Inland Container Depot (ICD) – Tuticorin
One Integrated Facility. Every Cargo Need Covered.
Welcome to the flagship Inland Container Depot (ICD) of St. John Freight Systems Limited—a 21-acre, port-proximate logistics hub built for speed, scale, and global standards. Strategically located on Harbour Express Road, just minutes from VOC Port (Tuticorin), the facility brings together bonded warehousing, container handling, customs coordination, digital freight tools, and sustainable operations, providing Inland Container Depot (ICD) and Total Logistics Services as a Custodian—all under one roof.
Why Our ICD Stands Out
Unlike traditional depots that operate in silos, St. John ICD delivers a full-service, integrated model that connects shipping, customs, warehousing, cargo movement, and digital tracking. With top-tier infrastructure and a trusted global clientele, it’s one of India’s most efficient inland logistics facilities.
Facility Snapshot
Total Area
Daily Handling Capacity
Volume Capacity
Warehousing
GOH Facility
Container Yard
Core Services
Customs & Inland Container Depot Services
- Cargo consolidation, segregation, stuffing in clearance sequence
- Kraft paper pasting, rope lashing, net fixing
- Retail labelling and palletization with heat-treated pallets
- EIR processing, barcode-based container tracking
Bonded Warehousing
- Storage for Imports
- Ex-bond Bills of Entry are filed as prepared by importers on a piecemeal basis
Port Connectivity & Container Movement
- Seamless transport to Voc Port (Tuticorin)
- Empty container survey at nominated yards
- 24×7 container movement supported by digital ops
Quality & Inspection
- On-site cargo survey and inspection
- Barcode scanning by nominated surveyors using handheld devices
- RFID support for select customers
Infrastructure & Amenities
- 68 loading bays, 74 total bays
- Includes customs, cafeteria
- 125 KVA diesel generator
- Solar Power Plant (172.8 kWp)
- Paver block driveways
Equipment & Technology
- 2 EV forklifts
- 7 Battery-operated pallet trucks
- 12 diesel forklifts
- 4 gas forklifts
- 3 top lifter cranes
- 4 escort cranes
- 15 hand pallet trucks
- 50,000 sq. ft. secured space
Security & Compliance
Security Setup
- 10 security guards, 2 supervisors, 6 in-house assistants (ex-servicemen)
- 117 CCTV Cameras with 90-Day video retention
Fire Safety
- Fire hydrant system (1.35 lakh-litre tank)
- Fire alarm audible within 1 km
- Mobile fire tanker with motor
- Fire maps, extinguishers, and periodic mock drills
- Smoke Detectors System
Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
- C-TPAT Compliant
- USSV Certified
- No dangerous cargo handled
- All electrical systems fire-safe and compliant
Business Benefits
Speed
Faster customs clearance, cargo loading, and port delivery
Efficiency
Fully integrated freight & digital systems
Savings
Reduced port dwell time, nil demurrage / detention cost
Control
Real-time container tracking, barcode scanning, quality oversight
Scale
Built for high volume throughput and warehouse expansion
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Logistics & Freight Partners
Shipping Liners
Global Buyers handled through Logistics & Freight Partners
Certifications & Recognition
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
(Environmental management) by TUV
ISO 45001:2018
(Occupational health and safety management) by TUV
C-TPAT & USSV
Certified
CII SCALE Awards (2020–2024) C-TPAT & USSV
Certified Recognized for Chain Logistics Excellence
IKEA IWAY Certification — held for 1.5 decades
Our Leadership
Saravanakumar Periyasamy
Managing Director
Vipin Shankar
Chief Executive Officer
David Raja
Senior Vice President,
ICD Division
Management Team
Jegan R.
Manager – Transport – Heavy Vehicle
Vinoth Sugaraj J.
Senior Manager -Exports- ICD
Emil Jebasingh C.
Manager – Transport – Heavy Equipment
John Ponraj P
Senior Manager – Imports – ICD
Antony Mathipragasam T.
Senior Manager-Finance-ICD
Sustainability Highlights
Contact Us
St. John Freight Systems Ltd. – ICD
3/63-B Harbor Express Road,
Tuticorin – 628006, Tamil Nadu, India
Thank You for Visiting St. John ICD
Your Partner in Progressive Container Logistics.