GUJ-10-04-2023

Deendayal Port Authority highlights Major Achievement of FY‘23

GANDHIDHAM: The Major achievements of Deendayal Port Authority for FY 2022-23 are indicated below: -

A) Traffic:

1) Highest ever cargo handling

The Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla created a new record by handling 137.56 million metric tonnes of cargo during the F.Y. 2022-23, as against 127.10 MMT in FY 2021-22, showing a growth of 8.23%. DPA is the only Major Port to handle more than 137 MMT Cargo throughput and is now the number 1 Major Port of the Country (intermsofcargohandling)forthe16thconsecutiveyear.

Gati launches Grade A advanced mega surface transhipment centre and distribution warehouse in Bhiwandi

MUMBAI: Gati Ltd., an Allcargo Group company and one of India’s premier express logistics and supply chain solutions providers, has launched a state-of-the-art and tech-enabled surface transhipment centre and distribution warehouse (STCDW) at Bhiwandi on the outskirts ofMumbai. Cont’d. Pg. 25

Safewater Lines poised to take its Reefer Services to New Heights with the Joining of Abhishek Wadisherla as India Reefer Head

MUMBAI: Safewater Lines, a leading freight forwarding company with 18 years of experienceintheIndianmarket... Cont’d. Pg. 6 .. See Pg. 6

Mr. S. K. Mehta, IFS

Safewater Lines poised to take its Reefer Services to New Heights with the Joining of Abhishek Wadisherla as India Reefer Head

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... has appointed Mr. Abhishek WadisherlaasitsIndiaReeferHead Abhishek brings years of reefer expertise to Safewater Lines, having worked for a leading shipping line and a global freight forwarder. With 14 branch offices in India and an overseas office in the USA, the company is well-positioned to serve its customers in the growing reefer market. Abhishek's extensive experience and market connections, combined with his technical expertise,makehimaninvaluableassettothecompany.

“His appointment comes at an exciting time for India's agricultural exports industry, and we are confident that his expertise will help us to grow and innovate in the reefer vertical," said Mr. Arun Hegde, Director of Safewater Lines. "With our commitment to providing the highest quality of service to our customers, and Abhishek's experience, we are poised to take our reefer services to new heights,deliveringevengreatervaluetoourcustomers."

India is expanding its network of trading partners through bilateral and free trade agreements, aiming to achieve the agriculture exports target of USD 100 Billion by 2026-27. India's current temperature-controlled export basket is a diversified mix led by pharmaceuticals, marine, meat, fresh produce, and dairy. With the demand for valueadded products like ready-to-eat foodstuffs and organic products growing significantly during the pandemic, Safewater Lines is well-positioned to take advantage of these trends with its focus on providing high-quality services and commitment to customer satisfaction.

In line with our tag line "We move the world for you" Safewater Lines is committed to providing its customers with the highest quality of service and ensuring their freight isdeliveredontimeandingoodcondition.

Mr.AbhishekWadisherla

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Importanteventsduringtheyear:

• Deendayal Port has handled more than 137 MMT of cargo during FY 2022-23, thereby registering the highest cargo throughput in its history. It is also the first and the only Major port to handlemorethan137MMTinafinancialyear.

• No other Major port in the country (except DPA) has handled more than 100 MMT of cargoforeightconsecutiveyears.

• The port has stood first among all Major ports of India for the 16th consecutive year, in termsofcargohandling.

• Theporthashandledatotalof3346vessels duringFY2022-23,whichisthehighestinitshistory. Ithadhandled3141vesselsinFY2021-22.

2) Efficiency parameters regarding PerformanceofthePortforFY2022-23:

13-06-2022

M.V. ANASTASIA K has sailed from Cargo Jetty - 15A on 13-06-2022 with a draft of 14.5 Mtrs, which is the highest ever sailing draft achieved in the Kandla Harbour area. The vessel, handled by MYSTIC SHIPPING PVT. LTD., has loaded 75,200 MT of Aggregate in bulk shipped by CHOWDHURY ASSOCIATES. The vessel was destined to theportofChittagonginBangladesh.

16-08-2022

Vessel M.V. ANNA ELISABETH arrived at DPAKANDLA and set a new record in cargo handling by loading 52,500MTsofMillscaleinBulkin24hoursbyHandlingAgent - SHREE ASHAPURA STEVEDORES a unit of ASHAPURA SHIPPING GROUP. Exporter – Singhvi Tradelink LLP and theVesselAgent-AtlanticGlobal.

22-09-2022

DPA, successfully berthed MT Shanmar Shruti having LOA of 221.4 Mtrs at Oil Jetty No. 6 at Kandla. This is the longestTankereverberthedatthisOilJettyNo.6.Vesselwill beloading35KMTofHSDunderCharterofIOCL.

3.Achievementsovertheyear

16-04-2022

M.V. GCL TAPI, sailed from Cargo Jetty-14 of DPA, Kandla on 15-04-2022 with load of 1,03,800 MT of Industrial SaltinbulkdestinedtoChina,bysurpassingpreviousrecord of 1,02,200 MT cargo loaded on M.V. GCL MAHANADI 04/04/2022. Loading of bigger parcel of cargo become possibleduetoincreaseddraftbyfocusseddredging.Higher draft will bestow the trade with cost advantage by bringing bigger consignments through DPA. Exporter & StevedoresNEELKANTHGrp-Mihir&Co.VesselAgent-Mihir&Co.

17-04-2022

Vessel M.V. ST GEORGE arrived at DEENDAYAL PORT-KANDLA and set a record in cargo handling by loading 57,000 MTs of STONE AGGREGATES in 18 hours 25 minutes by SHREE ASHAPURA STEVEDORES unit of ASHAPURA SHIPPING GROUP. Exporter - Ravi Seaworld ServicesandtheAgentScorpioShippingAgenciesPvtLtd.

22-04-2022

Vessel MV CHITRAL arrived at Cargo Jetty-7, DPA, Kandla and handled Timber Logs by average discharge rate per day 11667 CBM with a total quantity of 38088.962 CBM of MalaysianTimberLogsbySYNERGYSEAPORTS(P)LTD.

01-10-2022

DPA, Kandla recorded a growth of 17.22% over the corresponding period of the last fiscal by handling 70.14 MMTcargoinfirsttwoquartersofthecurrentfinancialyear. Incidentally DPA had handled 59.83 MMT cargo till 30-09-2021.

