GUJ-03-02-2025 by Daily Shipping Times

MUMBAI : (022)22661756 / 1422, 22691407

AHMEDABAD : (079) 26569995, E-Mail:dstgujarat@gmail.com

Arkas Line expands its Route to India

MUMBAI: Arkas Line is broadening its service network and entering new markets as part of its 2025 growth strategy. Af ter recently adding new routes to its global shipping network with America and Red Sea Lines, the company is now further s t r e n g t h e n i n g i t s international presence by extending its route to India.

Ranking 32nd on the World Shipowners List, Arkas Line is expanding its service network after successful operations in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Europe, Africa, and the East Coast of America.

Cont’d. Pg. 6 KANDLA : (02836)222665/225790, E-Mail:dstimeskdl@gmail.com

GANDHIDHAM: Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) K a n d l a i s p r o u d t o announce that it has crossed the 120 MMT cargo handling m a r k o n 28th January 2025 34 days ahead of the previous year’s milestone T h i

Arkas Line expands its Route to India

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

Following its recent expansion through the Red Sea, the company is now adding a new country to its network: India. Through this move, the company aims to both increase access to new markets and provide a service structure that better meets customer needs.

New Lines, Increasing Capacity

The New Service called "India Med Service (IMS)" will commence on February 10, 2025, with four vessels, each having a capacity of 2,500-2,800 TEU. As of June 2025, the number of vessels in this service will increase to five, continuing to operate weekly

The route of the "India Med Service (IMS)" will cover the following Ports: Ambarli - Evyap - Aliaga - MersinAqaba - Jeddah - Nhava Sheva - Mundra - JeddahAqaba - Alexandria - Ambarli.

By utilizing rail connections from the Ports of Mundra and Nhava Sheva, the company will also facilitate the transportation of customers’ cargo to key trade centers in the inland regions of India.

New Service Structure / Restructuring in the Mediterranean

With the launch of the new "India Med Service (IMS)" line, there will be a restructuring of the service network in the Mediterranean. Arkas Line has decided to merge its existing GPS (Great Pendulum Service), EMS (East Med Morocco Service), and SEM (Spain-East Med) services. By introducing the new "Blue Med Service (BMS)", the company aims to strengthen its Mediterranean network with a more efficient and comprehensive service structure.

By having all its vessels operated by Arkas Line, the "Blue Med Service (BMS)” will solidify the company's position in the region. With this new development, the Mediterranean route will be as follows: Alexandria - Beirut - Lattakia - Mersin - AliagaGenoa – La Spezia - Tangier - Casablanca - ValenciaBarcelona - Fos Sur Mer - Genoa - La Spezia - Salerno – Alexandria.

With the launch of the India Service, Arkas Line will operate in 27 countries, offering 33 services across 72 ports

Arkas Line CEO Mr Can Atalay stated, "As Arkas Line, our efforts to expand into new geographies and increase the variety of services we offer to our customers, will continue in 2025. In line with our growth plans, we are restructuring our services for greater efficiency, entering new markets, and continuing our investments in fleet renewal to provide solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

Since June 2024, we have been operating our Red Sea service with two vessels, each with a capacity of 1,600 TEU. Now, by extending this service to India, we are opening up to new geographies. Additionally, we are increasing the service capacity by deploying five vessels, each with a 2,800 TEU capacity, and launching the new direct service ‘India Med Service (IMS)’; from India to the Mediterranean.”

He continued, "To better connect the new 'India Med Service (IMS)' to the Mediterranean region, we are introducing a new service structure by merging our GPS, EMS, and SEM services, and launching the strengthened 'Blue Med Service (BMS)'.”

Parekh Marine Agencies Pvt. Ltd. are the Agents in India for Arkas Line.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS

DEENDAYAL PORT

Stream Amis Star Delta Waterways

CJ-XVA BBG Ocean Chowgule Bros China

T. SBM

T. Salt Bulk

Stream Bocehm Oslo JMBaxi USA 10,900 T. Chemicals

CJ-VI Deep Blue B S Shpg.

Stream Eagle Shantilal Shpg.

Stream Haj Ali DBC

04-Feb Happy Dragon JMBaxi Germany 17 Pkgs. Proj Cargo 08-Feb Kuwana ULSSL

Stream Nadeen Arnav Shpg.

CJ-I New Born B S Shpg. 05/02

CJ-II Soul Mercy Anline Shpg. 07/02

CJ-III Prince Khalid DBC 08/02

CJ-IV Sole B S Shpg. 06/02

CJ-V Seiyo Goddess Mitsutor 05/02

CJ-VI Deep Blue B S Shpg. 04/02

CJ-VII VACANT

CJ-VIII Venus Triumph Seaworld 04/02

CJ-IX Aquila Shaan Marine 07/02

CJ-X VACANT

CJ-XI AS Alexandria JMBaxi 04/02

CJ-XII Atlantic Ibis Hapag Llyod 04/02

CJ-XIII Port Alice Mihir & Co. 06/02

CJ-XIV Propel Proseperity ACT Infra 05/02

CJ-XV Thames Trader Cross Trade 07/02

CJ-XVA BBG Ocean Chowgule Bros 08/02

CJ-XVI

OJ-II Ginga Hawk GAC Shpg. 04/02

OJ-III Tonda

OJ-IV Hari Leela

OJ-V Paramita Interocean 04/02

OJ-VI VACANT

OJ-VII Emma Grace Interocean 04/02

on NextDestn.NextDestn. NextDestn.NextDestn. Next Destn. Lan hai Zhu Yuan 01/02 Karachi-Jebel Ali TCI Anand 01/02 Manglore-CochinTuticorin-Chennai Kashan 01/02 Bandar AbbasJebel Ali ConstantaChabahar Artabaz 02/02 Bandar AbbasJebel Ali-ConstantaChabahar

Suvari Kaptan 02/02 Somalia

Sea Brave 02/02

African Avocet 02/02

De Xin Fu Xin 02/02 China

Corsica 02/02

Akson Sara 02/02 Dragon 02/02 Nakala

T. Salt

T. Sugar Bags

CJ-I New Born B S Shpg. Cotonou 27,500 T. Rice Bags

CJ-XIII Port Alice Mihir & Co.

