GUJ-11-05-2023

CMA CGM committed to purchase Bolloré Group’s transport, logistics operations

MARSEILLE: The CMA CGM Group has granted a put option to the Bolloré Group to sell the transport and logistics operationsofBolloréLogisticsonMay8th.

The put option was granted at the end of the period of exclusive discussions announced on April 18. Bolloré Group has accepted the proposal as a put option. Final completion of the transaction remains subject, first, to the examination by employee representation, and then to customary regulatoryapprovals.

HMM enhances FIL service with additional Port call of JAKARTA & ITAPOA

MUMBAI: HMM Shipping India has expressed its gratitude for the continuous support it has received.

If the acquisition is finalized, it would significantly strengthen the CMA CGM Group’s logistics business and makeatopfiveplayeringloballogistics.

India, UAE, US, and Saudi Arabia discuss West Asia-India Connectivity

NEW DELHI: The national security advisors of India, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States, as well as Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman, convened in Riyadh on Sunday, May 7, and discussed ways to have a West Asia which is more “interconnected” with the Indian subcontinent.

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“It is our pleasure to announce that our ECSA service, FIL, is expanding its service coverage withtheadditionofITAPOA...

The Indian NSA, Ajit Doval, was part of a trio of top nationalsecurityofficialsfromtheUSandUAEthatcalled ontheSaudiCrownPrincerecently. Cont’d. Pg. 15

Sarbananda Sonowal receives 1st Indian Cargo Ship at the Sittwe Port

NEW DELHI : Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Transport & CommunicationsAdmiralTinAungSan,oftheRepublicofthe Union of Myanmar jointly inaugurated the Sittwe Port in Rakhine State, Myanmar yesterday, on 9th May 2023. During thiseventtheyreceivedthefirstIndianCargoshipwhichwas flaggedofffromSyamaPrasadMookerjeePort,Kolkata.

The project envisages highway / road transport from Mizoramto Paletwa (Myanmar),thereafter from Paletwa to Sittwe (Myanmar) by Inland Water Transport (IWT) and from Sittwe to any port in India by maritime shipping. The project comprises of following segments (Index map is alsoenclosed):

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(a) HaldiatoSittweportinMyanmar Shipping 539km

(b) SittwetoPaletwa (RiverKaladan) IWT 158km

©) PaletwatoIndo-MyanmarBorder(inMyanmar) Road 110km

(d) Indo-MyanmarBordertoNH.54 (inIndia) Road 100km

The operationalisation of Sittwe Port would enhance bilateral and regional trade as well as contribute to the local economy of Rakhine State of Myanmar. The greater connectivity provided by the Port will lead to employment opportunitiesandenhancedgrowthprospectsintheregion.

In his remarks at the inauguration ceremony, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways highlighted the close historical, cultural and economic ties between India and Myanmar, particularly the Rakhine State of Myanmar. He reiterated India’s longstanding commitment towards the development and prosperity of people of Myanmar throughdevelopmentalinitiativessuchastheSittwePort.

This project was conceptualized to provide an alternative connectivity of Mizoram with Haldia / Kolkata / any Indian ports through Kaladan River in Myanmar.

Sittwe Port has been developed as a part of the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMTTP) funded under grant in aid assistance from Government of India. Once fully operationalized the waterway and road componentsofKMTTPwilllinktheEastcoastofIndiatothe North-easternstatesthroughtheSittweport.

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loading of 126.46 MT for April 2023

• The incremental loading in the month of April has been 4.25 MT showing a growth of 3.5 % over April 2022 figures

• Railways Freight revenue in April is Rs 13,893 Cr. as compared to Rs 13,011 in April 2022, a growth of 7%.

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways (IR) has recorded Monthly freight loadingof126.46MTinApril2023.The incremental loading in the month of April has been 4.25 MT i.e. a growth of 3.5%overtheAprilfiguresachievedin 2022. Freight revenue in April is Rs13,893Cr.ascomparedtoRs13,011 inApril2022,agrowthof7%.