07-10-2022

DPA Kandla surpassed its own record by Berthing a Maximum Draft Vessel when MV BELLEMAR berthed at CJ-16, draft of 14.2M inside Kandla Harbour, with 76610 MT of Raw Sugar from Brazil. Chairman appreciated the Team Marine for successful berthing of such a high Dead Weight Vessel.

16-10-2022

Yet another milestone in the annals of DPA's history. Offshore Oil Terminal Vadinar, berthed the 6000th tanker of IOCL, MT YIO (VLCC), DWT 302481, carrying 284831 MT of crude oil, at SPM No.1. Glorious 44 years of safe operation sinceberthingoftheir1sttankerinAugust1978.

25-11-2022

MV GOLDEN ZHEJIANG, a cape size vessel, had left todayafterloading171UnitsofWindmillBlades,whichisthe highest, ever loaded in a single ship at DPA, Kandla and shipped by L.M WIND POWER. Steamer Agent & Stevedore -AdityaMarineLtd.

22-12-2022

DPA Kandla carried out a record breaking 38 Shipping Movements in the last 24 Hours, superseded its own record of36Movementscarriedouton03-12-2022.

29-12-2022

On 28-12-2022, DPA Kandla has crossed the landmark of handling 100 MMT cargo traffic in the FY 2022-23, thereby becoming the first Major Port to cross the milestone in only 3 Quarters of a fiscal year with a growth of 6.96% over the correspondingperiodofthelastfiscal.

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On 23-01-2023 DPA handled 6,67,054 MT cargo, which is thehighestsingledayhandling. 17-02-2023

Total 11,147 entries and exits of cargo vehicles were recorded on 17-02-2023, which is the highest gate-face movement.

01-03-2023

DPAKandlahassurpasseditspreviousrecordofhighest annual traffic volume of 127.1 MMT, which was achieved in FY 2021-22. With 30 days remaining in the current fiscal, it is expected in light of the recent trend of traffic that DPA is set to create another milestone of annual traffic throughput amongtheMajorPort.

B)OFFSHOREOILTERMINAL–VADINAR:-

1. Off-shoreOilTerminalhashandled4.81LakhMTof cargoinasingledayon24.01.2023whichishighestever.

2. The projection for the year 2022-23 was 50.93 MMT, against which this it has handled 57.20 MMT of cargo during theFY2022-23.

3. OOT, Vadinar handled 560 tanker vessels with NIL Oil Spill incidences and NIL security breach incidence in the year2022-23.

4. 655000 KG of Co2 emission reduced by saving 250 KLofdieselbyprovidingun-interruptedshoretoshippower facility at service jetty of OOT, Vadinar for tugs and ICG vessels.

5. Maximum tonnage handled 293591 in “MT ADVENTURE”on17.04.22.

6. Handled vessel having Maximum draft of 21.50 “MTHOUSTON”on12.05.2022.

C)Projects

Ro-RoServices

• Ro-RoServicesHazira

Port has completed the work of “Construction and Maintenance of RO-RO / RO-Pax facility at Hazira-Gujarat on EPC mode”, which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 29.09.2022, The project infrastructure will be utilized for carrying out Ro-Ro / Ro-Pax services from Hazira to Ghogha and other suitable locations. The above facility will also reduce the road congestion as well as pollution.Facilitywillbe usedfor publicconveyance. Facility togivefilliptolocaltradeandindustriesinthesurroundings; expected to boost economic development of Gujarat. ReduceTraveltime.

• Ro-RoServicesMuldwarkaandPipavav

The project infrastructure will be utilized for carrying out Ro-Ro / Ro-Pax services from Muldwarka to Hazira, JNPT and another suitable location. The above facility will also reduce the road congestion as well as pollution. Facility will be used for public conveyance. Facility to give fillip to local trade and industries in the surroundings; expected to boosteconomicdevelopmentofGujarat.

Rail and Road Connectivity Projects (PM Gati Shakti)

PM Gati Shakti NMP envisages the creation of a system for inter-connected and multimodal transportation networks leading to integrated economic and infrastructure development, improved trade competitiveness, promotion ofexportsandemploymentgeneration.

In connection of the same DPA has collaborating for the purpose and many projects has been introduced during the previous FY 2022-23 and also projects are proposed to be introduced in coming near future broadly in railway and roadscategory,amountingtoRs.1229.62CroresApprox.

RoadConnectivityProjects

• Construction of Interchange Cum Road Over Bridge(ROB)atLC-236(KutchSaltJunction)onNH-141

Due to frequent closure of LC-236, the vehicles coming from aforesaid roads have to stop and occurs traffic jams and due to traffic disruption, traffic originating from the port

gets delayed causing loss of precious time and fuel, by executionofthisROBproject,therewillbefreemovementof vehicular traffic without any hindrance resulting in the fast evacuation of the cargo from the Port. The Over Bridge is presently under execution stage to be completed by June 2023.

• Up-gradation Of Tuna Road from Two Lane to FourLaneRoad

Previously there was only two-lane Road from NH-8A to Tuna Tekra is available, which is serving the existing PPP Multipurpose Cargo Berth (Handled by Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal Pvt Ltd) & Tuna Barge Jetty. DPT is further planning for development of Berths as per the proposed Master plan-2047. In order to accommodate the existing and upcomingcargotraffic,thereisneedofbetterinfrastructure facilities by Widening the existing road from two lane to four lane (around 10 KM length). To smooth and fast evacuation of cargo. Better connectivity for existing and upcoming mega capacity addition projects, work is under progress and tobecompletedbyMay2023

• For fast evacuation of traffic and avoiding and lagging or delay and traffic jams, for free movement of vehicular traffic without any hindrance resulting in the fast evacuation of the cargo from the Port there are more projects are proposed in the near future, the proposed projectsare

1. Widening & improvement of existing 2/4/6 lanes K.K.ROAD

2. Construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) IN LIEU OFLCNo.235

3. Construction of R.O.B. in lieu of existing Railway crossingLC-1Aat363.625onNH-8A,KFTZ-KandlaRoad

4. Construction of 6-lane Link Road connecting from KK Road to NH-8A over the corresponding period of the last fiscal.

RailwayConnectivityProjects

• Upgradationofrailnetworkinsidecargojettyarea

The old infrastructure of Port inside yard was very old and outlived its life resulted in derailment and detention of rolling stocks. Due to up-gradation of Rail infrastructure the evacuation of Rail bound cargo has become fast and easy. This new infrastructure has enhanced handling and evacuation capacity of port and also fulfill one of the mandatesofDFCcomplianttrackinDPA.

