Custodian appointment and cargo handling compliance at Haldia berth under customs law and cargo area regulations Appointment of International Seaports (Haldia) Pvt. Ltd. as Custodian and Customs Cargo Service Provider for Berth No. 04 and the adjoining back-up area, including the rail corridor and conveyor structures at Haldia Dock Complex, is formalised under the Customs Act, 1962 and the Handling of Cargo in Customs Areas Regulations, 2009. The custodian must comply with the prescribed legal framework, furnish the required bond, bank guarantee, insurance coverage, and indemnity, and remain subject to periodic review, disposal obligations, and possible suspension, revocation, or cancellation for non-compliance.