GUJ-08-05-2023

National INTUC President, Dr. G. Sanjeeva Reddy inducted KPKS –President Mr. Mohan K. Aswani as Organizing Secretary of INTUC

NEW DELHI: The National INTUC 33rd Plenary Session was at Talkatora Stadium,NewDelhifrom22–23/02/2023 and in this National level meeting prominent leaders from across India and abroad were participated on important national issues, such as unemployment, privatization, contractual system, non-appointment ofTradeUnionLeadersonvariousBoardsetc.TheINTUChas largestnos.ofmembersinvarioussectors’oforganizationsand

AMTOI & SEPC inks pact to work together for Maritime Transport and Logistics Services

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t Operators of India (AMTOI) and Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), under the Ministry of Commerce andIndustry...

havingmembershipofmorethan4croresmembers.

In this meeting new body was constituted with President Dr.G.SanjeevaReddy,GeneralSecretaryShriSanjayKumar SinghandotherdignitariessuchasVicePresidents,Secretaries, OrganizingSecretariesandWorkingCommitteeMembers.

In this Kandla Port Karmachari Sangh’s President Mr. Mohan K. Aswani has been inducted as Organizing Secretary at the National level with this various national problems related to workers could be raised at national level such as Central Government, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry ofLabourandotherGovt.Departments.

APSEZ records its highest-ever monthly cargo volume in Apr’23 at 32.3 MMT

• Krishnapatnam Port and Tuna Port monthly volumes at an all-me high

• Domesc container cargo volumes jumped 13.6% YoY

AHMEDABAD: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), the largest integratedtransportutilityinIndiaandapartof the diversified Adani Group, handled 32.3 MMT oftotalcargoinApril2023...

AMTOI & SEPC inks pact to work together for Maritime Transport and Logistics Services

Cont’d. from Pg. 3 ... Government of India have signed a MoU recently with an aim to enhance the business opportunities and competitiveness of Indian companies across Maritime Transport and Logistics services through implementation of focused andmonitoredactionplan.

AMTOI & SEPC have identified the need to work together for the benefit of Maritime Transport and Logistics services in order to promote knowledge sharing, training, skilling, conducting awareness programs and conducting regional / national / internationalevents/exhibitionsetc.

T.K. Ramachandran gets Additional Charge of VPA - Chairman

NEW DELHI: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways for the entrustment of the additional charge of the post of Chairperson (JS level), Visakhapatnam Port Authority to 1991-batch

IASofficerofTamilNaducadre T.K.Ramachandran.

T.K. Ramachandran is presently holding the post of Chairperson, V.O Chidambaranar Port Authority for six months w.e.f 01 04.2023 or till the appointment of a new incumbentoruntilfurtherorders,whicheveristheearliest

CONCOR marks milestone by De-Stuffing 4000 Bulk Cement Containers

NEW DELHI: In serving the cement sector CONCOR marked another milestone by destuffing 4000 bulk cement containers – 2000 containers for Arakkonam cement plant and another 2000 containers at other locations including Chennai, Mumbai and Ankleshwar terminals of CONCOR, using cost effective and flexible bulk cement handlingthroughrail.

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m.v. “MSC INES” Voy : IE317A

The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from CHARLESTON, NEW YORK. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

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The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from HALIFAX, CHARLESTON, NEW YORK. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from HALIFAX, HAMAD, MESAIEED, JUBAIL, BOSTON, CHARLESTON, MIAMI, NEW YORK, NORFOLK. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

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Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item Nos. are for the B/L Nos.arrived for Mundra Delivery Separate IGM will be lodged with Kandla Customs for CFS - Gandhidham. Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at Mundra from our Import Documentation Deptt. at Siddhi Vinayak Complex, 2nd Floor, Off. No.201-208, Opp. Reliance Petrol Pump, Nr. Rotary Circle, on Presentation of duly discharged Original Bills of Lading and payment of relevant charges. The container detention charges will be applicable after 5 days from the GLD for containers meant for delivery at Mundra. The containers meant for movement by ROAD to inland destinations will be despatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for paymeant of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these Documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Master Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. 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.

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India’s Exports likely to touch $900 billion in FY24

NEW DELHI: India’s exports of goods and services could touch $900 billioninthecurrentfinancialyear,up from $770 billion in the previous year, keeping resilient despite global headwinds, a top official of a grouping ofexporterssaid.

Merchandise exports could expand to between $495 billion and $500 billion, while services exports could touch $400 billion in the year ending March 2024, said Ajay Sahai, Director General of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). Overseas demand remains strong in manymarkets,headded.