CJ-III Prince Khalid DBC

CJ-XIV Propel Proseperity ACT Infra

CJ-V Seiyo Goddess Mitsutor

CJ-II Soul Mercy Anline Shpg.

CJ-IV Sole B S Shpg.

CJ-XV Thames Trader Cross Trade

Pipes

T. Bleached HW Kraft Pulp

T. Rice Bags

Bulk 05-Feb True Harmony DBC

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

Whistler JMBaxi

Zhong Hai Chang Yun 6 DariyaShpg.

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

04-Feb Bow Firda GAC Shpg. Singapore 6,000 T. Chemicals

05-Feb Bow Trident GAC Shpg. Al Jubail 3,000 T. Chemicals

03-Feb Coronet Malara Shpg.

T. MS

03-Feb Daewon Wilhelmsen 3,600 T. Chemicals

03-Feb Dawn Haridwar Malara Shpg. 2,502 T. HSD

OJ-VII Emma Grace Interocean San Lorenzo 41,101 T. CDSBO/CFSO

OJ-II Ginga Hawk GAC Shpg. Singapore 9,500 T. Chemicals

Stream Kurt Mas Samudra 5,58 T. Chemicals

07-Feb MTM New Orleans Interocean Brazil

T. CDSBO Stream No.5 Ocean Pioneer Samudra

T. Chemicals INIXY125012576

03-Feb Oriental Ixia Allied Shpg. 5,542 T. Chemicals INIXY125012507

05-Feb Oriental Sakura Allied Shpg.

T. Chemicals Stream Orchid Sylt GAC Shpg. Singapore

T. Chemicals OJ-V Paramita Interocean

T. CDSBO INIXY125012568 Stream Regina Scorpio Shpg. 3,903 T. Distillate 03-Feb SC Tapei Samudra

T. Chemicals 05-Feb Sea Legend Interocean

T. CDSBO Stream Shenghui Glory Samudra

T. Chemicals

KANDLA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (KICT)

CJ-XI AS Alexandria (SMILE) JMBaxi Pipavav-Cochin- I./E. TEUs. 03-Feb SCI Mumbai (SMILE) Tuticorin-Kattupalli I./E. TEUs. TBA TCI Seaways Manglore-Cochin- I./E. TEUs. 04-Feb TCI Express 032 Tuticorin-Chennai I./E. TEUs. 10-Feb SSL Bharat (PIC1) Unifeeder Group Cochin-Tuticorin- I./E. TEUs. 09-Feb SSL Kaveri (PIC2) Manglore I./E. TEUs. 05-Feb Daisy (IIX) Armita India Bandar Abbas-Jebel I./E. TEUs. 09-Feb Arzin (IIX) Ali-Constanta-Chabahar I./E. TEUs. 09-Feb Shamim (IIX) I./E. TEUs. 09-Feb Source Blessing (IG1) Hapag Llyod Nhava Sheva-Jebel Ali- I./E. TEUs. CJ-XII Atlantic Ibis (IG1) Dammam-Shuiba-Umm Qasr I./E. 900 TEUs. 08-Feb Inter Sydney (BMM) Emirates Shpg. Nhava Sheva- I./E. TEUs. Bandar Abbas 04-Feb Xin Long Yun 58 (KSS) ULSSL Port Klang-Colombo I./E. TEUs. -Jebel Ali-Khor Al Fakkan -Nhava Sheva-Mundra-Aliga 07-Feb Nadia (PGI) Master Logitech Khor Al Fakkan-Nhava Sheva I./E. TEUs. 07-Feb Grand Mariner (PGI) I./E. TEUs.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI PORTS & SEZ LTD. (APSEZ)

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL

DP WORLD MUNDRA

19/02-AM Celsius Edinburgh 5S 5010605 Unifeeder Transworld Shpg. Maputo (MJI)

LOAD FOR FAR EAST JAPAN,

04/02-AM

Heung A/Sinokor Sinokor (I) Ningbo, Tanjung, Pelepas, Port Kelang (NWX) 05/02 05/02-AM Interasia Elevate 48E 5010470 InterasiaInterasia Port Kelang, Ho Chi Min City, Laem Chabang (VTI) 06/02 08/02 07/02-PM Inter Sydney 172 5010485 Interworld Efficient Marine China (BMM) 09/02 09/02 08/02-PM Interasia Accelerate 4E 5010487 Heung A/WHL Sinokor (I)/WHL Port Kelang, Shekou, Dalian, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hongkong

A/Sinokor Sinokor (I) TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Haiphong, Laem Chabang, Jakarta (IEX) TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT In Port —/— Maersk Aras 452E 5010425 Maersk Line Maersks India Colombo

CONTAINER VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

In Port Maersk Aras (V-452E) 5010425 Maersk India Nhava Sheva 03/02 GSL Eleni (V-505W) Maersk India Jebel Ali 03/02 X-Press Altair(V-25002W) 5010482 X-Press Feeder Karachi

SM Mahi (V-505) MBK Logistics 04/02 CB-2 Maersk Aras (V-452E) Maesrk India 04/02

04/02 GSL Phoenix (V-501W) 5010424 Maersk India Karachi 09/02 Interasia Accelerate (V-4E) 5010487 Interasia Line Nhava Sheva 19/02 Celsius Edinburgh (V-5S) 5010605 Unifeeder Agency Jebel Ali

Spirit Of Kolkata (V-2502W)Nhava Sheva 31-01-2025 Marathopolis (V-505S) Ad Dammam 31-01-2025 Wan Hai 613 (V-67E) Port Kelang 01-02-2025

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

TBA Hapag

Fos

Genoa,

TBA Mesiina Transworld Group Istanbul, Jeddah, Nisurata (Libya), Castellon (Spain), Genoa, Naples, Iskderon(INDME)

Ever Ethic 173E 2500450 Feedertech/TS Lines Feedertech / TS Line Shanghai (CISC)

05/02-AM Torrance 31E 2500403 Interasia/GSL Aissa M./Star Shpg Port Kelang, Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Xingang, Qingdao, 06/02 Evergreen/KMTCEvergreen/KMTC (FIVE) 05/02 05/02-AM Hyundai Courage 117E 2500439 Hyundai Seabridge Maritime Singapore,