IR has achieved a loading of 62.39 MT in Coal in April 2023 as compared to 58.35 MT in April 2022, followed by 14.49 MT in Iron ore, 12.60MT in Cement, 9.03 MT in Balance other goods, 6.74 MT Containers, 5.64 MT Steel, 5.11 MT Food grains, 4.05 MT Mineral Oil and 3.90 MT in Fertilizers.

Following the Mantra, “Hungry For Cargo”, IR has made sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business as well as improve the service delivery at competitive prices which has resulted in new traffic coming to railways from both conventional and non-conventional commoditystreams.

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m.v. “MSC BENEDETTA XIII” Voy : IS318A

I.G.M. NO. 2342969 (EDI) Dtd. 05-05-2023 Exch Rate 84.34

The above vessel has arrived on 07-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, SAVANNAH. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

KANDLA-SEZ/GANDHIDHAM

The above vessel has arrived on 07-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, MONTREAL, CORONEL, CARTAGENA, CALDERA, HAMBURG, COPENHAGEN, FREDERICIA, RAUMA, BELFAST, FELIXSTOWE, LEGHORN, NAPLES, VENICE, COLOMBO, ROTTERDAM, RODMAN, SINES, KING ABDULLAH PORT, GAVLE, NORRKOPING, STOCKHOLM, CHARLESTON, NEW ORLEANS, SAVANNAH.

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

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.

- Charges enquiry on land line - 619100

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India, UAE, US, and Saudi Arabia discuss West Asia-India Connectivity

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The Saudi state news agency said on May 8, that they discussed “means to strengthen relations and ties between the three countries in a way that enhances growth and stability in theregion”.

The four nation-meeting is significant as it comes soon after China made a splash in the diplomatic marketplace of the Middle East by restoring ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.TheripplesfromtheIran-Saudi agreementcanbefeltfromthereturnof Syria to the Arab League and the consolidationofpeacetalksinYemen.

The White House issued a statement that NSA Jake Sullivan met with Saudi crown prince, and his Emirati and Indian counterparts in Riyadh to “advance their shared vision of a more secure and prosperous Middle East region interconnected with India and the

world”.Sullivanalsostated,asperthe communique, that he looked forward to hold further consultations with Doval on the sidelines of the Quad SummitinAustraliathismonth.

There were no further details of the meeting. No separate readouts wereissuedpubliclybytheIndianand UAEauthorities.

The White House’s statement of an “interconnected” region was notable as a US news website had reported a day earlier that the meeting was about a major infrastructure project. Axios wrote that the top security officials of the fourcountrieswoulddiscussaproject that will be a “network of railways” to connect the Gulf with India via shippinglanesfromports.

According to the US media group, the project is a key initiative that the WhiteHousewantstobackasChina’s influenceintheregiongrows.

Aheadofthemeeting,Sullivanhad talked about this meeting in a speech at the Washington Institute for Near EastPolicylastweek. Hesaidthathis meetingswoulddiscuss“newareasof cooperation between New Delhi and the Gulf as well as the United States and the rest of the region, fuelled in part by the comprehensive economic partnership signed last year between IndiaandtheUAE”.

He added that this would help “carry forward some very tangible initiatives that we think will be unlike anything that we have seen in the regioninrecentyears”.

AccordingtoAxios,theideaforthe railway project germinated in the I2U2 forum, which includes Israel, India, the US, and UAE. Saudi Arabia doesnothaveformaltieswithIsrael.

Incidentally, Israeli Foreign MinisterEliCohenarrivedinIndiafor athree-dayvisitfromMay9to11.

Centre seeks fresh studies in Vadhvan Port project

MUMBAI: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has imposed stricter environmental and social checks on the proposed Vadhvan Port in the Dahanu eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). Consequently several preliminary studies will have to be done afresh by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to assess the

project’s environmental and socioeconomicimpact.

