Kottayam Port And Container Terminal Services

What Kottayam Port And Container Terminal Services does

Kottayam Port and Container Terminal Services Pvt. Ltd. (KPACT) operates a multi-modal Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Minor Port at Nattakom, Kottayam district, Kerala — described as the first facility of its kind in India combining ICD operations with inland waterway navigation connectivity to Cochin Port. The site sits on KPACT-owned land with waterfrontage along Vembanad Lake and 0.5 km road access to the MC Road state highway, enabling both barge and truck movement of containers. Core infrastructure comprises a 40,000 sq ft warehouse (including capacity for hazardous goods and a strong room for valuable cargo), a 50m x 12m jetty, a 10 TEU barge, reach stackers, forklifts, and a paved/unpaved container yard.

KPACT's service portfolio spans container handling (transportation, stuffing/destuffing, reefer cargo handling), warehousing with Rs. 150/sq.m/month ground rent from day six, documentation and regulatory services (EDI charges, custom seals, weighment, ICD and palletization charges), and duty drawback facilitation through its INKYM6 EDI system with State Bank of Travancore as the distribution bank. The company runs a Single Window System described as the only such offering among regional ports and ICDs, backed by paper-free EDI-based customs clearance and online cargo tracking.

Revenue is generated entirely on a transaction-fee basis against a tariff schedule applicable from 1 January 2015 — Rs. 11,000 (20') and Rs. 15,000 (40') for transportation, with layered charges for stuffing, reefer, EDI, seals, weighment, documentation, ICD fees and palletization. The customer base consists of exporters and importers in three Kerala districts (Kottayam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta), reached through a dedicated Customer Care Team via phone, email and SMS. KPACT is promoted by the South Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SICCI), an FICCI-affiliated body founded in 1999. A Kochi operations office handles inland waterway coordination with Cochin Port.

Name

Kottayam Port And Container Terminal Services

Legal name

Kottayam Port And Container Terminal Services Pvt.Ltd

Website

https://kottayamport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KPACT operates a multi-modal Inland Container Depot and Minor Port at Kottayam, Kerala, offering container handling, warehousing, customs clearance via Single Window, and inland waterway connectivity to Cochin Port for exporters and importers across Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta districts.

Ownership category

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Product category

Port and Container Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Other Warehousing and Storage (493190), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

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PRIMARYTLALAJAB

Inland Container Depots (ICD) / Inland Ports

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/Container Yards & Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs)

SECONDARYTLAHALAB

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Equipment & Terminal Operations Services (Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, Gear Rental)

SECONDARYTLALAAAI

Container Yards & Inland Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs)

Transportation & Logistics/Warehousing & Storage (Cold Chain, Fulfillment, Depots)/General Warehousing & Storage (Dry/Non-Temperature Controlled)

Keywords

• Inland container depot
• Container terminal services
• Multi-modal port logistics
• Customs clearance services
• Export import logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kottayam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Handling Services: Revenue generated from transportation charges, stuffing/destuffing charges, ICD charges, reefer cargo handling, and other container terminal operations. Pricing varies between 20' and 40' container formats.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Ground rent and warehousing charges applied from the 6th day onwards. Storage rates are Rs. 150 per square meter per month with a minimum of 5 square meters.
3. Documentation and Regulatory Services: EDI charges, custom seal charges, documentation charges for imports, weighment charges, and palletaization charges.
4. Duty Drawback Distribution: The company facilitates duty drawback facility through their EDI system (INKYM6), distributing amounts through State Bank of Travancore. This is a service stream for exporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KPACT operates a multi-modal Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Minor Port providing infrastructure for movement of custom cleared, stuffed export cargo containers from Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta districts to Cochin Port via inland navigation and road. It offers a single window clearance system for all ICD operations, EDI-based customs documentation, duty drawback facilitation, warehousing of 40,000 sq ft for export/import and hazardous goods, jetty and berth facilities for barges, and online cargo tracking. The facility is the first of its kind in India combining a minor port and ICD with inland waterway connectivity to a major port.