Wan Hai 377 4E

Wan Hai Line Wan Hai

(SI8 /

07/02 KMTC / Interasia KMTC (I) / Interasia 08/02 08/02-PM Zhong Gu Ji Nan 25001E 2500493 KMTC/COSCO KMTC / COSCO Shpg. Port Kelang, Hongkong, Qingdao. (AIS)

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

SOUTH & WEST AFRICAN PORTS

PIPAVAV PORT

ETA Cut Off/Dt.Time Vessels Name Voy VCN LINE AGENT WILL LOAD FOR ETD TO LOAD FOR MED., BLACK SEA, U.K., NORTH CONTINENT AND SCANDINAVIAN PORTS 07/02 06/02-1800 W Kithira 506W 25048 Maersk Line Maersk India Algeciras

14/02 13/02-1800 Maersk Detroit 507W 25049 (MECL)

21/02 20/02-1800 Maersk Karachi 508W 25059

TO LOAD FOR FAR EAST, CHINA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLANDS

03/02 —/— OOCL Atlanta 163E 25043 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Singapor, Cai Mep, Hongkong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, 04/02 06/02 05/02-0900 Xin Beijing 150E 25044 Nansha, Port Kelang (CI1)

04/02 04/02-1200 Xin Da Yang Zhou 098E 25037 COSCO / OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Port Kelang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shekou. 05/02 11/02 11/02-0600 OOCL Jakarta 180E 25046 Gold Star / RCL Star Shpg/RCL Ag. Nansha New Port (CIXA) 12/02 20/02 20/02-0600 OOCL Hamburg 155E 25058 21/02 04/02 04/02-2230 Dimitris Y 0251E24045 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Laem Chabang. 05/02 11/02 11/02-1100 X-Press Anglesey 25001E 25057 ONE ONE (India) (TIP) 12/02 05/02 05/02-1900 GSL Nicoletta 506E 25047 Maersk Line Maersk India Singapore, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 06/02 13/02 13/02-0300 X-Press Odyssey 507E 25056 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Ningbo. (NWX) 13/02 Sinokor/Heung A Sinokor India Port kelang, Singapore, Qindao, Xingang, Pusan. 15/02 15/02-1000 Conti Crystal 139E 25054 ONE ONE (India) Port Kelang, Singapore, Haiphong, Cai Mep, Pusan, Shahghai, 16/02 20/02 20/02-1000 One Competence 093E

LOAD FOR WEST ASIA GULF, RED SEA & EAST AFRICAN

PORTS 05/02 04/02-1900 SM Mahi 505 25052 Global Feeder Sima Marine Sohar, Jabel Ali (SHAEX)

07/02 06/02-1800 W Kithira 506W 25048 Maersk Line Maersk India Salallah, Port Said, Djibouti, Jebel Ali, Port Qasim. (MECL)

08/02 08/02-0300 HT Capricon 506 25053 Maersk Maersk India Sohar, Jabel Ali (NSHEX)

15/02 15/02-0300 Seaspan Jakarta 507 25050

03/02 —/— OOCL Atlanta 163E 25043 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Karachi, Colombo (CI1)

04/02-2230 Dimitris Y 0251E24045 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi, Colombo.

11/02 11/02-1100 X-Press Anglesey 25001E 25057 ONE ONE (India) (TIP)

04/02 04/02-1200 Xin Da Yang Zhou 098E 25037 COSCO/OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Colombo. (CIXA)

05/02 05/02-1900 GSL Nicoletta 506E 25047 Maersk Line Maersk India Colombo. (NWX)

06/02 06/02-0600 SCI Mumbai 2501 25055 SCI J M Baxi Mundra, Cochin, Tuticorine. (SMILE)

11/02 11/02-1400 SSL Bharat 171 SSLSSL Hazira, Cohin, Mangalore, Tuticorin, Mundra. (PIC 1) 12/02 14/02 13/02-1900 SM Manali 0051 25060 CCG Sima Marine Hazira, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Katupalli, Vishakhapatanam, 15/02 Krishnapatanam, Cochin, Mundra. (CCG) TO LOAD FOR US & CANADA WEST COAST 04/02 04/02-2230 Dimitris Y 0251E24045 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg Seattle, Vancouver, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York,

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS

AT ADANI HAZIRA PORT

Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights Govt’s transformative impact on India’s Marine sector : Sarbananda Sonowal

NEW DELHI : The Economic Survey reflects the Narendra Modi government’s transformative impact on India’s Marine sector, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister ShriSarbanandaSonowal said.

Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2024-25 in the LokSabha.

“Gratified to see the Ministry of Po r t s S h i p p i n g & Wa t e r w a y s trailblazing at the forefront among Infra Ministries with a remarkable 76% capital expenditure up to November 2024 for FY25 (BE) as per

Economic Survey 2024-25,” Sonowal said.

He also said that he is h a p p y t o w i t n e s s a n exceptional rate of capacity enhancement in Ports from 3 M T PA d u r i n g A p r i lNovember (FY24) to 21 MTPA during the same period this fiscal.

Citing the Economic Survey, he also said that there i s a t r e m e n d o u s improvement in the reduction of average container turnaround time in

Economic Survey : Capacity Addition In Physical Connectivity Sectors Stays On Course During FY 25

NEW DELHI : The Economic Survey stated that the capacity addition in physical connectivity sectors stayed on course during FY25. India’s development aspirations in the coming decade entail substantial investment in infrastructure, states the Economic Survey 2024-25, which was tabled by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.

PORTS, SHIPPING AND INLAND WATERWAYS

Port capacity improved significantly in FY25, leading to improvements in operational efficiency and reduction in average container turnaround time in major ports from 48.1 hrs in FY24 to 30.4 hrs in FY25 (April-November).

INITIATIVES IN PORTS, SHIPPING AND INLAND WATERWAYS SECTOR

• The Central Government approved 98 PPP projects, including 23 captive projects, worth around ₹69,800 crore, excluding the Vadhavan Port Project with a PPP investment of ₹38,000 crore.

• Currently, 56 projects valued at ₹41,480 crore are operational, increasing port capacity by approximately 550 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

• In October 2024, the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal was approved, featuring a museum with 14 galleries, the tallest lighthouse museum, India’s largest Navy gallery and themed amusement parks.

• The International Container Transshipment port at Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island, has been planned to enhance cargo transshipment from Indian East Coast ports and neighbouring countries.