Simultaneously, a Ministry committee last month allowed major changes in the project’s architectural specifications, including modifications in the master plan and thesourceofmaterialtoreclaim1,473 hectaresoflandfromtheArabianSea.

Instead of quarrying 80 million

cubic metres of murrum (fragmented rocks) from seven hillocks in Palghar district, JNPA has sought to dredge 200millioncubicmetreofearthfroma “borrowpit”offtheDamancoast.The Centre in January deferred this request as the project’s “entire scope and configuration has changed”, and instead asked JNPA to revise its prefeasibilityreport(PFR).

Path-breaking India-UAE CEPA negotiated in just 88 days: DPIIT Secretary

DUBAI: Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department for PromotionofIndustryandInternal Trade (DPIIT) and H.E Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, jointly inaugurated the events to commemorate the first anniversary of the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) betweenIndiaandtheUAE.

Speaking at the event, Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted how the path-breaking India-UAE CEPA, which was negotiated in just 88 days, has become a significant turning

point in the bilateral economic relationsbetweenthetwocountries.

For India, the CEPA with UAE is thefirstintheregionandforUAE,itis their first ever CEPA. Since the entry into force of CEPA, bilateral trade between India and UAE has witnessed tremendous growth of 20% when compared to the previous year. India’s exports to the UAE also recordedaremarkablegrowthof12%, reachingUS$31.3billionin2022-2023.

As part of the CEPA celebrations, ShriRajeshKumarSinghinaugurated the Kerala Pavilion at the Annual Investment Meeting in Abu Dhabi. He held meetings with the senior

leadership of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Mubadala, the top UAE investors in India. Welcoming the surge in investments from the UAE to India,ShriRajeshKumarSinghinvited bothcompaniestoexplorenewsectors for investing in India, especially the renewable and digital sectors. The UAE is currently the seventh largest investor in India with an estimated investmentofUS$18billion.

The visit of Secretary, DPIIT to UAE is his first official trip abroad since assumption of office in April 2023, indicating the significance India attaches to close relationship with UAE.

India bans Apple imports, exempts Bhutan

NEWDELHI:Indiahasprohibited the import of apples where the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) import price is less than or equal to Rs 50 per kilogram. The government changes the import policy to

“prohibited”from“free”earlier.

The amendment in the apple import policy will not be applicable to Bhutan, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

“Import of apples…is Prohibited' wherevertheCIFImportPriceisless than equal ot Rs 50/- per kilogram. Minimum Import Price conditions shall not be applicable for imports fromBhutan,”DGFTsaid.

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES

m.v. “SEASPAN FELIXSTOWE” V-FT6 - 35W

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 16-05-2023 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.

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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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CMA CGM committed to purchase Bolloré Group’s transport, logistics operations

• CMA CGM set to reinforce its logiscs experse in differenang, high-value industry vercals.

• With Bolloré Logiscs, CMA CGM Group’s logiscs acvies would become a Top Five global logiscs player.

• CMA CGM Group’s diversificaon into logiscs accelerates.

Cont’d. from Pg. 3 Capabilities scaled up to form a world leader in transport,logistics

The combined operations of the CMA CGM Group’s logistics activities and Bolloré Logistics would have combined revenues of approximately USD24 billion (based on 2022 results). Following the acquisitions of Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services and Colis Privé, then of GEFCO, which boosted CEVA’s capabilities in eCommerce contract logistics and automotive logistics respectively, the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics would further strengthen the sea and air freight activities of the Group’s logistics division. The combined entity would have an annual shipping volume equivalent to more than 2 million TEUs of sea freight and 0.8 million tons of air freight.

The CMA CGM Group already operates in more than 160 countries, with 155,000 employees. This deal would add more than 14,000 new employees operating out of 350officesin63differentcountries.

The Group’s warehouse space would increase by more than 900,000 square meters at 115 different warehouses, in addition to the 10.3 million square meters already managed by CEVA at its 900 warehouses around the world. The acquisition would also open up access to major logistics hubs, especiallyinFranceandAsia.