Trade Minister Shri Piyush Goyal urged exporters to explore new markets, however, in view of the possible impact of war in Ukraine and aglobalslowdown.

“The times ahead are going to be

very, very tough,” Goyal said speaking at a industry event late on Wednesday, while warning of the falloutfromtheconflict.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s government has set an export target of $2 trillion by 2030, offering benefits to boost exports of electronics, engineering, pharmaceutical,andothergoods.

India’s exports have increased by more than $200 billion in the last two years, led by a surge in exports of software, mobile exports, and agriculturalandpetroleumproducts.

Exportsofengineering,gems,and jewellery goods have slowed in the lastfewmonths,however.

Exports of agricultural, petroleum, and electronic goods remained strong in the Western markets due to pricing factors while exports to Asian and

Middle east countries have grown substantially,exporterssaid.

Sahai, who was part of a 50-member business delegation to Russiarecently,saidtherewasahuge demandforIndiangoods,particularly food, after the Western sanctions imposedovertheUkrainewar.

“Indian exporters are hopeful that both countries would soon work out a mechanism allowing payments in local currencies that would facilitate the shipments of Indian goods to Russia,”Sahaisaid.

But Indian officials have said Russia was reluctant to accept payments in the rupee currency for itsoilexports.

India has not explicitly condemned Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and has called for dialoguetoresolvehostilities.

Customs system glitch chokes shipments at ports

Pan India, traders pay heavy demurrage charges

NEW DELHI: Several shipments havebeenstuckatIndianportsdueto glitches in the customs IT system, leading to importers paying heavy demurrage charges. According to trade reports, shipments worth Rs3,000-5,000crorearestuckpanIndia.

Importers have alleged that the dutypaymentoptionontheICEGATE system is still not functioning properly. Since April 1, heavy demurrage charges have been paid by trade/importers, to the tune of aroundRs500-700crore.

The Customs Department had launched a new updated IT system on April 1 for payment of duty by importers, including an electronic cash ledger payment system aimed at ensuring ease of doing business.

However, importers claim that they are still facing issues in making payments through the ICEGATE system. In response to the situation, customs authorities have started manual clearance of goods to facilitatetrade.

Customs officials are holding panIndia interactions with trade to address concerns and issues related totheITsystemglitches.

The Government has been focusing on easing regulatory processes and improving trade facilitation to boost the country’s economy.

However, the current situation withthecustomsITsystemislikelyto have a negative impact on trade, as importers continue to face difficulties inclearingtheirshipments.

Major Ports see cargo traffic rise by 1.30% in April

NEW DELHI: India’s Major Ports saw a bare 1.30 per cent-odd rise in cargo traffic in April to 65.87 million tonnes (mt), driven primarily by an increase in coal – both coking and thermal (imports) and finished fertiliser shipments. However, traffic across three of the busiest ports –Paradip (Odisha), Deendayal (Gujarat), and JNPT (Maharashtra) –slowed down on account of lower iron ore shipments (a key export item from India), indicating building recessionarypressures.

Cargo traffic in April 2022 was 65 mt, as per data available from the IndianPortsAssociation.

Paradip, Deendayal, and JNPA handled 45 per cent of the Country’s cargo traffic, slightly lower than the 47 per cent share they had in the comparativemonthlastyear.

Finished fertiliser shipments saw the highest increase in April, rising over 33 per cent, to 0.6 mt; as against 0.46mtintheyear-ago-period.

Thermal coal shipments, primarily imports increased by 27 per cent YoY to 12 mt-odd, versus 9.4 mt in April 2022. Coking coal – a key steel-making raw material – saw an 11-12 per cent riseto4.6mt.Cokingcoalshipmentsin Aprillastyearwas4.1mt.

Other liquid shipments saw a 6.68percentincreaseYoYto2.4mt.

Incidentally, other categories like petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL), which includes crude, LPG/LNG and others, saw a drop of 2 per cent YoY to 19.6 mt, down from the 20 mt-odd shipmentsinApril2022.

Iron ore shipments, primarily exported to China, dropped 13 per cent-odd, the highest fall among major commodities tracked, to 4.7 mt. Shipments in the year-ago-period was 5.4mt.

Raw fertiliser shipments dropped over 9 per cent to 0.71 mt in April (from 0.8 mt in the year-ago period), while miscellaneous items shipped droppedover23percentto6.6mt.

Container traffic saw a 4 per cent increase with 981 TEUs (twenty equivalent units) moving, against 943 TEUsinthesamemonth,a-year-ago.

