Policy and Guidelines for Setting Up of ICDs, CFS and AFSs

[CBIC Circular No. 50/2020 dated 05.11.2020]

1. Introduction

2. Distinction between ICD, CFS and AFS

2.1 Inland Container Depot (ICD)

2.2 Container Freight Station

2.3 Air Freight Station (AFS)

2.4 Important centers of activity relating to ICDs/CFSs/AFSs

3. Functions and benefits of ICDs/CFSs/AFSs

4. Criteria for new ICDs/CFSs/AFSs

4.1 Geographical Criteria for approvals

4.2 Volume

4.3 Land

4.4 Other Criteria

5. Application and Approval Procedures

5.1 Setting up of New ICD/CFS/AFS

5.2 Applications for other purposes

6. Post Approval Obligations

6.1 Operationalizing the facility

6.2 Regulatory and other compliances

6.3 Record keeping handling, receipt and storage

6.4 Infrastructure and other facilities

6.5 Performance Monitoring

7. Term, Renewal and de-notification of the facility

8. Scope and applicability

Annexure I: Format of Application for Setting up of an Inland Container Depot/Container Freight Station/Air Freight Station

Annexure II: Instruction for submission of the Detailed Project Report for Setting Up of ICD/CFS/AFS

Annexure III: Checklist for the Infrastructural requirements and regulations compliance