Theprojectiscompleted.

• Providing Rail Connectivity to Berth No. 13 to 16 fromtake-offpointtoWestEndofBerth

The project was developed for Newly Developed Berth No. 13 to 16 is now connected with Railway for faster evacuationofthecargo

Further for seamless connectivity of ports and enhance capacity, speed to cater railway traffic of newly developed facilities at Tuna-Tekra for Container Terminal and Multipurpose Cargo berth up to the Take-off point more projectsareproposedforthecomingfuturewhichare:

• Providing Long Haul Loop line at Gandhidham YardforDeendayalPortTrust(DPT)asafullyDepositwork

• Doubling&electrificationofexistingTuna-GIMBline

• Electrification of railway network inside and outsideofCargoJetty

CapacityEnhancementProjects

• ConstructionofOilJettyNo.7atoldKandla

The Jetty commissioned on 23.01.2023, and has been inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister Ministry of Ports Shipping andWaterways,theJettywillincreasethehandlingcapacity and fulfil the requirement of future projections. Capacity addition of 2 MTPA. Handle Large Size of Vessel around 65000DWT.

• ConstructionofOilJettyNo.8atOldKandla

Existing oil jetties are fully utilized and additional berth capacity is required to achieve growth in liquid cargotraffic.

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Capacity addition of 3.5 MTPA. Handle Large Size of Vessel around 80000 DWT. Fulfill the users demand by handling various types of Cargoes i.e. LPG, Edible and chemicals Oils etc. Berth Waiting Period Shall Be Reduced and will provide various direct & indirect Employment Generation,andlikelytobecompletedbyOctober2023

• Development of Container Terminal at Tuna Tekra,DeendayalPortonPPP/BOT

Theproposedprojectaimstobringsignificantbenefitsto the port, including a reduction in congestion and an improvement in efficiency parameters. By accommodating larger vessels, the port can increase its capacity to handle container cargo, which is essential for catering to the growing demand and competing with other ports. The existing terminal has limitations, as it can only handle vessels with a maximum draft of 14 meters, which can only be navigated during high tide due to bar restrictions. The project will enable the port to improve container cargo throughput by accommodating larger vessels, thus increasing its capacity to handle more cargo efficiently, LOA issuedtoM/sHindustanInfralogPvt.Ltd.(DPWorld).

• Development of Multipurpose Cargo Berth Off Tuna Tekra Outside Kandla Creek at Kandla on PPP/ BOTbasis

The project of establishing a dedicated cargo handling facility that is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery can yield significant benefits. These benefits include a reduction in loading and unloading times, resulting in decreased costs associated with handling. The project is currently in tenderingstage

• Development of Oil Jetty No.09, 10, 11 at DeendayalPortAuthority

To meet the growing demand of POL, LPG & other Liquids, DPT is proposing to develop an offshore T Shape 3 Nos Oil Jetties that will be able to cater vessels up to 80000 DWTforLoadingandUnloadingofalltypesofLiquidCargo.

AugmentationandUpgradation

• RevampingofPipelines

Project is to rationalize the number & size of pipelines and to augment the capacity of oil jetties OJ1 to OJ5 and to implement & operationalize the common pipeline corridor till Y junction inside the oil Jetty area. Rationalization to increase the discharge rate, faster loading / unloading and reduction in waiting time. Augmenting capacity from 8 MTPA to 23.8 MTPA by revamping of existing pipeline network.

• Construction of Dome Shaped Storage Sheds Phase-IandPhase-2

This dome shaped storage shed can provide unobstructed clear span of 30 m. and height of 8 to 12 m. which is suitable for unloading the bulk cargo through hydraulic system by trucks/transport vehicles of fifth generation carrying about 60-70 MTs of cargo. Stability of this structure is ensured based on arch principle without Truss,Purlinsorintermediatesupports

• Development of plots, roads and SWD in 34hectareareainsidecargojettyarea

In order to fetch/attract the more business prospects and to get the direct benefit by way of rented revenue and indirect benefitbywayofvariousvesselrelatedchargeslikewharfage charges, demurrage charges and to attract more business by way of creating more storage space it is very much necessary to improve the open storage capacity in port area , So for betterment of storage of coal and other bulk cargo, it is essential to improve the kutcha area by providing Road networking, development of plots, SWD and cable trench network,Toiletblocks,Restshelter,watchtowersetc.

• Upgradation of Plot No C1 to C6 and SWD in 66Hectareareainsidecargojettyarea

The Kutcha plot no C1 to C6 & SWD network of 66 Hector area inside cargo jetty was completed on 30/11/2006.

Since the completion of the work no any major up-gradation/ repairing work has been initiated for these Plots & SWD, Kutcha plots are used for storage of wooden logs since last fifteen years The SWD of the said area is also in worsened condition due to saline atmosphere, To overcome the situation and provide a level platform for cargo storage/ handling, it is necessary to upgrade these plots by giving proper camber so that the water can’t ne accumulated in plots and drained out as per gradient from plots the project wasintroducedandworkofthesameisunderprogress

• Modification & strengthening of Bunder basin berthingstructureatDPA

Due to continuous and extensive use of the structure it is observed that the structure has been damaged at various locations as well as the backup area i.e. stacking yards also have been settled badly. Hence, it was essential to upgrade and strengthens the structure of Bunder Basin to safeguard and safe berthing of Barges. After completion of the Project it will be benefitting in enhancing life of structure, seamless loading and unloading operation with Safe Port Operation, Continuous stacking of material on developed stackyardwithoutsettlement.

• Retrofittingofcargoberthno.8&9(PanelNo.66 to76)

Due to continuous operation and movement of heavy cranes for loading and unloading operations and observed that there is a weakening of the structure. Hence, retrofitting work has been proposed for safely Port operation,aftercompletingofthisfacilitythelifeexpectancy of structures will be increased, the facility will be capable for handling bigger ships and bigger cranes with safe port operations.