Port-wise traffic

Paradip – among the busiest ports in India – witnessed the highest traffic to the tune of 11.7 mt, but this was still 4 per cent-odd lower than April last year. The drop was primarily due to lower shipments of POL – of 6 per cent to 3.1 mt – and iron ore – down 25percentto1.8mt.

Vizag saw a 2.35 per cent drop in traffic to 6.2 mt mostly because of 16percentdropinPOLshipments.

Mormugao saw a 16.30 per cent decline in traffic with shipments across all categories, except thermal coal, declining; while in the case of Deendayal port, where traffic dropped 11 per cent in April, shipments were down in most categories except coal andfinishedfertilisers.

The Kolkata dock system saw a 5percentdropintraffic.

m.v. “MSC EMANUELA” Voy : IW318A

I.G.M. NO. 2342836 Dtd. 04-05-2023 Exch Rate 84.59

The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from VITORIA, ONNE. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

MUNDRA PORT SEZ

The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from MONTREAL, BARCELONA, VALENCIA, CHARLESTON.

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KANDLA-SEZ/GANDHIDHAM

The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from DURRES, LUANDA, PARANAGUA, MONTREAL, POINTE NOIRE, SAN-PEDRO, DAMIETTA, BARCELONA, VALENCIA, LIBREVILLE, PORTBURY, TEMA, CONAKRY, ANCONA, GENOA, NAPLES, PALERMO, RAVENNA, TRAPANI, VENICE, MONROVIA, MANZANILLO, ONNE, TINCAN/LAGOS, LOME, TUNIS, BALTIMORE, CHARLESTON, HOUSTON, MIAMI, NEW ORLEANS, OAKLAND, SAVANNAH, SEATTLE. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

MUNDRA

APSEZ records its highest-ever monthly cargo volume in Apr’23 at 32.3 MMT

Krishnapatnam Port and Tuna Port monthly volumes at an all-me high

Domesc container cargo volumes jumped 13.6% YoY

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

... implying a Y-o-Y growth of 12.8%. This growth in cargo volumes is supported by dry cargo volumes increase of 9% (iron ore 64%, noncokingcoal22%,andcoastalcoal67%) and container volume increase of 13.6%.

“Growth in cargo volumes across most of our ports reflects that our strategy of improving operational efficiency is delivering results and this willcontinuetoboosttheROCEofport assets” said Mr. Karan Adani, CEO and Whole Time Director, APSEZ. “I am also pleased to announce that DhamraLNGTerminalbertheditsfirst shipandthenaturalgasstartedflowing inthepipelinenetworkconnectedtothe terminal, well in line with our guidance of achieving the LNG terminal commissioningduringQ1FY24.”

Four ports recorded significant sequential growth in monthly volumes. These include Krishnapatnam (5.2 MMT, +22.6%YoY), Dhamra (3.3 MMT, +36.8%YoY), Tuna (1.15 MMT, +57.6%YoY), and Katupalli & Ennore combined (1.7 MMT, +13.3%).

Mundra Liquid Terminal handled its largest shipment of vegetable oil (soyabean oil) of 61,841 MT surpassing the previous highest of 57,000 MT (palm oil). The Gangavaram Port handled its highest monthly rakes count (88 Nos) on accountofhandlingcoastalcoalcargo foroneofitscustomers.

The investments in rail infrastructure at our ports have been one of the catalysts for our improved operational performance. Continuing that journey, Dahej Port completed

the extension of overhead electric lines, thereby enabling it to handle rakes with electric locomotives of IndianRailways.

With the commissioning of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) line till Dadri in April 23, the double-stack rake services from ICD Dadri to Mundra Port will now become operational. Supported by our ICD at Patli, this connection will further boost volumes at Mundra Port, and the total rail volumes for Adani Logistics. During April, total rail container volumes grew 22% YoY to 47122 TEUs and bulk cargo (GPWIS) volumes jumped 40% YoY to 1.4MMT.Thisongoingdevelopmentof the country's rail network will continue to drive the Logistics Performance Index of India in with thegovernment’sambition.

Adani Group concludes Myanmar Port sale for consideration of $30 Mn

AHMEDABAD: Adani Ports and SpecialEconomicZoneLtd(APSEZ), the largest integrated transport utility in India and a part of the diversified Adani Group have concluded the Myanmar Port sale for atotalconsiderationofUSD30Mn.

In May 2022, APSEZ announced signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale of its Myanmar Port. The SPA had certain Condition Precedents (Cps),

including completion of the project and relevant approvals for smooth conductofbusinessbythebuyer.