• Urban Waterways Projects, valued at ₹1,303 crore, are underway, with 16 of the 30 projects already completed, benefitting over 35 lakh passengers while facilitating the transport of more than 5 lakh vehicles and 1 lakh cargo trucks.

• India is enhancing waterway connectivity to the NorthEast by developing waterways in Bangladesh and funding 80 per cent of the ₹305 croreproject.

• India is also investing ₹1,010 crore to improve the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and the IndoBangladesh Protocol route.

ROAD TRANSPORT

India has a total road network of 63.4 lakh km, including National highway (NH) network of 146,195 km. NH network forms the arterial backbone of road transport network as even though it comprises only 2 per cent of total road network yet it carries about 40 per cent of the overall road freight traffic.

Initiatives in Road Transport Sector

• The shift from project-based national highway development to corridor-based approach helped increase the highway length from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1.46 lakh km in 2024.

• Bharatmala Pariyojana, Char Dham Mahamarg Pariyojna, National High-Speed Corridors and 4-lane and above - National Highways.

• Key initiatives undertaken to improve road connectivity include advanced traffic management on highways, establishment of logistics parks, sustainable vehicle scrapping, and ongoing ropeway projects.

CIVIL AVIATION

Airport operators and developers, including the Airports Authority of India, are pursuing a capital expenditure plan exceeding ₹91,000 crore from FY20 to FY25. About 91 per cent of this has been achieved by November 2024.

RAILWAYS

The progress in the expansion of the railway network stayed at levels comparable to the previous year, while the addition of rolling stock increased considerably The focus on railway station infrastructure and modernisation of locomotives and coaching stock have improved passenger amenities in the railway sector Indian Railways is also modernising its signalling and safety systems to enhance operational efficiency and safety across its vast network. Elimination of mechanical signaling, Kavach Automated Train Protection system, Electronic interlocking, Automatic Block Signalling, Signal design automation tool for electronic interlocking are some of the initiatives in this regard.

Recent initiatives in the rail system

• GatiShakti multi-modal Cargo Terminal (GCT): 91 GCTs commissioned and 234 locations approved by October 31, 2024.

• Net zero carbon emission: Indian Railways targets 30 GW of renewable energy by 2029-30, with 375 MW of solar&103MWofwindcommissionedasofOctober2024.

• Major economic corridors: 434 projects valued at ₹11.17 lakh crore have been identified under three railway corridors, mapped on the PM GatiShakti portal.

• Public Private Partnership (PPP): 17 projects have been completed (₹16,434 crore) and 8 ongoing (₹16,614 crore) under the PPP model

• Vande Bharat trains: Between April and October 2024, 17 new pairs of Vande Bharat trains were introduced to the network, and 228 coaches were produced.

Major Ports from 48.1 hours in FY24 to 30.4 hours in FU 25 (April-November).

Japanese

Swiss

Swedish Kroner 7.92507.94257.76007.7550

Canadian Dollar 60.320060.442559.405059.3625

Australian Dollar 54.452554.562553.322553.2850

Singapore Dollar 64.667564.797563.305063.2600

Hong Kong Dollar 11.240011.262511.010011.0025

UAE Dirham 23.850023.897523.355023.3375

The above vessel is arriving at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from BALTIMORE, CHARLESTON, NEW YORK, NORFOLK, SAVANNAH, SOHAR

Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MDPT (MUNDRA) delivery. HH H We are not responsible for any mistake. ALL RATES ARE PROVISIONAL. The rates in this column are only meant for guidance.

MUNDRA

70 MEDUOK264770

1 MEDUOK265231

7 MEDUOK267211 35 MEDUOK270116

25 MEDUHE932403

59 MEDUOK025718 23 MEDUOK067074

53 MEDUOK082305 60 MEDUOK099507

3 MEDUOK109355

20 MEDUOK112995

56 MEDUOK114132

17 MEDUOK121566

73 MEDUOK141069

33 MEDUOK160697

81 MEDUOK189035

90 MEDUOK200535

55 MEDUOK206961

10 MEDUOK218214

79 MEDUOK247908

41 MEDUOK258145 52 MEDUOK262808 4 MEDUOK264580 44 MEDUOK264820 49 MEDUOK266437 64 MEDUOK268367 26 MEDUOM341709

62 MEDUHE984933 22 MEDUOK032037 45 MEDUOK080259

MEDUOK148114

Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item nos. are for the B/L Nos. arrived for MUNDRA delivery. Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at MUNDRA from our Import Documentation Dept. at Office N307, 3rd Fl, New Port Users Bldg NO. 5-A-1 Navinal Island, Kutch - 370421on presentation of duly discharged Original Bill of Lading and payment of relevant charges.

The container detention charges will be applicable after standard free days from the discharge of containers meant for delivery at MUNDRA.

The containers meant for movement by road to inland destinations will be dispatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for payment of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Zircon Marine Services Private Limited. and usual survey conditions will apply. Consignees are also requested to note that the carriers and their agents are not bound to send individual notification regarding the arrival of the vessel or the cargo.

In case of any query,kindly contact Import Customer Service - IN363-comm.mundra@msc.com

Get IGM No. / ITEM No. /CFS details on our 24 hrs computerized helpline No. (IVRS No.) 8169256872

You can also visit our website: msc.com/ind/help-centre/tools/import-general-manifest-information Invoices and Delivery

Economic Survey : India's external trade outlook for 2025-26 could be influenced by Global Policy changes

NEW DELHI: India's external trade outlook for 2025-26 could be influenced by global policy changes, with major economies shifting their t r a d e s t a n c e s , h i g h l i g h t e d The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman.

The report, prepared by the Chief Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry, flagged concerns that these changes could impact key Indian export sectors, including chemicals, machinery, textiles, and electronics.

The Survey emphasised the importance of diversifying export markets in the short term, while focusing on increasing market share in the medium term. For the long term, it suggests that India should position itself as a strategic partner in h i g h - v a l u e s e c t o r s s u c h a s biotechnology and semiconductors, especially through partnerships in a d v a n c e d f i e l d s l i k e s p a c e , q u a n t u m t e c h n o l o g i e s , a n d telecommunications However, the Economic Survey also warned that a continued rise in trade-restrictive measures could lead to higher costs, deter investment, stifle innovation,

and slow global economic growth.

