NEW DELHI(T) / ICD TUGHLAKABAD
Inland container depot | UN/LOCODE: INTKD
ICD Tughlakabad is an inland dry port southeast of New Delhi and a flagship CONCOR terminal. It functions as a customs-controlled interface for import and export containers, empty equipment and temporary storage, linking the Delhi–NCR cargo base with gateway ports by rail and road. The supplied port record identifies daily rail connectivity to JNPT and other gateway terminals, while the depot’s road access connects with NH-2 and major national-road corridors. It is therefore suited to cargo originating in or destined for Northern and Western India, where inland positioning, customs handling and gateway-port coordination are as important as the ocean leg. Rail schedules, terminal acceptance, documentation cut-offs and onward gateway arrangements should be reconfirmed for each shipment.
Key Highlights
Decision points for forwarding teams
- Dry-port location: INTKD is an inland customs-controlled container facility rather than a seaport.
- Gateway connection: Export and import boxes are coordinated with Indian gateway ports through rail and road interfaces.
- Large hinterland: The stated service area covers Delhi–NCR and broad Northern and Western Indian markets.
- Operational dependency: Cargo readiness, rail allocation, customs status and gateway cut-offs can materially affect the final schedule.
- Best use case: Full-container movements requiring inland customs handling before or after the ocean leg.
Facilities & Services
Functions relevant to containerized cargo
- Container handling: Supports import, export and empty-container movements under customs control; equipment and handling arrangements should be confirmed against the booking.
- Temporary storage: Provides temporary storage associated with the handling and movement of containers in customs transit.
- Rail evacuation: Rail linkage is used to connect the inland depot with gateway ports, including the gateways identified in the supplied port record.
- Road connectivity: Access to Delhi’s major roads and national-road corridors supports first- and last-mile trucking.
- Customs interface: Import and export processing, examination and release depend on current customs procedures and shipment-specific documentation.
- Empty equipment coordination: Empty return or pick-up locations are carrier- and equipment-provider dependent; obtain written release instructions before dispatch.
Routes & Logistics Timing
Planning logic rather than fixed promises
- Export flow: Cargo typically moves from the Delhi–NCR or wider hinterland to INTKD, then by rail or road to an assigned gateway port for ocean loading.
- Import flow: After gateway discharge and inland movement, containers may be transferred to INTKD for customs handling, storage, delivery or onward trucking.
- Trade directions: The depot can support India’s international import and export trades through the gateway selected by the carrier or forwarder; the actual ocean service must be checked per booking.
- Timing variables: Vessel cut-off, rail availability, terminal acceptance, customs examination, documentation discrepancies, road restrictions and congestion can all extend the door-to-port or port-to-door cycle.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Cargo-base assessment
Primary service area
Delhi–NCR and the Northern and Western Indian hinterland identified in the supplied port description.
Industrial profile
Typical demand is associated with manufacturing, consumer goods, engineering, automotive-related supply chains, textiles and distribution cargo; the commodity-specific acceptance must be verified.
Containerized cargo
General dry cargo, export consolidation inputs, imported production materials and finished goods are common planning categories for an inland container depot.
Special cargo screening
Hazardous, temperature-sensitive, oversized or regulated cargo requires advance confirmation of equipment, approvals, handling capability and route restrictions.
Operations & Compliance
Controls that protect the shipment plan
- Cut-off control: Confirm the carrier’s SI, VGM, documentation, cargo-gate and rail cut-offs separately. An ICD receiving time is not automatically the same as the seaport vessel cut-off.
- Customs documentation: Align commercial invoice, packing list, transport documents, classification, valuation and export/import declarations before cargo dispatch; amendments may trigger delay or examination.
- Dangerous goods: Submit the correct DG declaration, UN number, class, packing group, package details and required approvals in advance. Obtain acceptance from both the inland facility and the ocean carrier before stuffing or delivery.
- Examination and release: Build contingency for customs inspection, seal verification, scanning, weighing and document queries. Do not arrange final delivery until the applicable release status is confirmed.
Shipping Tips from Our Team
Practical actions before cargo release
- Ask our service team to validate the gateway port, carrier acceptance, rail option, inland delivery point and all applicable cut-offs before confirming the shipper’s loading date.
- Provide complete cargo details at quotation stage, including commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, package count, DG status and temperature requirements.
- Keep a buffer between ICD receipt and vessel cut-off. If rail capacity or customs clearance becomes constrained, our team can assess an approved road or alternate gateway arrangement subject to carrier availability.
- For import cargo, prepare the delivery address, consignee authorization, customs broker coordination and empty-container return instructions before release to avoid truck stand-by and detention exposure.
Port Quick Reference
Verified from the supplied port record
| UN/LOCODE | INTKD |
| Port name | NEW DELHI(T) / ICD TUGHLAKABAD |
| Port type | Inland container depot / dry port |
| Country | India |
| City | New Delhi |
| Coordinates | 28.5130000, 77.2692000 |
| Positioning | Southeast of Delhi; connected to gateway-port rail and road networks |
| Customs role | Customs-controlled handling and temporary storage for import, export and empty containers, subject to applicable procedures |
Frequently Asked Questions
Operational answers for shippers and forwarders
- Is INTKD a seaport?
- No. INTKD is ICD Tughlakabad, an inland dry port serving as a customs and container interface with Indian gateway seaports.
- Can export containers be delivered directly to INTKD?
- Usually, subject to the carrier’s booking, equipment release, customs requirements and the applicable ICD, rail and vessel cut-offs. Our team should confirm acceptance before truck dispatch.
- Does cargo at INTKD have a guaranteed rail transit time?
- No. Rail movement depends on allocation, terminal acceptance, train planning, customs status and gateway-port conditions. The schedule must be confirmed for the specific booking.
- What information is required for dangerous goods?
- At minimum, provide the accurate UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, package and weight details, safety documentation where required, and the carrier’s DG approval status.
- How should import delivery be arranged?
- Coordinate customs release, consignee authorization, truck availability, delivery restrictions and empty-container return instructions before requesting final release from the inland facility.
Data Sources & Provenance
Scope and verification boundary
Core identity, code, location, coordinates, customs function and gateway-link information are based on the supplied INTKD port record. Institutional and regulatory cross-checking should be performed through the relevant official domains, including concorindia.co.in for CONCOR-related inland-terminal information, cbic.gov.in for Indian customs administration and indianrailways.gov.in for the national railway system. Carrier cut-offs, rail allocation, terminal acceptance, charges, customs instructions and service availability change over time and must be confirmed against the shipment-specific booking and current official instructions.