Given the continuous delay in the approval process and challenges in meeting certain CPs, APSEZ has obtained an independent valuation on “as is where is” basis. Thereby the buyer and seller have renegotiated the sale consideration to USD 30 Mn. The buyer will pay the said amount to the seller within 3 business days on

completing all the necessary compliancebytheSeller.Onreceiptof the total transaction value, APSEZ shall transfer the equity to the buyer anditsexitwillstandconcluded.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Karan Adani, CEO and Wholetime Director, APSEZ stated “This exit is in line with the guidance provided by the APSEZ Board based ontherecommendationsmadebythe RiskCommitteeinOctober2021.”

Shantanu Thakur flags off the Direct Shipping Service between Tuticorin to Maldives, at V.O. Chidambaranar Port

TUTICORIN: At a ceremony held MinisterofStateforPorts,Shippingand Waterways, Shri Shantanu Thakur flagged off the vessel ‘M.V. MSS Galena’ from V.O. Chidambaranar Port, as the Direct Shipping Service between TuticorintoMaldives.

The vessel ‘M.V. MSS Galena’, a vessel with carrying capacity of 421 TEUsofcontainers&provisiontocarry bulk cargo, deployed by Shipping Corporation of India, arrived at PSA SICAL Container Terminal on 04.05.2023. It was loaded with 270 TEUs of containers at PSA SICAL Container Terminal. ‘M.V. MSS Galena’ will sail fromTuticorintoMaleon05.05.2023.Itis scheduled to reach Male on 07.05.2023. The rotation of this shipping service is Tuticorin – Male – Tuticorin, and is scheduledtomake3callsamonth.

Speaking on the occasion,

ShriShantanuThakursaid,launchofthis historic and pioneering service concretely fulfilled the commitment made by our Hon’ble Prime Minister during his visit to Maldives. Not only this initiative helped to cut logistic and other costs but also enhancedconnectivityandreducedtime taken to transport goods between our twocountries.Hesaidthisserviceadded a new chapter to connectivity initiatives

taken by both countries in (IOR) Indian Ocean Region & promoted, developed & stabilized shipping connectivity between Indian & Maldivian ports. This will further give impetus to bilateral trade between India & Maldives & thus will lead to greater trade & economic opportunities & enhance maritime trade links with a renewed vigour between the twocountries,headded.

Earlier the bulk cargo bound to Maldives from Tuticorin were sent through barges & sail ships and the containers bound to Maldives are routed through Colombo. A service between Tuticorin - KochiKulhudhuffushi - Male was operated by SCI. Vessel ‘MCP Linz’ with a capacity of 200 TEUs of containers and 3000 Tonnes of general cargo was launched on 21.09.2020. The Contract concluded on28.08.2022.

The above vessel has arrived on 05-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from DURRES, LUANDA, PARANAGUA, MONTREAL, POINTE NOIRE, SAN-PEDRO, DAMIETTA, BARCELONA, VALENCIA, LIBREVILLE, PORTBURY, TEMA, CONAKRY, ANCONA, GENOA, NAPLES, PALERMO, RAVENNA, TRAPANI, VENICE, MONROVIA, MANZANILLO, ONNE, TINCAN/LAGOS, LOME, TUNIS, BALTIMORE, CHARLESTON, HOUSTON, MIAMI, NEW ORLEANS, OAKLAND, SAVANNAH, SEATTLE.

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Sarbananda Sonowal reviews progress of India’s First International Multimodal Logistics Park at Jogighopa, Assam

As the construction of this crucial Multi Modal Park goes oninaswiftpace,itislikelytounlockhugepotentialforthe region along with the neighbouring countries like Bhutan andBangladesh.ThePMGatiShaktiNationalMasterPlan has been conceived to revive and rejuvenate the transportation to become an efficient & effective agent of change. In order to ensure trickle down of economic prosperity,thePMGatiShaktiNMPaimsatstrengthening the coastal regions of both sea and rivers. I call upon everyone to join this wonderful initiative and make it a grandsuccess.

JOGIGHOPA: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal visited the construction site of India’s first International Multi Modal Logistics park in Jogighopa, Assam to review theprogresstoday.ShriSonowalsaidthejettyattheparkis likely to be completed within this year. Union Minister expressed satisfaction at the pace of work as the road and railway connectivity is also aimed at completion by end of thisyear.

Speaking on the occasion, the Shri Sonowal said, “ For the swift development of the Northeast India, our dynamic Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been takingmanyrevolutionarystepstorevitaliseoureconomy.