Despite a widening merchandise trade deficit, India's services trade surplus has balanced the overall trade situation, it said. With services exports placing India as the seventhlargest global exporter in the sector, along with strong remittance inflows, the country's current account deficit (CAD) remains contained at 1.2% of GDP in Q2 FY25.

Trade performance so far

India’s exports contracted for the second month in a row by about 1% year-on-year to USD 38.01 billion due to global uncertainties, while imports rose about 5% to USD 59.95 billion. Key export sectors, including petroleum, gems and jewellery, and chemicals, have registered negative growth during the month under review

Cumulatively, during the AprilDecember period of this fiscal year, exports recorded a growth of 1.6% to USD 321.71 billion and imports by 5 15 per cent to USD 532 48 billion Trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exportsduring April-December widened t

USD 189.74 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year. Trump's trade tariff threat

US President Donald Trump has warned that he will impose 100% tariffs against countries of the BRICS bloc, of which India is a part, if they take any steps to replace the US dollar He had termed India as "Tariff King" and an "abuser" of import tariffs.

India is examining Trump's memorandum 'America First Trade Policy' to assess its impact on the bilateral trade with the US, which is its largest trading partner.

Bilateral trade with the US is on track to grow, with India and the US continuing to expand their trade ties, particularly as tensions between the US and China potentially open up new export opportunities for Indian exporters.

The US, currently India’s largest trading partner, accounts for 18% of India’s goods exports, and its policies—such as possible tariffs on Indian products—could significantly affect trade dynamics.

In 2018, India retaliated against US tariffs on steel and aluminum by raising duties on 29 US products.

Customs to set up advanced processing system soon at Vizhinjam International Port

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Adani Ports, which is set to start gateway cargo or export-import cargo, is planning to explore the potential of setting up a special economic zone (SEZ), a logistics hub and warehouses for Vizhinjam international port. The aim is to give a fillip to port led development.

Harikrishnan Sundaram, Head of Container business at Adani Ports & SEZ, said the company would try to replicate its success at Mundra port, where it set up an SEZ.

Speaking at the Vizhinjam Conclave, Sundaram said that an industrial ecosystem was important

to drive port-led development.

“Jebel Ali port successfully built an ecosystem that fuelled its growth and played a key role in the UAE’s economic transformation. A similar model should be implemented at Vizhinjam ,” he said.

As traffic is increasing at Vizhinjam port, the customs department is speeding up installing an online system to clear paperwork relating to the entry and exit of ships and containers Filing of bills of entry, shipping bills, general manifests and import-export documents to get customs clearance will soon be hasslefree as Indian Customs Electronic

Adani Ports gets Expert

Appraisal

DataInterchange System(EDI)willbe installedattheportin10days

Assistant Commissioner of customs at Vizhinjam port Gomathi said at a panel discussion at Vizhinjam Conclave that the online system would be implemented as documents for customs clearance have to be filed manually EDI is mandatory for all documentation at ports. “We need around three to four days to test using 8-10 bills. After that, a public notice will be issued and the system will be available,” she added. Customs efficiency is important to minimize dwell time at the port, said Gomathi.

Committee backing for Rs 9,540 crore expansion of Vizhinjam port

N E W D E L H I : T h e E x p e r t Appraisal Committee (EAC) in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended environmental clearance to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) for constructing the second and third phase of the Vizhinjam container transhipment port with an investment of Rs 9,540 crore The EAC recommendation will have to be signed off by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

The port master plan development involves extending the quay (berth) length of the existing container berth by 1,200 metres to 2,000 metres, building container storage yard and related infrastructure behind the 1,200 metres extension berth (within port limits), extending the main b

multipurpose berth and 250 metres of liquid berth (along the breakwater), development of liquid cargo storage

facility (product will be stored in tanks within port area), reclamation of 77.17 hectares of land and dredging of about 7.20 million cubic metres.

The construction of phases 2 and 3 w i l l e x p a n d Vi z h i n j a m p o r t ’ s container handling capacity by 3 87 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU’s) to 4.87 million TEUs, taking the port’s total cargo handling capacity, including multipurpose and liquid cargo, to 94.6 million tonnes (mt) from the existing 11 61 mt

Key Budget 2025 Highlights

1] Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, February 1, ended her Union Budget 2025-26 presentation with a booster to the middle class. FM announced that no income tax will be payable for annual income upto ₹12 lakh.

2] She also announced that the annual limit for TDS on rent has been raised from ₹2 40 lakh to ₹6 lakh, benefiting small taxpayers receiving smaller payments.

3] In a move aimed at formalising the gig economy, Sitharaman announced that the Government will provide identity cards and registration for gig workers. The initiative is expected to enhance social security and streamline benefits for the country’s growing freelance and contractual workforce

4] The Finance Minister unveiled a new scheme to position India as a global hub for toy manufacturing. The initiative will focus on cluster development, skillbuilding, and improving the manufacturing ecosystem to promote high-quality, innovative, and sustainable Indian-made toys.

5] To strengthen the rural economy, Sitharaman launched the Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, which will be implemented in 100 districts across the country

The scheme aims to benefit 1.7 crore farmers, create rural job opportunities, and reduce migration by making agriculture more lucrative.

6] While the TDS threshold on rent has been increased to ₹6 lakh, TCS on education loans up to ₹10 lakh (from specified financial institutions) will be removed.

7] The Government will rationalise the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) by reducing the number of rates and thresholds, making the process more taxpayer-friendly

8] FM also announced that 36 Life-Saving Drugs have been added to the list of medicines fully exempt from Basic Customs Duty (BCD).

9] She also said that top 50 tourism destination sites will be developed in partnership with states to boost tourism across India and a focus will be placed on promoting medical tourism and "Heal-in-India" initiatives to attract international patients.

10]Sitharaman made history today as the only Finance Minister to deliver eight consecutive budget speeches The Budget, which comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Government began its third term, is being closely watched for its measures to address economic slowdown and fiscal challenges.

Budget 2025-26 prioritises Trade Facilitation : GST Amendments Proposed

NEW DELHI : The Union Budget 2025-26 was tabled by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament. The Budget proposes changes in GST laws for ensuring trade facilitation These proposed amendments include:

Provision for distribution of input t a x c r e d i t b y I n p u t S e r v i c e Distributor in respect of inter-state supplies on which tax has to be paid on reverse charge basis, with effect from 1st April, 2025.

