Balmer Lawrie has three state-of-the-art Container Freight Stations at Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai that form part of our SBU: Logistics Infrastructure. Our warehousing and distribution facilities in Kolkata and Coimbatore are testimonies of our ability of being able to successfully handle a whole range of cargo....
CFS Mumbai commenced operations in 1999 and is located within 19 kms of the JN Port [Nhavasheva] and connected with NSICT, JNPT, GTI terminals.With some noteworthy infrastructure like 6 45 MT reach stackers, RTG cranes, 24 reefer plug points and a 80 MT Weight Bridge, CSF Mumbai is the largest among the three CFSs area wise. It has 26 acres concreted / paver blocked floodlit yard, a fleet of 13 trailers owned and 150 trailers on long term contract for movement of containers, 100,000 sq.ft covered Warehouse with 33,000 sq. ft under construction and fully computerized sacilities.
Specialises in handling ODC, CFS Chennai started operations in 2000 and is strategically located (12 kms from Chennai Port and 19 Kms from Ennore & Kattupalli Port). Like the others, CFS Chennai has a container tracking system using RFID through GPS & GPRS technology. There is fleet of 20 owned trailers and 100 trailers on long term contract for movement of containers along with a 40,000 sq ft covered Warehouse for Export and Import of cargo.
CFS, Kolkata was established in 1994 and was the first CFS to be set up in the eastern region. A pioneer in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) connectivity in the eastern region, the CFS is connected to Kolkata Dock System & Haldia Dock Complex and has a Merry-Go-Round facility with dedicated Rail siding with own Rail Flats. Specialized in handling ODC, CFS, Kolkata is strategically located (2.5 kms from Kolkata Dock), and has modern facilities to cater to the needs of the customer 24x7.