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What is the primary purpose of Group Shipping for Tata Steel?
Which of the following challenges is NOT mentioned regarding coastal shipment?
Which ports are specified for discharging materials for Tata Steel's coastal logistics?
What was established in FY11 to enhance Tata Steel's logistics capabilities?
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In FY24, which percentage of the mode distribution is allocated to road logistics?
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What does the inbound supply chain primarily involve for Tata Steel?
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What type of shipment is highlighted as a key driver in Tata Steel's supply chain?
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Which material is NOT listed as being imported through coastal logistics?
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Which of the following is NOT a section mentioned within the organizational structure of Group Shipping?
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What is one of the key deliverables of Group Shipping as described?
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What is the primary purpose of BPR in the context of TMILL operations?
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What does Laycan refer to in cargo operations?
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Which of the following best represents the 1st leg transportation in TMILL's operations?
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Which teams are primarily involved in the direct sales’ cargo operations?
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What does the term 'stevedores' refer to in cargo operations?
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What distinguishes 2nd leg transportation in the TMILL process?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of coastal movement in the TMILL process?
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Which ports are mentioned as possible loading ports?
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Which type of vessels can Dhamra Port primarily handle?
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What is a disadvantage of Haldia Port?
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Which port is closest to TSK while also having infrastructure for larger vessels?
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What factor impacts the availability of rail services to Haldia Port?
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Which port should be considered as an alternative during rail shortages at Dhamra?
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What is a primary challenge faced by Paradip Port?
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Which cargo handling equipment is not categorized under the port infrastructure mentioned?
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What is a common benefit of using Haldia Port over others?
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What type of ships can be accommodated at KICT?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as a positive aspect of Noamundi?
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What financial saving did TSL incur in FY’24 through coastal shipments?
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Which facility is specifically mentioned as part of the challenges in enhancing coastal shipping?
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What is a key digital improvement suggested for document management in coastal shipping?
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What is the purpose of enhancing hinterland transport infrastructure in the context of coastal shipping?
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What does 'coastal movement for long products' specifically refer to in this context?
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What was the projected savings per ton regarding coastal shipment compared to traditional routes?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of coastal shipment as outlined?
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Which of the following challenges relates to the availability of small vessels in coastal shipping?
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What is the forecasted increase in coastal steel movement by FY30?
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What condition is expected to arise due to the surge in steel volumes from ECI?
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By FY30, what aspects need to be considered according to the operational parameters?
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How has the coastal co-efficient changed over the forecast period?
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Which two cargo types are being considered for coastal movement until FY30?
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What necessitates the increase in dedicated coastal berths at Paradip and Mumbai?
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What is the implication of a 10% coastal co-efficient noted in the operational parameters?
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What means of transport may become insufficient due to the increased movement of steel?
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What role do the coastal berths play in relation to the steel movement?
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What are the projected annual capacities for crude steel from TSM and TSK combined?
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Study Notes
Group Shipping in Tata Steel
- Group Shipping is the global shipping and logistics arm of Tata Steel Group
- Group Shipping delivers a strategic, value creating and customer centric inbound and outbound supply chain for Tata Steel group across all its geographies
- Total import volume - 22 MnT
- Total export volume - 1 MnT
- Group Shipping operates across the entire supply chain from mines to end customers
- Group Shipping leverages rail, road and coastal shipping
- Inbound logistics sourcing from mines in India and abroad, specifically limestone and coal
- Outbound logistics - steel to customers and stockyards across India
- Key Deliverables:
- The sum of the weights of cargo, fuel, fresh water, ballast water, provisions, passengers, and crew, in shipping
Discharge Ports used by TSL
- Dhamra Port:
- Located near TSK (Tata Steel Kalinganagar)
- Can handle Capesize vessels and mechanised handling
- Limited rake availability is a challenge
- Haldia Port:
- Located near TSJ (Tata Steel Jamshedpur) and HMC (Tata Steel Kalinganagar)
- Lowest rail freight to TSJ & HMC
- Can handle partly unloaded Kamsarmax/Supramax vessels
- Paradip Port:
- Located near TSK (Tata Steel Kalinganagar) and TSA (Tata Steel Long Products)
- Can handle ships up to Babycapes, under loaded capes at 16M draft can be handled at KICT (Kalinganagar Iron Ore Complex)
- Rake availability to SER zones and higher rail freight to HMC and TSJ are challenges
- Gopalpur Port:
- Used during crisis handling
- Gangavaram Port:
- Used during crisis handling
- Krishnapatnam Port:
- Used during crisis handling
- Vizag Port:
- Used during crisis handling
Port Infrastructure
- The ports are equipped with
- Ship Unloader
- Grab Unloader
- Harbour Mobile Crane
Coastal Shipment Needs
- Coastal movement of flat steel products expected to increase 4X by FY30
- This will necessitate dedicated coastal berth at Paradip and Mumbai
- Operational parameters for coastal movement:
- Buy-in of BPR (Business Process Re-engineering) and IPPE (Integrated Procurement and Production Engineering)M&S teams for direct sales cargo destined for West and South
- Loading of finished goods in different holds of vessels as per stowage plan
- Cargo starts arriving at designated load port before Laycan
- Vessel arrives as per pre-decided Laycan
- 1st Leg Transportation (Rail/Road) from plants to load port (Dhamra/Paradeep,…)
- 2nd Leg Transportation (Seaway) from load port to discharge ports (Katupalli/Mumbai/Kandla)
- 3rd Leg Transportation (Rail/Road) from discharge ports to end customer
- Challenges:
- Limited availability of small vessels
- Lack of backhaul cargoes
- Infrastructure preparedness:
- Haldia to be opened up for coastal movement for long products
- Dedicated coastal berth
- Bunkering and covered cargo storage facilities at Dhamra, Paradip and Haldia
- Enhancing hinterland transport infrastructure
- Digital preparedness:
- Smart warehouse
- ISOP for data management systems
- Migrate to RPA based documentation processes
Coastal Shipment Benefits
- Financial:
- Savings /ton vis a vis Ocean Freight
- Cost Savings of 16.9 Cr in FY’24 and 3.5 Cr in Q1,FY’25
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Explore the logistics operations of Group Shipping, the global shipping arm of Tata Steel. This quiz covers inbound and outbound logistics, discharge ports used, and key deliverables in the supply chain ecosystem. Test your knowledge on Tata Steel's shipping processes and infrastructure.