• RFIDBasedAccessControlSystem

DPA Kandla has augmented full automation of Gate Operation at Port to initiated RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Based Access Control System “e-Drishti”. In addition to more than 510+ CCTV High Definition Cameras atKandla,Gandhidham,Gopalpuri&Vadinar

• 5GPilotProjectsatDPA

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in association with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) launched a 1st pilot project amongst major ports "5th Generation (5G) Small Cell and Aerial Fiber deployment with DPA’s existing StreetFurniture"ondated29thApril,2022

Small Cell are equipment which will be deployed for upcoming 5G networks. It uses higher frequencies spectrum to provide ultra-high broadband speed and are placed closer to user so that to provide quick responses to user's request. Street furniture are used to denote things likeelectricpoles,busstand,trafficlightsetc.

The pilot will help in understanding challenges in 5G small cell deployment at Indian ports. Hundreds of 5G Small Cells are needed to be installed in a square KM of area to provide good coverage. Use of Street furniture already available at ports like poles etc. can be used for mounting these 5G Small Cells, obviating the need for erecting thousands of new towers. This will not only ensure faster deployment of 5G but also unlock true potential of underutilized street furniture at ports. Ports, using these highly reliable 5G networks will be able to launch Enterprise Solutions which will in turn help them to compete with best ofinternationalports.

ProjectsofMechanicalEngineeringDept.

(1) Development, Operation & Maintenance of Berth13 for handling Multipurpose Cargo (Clean Cargo) and ContainercargoatDPTonPPPModeforThirty(30)Years.

SFC approval for the project received from Ministry on 23.02.2023 and RFQ uploaded on 24.02.2023 with due date 11.04.2023.

(2) Build, Operate and Maintain of 10 nos. of 120 T capacity each Automated road weighbridges on Revenue SharingbasisatDPAforaperiodof10years. Cont’d. Pg.

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Cont’d. from Pg. 10 LOAawardedon06.03.2023.

It is the first time that Automatic weighbridges will be deployed by DPA with latest technology. With these advance automatic weighbridges, DPA and Users will get various benefits like fast cargo evacuation, better accuracy, minimumhumaninterferenceetc.

(3) Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 08 Nos. Quick Release Mooring Hook (QRMH) units, integral capstan and remote control type including Operation & MaintenanceforfiveyearsatOilJettyNo.07ofDPT.

TheSITCworkisinfinalstage.

TheQuickReleaseMooringHook(QRMH)isanadvance system for Oil Jetty no.7, which shall ensure remote operated quick release of the vessel at the berth in case of any adverse conditions of fire or so. It is also first kind technologyinDPA.

(4) Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of Sprinkling system for coal dust suppression in 34-hectare coal yard with five years Operation & Comprehensive MaintenanceContract.

The SITC work completed with substantial completion dated03.04.2023.

Due to the development of new Coal Stacking yard at 34Hectare, the urgent need has been evolved for the Coal Dust Suppression system at the plot for prevention of the coal dust pollution in the port area due to fine coal particles at the stacking yard. The sprinkling system will aid in reducing air pollutionandenhancesafeandhealthyworkenvironment.

(5) Development of Out Fitting Jetty & Floating Dry Dock with allied infrastructure at DPA Waters at OOT, Vadinar, on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis under PPPMode

Final CRZ clearance received on 23.12.2022 from MinistryofPorts,ShippingandWaterwaysfortheproject.

(6) Design, Supply, Installation, Testing, commissioning of firefighting facilities as per OISD - 156 including operation &MaintenanceforfiveyearsatOilJettyNo.07ofDPT.

TheTestingandcommissioningworkisinfinalstage.

This Firefighting facility at oil jetty no.7 will be first of its kindhavingOISD-156compliant.

(7) Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 08 Nos. Quick Release Mooring Hook (QRMH) unit, integral capstan and remote control type including Operation & Maintenance for five years at Oil Jetty No. 08 of DPA Work orderissuedon15.02.2023,SITCworkinprogress.

TheQuickReleaseMooringHook(QRMH)isanadvance systemforOiljettyno.8,whichshallensureremoteoperated quickreleaseofthevesselattheberthincaseofanyadverse conditionsoffireorso.

(8) Revamping & up-gradation of Fire-fighting system andassociatedfacilitiesatOilJettyArea.

Work order issued for TASK I & TASK II activity on 29.08.2022 & 01.09.2022 respectively. SITC work in Progress. As a step towards making firefighting system installed at Oil jetties (OJ 1 to OJ 4) of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) OISD-156compliant.

(9) Procurement of 04 nos. of 100 MT & above capacity tyre mounted electric & diesel driven (duo) HMCS with operation & comprehensive AMC (CAMC) of three years afterfreeCAMCoftwoyears

DIB proposal to MOPSW has been submitted on 28.02.2023.

Simultaneously, DTP & Estimate is already prepared and is currently under Finance Coinsurance. On approval of competent authority, the Global Tender will be hoisted immediately.

(10)ElectricityDistributionBusiness:

ThelicensefordistributionbusinesswasgiventoDPAby the Commissioner of Kutch in the year 1956. Subsequently with the enactment of Electricity Act 2003, DPA has become

full-fledgedDistributionLicenseeatKandla.

(11)GreenPort:

• DPA is providing power supply to the lunch and TUGS while in the SNA jetty. DPA is also started to run the two nos. Mobile Harbor Cranes (HMCs) on electric power at CJ13.

• Further, DPA has started utilizing 4.2 MW of wind power for its captive consumption which leads to increase Renewablepowershareinportconsumption.

• DPA is also planning to setting up the 'Green HydrogenHub'atKandla.

• Shore to Ship Supply: DPA is planning to install 750 KW shore to Ship power supply in the first phase under Pilot projectinFY2023-24.

(12)CSR:

DPA has installed 45 KWp of Rooftop Solar Plant at St. JosephHospital,GandhidhamunderCSRwork.

DPA constructed hall at Shri Guru Nanak school, Gandhidham

DPA provided furniture to “Bhiratna Sarmas Kanya Chhatralaya”,Mirjapurhighway,TaBhuj

DPA constructed overhead tank for “Navjivan Viklang Sevashray”,Bhachau,

(13)LED:

DPA hasinstalledenergy efficient LED at itsoperational area and Residential Colonies. Total 3191 Nos. of LED fittings have been installed at Kandla & Gandhidham in FY 2022-23 for replacement of existing conventional HPSV fittingaswellasfornewinstallations.

(14)34Hectare:

DPA is planning to install 19 Nos. of High Mast Towers with 16 Nos. of 470 W LED fitting in each tower in the FY 2023-24.

