Seaport · Gujarat
Kandla Port (Deendayal Port)
INKDL1
Kandla is the largest port by tonnage for bulk and liquid cargo. Edible oil imports dominate, but exports of salt, grains, and scrap metal are substantial.
Type
Seaport
Customs house
Custom House, Kandla
Share
Edible oils, salt, grains, scrap metal
Common issues at this port
Bulk tonnage rounding off can trigger RoDTEP reconciliation gaps.
Operating notes for exporters routing through Kandla Port (Deendayal Port)
When you file a shipping bill at Kandla Port (Deendayal Port), your bill carries the port code INKDL1. RoDTEP scrip issuance is triggered by EGM filing at this port and DGFT validation. Most of the operational issues we have seen at this port are gateway-specific and can be pre-empted with checklist discipline at filing time.
The customs house contact escalation path for this port runs through the Custom House, Kandla. For RoDTEP-related queries specifically, raise tickets through your CHA; direct exporter representation is accepted but slower.
Reconciliation tips for Kandla Port (Deendayal Port)
Three operational practices help reduce RoDTEP delays at this port:
- Insist on EGM filing confirmation by Day 5 post-departure. Carriers that consistently file later than Day 7 deserve a back-channel conversation.
- For container ports, reconcile container ID on the shipping bill against the Bill of Lading before vessel departure. Post-departure amendments cost time.
- For ICDs, confirm transit consignment notes are signed and uploaded to the ICD customs system before container leaves the ICD.
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