SAKSHAM Webinar: Group & Coastal Shipping
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What does 'laycan' refer to in the shipping context?

  • The specific route a vessel must take
  • The financial arrangements for the shipping contract
  • The schedule for regular maintenance of the vessel
  • The duration of time for loading and unloading cargo (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes a stowage plan?

  • The itinerary outlining all ports of call for the vessel
  • The maintenance schedule for the vessel's mechanical systems
  • The detailed loading plan inside the vessel based on various factors (correct)
  • The collection of documents required for customs clearance

    • What is one challenge in coastal shipments mentioned?

  • Limited access to loading docks in urban areas
  • Compliance with cabotage laws and vessel age restrictions (correct)
  • High operational costs of large vessels
  • Availability of international shipping routes

    • Which type of vessels is mentioned as being used for steel and scrap transportation?

    <p>Multi-purpose vessels for front-haul and back-haul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategic enabler is mentioned regarding partnerships?

    <p>Tie up with Tata Steel Group for coastal operations from Chennai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of savings per ton depending on the nature of product shipped?

    <p>Rs. 200-900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT impact savings in shipping?

    <p>Weather conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of CO2 emissions reduction is associated with coastal multi-modal movement compared to rail-road movement?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tons of coils can be handled easily in the shipping process?

    <p>34 Tons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total net reduction in CO2 emissions for FY23?

    <p>3433 tons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected increase in coastal steel movement by FY30?

    <p>4X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coastal berths are mentioned as necessary due to the increase in coastal steel movement?

    <p>Paradip and Mumbai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coastal co-efficient increase mentioned from FY28?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following years shows a coastal co-efficient of 10%?

    <p>FY25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assumed regarding the cargoes for coastal movement until FY30?

    <p>TSK and TSM cargoes are considered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operational challenge is anticipated due to increased steel volumes from ECI?

    <p>Rail/road insufficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the crude steel capacity for TSM noted in millions of tons?

    <p>13.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what fiscal year is the coastal steel movement expected to reach its projected increase?

    <p>FY30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the assumption regarding rail and road capacity due to steel volume surge?

    <p>Inadequacies may arise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one operational parameter discussed alongside parcel size?

    <p>Number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the challenges faced in coastal shipment?

    <p>Lack of back-haul cargoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial savings did TSL incur in FY'24 through coastal shipment?

    <p>Rs. 16.9 Cr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility is highlighted for improving coastal shipping?

    <p>Dedicated coastal berth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is planned for the port of Haldia to support coastal movement?

    <p>Open up for coastal movement of long products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system is mentioned for data management in the digital preparedness initiatives?

    <p>ISOP for data management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What measures are being considered to improve hinterland transport infrastructure?

    <p>Enhancing hinterland transport infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which savings figure represents coastal shipment savings compared to traditional transportation?

    <p>$1632</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential improvement for document handling indicated in the content?

    <p>Migrate to RPA based documentation processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of coastal shipment for Tata Steel?

    <p>Reduced costs of $500-800 per ton per shipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is involved in the documentation process for shipments?

    <p>Documentation Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique shipping strategy was introduced in FY21 for export operations?

    <p>5-port strategy to handle export cargo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which product is primarily shipped from Japan for Tata Steel's operations?

    <p>Ferrochrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What operational element allows for seamless shipment between Tata Steel Europe and Tata Steel India?

    <p>Integrated operations between two teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which challenge is associated with coastal shipment?

    <p>Insufficient ports for handling cargo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant technology was introduced to enhance the export process in FY23?

    <p>Electronic Bills of Lading for coastals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the key deliverables of shipping in Tata Steel's supply chain?

    <p>Seamless transportation and documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item reflects the volume capacity of a vessel used for exporting steel to Tata Steel UK's plant?

    <p>26KT per vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable achievement of FY20 in terms of coastal shipping?

    <p>Highest coastal volumes at 410KT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategic advantage does coastal shipment provide for Tata Steel's domestic customers?

    <p>Faster delivery times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Tata Steel address challenges in their coastal shipment operations?

    <p>Implementing digital tracking systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What focus area is highlighted in the 'Way Forward' for coastal shipments?

    <p>Exploring new shipping routes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographical area is primarily aimed at for shipping steel in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Vietnam and Thailand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the loading procedure at the designated load port?

    <p>To follow the stowage plan for effective loading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs after the vessel arrives at the load port?

    <p>Loading of finished goods in different holds begins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the pre-determined date for a vessel's arrival for loading?

    <p>Laycan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the second leg of transportation typically involve?

    <p>Sea travel between load and discharge ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is responsible for overseeing the loading process at the port?

    <p>Stevedores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by 'FG' in the context of loading?

    <p>Finished Goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transportation methods are mentioned for the first leg of transportation?

    <p>Rail and road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the 'discharge ports' refer to?

    <p>Ports designated for cargo unloading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tata Steel Logistics Webinar

    • Webinar title: SAKSHAM: IL6 WEBINAR for Logistics, "Group Shipping and Coastal Shipment"
    • Key organizations mentioned: Tata Steel, Tata
    • Webinar topics:
      • Introduction to Group Shipping
        • Relevance of shipping in Tata Steel's supply chain
        • Key deliverables of shipping
        • Organizational structure, sections, and processes
        • Overview of port operations
      • Coastal Shipment
        • Outbound shipping and operations
        • Coastal shipment as a key driver of Tata Steel's supply chain
        • Coastal shipment: What it is, its need, and enablers
        • Challenges, solutions, and benefits of coastal shipment
        • Way forward

    Group Shipping Footprint

    • Upstream and downstream supply chain: Inbound and outbound sections are mapped and displayed
    • Total import volume: 22 Million Metric Tons
    • Total export volume: 1 Million Metric Tons
    • Key logistic areas: Rail logistics, coastal, road
    • Key locations: Mines, RM stockpiles, discharge ports (Dhamra, Haldia, Paradip), loading and loading points, plants, loading points, and stockyards, ocean logistics, coastal destinations, and export destinations.

