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Introduction

ontainerized trade has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of
Capproximately 10% over the past ten years in India, and is projected
to continue growing at a similar pace as India undertakes infrastructure
expansion projects.
In the past, import containers were sent to Container Freight Stations (CFS),
1-1.5 days after arriving by vessel. Next, depending on the completion of import
procedures and clearances with shipping lines, custom house agents, customs,
consignees and CFS operators, the cargo was then delivered to the end user
after an average dwell time of 9-10 days. This used to cost the importers appx.
Rs 10,000/= per container / day. So the importer would incur an additional
cost of Rs 1 Lac per container.
Indian government as part of its “Ease of Doing Business Program” to
enhance India’s access to the global logistics chain has introduced Direct Port
Delivery ( DPD ) system. The new protocol can result in substantial savings
of time and money for importers by reducing container dwell times after
vessel discharge. With DPD, importers can avoid various obstacles and import
containers can be delivered to the end user directly from the port with an
average dwell time of 1.5 day.

supply chain, the Indian Central Board of Excise and Customs, merged the
‘Accredited Client Program’ with the recently introduced ‘Authorized Economic
Operator’ program. This resulted into extension of the DPD service to small and
medium scale importers over and above the major importers.
This booklet is an effort of the Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House to create
awareness about all the aspects related to Direct Port Delivery. The booklet
offers solutions to all the Frequently Asked Question pertaining to DPD system.

Dr. John Joseph
Chief Commissioner,
Mumbai Customs, Zone-2