Prime Minister Modi ji’s vision of transformation via transportation has enabled the entire region of Northeast to revamp their transportation network.

The park is being developed under the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Government . First such MMLP, it is being made by NHIDCL in Jogighopa of Assam. The park will be connected to road, rail, air and waterways. This is being developed in 317-acre land alongtheBrahmaputra.

The distance of 154 km between Jogighopa and Guwahati will be covered by making a 4-lane road on this stretch, a 3-km rail line will connect Jogighopa station to theMMLP,another3-kmraillinkwillconnectittotheIWT, and the road to newly developed Rupsi airport will be upgradedto4-lanesforeasierconnectivity.

The MMLP will have all the facilities like, warehouse, railwaysiding,coldstorage,customclearancehouse,yard facility, workshops, petrol pumps, truck parking, administrative building, boarding lodging, eating joints, watertreatmentplant,etc.

Sarbananda Sonowal to receive the 1st Indian Cargo Ship docking at Sittwe Port Tomorrow

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will be receiving the first Indian cargo ship at Sittwe Port in Myanmar on May 9, 2023. The ceremony is likely to inaugurate regular transit of cargo ships between Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata, India to Sittwe Port in Rakhine state of Myanmar, heralding a new age of transportation between the two countries. The route is likely to unlock tremendous economic potential for the entire Bay of Bengal peninsula, allowing a bridge between South Asia and South East Asia regions, informed Shri Sonowal, while addressing media personsinDibrugarh,Assam.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Sonowal said, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi,theNortheastIndiaremainsattheforefront ofIndia’sdevelopmentalagenda.Aswestandonthishistoric threshold, when the landlocked Northeast India will finally have a much shorter access to the International Sea Route, it would not have been possible without the visionary propositionof‘ActEast’byNarendraModiji.DuetoModiji’s commitmenttotheprogressandprosperityoftheNortheast region, we have been able to spearhead with speedy execution of the Sittwe port in Myanmar, with an aim to boosting the trade prospect of Northeast India in the ensuingyears.ApartfromtheNortheastIndia,thisportwill also unlock huge commercial potential for Bangladesh, Bhutan and even Nepal - apart from India and Myanmarby acting as a bridge with the South East Asia. This is the true reflection of implementation of ‘Sabka Saath, SabkaVikas’philosophyofModiji.”

Sittwe port development is part of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP). Once operationalised, the Sittwe port will enable multi modal transit connectivitywiththeSouthEastAsia. SittwePorthasbeendevelopedunder a framework agreement between India and Myanmar for the construction and operation of a MultimodalTransitTransportFacility on Kaladan river connecting the SittweportinMyanmarwiththestateofMizoraminIndia. Shri Sonowal said, “Once fully operationalised, Kaladaan Multi Modal Transport TP will provide alternate connectivity from Eastern coast of India to the North-eastern states through the Sittwe port. This is a far more feasible route for the trade and commerce of Northeast India, than the existing route via Siliguri to Kolkata, saving time, money and excelling efficiency. Cost of transportation of goods from Kolkata to Aizwal was see drop of more than 50% in cost and time when the cargo is sent from Kolkata to Sittwe onto Palletwa and after that via road to Aizwal and the whole of Northeast India. Similarly, goods from Kolkata to Agartala will incur much lesser cost and time via this route. While the length of road from Kolkata to Agartala is around 1600 kms and takes 4 days via roadways, the Sittwe to Chittagong to Sarboom to Agartala will be done in 2 days, saving cost and time. In addition to reduction of traffic on the road, the use of marine transport will considerably bring down environmental cost of transport with drop in fossil fuel carbon emission. This is a wonderful thing which will not only help us economically but also environmentally.”

m.v. “SYNERGY OAKLAND” V-13E

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 11-05-2023 with Import Cargo in containers.

Consignees are requested to obtain DELIVERY ORDERS from our office address given below on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING, duly discharged and on payment of applicable charges. Consignees are requested to note that the carrier and or agents are not bound to send further individual notification regarding the arrival of the cargo vessel or their goods.

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STAR SHIPPING SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

First Floor, Plot No.86, Sector 1A, Near Quality Enterprises Hero Showroom, Gandhidham - Kutch, Gujarat - 370201

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The above vessel has arrived on 06-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from SHUWAIKH. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

The above vessel has arrived on 06-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ABU DHABI, SHUWAIKH. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery

KANDLA-SEZ/GANDHIDHAM

The above vessel has arrived on 06-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ABU DHABI, NAMIBE, SHUWAIKH, BEIRA, WALVIS BAY, CAPE TOWN, DURBAN.

