Cochin: India Gateway Terminal Pvt Ltd (IGTPL) operators of the International Container Transshipment Terminal, Vallarpadam received ISO certifications for its Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety).
The certification for ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001: 2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 was handed over to Mr. K. Krishnadas, CEO, DP World Cochin, by the Lead Auditor from Det Norske Veritas B.V. Netherlands (Certifying body), Mr. Jetcy Thomas, at a function held at the terminal on 1st of June, 2012.
The function was attended by Mr. P. Narayanan, Director Board Member, IGTPL, Heads of Departments and internal auditors.
The terminal already has ISO 28000: 2007 – Supply chain security management system & ISO 27001:2005 - Information security management system certificates to its credit.
Speaking on the occasion, Anil Singh, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director of DP World Subcontinent said, “This is an important milestone for us at ICTT, Vallarpadam and reflects our capability to provide excellent services with superlative standards. It is an honour to receive the ISO certification . We take great pride in our efforts to strike a balance between our responsibility towards our stakeholders, environment and the community at large. The ISO certification will encourage us to continue in our spirit of operation”.
“This is a very momentous occasion for us. An ISO certification in integrated management systems reiterates our constant commitment towards the environment, occupational health and safety. This certification is also recognition of our technological advancements and continuous dedication to emerge as one of the most important ports of the subcontinent region” noted Mr K. Krishnadas, CEO, DP World Cochin.
Vallarpadam Terminal is the largest single operator container terminal in India and the first in the country to operate in a special economic zone.With a productivity of 30 moves per hour per crane, ICTT is comparable with the best international ports.
The vessel related charges at ICTT is also the cheapest in the region comparable to other transshipment ports like Colombo and Singapore.
Connecting key South Indian markets like Bangalore, Coimbatore, Tirupur and Salem, the port has convenient access to rail, road and sea to important South India ports like Tuticorin and Mangalore, making it a crucial backbone to the South Indian hinterland, which contributes to a quarter of India’s trade volume. Barging operations using the inland water ways of Kerala, gives the terminal safer and eco-friendly connections to the markets, seldom seen in most other terminals.
