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Unit 10: Containerization and Leasing Practices

Present Procedure of Clearance of Goods at CFS Notes

The Main function of CFS is receipt, dispatch and clearance of Containerized Cargo, up-to-date
inventory control and tracking system to locate containers/cargo. The goods received at ports
are brought to CFS and stacked in CFS after verification of the seal by Customs Officers. In
respect of import consignment, the Steamer Agents/liners/Importers desiring to take the
consignment to CFS, file Import General Manifests in the port.
After obtaining the permission from the AC/DC, the Container moves to CFS under Customs
escort or under bond and bank guarantee. The CFS allows de-stuffing of the goods. The CHA/
importer files the Bill of Entry at Customs House and then Customs formalities of assessment,
examination and payment of duty are completed. Thereafter, Customs gives “Out of Charge”
and the Custodian releases the goods from CFS by issuing a Gate-Pass.
In respect of exports, the goods are brought directly to CFS under a Shipping Bill. The export
cargo in Less than Container Load (LCL)/Full container Load (FCL) is received by the Custodian
of CFS for safe custody. After stuffing of the goods, Container/Customs Bonded Truck (CBT) is
sealed by the Custom Officer and the same is removed from CFS for export through the desired
Port.

Storage of Containers

The exporter should have the following information for the storage planning:

1. The type of container suitable for the cargo.
2. The exact weight and measurement of the cargo to be loaded and its packaging.

3. Exact inside dimension and permissible load limits of the containers.
The plan for packing should be developed on the basis of the factors outlined above as this will
decide the kind of packing the exporter should use. The following rules should be followed
while packing the cargo:

1. The different types of packages (for example, card board boxes and wooden boxes) should
be stacked separately.

2. The container should be lined with paper or foil in the case of specially sensitive goods.
3. The container should be made odourless or properly washed out in case the goods are
sensitive to odour.
4. The packing in the boxes should be carefully checked before stuffing them into container.
5. The exporter should not pack together:

The wet goods with dry goods.

Goods with protruding parts, sharp edges or corners with goods in comparatively
soft packaging such as sacks or card board boxes.

Dusty goods with dust sensitive goods.
By placing the heavy packets on light packets.
Odour emitting goods with odour sensitive goods.

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