(15)16thBerth:

DPA is planning to install 16 Nos. High Mast Towers with 16Nos.of470WLEDfittingineachtowerintheFY2023-24.

(16)RGB:

DPA has installed 135 Nos. of RGB LED of 40 W each in theFY2023-24.

(B) Details of Procurement through GeM and outside GeM-reg.

The amount of Disposal of scrap (e-auction) during FY 2022-23isRs.5.65cr.

D)Finance:

(i)

FinancialPerformance

The provisional financial performance for 2022-23 vis-àvis2021-22isappendedhereunder:-

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• The provisional Operating income increased by Rs.364.36croresascomparedtopreviousyear,whichispitched atRs.1971.93croresonaccountofincreasetrafficby8.23%.

• During the year, the port has achieved provisional Net Surplus (Before appropriation & Tax) of Rs.1893.01 crores.

(i) Cashless

As per Govt. of India’s directive, DPA has initiated the online payment & receipt and accordingly 100% payments are made cash less. To promote the digital transaction POS machines are installed at different collection points at A.O. Building,CDC,KandlaandGopalpuriHospital.

E) Achievements related to General Administration Department:-

1. Amendment in Recruitment Rules for Class – III & IVemployees,whichhasopenupanavenuetodepartmental candidatestoriseintothehierarchy.

2. A decision to distribute uniform and school kit to the students of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Kandla in each Academic Session. About 285 children, who belongs to the economically weaker section of the society and slum area, havegotbenefitted.

3. Kendriya Vidyalaya has been opened in the premises in the Gopalpuri Colony for the employees children / grandchildren / children of CISF personnel and employees children of other Central Government and State

Government departments. The school has started from Class – I to V and it will increase every year by one class on incremental basis. The tender has also been invited to construct a new building in the Gopalpuri Colony with the costofRs.23crores.

4. During the year 50 Nos. of Class – III & IV employeeshavebeenpromoted,whichisalsoarecord.

5. As a part of special campaign 2.0, the record keeping system in the Port has begun and all the records have been kept properly in a compactors indexing the records.

F)Recognition&Awards:-

• INDIAMARITIMEAWARDforBESTPORTOF THE YEAR (Non-Containerised) organised by DailyShippingTimes.

• 3rd Position in the Raajbhasha Kriti Puraskar 202122atNewDelhiforusingHindiOfficialLanguage.

• Samudra Manthan Award 2022 for the category "MajorPortoftheYear(WestCoast)".

• 10th Grand Gala Edition of “Gujarat Star Awards”for"BestPortoftheYear(Non-Containerised)", organized byDailyShippingTimes.

• Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla bagged the 1st Prize amongst the 88 participating organisations for showcasing the Floats/Raths in the Cheti Chand Procession organized on the occasion of Sindhi New Year, CHETICHAND..

DPA Chairman meets Unions Representatives operating in Deendayal Port

GANDHIDHAM:

A meeting with the Unions operating in Deendayal Port had been convened on 4th May, 2023, at the level of Chairman, DPA, in presence of Head of Departments and Senior Officials. Unions were requestedtolistouttheissuespertainingtoClassIII&IV employeessoastodiscussthesame.

The representatives of two major Unions i.e. Transport & Dock Workers Union and Kandla Port Karmachari Sangh, were given separate slots for discussion. The other Unions viz. Skilled & Unskilled Workers Union, Deendayal Port Employees Union, Kandla Port Workers Union and Kandla Port SC/ST EmployeesUnion,werealsoinvitedfordiscussiononthe agendagivenbythem.

Themajorissuesraisedbytheunionswere,allotment of plots to the employees, finalization of policy on compassionate appointment, regularization of daily rated workers, recruitment to the baseline posts, etc. The legal position and status of the above issues were briefed to them during the meeting. The other issues raised by them were also discussed in detail in cordial environment and many of them were found deserving merits for examination & consideration. During the discussion, instant decisions on many issue like reimbursement of expenses, incurred on account of hiring of ambulance, which was hired to deal with a case pertainingtoMarineDepartment,weretaken.Itwasalso decided that the management and unions will sit togetheronquarterlybasisorasandwhenrequired,with a view to discuss employees related issues so as to

resolvethemexpeditiouslywithintheframework.

The Chairman, DPA thanked unions and all employees of the Deendayal Port for their co-operation, which led DPA enable to retain its number one position amongst all major Ports, consecutively, 16th years by achieving the target of 137.56 MMT cargo throughput in fiscal year 2022-23. He also stated that the management isverymuchpositiveandremaincooperativetoaddress employees related issues and urged the unions to continue their support and constructive approach, so as toachievenewhights.

TheunionscongratulatedtheChairmanforachieving 137.56MMTofcargo. Theyalsoappreciatedthedecision ofthemanagement,todistributeschooluniformsandkit to the children of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir, Kandla. They further thanked Chairman for opening a Kendirya Vidyalaya in Gopalpuri Colony, which will certainly be beneficialtothePortemployees’children/grandchildren and also for the public of Gandhidham, to enable them attainQuality&affordableeducationfortheirchildren.

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DPA held its 1st Board Meeting of FY‘24, to deliberate on overall development

GANDHIDHAM: The First Meeting of the Board of Deendayal Port Authority, of 2023-24 was held on 06-04-2023. The following members, apart from Shri Sanjay K. Mehta, IFS the Chairman, attended the meeting under the chairmanshipofChairman-DPA:

1) ShriNandeeshShukla,IRTS,Dy.Chairman-DPA

2) Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports,ShippingRWaterways.(VIRTUALLY)

3) ShriT.V.Ravi,IRS.CommissionerofCustoms.

4) Shri Narendra A Patil, IRTS, Chief Freight TransportationManager,W.R.(VIRTUALLY)

5) Comd.NitinBishnoi,NavalOfficer-In-Charge

Thefollowingimportantitems,interalia,wereconsidered bytheBoard:-

• Relaxation on the monthly Electricity consumption toSarvajanikNavratriMitraMandal,Gopalpuri.

• Hiringof02nos.60TBollardpulltugsforDeendayal Port, Kandla for the period of 10 years, extendable for one year.

• RatificationofactiontakenbytheAdministrationfor grant of N.O.C. for mortgage of lease hold land bearing plot nos. 52 admeasuring 15000.00 sq.mtrs allotted, on 30 years lease in favour of Small Industries Development Bank of India,Gandhidham.