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

MUNDRA

Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item Nos. are for the B/L Nos.arrived for Mundra Delivery Separate IGM will be lodged with Kandla Customs for CFS - Gandhidham. Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at Mundra from our Import Documentation Deptt. at Siddhi Vinayak Complex, 2nd Floor, Off. No.201-208, Opp. Reliance Petrol Pump, Nr. Rotary Circle, on Presentation of duly discharged Original Bills of Lading and payment of relevant charges. The container detention charges will be applicable after 5 days from the GLD for containers meant for delivery at Mundra. The containers meant for movement by ROAD to inland destinations will be despatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for paymeant of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these Documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Master Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. 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.

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Gandhidham : Siddhi Vinayak Complex, Plot No.

Office

Ward -

Near Rotary Circle, Gandhidham - Kutch 370 201 Gujarat India. Tel : +91-2836-619100 to 616100 (Board) E-mail : jatin.hadiya@msc.com, niraj.raval@msc.com, operator.gandhidham@msc.com H. O. & Regd. Office : MSC House, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 059 Tel : +91-22-66378000, Fax : +91-22-66378192, E-mail : IN363-comm.mumbai@msc.com

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Govt gets 9 EoIs for Intl Transhipment Port in Andamans & Nicobar

NEW DELHI: The MoPSW has received expressions of interest (EOIs) fromnineplayersfortheRs41,000crore international transhipment port project at Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal, a Senior Government official saidrecently.

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in a statement said the project is expected to be completed with an investment of Rs 41,000 crore (USD 5 billion), including investment from both government and public-private

partnership (PPP) concessionaires. The proposed port in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will have the ultimate capacity to handle 16 million containers per year, and in the first phase, to be commissioned by 2028 at a cost of Rs 18,000 crore, it will handle more than 4 million containers. Other projects planned around the transhipment port include an airport, township and power plant.

The project is located on the international trade route, with existing transhipment terminals like Singapore,

KlangandColomboinproximity.

The project focuses on three key drivers, which can result in making it a leading container transhipment port — strategic location in terms of proximity (40 nautical miles) with the international shipping trade route, availability of natural water depth of over 20m and carrying capacity of transhipmentcargofromalltheportsin the proximity, including Indian ports, as perthestatement.

Theproposedfacilityisenvisagedto bedevelopedinfourphases.

India’s Steel Exports rise 13 per cent in April

NEW DELHI: India’s steel mills began FY24 on a positive note with exports increasing 13 per cent in April as compared to the same month last year while there was a 5 per cent rise in exports sequentially (April vs March).

Finished steel exports in April stood at 0.855 million tonnes (mt), as per

provisional numbers available with Steel Ministry. As against this, exports in the year-ago period (April 2022) was 0.761 mt. In March, exports were 0.812mt.

Global markets are still stressed withrespecttoexportoffersandremain volatile,steelmillofficialssay.

Imports Up

However, imports (shipments coming into the country) for the month saw a sharp spike. Imports were up 38 per cent on a YoY basis to 0.46 mt (against 0.333 mt); while on a sequential basis, imports rose 7 per cent. Import of finishedsteelinMarchwas0.429mt.

“India was a net exporter of finished steel,”theMinistryreportsaid.

India, Russia suspend negotiations to settle trade in Rupees : Sources

NEWDELHI:IndiaandRussiahave suspended efforts to settle bilateral trade in rupees, after months of negotiations failed to convince Moscow to keep rupees in its coffers, two Indian Government officials and a source with directknowledgeofthemattersaid.

This would be a major setback for Indian importers of cheap oil and coal from Russia who were awaiting a permanent rupee payment mechanism tohelplowercurrencyconversioncosts. With a high trade gap in favour of Russia, Moscow believes it will end up with an annual rupee surplus of over

$40 billion if such a mechanism is worked out and feels rupee accumulation is ‘not desirable’, an IndianGovernmentOfficial,whodidnot wanttobenamed,toldReuters.

The rupee is not fully convertible. India’s share of global exports of goods also is just about 2% and these factors reducethenecessityforothercountries toholdrupees.

India started exploring a rupee settlement mechanism with Russia soon the invasion of Ukraine in February last year, but there has been no reported deal done in rupees.

Iran-India long-term agreement

Mosttradeisindollarsbutanincreasing amount is being carried out in other currenciesliketheUAEdirham.