A new clause to provide definition of Unique Identification Marking for implementation of Track and Trace Mechanism.

P r o v i s i o n f o r r e v e r s a l o f corresponding input tax credit required in respect of a credit-note, if availed, for the purpose of reduction of tax liability of the supplier 10% mandatory pre-deposit of penalty amount for appeals before Appellate Authority in cases involving only demand of penalty without any demand for tax.

P rovision for penalties for contraventions of provisions related to the Track and Trace Mechanism.

Provision in Schedule III of the CGST Act, 2017 stating that the supply of goods warehoused in a Special Economic Zone or in a Free Trade Warehousing Zone to any person

before clearance for exports or to the Domestic Tariff Area shall be treated neither as supply of goods nor as supply of services. Also no refund of tax already paid will be available for such transactions. This will be applicable with effect from 01.7.2017.

Inclusion of definitions of 'Local Fund' and 'Municipal Fund' used in the definition of "local authority".

Certain conditions and restriction for filing of return to be included. These changes will be brought into effect from a date to be notified in coordination with States, as per recommendations of the GST council, states the budget.

FIEO hails Govt’s Positive Outlook on India’s External Sector

N E W D E L H I :

Mr Ashwani Kumar, President, Federation of I n d i a n E x p o r t Organisations (FIEO) welcomed the Economic Survey 202425, which highlights India’s external sector resilience amid global uncertainties. FIEO President commended the Government’s efforts in navigating a challenging economic landscape and stresses the need for sustained policy focus on e x p o r t c o m p e t i t i v e n e s s a n d sustainable growth.

With India’s GDP projected to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in FY26 and exports rising by 6%, overcoming g l o b a l h e a d w i n d s a n d r i s i n g

protectionism, Mr Kumar sees this as an encouraging sign for the export sector

He emphasized that a stable and growing economy provides a strong foundation for export- oriented industries, and acknowledges the Survey’s insights on challenges like geopolitical tensions, inflation and global slowdown Indian exporters must remain agile and adaptive to evolving global demand patterns.

Some of the key recommendations by FIEO include:

B o o s t i n g E x p o r t Competitiveness : Simplification of procedures, reduction in transaction costs and adoption of innovation & technology

• M a r k e

D i v e r s i 

i o n : Expanding beyond traditional destinations to mitigate risks.

• Value-Added Exports: Moving up the value chain to enhance profitability.

• T r a d e I n f r a s t r u c t u r e D e v e l o p m e n t : I n c r e a s e d investment in ports, airports and logistics to improve efficiency.

• MSME Support: Greater access to credit, technology upgradation and marketing assistance for Brand India.

• Digitalization & Technology Adoption: Essential for improving efficiency and global market access.

Union Budget 2025-26 proposes to remove 7 Customs Tariff Rates for Industrial Goods

Proposals

to support Domestic Manufacturing and Value Addition while promoting Exports, Facilitating Trade and providing relief to common people

NEW DELHI : The Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, focuses its Customs proposals on rationalizing tariff structure and addressing duty inversion. The Minister said that the proposals will also support domestic manufacturing and value addition while promoting exports, facilitating trade and providing relief to common people.

Delivering on the promise to review customs rate structure announced in July 2024, the Budget proposes to remove seven customs tariff rates for industrial goods over and above the seven tariff rates removed in Budget 2023-24. This will leave only eight tariff rates, including ‘zero’ rate. The Budget also proposes to levy not more than one cess or surcharge. This will exempt Social Welfare Surcharge on 82 tariff lines that are subject to a cess.

RELIEF ON IMPORT OF DRUGS/MEDICINES

In sector specific proposals, the Budget comes as a big relief to patients, particularly to those suffering from cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases. The Budget proposes to add 36 life saving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty. The Budget also proposes to add 6 life saving medicines to the list attracting concessional customs duty of 5%. Full exemption and concessional duty will also respectively apply on the bulk drugs for manufacture of the above.

Specified drugs and medicines under Patient Assistance Programmes run by pharmaceutical companies are fully exempt from Basic Customs Duty, provided the medicines are supplied free of cost to patients. The Budget proposes to add 37 more medicines along with 13 new patient assistance programmes to the list.

SUPPORT TO DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING AND VALUE ADDITION

The Budget proposes to add 35 additional capital goods for EV battery manufacturing, and 28 additional capital goods for mobile phone battery manufacturing to the list of exempted capital goods. “This will boost domestic manufacture of lithium-ion battery, both for mobile phones and electric vehicles”, FM stated in her speech.

The Budget also proposes to fully exempt Basic Customs Duty on cobalt powder and waste, the scrap of lithium-ion battery, Lead, Zinc and 12 more critical minerals. Finance Minister said that this will help secure their availability for manufacturing in India and promote more jobs for our youth. This is in addition to the 25 critical minerals fully exempted of BCD in July 2024 Budget.

To promote domestic production of technical textile products such as agro-textiles, medical textiles and geo textiles at competitive prices, the Budget proposes to add two more types of shuttle-less looms to the list of fully exempted textile machinery “I also propose to revise the BCD rate on knitted fabrics covered by nine tariff lines from “10% or 20%” to “20% or Rs.115 per kg, whichever is higher”, said Finance Minister in her speech.

In line with the ‘Make in India’ policy, the Budget proposes to increase the BCD on Interactive Flat Panel

Display (IFPD) from 10% to 20% and reduce the BCD to 5% on Open Cell and other components. The Minister informed that it will rectify the inverted duty structure.

Considering the long gestation period of shipbuilding, the Budget proposes to continue the exemption of BCD on raw materials, components, consumables or parts for the manufacture of ships for another ten years. The Budget also proposes the same dispensation for ship breaking to make it more competitive.

The Budget also proposes to reduce the BCD from 20% to 10% on Carrier Grade ethernet switches to make it at par with Non-Carrier Grade ethernet switches. Finance Minister said that that this will prevent classification disputes.

EXPORT PROMOTION

The Budget also contains certain tax proposals to promote exports. To facilitate exports of handicrafts, it proposes to extend the time period for export from six months to one year, further extendable by another three months, if required. The Budget also proposes to add nine handicraft items to the list of duty-free inputs.