• N.O.C for mortgage of lease hold land bearing Plot no. 38 admeasuring 18750.00 sq.mtrs allotted, on 30 years lease in favour of Small Industries Development Bank of India,Gandhidham.

• Sprinkling system inside cargo jetty area for coal dust suppression in coal yard”- approval of anticipated variationstatement&extensionoftimelimit.

• Ratificationofactiontakenbytheadministrationfor grant of N.O.C. for mortgage of lease hold land bearing Plot no. 13 admeasuring 14550.00 sq. mtrs allotted, on 30 years lease in favour of Central Bank of India, Mid Corporate FinanceBranch,Ahmedabad.

• Work Assigned on Nomination Basis to the Gujarat Environment Management Institute, Gandhinagar (An Autonomous Institute of Government of Gujarat) for obtaining EC & CRZ Clearance for the project of “Construction of Multipurpose Cargo Berth no. 17 at Deendayal Port Trust, Kandla” – Information to the Board aboutworkconcluded.

• Development of Multipurpose Cargo (Other than Container/Liquid) berth off Tekra outside Kandla creek –HandlingofCapeSizeVesselonProposedTerminal.

• Work Assigned on Nomination Basis to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi for "Transition of BusinessOperationstoWaterNeutrality–WaterNeutralityof DeendayalPort,Kandla(PhaseI–Study&Assessment)”.

• Development of Marine Liquid Terminal facilities consistingofSPM&twoproductjettiesinKPTwatersatOOT, Vadinar, Deendayal Port on captive use basis - Resolution of dispute between Deendayal Port Authority and M/s Coviva EnergyTerminalsLimitedthroughconciliation& settlement process.

• Item for Information to Board regarding action taken to appoint the technical advisor of NTCPWC (IITM) on Nomination basis for the work of “Providing support to facilitate operation and maintenance of augmented liquid cargo handling capacity by revamping of existing pipeline networkatoiljettyarea,DeendayalPortAuthorityKandla”

• Work Assigned On Nomination Basis To Gujarat Environment Management Institute, Gandhinagar (An Autonomous Institute Of Government Of Gujarat) For "Carrying Out Fresh Baseline Study For A Period Of One Season (March-To-May)" in Connection with the DPA Proposal “Augmentation Of Liquid Cargo Handling Capacity From 8 MMTPA To 23.8 MMTPA Through Modernization Of ExistingPipelineNetworkAtOilArea,DeendayalPortTrust, Kandla–EnvironmentAndCRZclearance”.

(1). Dredging In Nakti Creek and at Berthing Jetty Of TunaBunderFor1Year AtDeendayalPortand

(2). Development Of Backup Area And Allied Facilities At TheExistingTunaBargeJetty.

• Development, Operation and Maintenance of Oil Jetty No.09, for handling all types of liquid cargo at Old Kandla, under PPP mode, for a concession period of 30 years –Ratifications to supplemental SFC memo along with altered bidding documents i.e. RFP & DCA along with various RFP extensions.

• Proposal for empanelment of Divine Life Hospital, Adipur to provide medical treatment facilities to the Port beneficiaries.

• Permission for Laying Of 2 Nos 40” Dia. (24” Dia Pipeline + 16” Insulation) LPG Pipeline from Oil Jetty No. 8 To IOCL Kandla Plant And Installation Of LPG Import Handling Facility At Oil Jetty No. 8 For Handling Of LPGToM/sIOCL”

• DevelopmentOfFourLaneRoadCommonCorridor from LC236B To 16th CB Along Railway Line (Phase-I)Ratification Of Action Taken For Acceptance Of L-I Offer of M/sHariomEarthmovers&Transport.

• Engagement of Shri Prakash G. Shahdadpuri, ex-Assistant Accounts Officer, Deendayal Port Authority in Finance Department as “Accounts Consultant” on contractualbasisforaperiodofoneyear.

• Proposal for approval of “Carrying out the works underCorporateSocialResponsibilityfortheyearof2022-23.”

• Funding requirements through equity contribution from shareholders of Kutch Railway Company Limited (KRCL) for completion of ongoing doubling and electrificationprojects.

• Survey-Off the Compact Substation (02 Nos.) installedatAoB,Gandhidham.

• Implementation of Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme(SVRS).

• Approval for the Estimate & DTPs and invitation of tender for the “Capital Dredging at berth pocket of Oil Jetty no. 8, maneuvering area and Kandla Creek Inner (Buoy no. 15AtoOilJettyNo.8)forfutureoperationalrequirementfrom OJ-08toOJ-11”

• MechanizationofBulkCargoHandlingatDPA-Ph-I: Mechanization of Berth Nos. 8 & 9- approval for Techno Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) submitted by Technical Consultant of the project as per the recommendation of StandingInvestmentCommitteedated30.03.23

• Appointment of Project Management Consultant (PMC), for the work of “Build, Operate and Maintain of 10 nos. of 120 T capacity each Automated road weighbridges on Revenue Sharing basis at DPA for a period of 10 years and buy–back of 10 nos. of existing Road weighbridges of DPA”.

• Appointment of Knowledge Partner/Consultant for the work of “Design, Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of Rapid Rake Loading Systems for dry bulk cargo in cargo jetty area of DPA with five Years Operation & Comprehensive Maintenance Contract” as per direction of Boarddt.16.12.22.

• Opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Project SectoratDeendayalPortAuthority,Gandhidham.

• Widening & Improvement of Existing 2/4-Lanes K.K.Road(TentativeLength:10KM).

• DevelopmentofOilJettytohandleLiquidCargoand Ship Bunkering Facilities at Old Kandla – Status on implementationoftheproject.

• Conversion of leases from Lease-Hold to Free Hold (ResidentialtoComposite)

• Approval for Final Extension of time for completion of the “Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of Sprinkling System for coal dust suppression in 34-hectare coal yard with five Years Operation & Comprehensive MaintenanceContract.”

BoardMeetingwasheldinaverycordialatmosphereand the Port’s overall development was the main focus of deliberations.

RBI leaves policy rates unchanged, RBI Governor says war against inflation has to continue

MUMBAI: Delivering the bimonthly Monetary Policy Statement of the RBI through the RBI’s YouTube channel recently, the RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has informed that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50 per cent with readiness to act, should the situation so warrant. Consequently, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate will remain unchanged at 6.25 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at6.75percent.