    Group Shipping – Key Deliverables

    • Strategic development and deployment in various areas (inbound and outbound ocean transportation, planning, scheduling of import cargo, coastal shipping, ports, and related landside logistics, containers, exports planning, and documentation)
    • Securing current and future logistics, and infrastructure capacity
    • Construct and manage large-size shipping and logistics contracts
    • Serve businesses on value creation and lowest cost-to-serve principles

    Group Shipping – Organization Structure

    • Structure of the Group Shipping organization, including key personnel and reporting lines.
    • Chief Procurement Officer, Vice President TQM, GSP & Supply Chain, Chief Port Services and Container Management are shown within the reporting lines.
    • Key roles and responsibilities within the Group Shipping organization

    Group Shipping – Activity Details

    • Details of inbound shipping activities: shipping strategy, portfolio allocation, chartering, vessel planning and scheduling, ship operations, inspection and monitoring, safety and environmental aspects, and post-fixture activities.
    • Details of outbound shipping and operation activities: supply chain design, network design and flow, exports planning and coordination, pre and post shipment documentation, negotiation with banks, coordination, and export benefits, logistics strategy, commercial deal, port and rail planning, scheduling, sourcing, tendering, management and contracting, and port contract and port management
    • Details of port and logistics activities: logistics strategy, commercial deal development, and deal structuring, port and rail planning and scheduling.
    • Details of container management: supply chain design, container management, container planning and scheduling, container operations, safety, and environment, commercial deal structuring, port strategy (long term port strategy commensurate to TSL's future plan).

    Group Shipping – Timelines

    • Key milestones in Group Shipping's timeline (2010, 2024, and 2030), showcasing the increases in raw material (RM) imports, vessels, and CO2 emission reduction.
    • Raw material import volumes and projected capacities for the company, along with vessel capacities, are indicated.

    Bulk Carrier Classification

    • Classification of bulk carriers based on size (Handysize, Handymax, Supramax, Panamax, Post-Panamax, Capesize, and VLOC), and carrying capacity.
    • Key aspects to consider in vessel selection (DWT of vessel, tank strength, and cargo loading guidelines).

    Overview of Discharge Ports

    • Map demonstrating major ports used by the organization (Jharia, Haldia, Paradip).
    • Advantages and disadvantages of various ports (rail freight, good rake availability, capacity for different ships, handling capabilities, infrastructure, etc).
    • Crisis handling mechanisms to be implemented.

    Port Infrastructure

    • Images showcasing different types of port equipment: ship unloaders, grab unloaders, and harbor mobile cranes.
    • Various loading and unloading operations are exhibited.

    Steel Cargo Loading Operations

    • Images illustrating the steel cargo loading operations.
    • Various views of steel-loading processes and vessels are displayed.

    Outbound Shipping and Coastal Shipment

    • Introduction to the roles and activities (Coastal shipment as a key driver of Tata Steel's supply chain, definition, need, enablers, challenges, solutions, way forward).
    • Key areas for both inbound and outbound shipment.

    Outbound Steel Movement - Milestones

    • Milestones and progression of the outbound steel movement are tracked over the years (FY20, FY21, FY22, FY23, and FY24)
    • Highlights (key achievements, challenges, and future plans)
    • Measures to strengthen the supply chain, increase production efficiency, and maintain quality.

    Coastal Shipment – Process Explained

    • Process details to approach coastal shipment solutions and key enablers.
    • Details on different stages (Key enablers to facilitate coastal shipment- vessel specifics, cargo consolidation, and buy-in of relevant departments).
    • Support functions and details for coastal shipment.
    • Overview of the stages of coastal shipment, including plant, 1st leg transportation (rail or road), loading, coastal movement, 2nd leg transportation (sea), and discharge.

    Coastal Shipment – Challenges and Strategic Enablers

    • Highlights challenges and strategic enablers (cabotage laws, vessel age restrictions, vessel chartering challenges, and limitations in availability of small vessels).
    • Key points on vessel portfolio, backhaul cargo availability, and infrastructure preparedness (port openings, berth necessities, bunkering, transport infrastructure, etc.).
    • Includes digital preparedness (smart warehouse, ISOP for data management, RPA-based documentation processes, etc.).

    Coastal Shipment – Benefits

    • Financial benefits, focusing on cost savings (savings from different years, ocean freight cost comparison, and key factors affecting the savings amount).
    • Sustainability and environmental benefits, like reduced CO2 emissions, are discussed.
    • Other advantages discussed (e.g., coil handling, alternative supply chains, and large-volume transfers).

    Coastal Shipment – Gearing up for the Future

    • Key areas of coastal movement (expansion, infrastructure development, business units served).
    • Proposed changes and future scope for coastal shipment(business units, ports expansion, and implementations of innovative solutions)

    Additional Notes

    • Key takeaways and actionable items.
    • Financial and sustainability metrics are displayed along with forecasts.
    • Data on vessels and volumes are displayed

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    Join the SAKSHAM IL6 Webinar focused on Logistics, specifically covering Group Shipping and Coastal Shipment at Tata Steel. Learn about the significance of shipping in the supply chain, port operations, and the challenges and benefits of coastal shipment. Gain insights into Tata Steel's logistics strategies and footprint in the industry.

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