Nexus Terminals
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Container Depot Services
For Shipping Lines

Empty storage, IICL survey, repair, reefer care and washing — delivered from one yard serving Kattupalli, Ennore and Chennai ports.

Stacked shipping containers in the Nexus empty depot yard

Empty Container Storage & Yard
Handling in Chennai

Our 25-acre yard gives shipping lines secure, organised space for empty containers close to Kattupalli, Ennore and Chennai ports. The flattened, all-weather surface supports stacking up to three high, with dedicated stacking zones by line and type.

  • Storage capacity of up to 4,000 TEU
  • Fast gate-in and gate-out, 24x7, with entry and exit gates on two main routes
  • Handling by Escort Hydras and forklift equipment
  • Gated entry with round-the-clock security surveillance
  • Daily stock and movement reports for your EQC team
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Surveyor documenting container condition in the yard

IICL-Standard Container
Surveys

Every container entering our yard is checked by our 8-member survey team. Surveys follow IICL standards, so damage is recorded accurately and repair estimates stand up to lessor and line audits.

  • Gate-in condition surveys with damage reporting
  • On-hire and off-hire surveys
  • Cargo-worthiness inspection before release
  • Photo-supported survey reports shared promptly
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Technician performing container maintenance on site

Container Maintenance &
Repair

Our 23-member maintenance and repair team keeps your fleet in service. We handle dry and reefer containers to IICL standards, with quick estimates and predictable completion times.

  • Structural repairs – Body damage, panels, doors, floors and frames restored to full structural integrity
  • Reefer machinery repairs – Diagnostics and repair of refrigeration units and electronic components.
  • Professional inspection – Rigorous checks to confirm cargo-worthiness before release

Turnaround: Repair estimate within 12 hours, Completion 1 to 3 days on average

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Crane lifting a reefer container in misty yard conditions

Reefer Container Yard –
Temperature-Controlled Logistics

A dedicated reefer yard with powered plugs, continuous monitoring and side-shifter handling so cold-chain equipment stays cargo-ready for exporters.

  • Side-shifter handling – Protects the refrigeration unit and structure during every move.
  • 24/7 monitoring – Live plug status and genset backup keep reefers powered.
  • Dedicated repair section – In-house technicians for PTI, diagnostics and reefer repairs.
  • Photo-supported survey reports – Condition evidence shared promptly with shipping lines.

Photo captions: Yard plug station, Reefer line-up, Side shifter in action, Plug point panel

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Container Washing & Hygiene
Facility

A separate, dedicated washing area for reefer containers. Each unit is cleaned to food-grade standards, so food and temperature-sensitive cargo load into an environment free from contamination and odours.

  • Proper cleaning standards strictly followed
  • Hygienic container handling protocols
  • Refrigerated interiors kept in pristine condition
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Container ship and gantry cranes at a Chennai-area port

Timely Reporting and Tailor-
Made Solutions

Detailed gate, survey and repair reports shared promptly with shipping lines. Our team works closely with each line to shape yard processes around its requirements.

Aerial view of a container ship being worked at the terminal

One Yard for Every Container
Need

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