The Governor observed that inflation is above the target and given its current level, the present policy

rate can still be regarded as accommodative. Hence, the MPC decided to remain focused on withdrawalofaccommodation.

Noting that economic activity remains resilient amidst global volatility, the Governor informed that India’srealGDPgrowthfor2023-24is projected at 6.5 per cent, with Q1 at 7.8 per cent; Q2 at 6.2 per cent; Q3 at 6.1percent;andQ4at5.9percent.

The Governor informed that CPI inflation is projected to moderate to 5.2 per cent for 2023-24; with Q1 at 5.1 per cent; Q2 at 5.4 per cent; Q3 at 5.4percent;andQ4at5.2percent.

Commenting on Monetary Policy, Mr. Rajiv Agarwal, Operating Partner (Infrastructure), Essar

and Managing Director, Essar Ports said, “The decision of the ReserveBankofIndiatoincreasethe repo rate by 35 bps to 6.25% is a move thatwasanticipatedbythemarketand reflects that inflation has peaked out. This gives hope especially for the infrastructureindustry.Withimproved confidence and industry sentiments, there is a sense of optimism towards business outlook and demand growth. The GDP growth rate and the Indian Rupee has been resilient and shown stability,thustidingthroughtheglobal stormwithconfidenceandendurance. The commitment of RBI to constantly monitortheinflationdynamicswithout effectingthegrowthrateisreassuring fortheindustry.’’

FIEO welcomes the milestone achievement of USD 767 bn goods and services exports, amidst global headwinds: Dr A Sakthivel, President, FIEO

NEW DELHI: FIEO welcomes the milestone achievement ofUSD767bngoodsand services, amidst global headwinds during 2022-23. With this India’s goods exports hit a three-quarter high to cross USD 40 billion in March, 2023.

FIEO President, Dr A Sakthivel said that the country is making huge progress in various areas under the visionary and able leadership of

Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ranging from social sectors to economy particularly exports.Headdedthatroughly40%of the additional GDP in 2022-23 was contributed by exports. Such spectacular feat has been possible due to the enabling and supportive eco system created by all the concerned ministries and departments,saidDrSakthivel.

FIEO Chief is confident of achieving the exports target of USD 2

tn by 2030. The timely guidance and support from the Hon'ble Commerce & Industry Minister, Shri Piyush Goyal, who constantly engaged with the trade and industry especially exporters and monitored their progress through frequent engagements, has helped the exporting community achieve this feat. Dr A Sakthivel reiterated that exports have now become a national priority,whichhashelpedinproviding furthermomentumtothesector.

Vessel Traffic System apps launched for VOC Port

TUTICORIN : The V O

Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin received a major boost as Secretary of Shipping, Government of India, Sudhansh Pant launched six projects duringhisvisitrecently.

One of the key projects launched was the Vessel Traffic System mobile app, which aims to improve navigation in and out of the port. Developed by the NationalTechnologyCentre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), the Vessel Traffic System app features an AI-driven smart virtual aid that enhances navigation channelvisibility,whilethePilotCard appdigitalizespilotmovements.Both theappsarepartoftheport’s“Digital India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

In addition to the mobile apps, the secretary also inaugurated a webbased GIS system for identifying various buildings, plots, and other installationswithintheport,aswellas a cloud-based storage migration system with a disaster recovery

facility. An upgradation of the high tension electrical network and a 4000-squaremeter herbal garden with over 500 herbal plants and treeswerealsolaunched.

During the event, Pant urged the port to complete all infrastructure augmentation projects within the scheduled completion time and to scale up its digitalization initiatives, EoDB measures for export-import trade, port-led industrialization, and investment in green hydrogen and green ammoniaprojects.

Furthermore, the secretary participated in an awards night held earlier in the port to recognize the contributions of key industry players who have made a significant impact ontheport’slogisticsperformance.

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MoPSW to exceed 4-yr asset monetization target

NEWDELHI:TheUnionMinistry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is set to widely surpass its four-year asset monetization target of ₹12,828 crore ahead of the deadline thanks to robustawardingofprojectsunderthe public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said the aim is to raise ₹6,760 crore this fiscal year through the development of berths and terminals at major ports under thePPPinitiative.

He said 20 projects worth close to ₹7,000crorewouldbeputontheblock for monetization this fiscal. This would help the Ministry exceed the monetization target set for the sector under the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) of ₹6 trillion finalized by the finance ministry in 2021, he added.

Most of the current year’s monetization would involve developing a new berth at the Deendayal Port (Kandla, Gujarat), setting up a container terminal at Haldia Dock Complex of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port (Kolkata, West Bengal), and plan for a dry dock

inVadinar(Gujarat).

In the first two years of monetization (FY22 and Fy23), the Ministry of Ports had monetized ₹10,519 crore of assets, involving a dozen projects, as against a target of ₹4,936 crore. This was more than two times the target for the two-year period.

Sonowal noted the strong performance of his Ministry in terms of asset monetization in the past two fiscal years. In FY22, the Centre approved 13 projects worth ₹6,944 crore, and according to a year-end review report released by the Ministry for 2022, seven projects worth ₹5,278 crore were awarded and others were in various stages of bidding. Finally, monetization achieved ₹975 crore in terms of value thatyear.

The Ministry has a pipeline of 81 projects totalling more than ₹42,400 crore,tobeawardedonPPPmodetill FY25 even though the target under theNMPisjustover ₹12,000crore.

According to the NMP, assets put under the monetization process, including additional berths, mechanisation, development of oil

jetty, container jetties, operation and maintenance of container terminal, operation and maintenance of international cruise terminal and development of marina. The primary model for monetization of ports and shipping assets is through grant of PPPconcessions.

Shipping has been among the few departments along with coal and mines ministries, which have exceeded their monetization targets last fiscal. For FY23, the Centre had set a target of ₹1.62 trillion, and till FY25, the government seeks to monetize assets worth ₹6 trillion undertheNMP.

In FY22, transactions worth ₹96,000 crore under the NMP were completed, largely backed by shipping, coal and mining assets, exceeding the target of ₹88,000 crore. The NMP has been designed for a dozen infrastructure line ministries and are spread across 20 asset classes. The announcement was made in the FY22 budget with Niti Aayog given the mandate to develop it. The ambitious asset monetization planwasannouncedtoboostfinancial resources for the National InfrastructurePipeline.