Expertiseboostedinhighvalue-addedsectors

WiththeadditionofBolloréLogistics,theCMACGM Group and its subsidiary, CEVA Logistics, would gain further expertise in high-value sectors, both in sea and air freight management and in contract logistics. Bolloré Logistics is currently a world leader in transport and logistics solutions for the luxury goods,

fragrances and cosmetics, healthcare, aerospace and defensesectors.

The experts set to join the CMA CGM Group have built up a roster of top-tier customers, including some of the top names in French industry and other leading multinationals, which CEVA Logistics would strive to continueserving.

A game-changing acquisition for CMA CGM’s diversificationintologistics

For the CMA CGM Group, this acquisition would represent a major step forward in its development of a full range of solutions supporting customers’ supply chains through handling end-to-end transport and logistics.

The deal would be the largest since the CMA CGM Group was founded in 1978 and would represent a major strategic milestone in the Group’s development of its logistics activities, which the Group has been building since 2019, alongside the original CMA CGM shipping business.

India Post becomes Logistics partner for crores of traders

NEW DELHI : India Post signed an MoU with Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and Tripta Technologies in the presence of Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan here on 9th May, 2023. The MoU facilitates operationalisation of a portalcalled‘BharatEMart’,whichwillprovidethefacility of pick-up of consignments from the premises of traders andwillensuredeliveryatthedoorstepsoftheconsignees across the country. It is believed that it will benefits eight croretradersassociatedwithCAIT.

India Post in the recent past has entered into similar agreements with Government e-Marketplace (GeM), Regional Centers of Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED), to provide pick-up and delivery of parcels at the doorsteps of the consignees. Shortly, India Post will onboard itself on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, being developed by Ministry of Commerce as a logisticsserviceprovider.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for CommunicationsmentionedthatDepartmentofPostshas transformeditselfwiththepassageoftimeanddemandsof public. Technology induction and addition of new services have made India Post a modern and multiple service providers. Today, it provides banking, insurance, and the last mile delivery of benefits of several welfare schemes

run by the Government to every village through its networkof1.59lakhPostOffices.

Shri Devusinh Chauhan said, “Prime Minister ShriNarendraModihasbeenworkingtirelesslyforwomen’s empowerment. The Department of Posts has been playing veryimportantroleinrealisingthisdream.SukanyaSamridhi Scheme is among the best performing programmes of the Government which provides the financial security to girl child.” Mahila Samman Bachat Patra, which provides unparallel7.5percentinterestrateondepositsbythewomen, hasbeenprovingtobeaverypopularscheme.

Minister of State for Communications recalled the yeoman service provided by the Department of Posts during Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the Department converted calamity into opportunity by introducing digital payments and online service through technology induction. They, in true spirit, worked on the motto of “Aapda se Avsar” which has been inspired by Prime MinisterShriNarendraModi.

“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given a clear mandate to Department of Posts to formulate such inclusive and citizen centric policies which would transform the life of every citizen in every village. Every policy and action, including today’s event, of the Department is guided by above principle, Shri Devusinh Chauhanadded.

“ESL DACHAN BAY” V-02316E

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 14-05-2023 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.

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DPIIT : LEAPS 2023 open until May 14th

NEW DELHI: A recent announcement by the Department for Promotion of Industry and InternalTrade(DPIIT)–underthe Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India –mentionedthatapplicationsforthe Logistics Excellence, Advancement and Performance Shield(LEAPS)2023areopenuntil May14,2023.Thisprogramaimsto recognize and reward logistics companies that have demonstrated excellence and outstanding performance in the logisticssector.

The LEAPS program has been designed with the motive to encourage the adoption of best practices and innovative technologies in the logistics sector, enhance the competitiveness of Indian logistics companies, and promote sustainable growth in the logisticsindustry.

