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CFS/ICD & Logistics Facility O&M

The Navin Group CFS/ICD O&M Division delivers complete operations and maintenance solutions for Container Freight Stations (CFS), Inland Container Depots (ICD), Private Freight Terminals (PFT), Goods Cargo Terminals (GCT), Empty Parks, and integrated logistics facilities.

We ensure smooth container and cargo flows between ports and inland hubs by managing yard operations, gate/documentation, warehousing, customs, and specialized equipment under SLA-driven frameworks. With proven expertise in multi-commodity handling, manpower management, and preventive maintenance, Navin Group acts as the trusted operating backbone of high-throughput facilities.

Services

Yard Management & Traffic Flow Optimization

Efficient yard management is at the core of ICD/CFS productivity. We deploy trained teams and digital systems to optimize stacking, segregation, reefer handling, and truck traffic flow.

  • Logical stacking for faster container retrieval
  • Reefer monitoring and plug-in management
  • Optimized truck movement to reduce turnaround time
  • Reduced shuffle moves to boost yard velocity

Documentation & Gate Operations

Our teams manage the complete gate entry/exit cycle along with shipment documentation, ensuring compliance and reducing bottlenecks.

  • Entry/exit supervision and scanning
  • Real-time documentation and system entries
  • Security checks and verification protocols
  • Transparent compliance with shipping line and port systems

Transport Coordination & Dispatch Management

Navin Group ensures the timely dispatch of cargo by rail or road, minimizing dwell times. Internal traffic and scheduling are controlled to improve throughput.
  • Synchronization with trailers, rail sidings, and dispatch slots
  • Accurate weighbridge operations for trucks and wagons
  • Queue management to cut waiting time
  • Faster dispatch cycles through process optimization

Warehousing (Bonded & Non-Bonded) with Stuffing/De-Stuffing

We operate bonded and non-bonded warehouses along with full stuffing and de-stuffing services. Capabilities include handling a wide variety of commodities with safety, compliance, and SLA-driven efficiency.
  • Secure bonded storage compliant with customs regulations
  • De-stuffing of imports & stuffing of exports within deadlines
  • Specialized handling of break-bulk, bulk, hazardous, bagged, and powder cargo
  • Commodity examples: fertilizers, cement, agro-inputs, chemicals, steel, timber

Manpower Deployment Across Operations & Warehouses

We provide end-to-end manpower management, from gate clerks to reach stacker operators. Teams are trained, monitored, and managed under SLA frameworks.
  • Certified operators for equipment (reach stackers, forklifts, ITVs)
  • Trained warehouse and yard teams
  • Supervisors, planners, and managers for operational oversight
  • SLA and KPI-based performance measurement

Multi-Commodity Handling: Break-Bulk, Bulk, Hazardous, Bagged, Powders

Navin Group specializes in handling all major categories of cargo with tailored SOPs for each commodity type.
  • Break-bulk: steel, timber, project cargo
  • Bulk: fertilizers, coal, minerals
  • Hazardous: chemicals, petrochemicals with HAZMAT-trained manpower
  • Bagged: cement, food grains, agro-inputs
  • Powders: fly ash, gypsum, chemical powders

Customs Facilitation & Regulatory Compliance

We coordinate directly with customs and statutory authorities to accelerate clearance and maintain compliance.
  • Streamlined cargo examination and verification 
  • Documentation aligned with customs systems 
  • Support for bonded cargo release 
  • Reduced penalties and faster clearance cycles

Operation & Maintenance of Specialized Handling Equipment

Our certified operators and engineering teams manage and maintain specialized ICD/CFS equipment. Preventive maintenance ensures high uptime and safe performance.
  • Reach stackers, forklifts, trailers, and ITVs 
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance programs 
  • OEM support and spare parts management
  • Safety-first equipment handling protocols

SLA-Driven Reporting & Productivity Monitoring

In addition to client systems, Navin Group provides robust reporting frameworks aligned with SLA commitments.
  • Vessel/container turnaround time reporting 
  • Equipment uptime and utilization logs 
  • Manpower productivity and attendance reports
  • Central dashboards for KPI monitoring

SAMO Model – Strategic Alliance Management Operator

Beyond traditional O&M, Navin Group also operates under the SAMO model where we assume complete operational control of CFS/ICD facilities. This includes yard, gate, warehouse, equipment, and manpower management under long-term performance-linked contracts.

Clients retain focus on infrastructure, investments, and trade growth, while Navin Group ensures day-to-day operational excellence across the entire facility.