coordinates <br />
| data6 = {{coord|09|58|54|N|76|15|09|E|region:IN}}<br />
| label7 = Built by<br />
| data7 = [[DP World]]<br />
| label8 = Opened<br />
| data8 = 11 February 2011<br />
| header9 = Technical details<br />
| label10 = Cost<br />
| data10 = {{INR}} 3200 crore <br />
| label11 = No of [[Container crane|Super-Post Panamax Crane]]<br />
| data11 = 4<br />
| label12 = No of [[Rubber tyred gantry crane|Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane]]<br />
| data12 = 15<br />
| label13 = Maximum Draft<br />
| data13 = 14.5 m<br />
| label14 = Quay Length<br />
| data14 = 600 m<br />
| label15 = Terminal Area<br />
| data15 = 40 ha<br />
| label16 = Depth Alongside<br />
| data16 = 16 m <br />
| label17 = Container Yard<br />
| data17 = 2500 TEU ground slots<br />
| label18 = Capacity<br />
| data18 = 1 Million TEU's<br />
| label19 = Rail Tracks<br />
| data19 = 2<br />
| label20 = Website<br />
| data20 = [http://www.igtpl.com/ DP World Cochin]<br />
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The '''Kochi International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT)''', locally known as the '''Vallarpadam Terminal''', is the first [[Container terminal|transshipment terminal]] in India and the first container terminal to operate in a [[Special economic zone|SEZ]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/government/uae-in-india/dp-world-kochi-poised-to-grow-its-capacity-1.1668086 |title=DP World Kochi poised to grow its capacity |publisher=[[Gulf News]] |date=2016-02-08 |access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tenders-for-consultants-for-colachel-port-by-march/1/598959.html |title=Tenders for consultants for Colachel port by March |work=[[India Today]]|date=2016-02-17 |access-date=2017-10-16}}</ref> It is part of the [[Cochin Port]] in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]].<br />
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Being constructed in three stages, the first phase of the terminal was commissioned on 11 Feb 2011.<ref name="IE">{{cite web|agency=PTI |url=http://newindianexpress.com/business/news/article395571.ece |title=PM inaugurates container terminal in Kerala |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2011-02-11 |access-date=2013-05-24}}</ref> This can handle cargo up to one million [[Twenty-foot equivalent unit|TEU]]s (twenty-foot equivalent units) per annum.<ref name="IE" /> On completion of the third phase, the terminal will be able to handle 5.5 million [[Twenty-foot equivalent unit]]s (TEUs) of cargo per annum.<ref name="IE"/> The terminal is operated by the [[DP World|Dubai Ports World (DPW)]], which will operate it for 30-years after which the control will come back to the Cochin Port Trust.<ref>{{cite web|agency=PTI |url=http://newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article393579.ece |title=PM to open Vallarpadam terminal on Feb 11 |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2011-02-06 |access-date=2013-05-24}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
Container Transshipment Terminal, Kochi first came to the mind of Dr. Babu Paul IAS, He proposed this project to K Karunakaran but the central government not interested in this project. On 16 February 2005, [[Dubai Ports World]] announced that it has signed an agreement with the [[Cochin Port Trust]] (CoPT) to construct, develop and operate an International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) – An India Gateway Terminal – at [[Vallarpadam]].<br />
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The project was, formally, launched with the laying of the foundation stone by [[Manmohan Singh]], the [[Prime Minister of India]].{{when|date=May 2019}} Approval for the agreement was given by the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs of the [[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Ministry of Finance]] and meanwhile, the [[DP World]] will manage and subsequently transfer its operations at the Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal in [[Port of Cochin|Cochin Port]] to the new terminal upon its completion. The [[DP World]] has been granted a 38-year concession for the exclusive operation and management of the site.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Vallarpadam Terminal is the first in the country to operate in a special economic zone.<br />
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* In the first phase there will be 600 m Quay length and a draft of more than 15 m, when the terminal may handle 1&nbsp;million TEUs<br />
* In the second phase the capacity will be enhanced to 3 million TEUs.<br />
* In the third phase the terminal may handle even up to 5.5&nbsp;million TEUs.<br />
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The total cost of the project is estimated at {{INR}} 3200 crore.<br />
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DP World has estimated that the total initial investment required will be approximately US$20&nbsp;million which includes the immediate provision of four RTGs and two [[Mobile crane|Mobile Harbour Crane]]s to the Terminal -to improve yard handling, truck turnaround time and quayside operations.<br />
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Strategically, located on the main east–west global shipping lines and offering draft of about 16 m, [[Cochin]] is destined to develop as the premier gateway to [[southern India]]{{cn|date=May 2019}}, as also offering an alternative to [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Singapore]] for containers being transshipped for the Indian market.<br />
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==Location==<br />
The terminal is located in the [[Vallarpadam|Vallarpadam island]] in Kochi.<br />
[[File:Vallarpadam panoramic view fom the top vallarpadam church.jpg|thumb|center|700px|A panoramic view of Vallarpadam terminal from the top of [[Vallarpadam Church]]]]<br />
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==Opening==<br />
On 11 February 2011 the terminal was inaugurated by [[Manmohan Singh]], the [[Prime Minister of India]]. <br />
The ceremony was attended by [[A. K. Antony]], [[G. K. Vasan]], [[K.C. Venugopal]], [[R. S. Gavai]], [[V. S. Achuthanandan]], [[K. V. Thomas]], [[Vayalar Ravi]], [[C P Joshi]], Mullapaly Ramachandran, and N Ramachandran.<br />
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==Timeline==<br />
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* '''1 February 2005:''' Commenced Construction for Phase 1<br />
* '''16 February 2005:''' Concession Agreement Signed<br />
* '''9 February 2011:''' First Train arrived at ICTT<br />
* '''11 February 2011:''' Dr.Manmohan Singh Prime Minister of India Dedicated ICTT to the nation<br />
* '''12 February 2011:''' First Containers Arrived at ICTT<br />
* '''18 February 2011:''' First Vessel Arrived at ICTT ( OEL Dubai)<br />
* '''6 December 2020:''' Arrival of MV. Maersk Edinburgh (largest vessel handled at ICTT)<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Vembanad Rail Bridge|Vembanad Bridge]]<br />
* [[National Highway 47C (India)]]<br />
* [[Inland port]]<br />
* [[Kochi LNG Terminal]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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* [http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/transportation/shipping-/-transport/prime-minister-inaugurates-rs-3200-cr-ictt-at-cochin-port/articleshow/7474330.cms Prime Minister inaugurates Rs 3,200 cr ICTT at Cochin Port ]<br />
* [https://archive.today/20130125071653/http://www.hindustantimes.com/PM-to-open-container-terminal-in-Kerala/Article1-659193.aspx PM to open container terminal in Kerala ]<br />
* [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2007/02/28/stories/2007022800620700.htm Vallarpadam terminal: DP World submits plan to Kochi port ]<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202000/http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=World_News&subsection=India&month=October2009&file=World_News200910048469.xml Ineptness delays Vallarpadam container terminal ]<br />
* [https://archive.today/20130203012824/http://steelguru.com/news/index/2009/10/01/MTE0MTMw/Kochi_Port_can_opt_to_operate_box_terminal_-Trade_Union.html Kochi Port can opt to operate box terminal -Trade Union ]<br />
* [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/09151920.htm 6 new generation cranes arrive at Vallarpadam ]<br />
* [http://newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article407082.ece Radioactive detectors to be installed at ports ]<br />
* [http://newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article271040.ece Mammoth cranes for Vallarpadam arrive ]<br />
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