TobeeligibleforLEAPS2023,logisticscompaniesmust be operating for at least 2 years with a minimum annual turnover of INR 10 crores. Start-ups, small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), large enterprises, and government organizations – all are eligible to apply for the LEAPS 2023 awards. Participation in the LEAPS is voluntary,andeachindividualentitycanapplyforuptotwo showcasecategoriesforLEAPS.

Participants will be evaluated based on a set of criteria that includes their operational performance, customer feedback, innovation, sustainability practices, and social responsibility. The program will also consider the specific challengesfacedbythelogisticssectorinIndia.

The LEAPS program is a much-needed step towards promotingexcellenceinthelogisticssectorinIndia.

The logistics industry plays a crucial role in the country’s economic growth and development, and the LEAPS program will encourage logistics companies to adoptbestpracticesandinnovativetechnologies,enhance their competitiveness, and promote sustainable growth in theindustry.

LEAPS aims at creating a new benchmark in India, as well as globally, by not only recognizing players in the logisticssector,butalsotheMSMEs,Startupsandlogistics sector enablers who have been providing innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem. The key guiding principlesfortheLEAPSare:

• Coverage of all logistics sectors and ecosystem enablers

• SpecialfocusonMSMEsandStartups

• Ensuringdiversity,inclusionandESG bestpracticesin thelogisticsindustryareshowcased

• AlignmentwiththeobjectivesofPMGatishakti

• AlignmentwiththemissionofAatmanirbharBharat

EligibilityCriteria

Corelogisticsandspecialcategories

• The entity applying for the award shall be a company

registered in India under the Companies

• Act 1956, or a partnership firm registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act of 2008,

• The entity must have all applicable trade or tradespecific registrations (example: CE, GST Registration,etc.)

• There should not have been any defaults in the last three years (FY 2019-20, 20-21, 21-22 (provisional)) by the entity or any of its promoters or any of theirgroupentities.

• The entity must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for the last three financial years(FY2019-20,20-21,21-22(provisional) Startups

• The startup should be a DPIIT recognized startup. The entity must submit their certificate of incorporationorpartnershipdeed.

• Theentitymusthaveahardwareorsoftwareproductor aprocesssolutionthatispresentinthemarket.

• The entity must have all applicable trade or tradespecific registrations (Example: CE, FSSAI, MSME, GSTRegistration,etc.

• There should not have been any defaults in the last three years (FY 2019-20, 20-21, 21-22 (provisional)) by the entity or any of its promoters or any of their group entities.

• The entity must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for the last three financialyears(FY2019-20,20-21,21-22(provisional)

• Entities registered in FY 2019-20 or later, need to provide the financial statements applicable for establishingandsucceedingfinancialyears.

MSME

• The entity should be a recognized MSME entity. The entity must submit their certificate of incorporationorpartnershipdeed.

• The entity must have all applicable trade or tradespecific registrations (example: CE, MSME, GST Registration,etc.)

• There should not have been any defaults in the last three years (FY 2019-20, 20-21, 21-22 (provisional)) by the entity or any of its promoters or any of their group entities.

• The entity must submit audited financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account) for the last three financialyears(FY2019-20,20-21,21-22(provisional)

• Entities registered in FY 2019-20 or later need to provide the financial statements applicable for establishingandsucceedingfinancialyears Organisations that have not yet submitted their applications for LEAPS 2023, can do so by visiting the LEAPSwebsiteandregisteringthemselves.

DGTR recommends anti-dumping duty on optical fibre imported from China, Korea, Indonesia

NEW DELHI: DGTR has recommended imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of a certain type of optical fibres from China, Korea and Indonesia to protect the domestic industry from cheap inbound shipments. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has

recommended the duty after conducting an investigation on the dumped imports of 'Dispersion Unshifted SinglemodeOpticalFiber'fromthesecountries.