Product overview

KPACT operates as a multi-modal Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Minor Port — the first of its kind in India — providing end-to-end container terminal and logistics services. The core offering combines physical infrastructure (warehouse facilities, jetty/berth, barge services) with digital systems (Single Window System, EDI connectivity, online tracking) to serve exporters and importers in Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta districts. The Single Window System enables hassle-free import/export clearance, while the ICD Trade Tariff and Duty Drawback Scheme provide transparent pricing and customs facilitation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Modal ICD and Minor Port Services A multi-modal Inland Container Depot and Minor Port service providing infrastructure for movement of custom cleared, stuffed export cargo containers from Kottayam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta districts to Cochin Port via inland waterway and road access.
• Warehouse Facilities 40,000 sq ft warehouse for storage of export, import, and hazardous goods, including a strong room for valuable cargo. Ground rent is free for the first 5 days; from the 6th day onward, charges are Rs. 150 per square meter per month with a minimum of 5 square meters.
• Single Window System for Import/Export Clearance Integrated clearance system that assists importers and exporters in completing all port procedures through a single interface, with the Customer Care Team handling remaining procedures on behalf of the customer via email, SMS, or phone.
• Jetty, Berth and Barge Services Berthing facility for barges measuring 50m x 12m with barge capacity of 10 TEU for container transport via inland waterway connectivity to Cochin Port.
• ICD Trade Tariff Services Comprehensive container handling tariff services including transportation, stuffing/destuffing, reefer cargo handling, EDI charges, custom seal charges, weighment, documentation, ICD charges, and palletization for 20' and 40' containers.
• Duty Drawback Scheme Duty drawback facilitation service for exporters through the company's EDI system (INKYM6), with duty drawback amounts distributed through State Bank of Travancore, Kottayam.
• Online Cargo Tracking Service Real-time online tracking of goods and cargo for import and export customers to monitor shipment status through the facility.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SICCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICCI is the promoter of Kottayam Port and Container Terminal Services Pvt. Ltd. SICCI was founded in 1999 and is an affiliated body of FICCI. SICCI works for the overall development of Kottayam and neighboring districts.
• State Bank of Travancore (SBT) - KottayamminorOthersDuty drawback amounts are distributed through State Bank of Travancore, Kodimatha branch in Kottayam. KPACT facilitates duty drawback facility through its EDI system (INKYM6).
• Cochin PortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPACT provides inland navigation connectivity to Cochin Port. The facility uses inland waterways to connect with the major port for cargo movement.
• Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FICCI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICCI, the promoter of KPACT, is an affiliated body of FICCI. FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• JSW Infrastructure: Indian port and terminal operator with growing ICD and inland logistics presence. Comparable for port operations and cargo handling infrastructure, though focused on larger deep-water ports.
• Allcargo Logistics: Multinational logistics company with ICD operations, container freight stations, and multimodal services in India. Comparable for ICD and container handling services, though broader scope includes international freight forwarding.
• Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone: India's largest port operator with extensive ICD and multimodal logistics capabilities. Comparable as a port operator with inland container handling, though vastly larger and serving national rather than regional trade flows.
• Container Corporation of India (CONCOR): India's largest ICD and multimodal logistics operator, running dozens of ICDs nationwide. Comparable to KPACT as a regulated ICD operator with customs clearance, container handling, and inland connectivity, though vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Gateway Distriparks: Operates ICDs, container freight stations, and rail-linked logistics across India. Comparable business model combining ICD operations with container handling and multimodal cargo movement serving import/export customers.
• Patel Integrated Logistics: Indian ICD and logistics operator with container handling, warehousing, and transportation services. Comparable as a mid-sized private ICD operator serving exporters and importers with similar transaction-based fee structures.
• Continental Warehousing Corporation (Nhava Seva): Operates container freight stations and warehousing at major Indian ports. Comparable as an ICD-adjacent operator providing customs-cleared container handling, storage, and cargo management services.
• Navkar Corporation: Operates ICDs near Mumbai with container handling, warehousing, and rail/road connectivity. Directly comparable as a private ICD operator offering customs-cleared container handling and storage services to exporters/importers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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