The Budget also proposes to exempt crust leather from 20% export duty to facilitate exports by small tanners, while fully exempting BCD on Wet Blue leather to facilitate imports for domestic value addition and employment.

To enhance India's competitiveness in the global seafood market, the Budget proposes to reduce BCD from 30% to 5% on Frozen Fish Paste (Surimi) for manufacture and export of its analogue products. It also proposes to reduce BCD from 15% to 5% on fish hydrolysate for manufacture of fish and shrimp feeds.

To promote development of domestic MROs for aircraft and ships, the July 2024 Budget extended the time limit for export of foreign origin goods that were imported for repairs, from 6 months to one year and further extendable by one year. The Budget 2025-26 proposes to extend the same dispensation for railway goods.

TRADE FACILITATION AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS

Presently, the Customs Act, 1962 does not provide any time limit to finalize Provisional Assessments leading to uncertainty and cost to trade. As a measure of promoting ease of doing business, the Budget proposes to fix a timelimit of two years, extendable by a year, for finalizing the provisional assessment.

The Budget also proposes to introduce a new provision that will enable importers or exporters, after clearance of goods, to voluntarily declare material facts and pay duty with interest but without penalty “This will incentivize voluntary compliance. However, this will not apply in cases where department has already initiated audit or investigation proceedings”, said Smt Sitharaman.

The Budget proposes to extend the time limit for the end-use of imported inputs in the relevant rules, from six months to one year. This will not only allow industry to better plan their imports, but also provide operational flexibility in view of cost and uncertainty of supply. Further, such importers will now have to file only quarterly statements instead of a monthly statement.

Providing PM Gati Shakti data to private players a welcome step : Ketan Kulkarni

- MD - Gati Express and Supply Chain

MUMBAI : "We welcome the Government's announcement of providing PM Gati Sh

accessible to the private players, thus

infrastructure projects. This is poised to accelerate infrastructure growth across the country, streamlining the movement of goods and strengthening logistics efficiency

Besides this, the Government’s decision to establish an Export Promotion Mission for facilitating

easier access to export credits, providing cross-border factoring support, and assisting MSMEs in overcoming non-tariff barriers is a highly commendable step, as it will empower MSMEs to expand their international footprint. Additionally, the budgetary announcement of providing easy-term loans of up to ₹20 crore is going to provide a significant financial boost to MSMEs, enabling them to scale operations & enhance competitiveness. Furthermore, we are also thrilled by the announcements aimed at fostering

s i l i

Limited

, a n d alleviating the tax burden on t h e m i d d l e class. These measures will n o t o n l y s t i m u l a t e consumption but also serve as key drivers of long-term economic growth".

Piyush Goyal deliberates with Export Promotion Councils & Industry

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal co -chaired a productive meeting with Export Promotion Councils & Industry Associations

along with MoS Shri JitinPrasada and Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal.

They have discussed strategies for accelerating exports, enhancing global

Economic Survey : Road-ahead for

NEW DELHI: The Economic Survey released on January 31 made a key observation about the road-ahead for Indian exports, saying that "domestic growth levers will be relatively more important than external ones in the coming years."

The era of rapid growth for world trade is over, and India's foreign trade playbook must now be seen in that context, the survey underlined. Powerhouse performers falling Europe is grappling with significant political and economic challenges. Germany, the continent's largest economy, has experienced a downturn for two consecutive years Political instability adds to the uncertainty, with elections scheduled for February this year Similarly, France is navigating political turbulence following recent snap elections.

The United Kingdom has witnessed a government transition, with the Labour Party returning to power amid fiscal challenges and an economic slowdown Overall, Europe is under p r e s s u r e t o m a i n t a i n i t s competitiveness, exacerbated by soaring energy costs linked to the shift towards renewable energy

These issues have had a notable impact on the global economy, as reflected in the Federal Reserve Bank

of Dallas's Index of Global Economic Activity, which has shown volatility since the pandemic and slowed down towards the end of 2023.

China stalling

Following the reopening of the Chinese economy after the pandemic lockdown, a surge in economic growth has not materialised. Instead, issues such as overcapacity and financial pressures within the real estate sector have become more apparent The economy is experiencing deflation due to weak aggregate demand.

Furthermore, the lack of substantial policy measures aimed at enhancing domestic consumption has resulted in excess capacity being redirected towards external markets. As a result, Chinese exports are performing well. In 2024, China’s trade surplus reached almost one trillion US dollars.

Rupee-dollar uncertainty

The recent uptick in the value of the US dollar, coupled with the Federal Reserve's reassessment of its policy rate trajectory, has resulted in a d e c l i n e o f e m e r g i n g m a r k e t currencies This decline can be attributed to fiscal pressures and historically low real interest rates, which have caused certain currencies to lose value at an accelerated pace compared to their peers.

competitiveness & improving ease of trade Assured PM Modi Govt’s commitment to boost India’s export ecosystem with targeted interventions & industry collaboration.

Indian Exports

Additionally, sovereign borrowing costs are increasing as financial markets adjust their expectations regarding inflation, the future direction of policy rates, and the overall soundness of fiscal policies.

Numerous stock markets globally are currently experiencing high levels, showing little apprehension regarding uncertainties surrounding economic growth and earnings Investors also seem unfazed by financial stability risks, despite significant worries resurfacing about securitisation, leveraged loans, and private credit.

When evaluated through various metrics, the present valuation and sentiment in the US stock market may rank as the most extreme or within the top three.

What all this really means for India

In such a global backdrop, even as India makes full effort to keep steady and sustain the growth momentum that the economy seen of late, the uncertain world trade growth scene would mean that exports growth for India is no longer a given.

Historically, India’s export growth hasbeenahighbetaplayonglobalexport growth, the survey noted. This means "domestic growth levers will be relatively more important than external ones in the coming years," it added.

Mr. Ketan Kulkarni

“MSC

MONICA III”

V-JU505R I. G. M. NO. 1120147 Dtd. 22-01-25

The above vessel has arrived on 31-01-2025 at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from JUBAIL.

Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MDPT (MUNDRA) delivery.

MUNDRA

The container detention charges will be applicable after standard free days from the discharge of containers meant for delivery at MUNDRA .