The product is mainly applied to high-data rate, long distanceandaccessnetworktransportation.

m.v “PORTO” V-309E

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74% of Indian Businesses struggle with Last-Mile Logistics : Locus Maturity Assessment 2023

BANGALORE: About 74% of Indian organizations have scope for significant improvement in their last-mile fulfilment to provide the best speed, convenience,anddeliveryexperienceto customers, according to early findings from Locus’ Last-Mile Maturity Assessment (LMMA). The LMMA is a unique, industry-first benchmarking tool that helps enterprises understand their strengths, uncover new opportunities for growth in their logistics operations, and provide personalizedbusinessinsights.

The Assessment saw participation from leading enterprises from India, UAE, Indonesia, North America, Saudi Arabia, and from other emerging markets. These companies operate across diverse sectors such as 3PL & CEP, Manufacturing, E-commerce, and Retail.

Through a comprehensive 5-point rating system, the assessment

categorizes businesses into the Emerging, Growth, and Optimized stages, facilitating targeted improvements tailored to each organization’s specific needs. In India, 86% of 3PL and CEP businesses and 67% of Retail sector players are positioned within the ‘Growth’ stage, which indicates that with the right guidanceandtools,suchbusinessescan unlock an unparalleled scale and potential.

Sharing his insights on the latest assessmentreport,MehulKapadia,Chief Revenue Office at Locus said, “Last-mile delivery is a rapidly changing industry whose significance cannot be ignored for companieswithacustomer-centricfocus. However, in India, almost 70% of the organizations are not confident that their Last Mile operations will deliver realworld growth and memorable consumer experiences. To aid them in their growth journey, companies that complete the

assessment receive a comprehensive report that highlights the inefficiencies in their last-mile fulfilment processes. They also get to access recommendations and insights that will empower them to gain a competitive edge in their delivery experiences.”

The Locus Maturity Assessment 2023reflectsaconcerningrealityforthe Indian E-commerce industry, as it falls short of the global average. Meanwhile, Retail emerges as a shining star, showcasing the best performance amongallindustries,closelyfollowedby Manufacturing. Delving further into the five fundamental performance indicators within the last mile — LastMileExcellence,CustomerExperience, Workforce Empowerment, Advanced Analytics, and Sustainability— shows that Indian organizations struggle the mostinachievingLastMileExcellence, a pivotal aspect in today’s competitive landscape.

Land Ports Authority plays key role in India’s trade relations with South Asian nations: Amit Shah

KOLKATA: Union Home Minister AmitShahsaidonTuesday,9thMaythat the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), a wing under the ministry of home affairs, was not only helping the nation’s economic growth but also acting as the country’s ambassador for friendship and fraternity with neighbouringcountries.

While inaugurating a number of projects of LPAI and Border Security Force at the Petrapole land port in North 24-Parganas, including laying the foundation stone of the second cargo gate titled “Maitri Dwar”, Shah said: “Bharat ka maitri ki sandesh ka rajdoot hai land ports authority (Land Ports Authority is the friendship ambassador

forIndia).”

He, however, used the occasion to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to provide the LPAI with “a new momentum, direction as well as dimension” to take forward India’s trade relations with South Asian countries and “develop warm bonds” with neighbouring countries.

Shah also used the opportunity to reassert India’s strong bond with Bangladesh and credited Modi for the improvement in the bilateral relationshipbetweenthetwonations.

Shah said: “We share a great bond with Bangladesh because of linkages of culture, language, art, and tradition. Nobody can break the bond between

India and Bangladesh. The two countrieshaveasharedculture…(and) India has played a key role in Bangladesh’shistory.”

Lauding Modi’s endeavour and his government’s border policy, Shah said: “A new border policy formulated by our Prime Minister has strengthened the country’s connection and trade relations withallSouthAsiancountries.”

Shah listed the important steps the Centre had taken towards improving border infrastructure, bilateral trade, people-to-people connectivity, and village development. This, he said, had been done to improve bilateral relationships with neighbouring countries.