The two sides have spoken about facilitating trade in local currencies but the guidelines were not formalised. Russia is not comfortable holding rupees and wants to be paid in Chinese yuan or other currencies, a second Indian government official involved in thediscussionssaid.

Official said both countries have startedlookingforalternativesafterthe rupee settlement mechanism did not workoutbutdidnotgivedetails.

on

operations in final drafting stages

TEHRAN: Ali Fathi, the Deputy Head of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for engineering and infrastructure development, announced that a long-term agreement between Iran and India for operating the southeastern Chabahar port is in thefinalstagesofdrafting.Themovefor this agreement comes at a time when China has also been showing a growing interest in investing in ports and other coastalinfrastructureinIran.

According to Fathi, PMO is ready to cooperate with foreign companies from all over the world, including the countries in the Persian Gulf region. The organization is open to collaboration with various foreign entities in the development of its ports andmaritimeinfrastructure.

The long-term agreement between Iran and India on operating heavy loading and unloading equipment at Chabahar port is expected to boost economic ties between the two countries. The development of the Chabahar port is crucial for India’s connectivity with Afghanistan and CentralAsia,asitwillprovideasea-land access route for Indian goods to these regions.

The final stages of drafting the agreement with India come at a time when China has been showing a growing interest in investing in ports andothercoastalinfrastructureinIran. The Chinese Government has been investing heavily in the development of the Gwadar port in Pakistan, which is situated near the Chabahar port.

Chabahar

Port

ThishasraisedconcernsinIndia,asthe Gwadar port provides China with strategic access to the Arabian Sea and theIndianOcean.

In conclusion, the long-term agreement between Iran and India for operating the Chabahar port is in the final stages of drafting, which is expected to boost economic ties between the two countries. The PMO is open to collaboration with foreign companies from all over the world, including those in the Persian Gulf region. The development of the Chabahar port is crucial for India’s connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia, while China’s growing interest in investing in ports and other coastalinfrastructureinIranhasraised concernsinIndia.

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES

m.v. “SYNERGY OAKLAND” V-13E

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 11-05-2023 with Import Cargo in containers.

Consignees are requested to obtain DELIVERY ORDERS from our office address given below on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING, duly discharged and on payment of applicable charges.

Consignees are requested to note that the carrier and or agents are not bound to send further individual notification regarding the arrival of the cargo vessel or their goods.

As Agents :

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

First Floor, Plot No.86, Sector 1A, Near Quality Enterprises Hero Showroom, Gandhidham - Kutch, Gujarat - 370201

Tel: (0091-2836) 229543 235282 235283 235383, Fax: (0091-2836) 230433

Export Marketing Queries: Mr. Parmar Devendra - 9824413365, E-mail: parmar.devendra@zim.com Mr. Trinath Pal 9824504315 Email:pal.trinath@zim.com

Import Marketing Queries : Mr. Mitesh Rajgor - 02836-235282,229543 E-mail: imp@starship-knd.zim.com

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Consignees are requested to obtain DELIVERY ORDERS from our office address given below on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING, duly discharged and on payment of applicable charges.

Consignees are requested to note that the carrier and or agents are not bound to send further individual notification regarding the arrival of the cargo vessel or their goods.

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m.v. “ZOI” V-2315E IGM NO: 2342992

DATE: 06-05-2023

The above vessel is arriving at Mundra on 102-05-2023 as per following details.

NOS.

6 EPIRCHNSHA231366

7 JADESE230417113

8 38430416291

9 EPIRCHNSHA231133

10 EPIRCHNSHA231076

Item Nos. B/L NOS.

Consignees are requested to obtain the DELIVERY ORDERS on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING duly discharged and on payment of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else Detention Charges will be applicable.

If there is any delay in CY-CFS / lCD's movement due to port congestion or any other cause beyond the control of the Shipping Line / Agents are not responsible for the same. Also note that the Shipping Line / or their Agents will not be held responsible for auction by Port / Customs / Custodian of uncleared cargo on expiry of stipulated period as laid down in the byelaws. Consignees are advised that the carriers and/or their Agents are not bound to send individual notifications regarding the arrival of the vessel or the goods.

For vessel ETA / IGM- ITEM/ Exchange Rate / Local charges & Detention Charges please contact our office.

Emirates Shipping Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd

Rajkamal-II, Office No. 103, 1st Floor, Plot No. 342, Ward - 12/B, Gandhidham - 370201. India. In case of any query kindly contact the below E-mail IDS & Phone Numbers :

IMPORT related : ravi.vaghela@in.emiratesline.com

Tel. No. : +91-2836-239378 / 239379 - Mob. : +91 89809 97977

EXPORT related : benoy.varghese@in.emiratesline.com

Tel. No. : +91-2836-239378 / 239379 - Mob. : +91 89800 25092

IGM Tracking : http://www.emiratesline.com : 8090/eadmins/igm_main.jsp.

