Tuticorin - V O Chidambaranar Port Authority, the state-owned entity that runs the port located at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, has started the direct port entry (DPE) facility for e-sealed, factory stuffed export cargo containers.

Direct port entry streamlines export processes by allowing factory-stuffed, e-sealed export containers to enter the port terminal directly, bypassing the need for prior clearance at Container Freight Stations (CFSs) located nearby. This 24/7 facility significantly reduces wait times and costs, leading to faster export clearance. DPE, along with Direct Port Delivery (DPD), aims to improve efficiency and reduce . . .