Adani Ports to pay off $130 million in debt early to boost investor confidence

AHMEDABAD : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), a group company of the Adani Group said onTuesdaythatitwouldpay$130million ofitsdebtearly.Thecompanyhasshared plans to payoff $413 million worth of debt beforetime.Thismoveisexpectedtowin back investor confidence. Adani stocks were severely hit in an aftershock of the Hindenburgreport.

Thecompany,lastmonthdiscloseda buyback programme of certain debt securities to partly prepay near-term debt maturities. The company had floated a tender of up to $130 million of 3.375 per cent dollar-denominated bondslastmonthsettomaturein2024.

In a note shared by the company, AdaniPortsandSpecialEconomicZone (APSEZ) has stated: “APSEZ’s contribution to government revenue has increased considerably in recent

years. In FY21, customs receipts from cargo routed through the company’s ports and inland container depots stood at Rs 41,110 crore. This figure grew to Rs 60,945 crore in FY22 and reached Rs 80,732 crore in the year just ended.

The steady growth in customs receipts underscores the company’s expanding role in India’s maritime sector and its ability to generate significant revenue for the government. Further, APSEZ has also made substantial rail freight payments to the Indian Railways. Over the last two years, the company’s rail freight payments have more than doubled, reaching Rs 14,034 crore in FY23. In FY21, APSEZ made payments of Rs 5,927 cr to the Indian Railways, which increased to Rs 8,573 cr in FY22. The increase in rail freight payments not only supports the Indian Railways but also contributes to the overall

development of the nation’s infrastructure.”

It adds, “In FY23, the company’s payments amounted to Rs 906 crore on this front, which is a 1.5 time increase compared to the amount paid in FY21 of Rs 622. In FY22, this figure stood at Rs 807 cr. The company’s growth in cargohandlingcapacityalsoplaysarole in its contribution to the government’s revenue. In FY23, APSEZ handled 339 million tonnes of cargo, representing an 8.6 per cent year-onyear increase and a 37 per cent rise compared to FY21. APSEZ has also been steadily expanding the number of vessels handled which has increased from 6485 in FY21 to 8538 in FY23.Furthermore, APSEZ has paid nearlyRs33croreaslandleasecharges to respective maritime boards in FY23, upfromRs26crinFY21.”

m.v. “MSC MARA” Voy : XA319A

I.G.M. NO. 2343303 Dtd. 10-05-2023 Exch Rate 84.34

The above vessel is arriving on 12-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from DALIAN, NINGBO, SHANGHAI, SHEKOU, QINGDAO, TIANJINXINGANG, PORT KLANG (PELABUHAN KLANG).

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

MUNDRA PORT SEZ

The above vessel is arriving on 12-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from SHEKOU, TIANJINXINGANG, LONG BEACH, OAKLAND.

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

KANDLA-SEZ/GANDHIDHAM

The above vessel is arriving on 12-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from DALIAN, FUZHOU, NINGBO, QINZHOU, SHANGHAI, SHEKOU, QINGDAO, TIANJINXINGANG, XIAMEN, PANJANG, SEMARANG, YANGON, PASIR GUDANG, JOHOR, LAEM CHABANG, LONG BEACH, OAKLAND.

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

m.v. “MSC MARA” Voy : XA319A

I.G.M. NO. 2343303 Dtd. 10-05-2023 Exch Rate 84.34

The above vessel is arriving on 12-05-2023 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from DALIAN, FUZHOU, NINGBO, QINZHOU, SHANGHAI, SHEKOU, QINGDAO, TIANJINXINGANG, XIAMEN, PANJANG, SEMARANG, YANGON, PASIR GUDANG, JOHOR, LAEM CHABANG, LONG BEACH, OAKLAND.

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.

- Charges enquiry on land line - 619100

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES

m.v “ESL DACHAN BAY” V-02316E

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 14-05-2023 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. Consigneesarerequestedtonotethatthecarrierandoragentsarenotboundtosendfurtherindividualnotification 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

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 16-05-2023 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. Consigneesarerequestedtonotethatthecarrierandoragentsarenotboundtosendfurtherindividualnotification regarding the arrival of the cargo vessel or their goods.