In case of any query,kindly contact Import Customer Service - IN363-comm.mundra@msc.com

Get IGM No. / ITEM No. /CFS details on our 24 hrs computerized helpline No. (IVRS No.) 8169256872

You can also visit our website: msc.com/ind/help-centre/tools/import-general-manifest-information

Invoices and Delivery order request must only be done in ODEX portal uploading all supporting documents

MSC AGENCY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Office N307, 3rd Fl, New Port Users Bldg NO. 5-A-1 Navinal Island, Kutch, Mundra - 370421, (INDIA) Tel. : +91 2838615501 • Telefax : +91 2838271003 email : IN363-comm.mundra@msc.com • Website : www.msc.com Corporate Identity Number : U63090MH2001PTC133288

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

m.v.

“MARIANNA I”

V-IU504A I. G. M. NO. 1120375 Dtd. 24-01-25

The above vessel is arriving at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from ABU DHABI, BAHRAIN, SHUAIBA, SHUWAIKH, UMM QASR PT

Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MDPT (MUNDRA) delivery.

MUNDRA

The container detention charges will be applicable after standard free days from the discharge of containers meant for delivery at MUNDRA.

In case of any query,kindly contact Import Customer Service - IN363-comm.mundra@msc.com

Get IGM No. / ITEM No. /CFS details on our 24 hrs computerized helpline No. (IVRS No.) 8169256872

You can also visit our website: msc.com/ind/help-centre/tools/import-general-manifest-information

m.v. “MSC REGULUS” V-IS504A

The above vessel is arriving at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from ABU DHABI, AL 'AQABAH, ANTALYA, BARCELONA, DAMMAM, GEMLIK, JUBAIL, LATTAKIA, MESAIEED, PIRAEUS, TEKIRDAG (ASYAPORT), THESSALONIKI, VARNA, YARIMCA

Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MDPT (MUNDRA) delivery.

MUNDRA

The container detention charges will be applicable after standard free days from the discharge of containers meant for delivery at MUNDRA.

In case of any query,kindly contact Import Customer Service - IN363-comm.mundra@msc.com

Get IGM No. / ITEM No. /CFS details on our 24 hrs computerized helpline No. (IVRS No.) 8169256872

You can also visit our website: msc.com/ind/help-centre/tools/import-general-manifest-information Invoices and Delivery order request must only be done in ODEX portal uploading all

MSC AGENCY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

DPA & DGFASLI successful concludes 5th One-Day Workshop on Safety in Dock Work & Handling of Hazardous Chemicals in Gandhidham

GANDHIDHAM:

The 5th One-Day

W o r k s h o p o n "Safety in Dock Work & Handling

o f H a z a r d o u s Chemicals", focusing on HAZMAT Transportation, was successfully conducted on 30th January 2025 at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, Gandhidham. The event attracted 214 professionals from across the maritime and industrial sectors, providing an essential forum for discussing and strengthening safety measures related to dock operations and hazardous material handling.

The workshop was inaugurated by S h r i N a n d e e s h S h u k l a , I R T S , Dy. Chairman (DPA), in the presence of Shri J.K. Rathod, CPES, CVO (DPA); Shri Sumit Roy, Director (Safety) & CIDS; Shri Vipul Kumar Mishra, Director (Safety) & DIC and other esteemed dignitaries & industry experts.

P r o m i n e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n s t h a t participated in the workshop included Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal, Aegis Vopak Terminal Limited, Balaji Heavy Lifters Pvt Ltd, CISF, CRL Terminal Pvt Ltd, DBC Sons Gujarat Pvt Ltd, DPA, Emami Agrotech, Excel Infra, IFFCO, IOCL, Indo Nippon, JM Baxi Pvt Ltd, Accord Hospital, Trade Unions, and Shreeji Liquid Storage.

The workshop was organized under the collaborative efforts of the Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) technical arm of the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. Both ministries and their organizations have been pivotal in enhancing safety standards in high-risk environments like docks, ensuring that workers are welltrained and equipped to handle hazardous materials securely

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has been instrumental in establishing safety protocols across various industrial sectors, with a specific focus on improving worker safety in hazardous work environments such as docks. DGFASLI has been at the forefront of offering specialized training, developing safety frameworks, and enforcing regulations to mitigate the risks associated with dock work and hazardous chemical handling.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, through the Deendayal Port Authority, has continuously supported the maritime industry by improving safety regulations,

infrastructure, and best practices. Their focus on compliance with national and international safety standards ensures that port operations are conducted safely, benefiting both workers and the environment.

This workshop’s agenda was centered around crucial topics such as HAZMAT Transportation, improving emergency preparedness, reinforcing risk management measures, and adopting advanced safety technologies. Experts presented case studies, shared best practices, and discussed ways to align with regulatory frameworks to enhance safety in dock operations.

The collaborative nature of the workshop highlighted the importance of joint efforts in addressing safety challenges and fostering a culture of safety across maritime operations. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, through DGFASLI, and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, through DPA, remain dedicated to supporting these initiatives by providing continuous training and strengthening safety systems at ports and dockyards nationwide.

The workshop not only facilitated valuable exchanges of knowledge but also reaffirmed the commitment of these ministries to safeguarding worker health and safety in the maritime industry.

Maersk to name its newest dual fuel methanol ship in Mumbai on 28 February

MUMBAI: A.P Moller – Maersk (Maersk) will hold the naming ceremony of its newest dual-fuel methanol Container Vessel at Jawaharlal Nehru Port near Mumbai on 28 February, the first instance of a global shipping line conducting this exercise in India, demonstrating the country’s importance to the Danish carrier’s strategy for sourcing alternative fuels at scale to power these vessels.

The naming ceremony will be held at Gateway Terminals India Pvt Ltd, 74% owned by A P M Terminals Management B V, the container terminal operating unit of Maersk Gateway Terminals is one of the five container handling facilities operating at J N port, India’s busiest state-owned container gateway and the nation’s second largest overall.

The event will be attended by Vincent Clerc, Maersk’s Chief Executive Ofcer and Keith Svendsen, Executive Vice President.

“India is an extremely important market for us,” Maersk said. “Decarbonisation is also an important topic for India”.

The soon-to-be-named vessel, built at South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd, one of the world’s top shipbuilders, can carry 16,592 twentyfoot equivalent units (standard containers), including 2,000 refrigerated containers (reefer containers).

It will be the tenth dual fuel methanol powered container ship to be inducted into Maersk’s fleet.