Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has announced revised tariffs at its Inland Container Depot (ICD) Tughlakabad in New Delhi, reducing charges for import and export containers. The changes offer savings of up to ₹17,000 per 40-foot import container and ₹7,000 per 40-foot export container.
Import Tariff Reductions Effective 15 October
The revised import tariffs at ICD Tughlakabad will take effect on 15 October 2026. Under the revised rates, customers will receive a reduction of ₹8,500 per 20-foot container and ₹17,000 per 40-foot container.
The changes are expected to lower container handling and logistics costs for importers using the facility, potentially reducing the overall cost of moving imported cargo through the inland terminal.
Export Tariff Reductions Effective Immediately
The revised export tariffs have come into effect immediately, according to the announcement. Export customers will benefit from savings of ₹3,500 per 20-foot container and ₹7,000 per 40-foot container.
The export tariff reductions provide immediate cost relief for businesses moving outbound cargo through ICD Tughlakabad, while the import tariff changes will follow from the specified October date.
Revised Tariffs and Savings at a Glance
| Container Type | Import Savings | Export Savings |
|---|---|---|
| 20-foot container | ₹8,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 40-foot container | ₹17,000 | ₹7,000 |
The import reductions are effective from 15 October 2026, while the export reductions are effective immediately.
Implications for EXIM Logistics
The tariff revisions could help reduce the cost of export-import (EXIM) trade for businesses using ICD Tughlakabad. Lower logistics charges can contribute to improved cost management for importers, exporters and other stakeholders involved in containerised cargo movement.
As an inland container depot, ICD Tughlakabad serves as a link between inland cargo movements and India’s wider container logistics network. Changes to its tariffs may influence the logistics expenses incurred by businesses routing shipments through the facility.
The revised rates form part of the cost considerations for companies planning their container movements through the terminal. The actual savings will depend on the container size and whether the movement involves imports or exports.
FAQs
1. What tariff reductions has CONCOR announced at ICD Tughlakabad?
CONCOR has announced import tariff savings of ₹8,500 for a 20-foot container and ₹17,000 for a 40-foot container. Export tariff savings are ₹3,500 for a 20-foot container and ₹7,000 for a 40-foot container.
2. When will the revised import tariffs take effect?
The revised import tariffs will take effect on 15 October 2026.
3. When are the revised export tariffs effective?
The revised export tariffs are effective immediately, according to the announcement.
4. How will the tariff reductions affect EXIM trade?
The reductions are intended to lower logistics costs for businesses using ICD Tughlakabad for import and export container movements.
5. Which facility is covered by the tariff changes?
The changes apply to CONCOR’s Inland Container Depot at Tughlakabad (ICD TKD), New Delhi.