Consignees are requested to obtain the DELIVERY ORDERS on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING duly discharged and on payment of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else Detention Charges will be applicable.

If there is any delay in CY-CFS / lCD's movement due to port congestion or any other cause beyond the control of the Shipping Line / Agents are not responsible for the same. Also note that the Shipping Line / or their Agents will not be held responsible for auction by Port / Customs / Custodian of uncleared cargo on expiry of stipulated period as laid down in the byelaws.

Consignees are advised that the carriers and/or their Agents are not bound to send individual notifications regarding the arrival of the vessel or the goods.

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Emirates Shipping Agencies (India)

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JNPA posts impressive TAT (22 Hrs); Puts India amongst Top Performers Globally

NAVI MUMBAI: A month after the record handling performance for the last FY, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s premier containerport,hasachievedanother feat when it set a global benchmark in container cargo handling. According to the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report, 2023, published by the World Bank, JNPA has an impressive turnaround time (TAT) of just 22 hours (equal to 0.9 days), putting India amongst the topperformers.

JNPAwasabletoachievethefeat due to various measures taken in reducing the dwell time. Most importantly the operational efficiency of the terminal operators has been the biggest contributor along with the better landside- rail androadconnectivity,introductionof

Centralised Parking Plaza (CPP), Digitization of the processes; streamlining berthing and unberthing of vessels; deploying more tugs for smooth transition of the vessel etc. are some of the other initiativesthatJNPAhasundertaken to facilitate efficient functioning of theport.

Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman of JNPA, said, “This is exciting news for all of us at JNPA. Just last month, we achieved a record of handling 6.05 million TEUs in 2022-23, the World Bank data reiterates that our efficiency parameters are better than many countries as per LPI 2023 report and we as a team are committed to further reduce the logistics cost and timefortheexport-importtrade.”

Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman of JNPA and Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Deputy Chairman, JNPA have congratulated the team for this remarkableachievement.

A.P. Moller – Maersk reports solid Q1 results

COPENHAGEN:

A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) reports a first quarter of 2023 in line with expectations. Continued destocking and easing of congestions implied lower volumes across all segments. Revenue declined by 26% to USD 14.2bn from USD 19.3bn. EBITDA decreased to USD 4.0bn from USD 9.1bn, and EBIT to USD 2.3bn from USD 7.3bn. The fullyear guidance remains unchanged, with Q1 expectedtobethestrongestquarteroftheyear.

“We delivered a solid financial performance in a challenging market with lower demand caused by a continued destocking. Visibility remains low for the remainder of the year and moving through this market normalisation, we remain focused on proactively managing costs. As we adjust to a radically changed business environment, we continue to support our customers in addressing their supply chain challenges. We are pleased to note that customers continue to value the integrated logistics solutions and close partnership we provide,” says Vincent Clerc, CEOofMaersk.

OceanrevenuedecreasedbyUSD5.7bntoUSD9.9bn. Profitability for the quarter was significantly lower comparedtoQ12022,primarilyduetolowerfreightrates and volumes, as demand softened. However, proactive cost containment measures have been successful, andtheOceancontractnegotiationseasonisproceeding inlinewithexpectations.

In Logistics & Services, revenue grew 21% to USD 3.5bn driven by the consolidation of acquisitions. Organically, Q1 was affected by lower volumes caused by inventory corrections, especially with North American and European retailers, which was partially offset by

new commercial wins. Additionally, underlying business performance was impacted by lower rates in Air Freight andweakerdemandineCommerce.

In Terminals, the top line was affected by lower volumes and storage income, both a factor of lower demand and the release of port congestion. Revenue in Terminals decreased to USD 876m from USD 1.1bn, but strong cost control contributed to continued solid financialperformanceinTerminals.

Q1 was marked by continued destocking in Europe and especially North America. While it is difficult to predict the exact timing, Maersk expects volumes to graduallypickupinthesecondhalfoftheyear.

Guidancefor2023

Guidanceremainsunchangedandisstillbasedonthe expectationthatinventorycorrectionwillbecompleteby the end of H1, leading to a more balanced demand environment, that 2023 global GDP growth remains muted, and that the global ocean container market will grow in a range of -2.5% to +0.5%. Ocean expects to grow inlinewithmarket.