ECTS System Implemented at Kolkata Port

April 28: Electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) has been implemented on the goods arriving from third countries via Indian ports.

Nepal’s Consular General to Kolkata, Ek Narayan Aryal, confirmed that the system has been implemented on  goods brought to Kolkata port from third countries.

“The system will ease Nepal’s import and will also help in minimizing delays at the port,” Aryal told New Business Age.

After other ports started handling Nepal-bound cargo, Kolkata port started improving the facilities provided to Nepali importers with the introduction of new technology and better infrastructure.

“This is a good opportunity for Nepal,” said Aryal, adding, “This opportunity needs to be properly utilize by Nepali importers.”

Kolkata port started the trial of ECTS system on internal transportation from March of 2016 with the assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB).

More than 80 percent import of Nepal from third countries come via Kolkata port. The system will be effective for both railway and road transportation. Similarly, the system will be implemented in Haldiya and Visakhapatnam ports as well, informed Aryal.