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STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Allcargo Supply Chain unveils Grade A chemical

warehouse at Uran

Allcargo Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd.
(ASPL), the contract logistics busi-
ness arm of Allcargo Group, has set
up a state-of-the-art Grade A chemical
warehousing facility at its multi-user
chemical warehousing complex at
Uran in Navi Mumbai. Spread over
1.6-lakh sq.ft., the chemical ware-
housing facility, with all the required
safety features, allows for storage of
hazardous chemicals while adhering to ture and advanced Warehouse Manage- reinforces our position in the chemical
and statutory compliances of interna- ment System, which optimises the warehousing space. Its excellent con-
tional standards. process of moving and storing goods. nectivity makes it the prime choice for
the companies. Furthermore, it enjoys
ASPL’s multi-user chemical ware- “We are reimagining what ware- close proximity to National Highway
housing complex is spread over an housing can be. It’s not just about stor- 348 and various Container Freight Sta-
area of over 5.50-lakh sq.ft. The faci- age; it’s about offering safety, compli- tions (CFSs). This latest addition to
lity comprises of four blocks and all ance, speed, effi ciency, scalability and ASPL infrastructure is in line with our
the blocks are operational. Strategically advanced storage facility to our clients. commitment to delivering world-class
situated at Uran, the facility is located This facility underlines our commit- logistics solutions, supporting the
just 15-km from the port and 25-km ment to providing top-notch chemical Indian Government’s initiative to position
from the Mumbai-Pune expressway. warehousing services. What add to our India as a global manufacturing hub,”
strengths are the synergies with Gati, Mr. Sushil Rathi, Director, ASPL said.
The warehousing facility is which is India’s premier express dis-
equipped with cold storage options for tribution company. As part of Allcargo ASPL has more than 27 multi-user
maintaining temperatures below 25°C; Group, we are geared to offer truly chemical warehouses, offering approxi-
separate trench line connected to con- end-to-end logistics solutions,” mately 15-lakh sq.ft. across India
tainment pit; in-rack sprinkler water Mr. Pirojshaw Sarkari, Managing and serving more than 70 companies.
and foam-based fi re-fi ghting system; Director, ASPL said. The company will soon open a new
battery operated forklift; reach truck chemical warehousing facility and PESO
with 12 m height, etc. The facility is “With its strategic location in Uran warehouse at Bhiwandi, near Mumbai,
also equipped with modern infrastruc- and seamless connectivity, this facility Vapi in Gujarat, and in north India.

Government weighing local tax options to avoid

EU carbon levy
India is looking at potentially tax- such as steel and iron ore, approved in European taxes on carbon emissions,”
ing high-carbon goods locally, and then April, has drawn concerns from India he said at an industry event. “So, if we
using the proceeds to support its green and the two sides are holding talks to collect the tax in India itself and use it for
energy transition, to avoid the European discuss the issue. Mr. Goyal said there our green energy transition, which will
Union’s carbon tax on imports, trade would be no additional levy if the indirectly help the same companies that
minister Mr. Piyush Goyal said. exporting nation taxes carbon locally. are exporters as they transition to cleaner
energy and bring down their cost, there
The EU’s plan to impose a carbon “We will fi nd a solution around a will be no additional CBAM (Carbon
levy from 2026 on high-carbon goods domestic tax to take care of equating with Border Adjustment Mechanism) tax.”

136 Chemical Weekly November 21, 2023

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