HMM enhances FIL service with additional Port call of JAKARTA & ITAPOA

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

... effective from Hyundai Shanghai 0140W (KATTUPALLI ETD June 15th), informs a recent communiquéfromHMMShippingIndia.

“We have added this IPAPOA Ports to our existing network to provide you with greater connectivity to various regions. The new service rotation will be BUSAN – SHANGHAI – NINGBO – SHEKOU –JAKARTA – SINGAPORE – KATTUPALLI –SANTOS-PARANAGUA–ITAPOA–NAVEGANTES–

BUENOS AIRES – MONTEVIDEO – SANTOS –SINGAPORE–HONGKONG–BUSAN.”

“Webelievethattheseaddedportswillgreatlybenefit our customers by providing more efficient and reliable transportoptionsforyourbusiness.Wearecommittedto providing you with excellent service and meeting your transportation needs. We appreciate your continued supportandlookforwardtoservingyouinthefuture.

“ThankyouforchoosingHMMShippingIndiaasyour partnerinlogistics,”concludesthecommuniqué.

Rathendra Raman appointed new Chairman of SMP, Kolkata

KOLKATA : Rathendra Raman, a 1995 batch Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer, took over as the new Chairman of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata on 9th May.

He previously served as the

Chief Freight Traffic Manager (CFTM) in the South Eastern Railway, the SMP saidinastatement.

As the Chairman, Raman held a meeting with the senior officials of the Kolkata Dock System and Haldia Dock Complex.

Madhaiyan Angamuthu takes charge as Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority

VISAKHAPATNAM : Madhaiyan Angamuthu, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer of the Assam–Meghalaya Cadre (2002), assumed charge as the Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) here on Tuesday,9thMay2023.

He is appointed as Chairperson (JS level), VPA, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping&Waterwaysupto2027.

A native of Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu, he holds a Doctorate Degree in Agriculture with specialisation in Horticulture from the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) and Master’s Degree in Horticulture from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and Graduation in Agriculture fromTamilNaduAgricultureUniversity,Coimbatore.

He started his career as an Assistant Collector in Jorhat District of Assam. He has ample experience in several key sectors of Public Administration. He has a distinction of engaging in diverse areas of work, from public-centric initiatives to building infrastructure. He was appointed as Vice-Chairman and CEO, Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority. He had held charge of portfolios like CEO-Guwahati Bio-tech Park, MD, Guwahati Smart City Limited, Project Director-Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme (an Asian Development Bank-funded Project) and Secretary to the Govt. of Assam-Planning and Development Department, and Commissioner, Guwahati Municipal Corporation.

DP World and CMA CGM form joint venture to operate Chile Container Depot

SAN ANTONIO: DP World and CMA CGM have created a new company ChileInlandServices(CIS),a joint venture to operate a container depot and bonded storage facility 10 km from the PortofSanAntonio.

In April, CIS began its first phase of operations, consisting of a five-hectare facility providing maintenance, repair, and specialised refrigeration services for maritime containers. By the end of 2023, CIS services will expand to 11 hectares and will include additional container storage space,asecurecustomsareaforfullcontainerstorageanda bonded warehouse for cargo consolidation and deconsolidation.

“We are pleased to officially open Chile Inland Services. This investment represents an important milestone for us as we continue to develop smart logistics solutions for our customers. Our goal is to develop integrated logistics services in key locations, making it easier for Chilean companies to move their goods through the Port of San Antonio,”said CurtisDorion,CEOofDPWorldChile.

Efrain Osorio, General Manager of CMA CGM for Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, said that “our strategic participation with DP World in CIS seeks to differentiate us inthemarket,raisethelevelofservicebytakingwhatwedo at sea and in ports to specialised logistics services on land, and offer our customers a preferential service throughout the country. Chile continues to grow in exports and cargoes arebecomingmoreandmoresophisticated”.