Duty remission scheme for exporters may be extended beyond September

NEW DELHI : Central Government is likely to extend the expanded duty remission scheme for exporters beyond the September deadline, providing relief to the pharmaceuticals,steelandchemicals sectors,saidofficials.

The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme was expanded in December last year to include pharmaceuticals, chemicals and selectsteelproducts.

The Commerce Department had stipulated that the additional products would be eligible for tax refundsuptoSeptember30,2023.The department wanted to gauge if it had adequatebudgetaryoutlaytofundthe tax remission for the full financial year2023-24.

The Government now feels the budgetary allocation would be sufficient for the entire 2023-24, accordingtoofficials.

“Currently, the monthly refund claims under the RoDTEP scheme

are about Rs. 1,200 crore. So, the budgetedallocationofRs.15,069crore forFY24shouldbeenoughtocontinue to extend this benefit to the sectors that were included later,” a senior officialtold.

However, if the Department decidestofurtherexpandthescheme and include the entire iron and steel segment, it will require an additional Rs 1,000 crore for this fiscal, said the official.

In 2022-23, the Government had disbursed Rs. 13,699 crore through thescheme.

The Government will review the scheme before September 30 and notifyitsdecision,saidtheofficial.

Launched on January 1, 2021, the scheme refunds central, state and local levies incurred in the manufacture and export of products not covered by any other incentive scheme.

The move will help exporters of these goods as they compete for orders amid a demand slowdown in

key developed markets. Exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and select steel products, totalled $61 billion until February last fiscal year, constituting about 15% of the overall merchandisedespatches,showedthe officialdata.

The Foreign Trade Policy 2023 announced last week flagged timely tax remission for exporters, as it seeks to move away from any incentive-based regime. The RoDTEP scheme is compliant with the World Trade Organization (WTO) norms.

The expanded RoDTEP scheme covers10,342exportproducts,against 8,731 earlier. The scheme is based on the globally accepted principle that exports can be exempt from taxes, andleviesimposedcanberefunded.

Expertsseetheremissionscheme as critical to improving the country’s export competitiveness and achieving the $1 trillion merchandise exporttargetby2030from$447billion in2022-23.

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Gati launches Grade A advanced mega surface transhipment centre and distribution warehouse in Bhiwandi

•With1.48lakhsqarea,theMumbaimegahubdeliversoperaonal efficiencyandvisibilityusingnew-agetechnologiestocustomers

• Equipped with 61 bays with dock leveller capable of managing around200trucksadaywithathroughputcapacityofapproximately150thousandtonnesamonth

• Hub launch is in line with Ga’s mission to redefine the efficiency and funconal capabilies of transhipmentanddistribuonhub

• To cater to mulple industries including automove, electrical equipment, apparel, heavy engineering,pharmaceucal,etc.

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Spread over an area of over 1.48 lakh sq. ft. the mega STCDW is a Grade A warehouse observing the highest level of construction quality, advanced technologies and a skilled and trained workforce to offer its customers the expertise of express cargo distribution operations, supply chain visibility, reduceddwelltimeandtimedefinitedeliveries.

With a workforce strength of 276 people, the Mumbai mega distribution hub is a terminus for Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, to cater to short haul or regional distribution as well as consolidate-sortdispatchoflong-haulloadsfortherestofthecountry.

TheMumbaihubhasbeendesignedincompliance with the green norms and is equipped with built-tosuit technology-enabled warehouses of global standards and advanced features and material handling facilities along with integrated warehousing and distribution mechanisms and superior safety features. Battery operated hand pallet trolleys have been deployed at the facility to ensure operational efficiency. The Steel pallets instead of plastic or wooden pallets are being usedatthefacilitykeepingtheenvironmentsustainabilityin focus. The STCDW has also planned to have solarisation facility which will generate 150 KW of power. An AI-powered round-the-clock tracking system at the facility offers realtimevisibilityofthecargomovements

businesses aiming to capture domestic markets and connect to global markets. At Allcargo, we are committed to provide integrated logistics solutions, thus supporting the government’s vision to make India a global manufacturing hub.”

Pirojshaw Sarkari, CEO, Gati Ltd. said, “We are pleased to open the STCDW for companies of varied scale to use our facilities and services to grow their businesses. Our STCDW will help them enhance cost efficiency, inventory movements and speed-tomarket. The launch of the Mumbai STCDW will further strengthen our position in the highly competitive express logistics space. Bhiwandi has been an undisputed choice for us to set up our super hub thanks to its ability to offer seamless connectivity, congestion-free access to warehouses and convenient inward and outward movements of heavy-duty haulage trucks. With more STCs in line across India with Grade A warehousing facilities, we are working towards developing a robust supply chain backbone, cateringtoarangeofindustries."

The facility has Gati Niwas and a hostel which offer convenient stay while maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene to the Gati Associates, resident team members and handlers. It also has a divers' lounge with adequate safety and hygiene in place to ensure adequaterestandrejuvenationforthedrivers.

Commenting on the launch, Adarsh Hegde, Managing Director, Gati Ltd. said, “The launch of super hub near Mumbai is a part of the Allcargo Group’s core vision to play an enabling role in the India growth. As India has emerged as a bright spot in the world economy, we are strengthening our end-to-end logistics delivery service capabilities to supportthegovernment’sinitiativetoboostlogisticsservice efficiency. After consolidating our domestic supply chain, we are now working towards building greater operational efficiency and distribution bandwidth. We are wellpositioned to cater to the needs of various growth-focussed

Gati aims to build a diverse workforce by encouragingwomenprofessionalstojoinitsworkforce.

The launch of Mumbai STCDW is a part of Gati’s plan to set up 12 modern, automated and environmentally friendly STCs. After the launch of advanced hubs at Farukh Nagar (Gurugram), Nagpur, Guwahati, and Mumbai the company has plans to roll out STCs in Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Indore and Kolkata as it aims to further strengthen its supply chain andwarehousingcompetencies.

As part of GATI ESG initiatives, Gati aims to convert its entire pickup and delivery fleet of more than 2500 vehicles intoalternativefuelvehiclesby2025.

Right to Le: Pirojshaw Sarkari, CEO, Ga Ltd; Adarsh Hegde, Managing Director, Ga Ltd. and Huafreed Nasarwanji, COO, GATI Ltd. at the launch