GUJ-11-09-2023

FFFAI meets Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance to discuss on Trade Facilitation measures

NEW DELHI: FFFAI delegation led by its Chairman Mr. Shankar Shinde alongwith the Office Bearers (OBs) of the Federation of Freight Forwarders' Associations in India (FFFAI) met Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India on August 29, 2023 to update on Export-Import trade facilitation measures.

MSC welcomes the eBL Declaration by the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance

G E N E VA : T h e e B L D e c l a r a t i o n represents another major milestone in the industry’s ongoing journey to further raise awareness and accelerate the adoption of a standards-based ‘universal’ eBL by all parties involved in international trade.

MSC welcomes recent electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) Declaration by the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance The declaration marks a commitment to accelerate eBL adoption across FIT Alliance member organizations, including all carriers, solution providers, regulators, banks and freight forwarders represented by Cont’d. Pg. 6

US, Saudi Arabia, India discuss possible Rail, Port deal - Sources

WASHINGTON: The U.S., Saudi Arabia, India and other nations are discussing a possible infrastructure deal that could reconfigure trade between the Gulf and South Asia, linking Middle Eastern countries by railways and connecting to India by port, according to U.S. officials aware of the conversations.

The conversations have been underway for months but are fluid, one of the people said.

U . S . P r e s i d e n t J o e B i d e n m e t I n d i a n Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also had talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The plans for a sweeping, multi-national Ports and Rail deal would come at a critical time.

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FFFAI Chairman Mr. Shankar Shinde along with other OBs and theAdvisor presenting the Memento to the Revenue Secretary Mr. Sanjay Malhotra.

FFFAI meets Revenue Secretary, Ministry of Finance to discuss on Trade Facilitation measures

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The delegation also included Chairman Elect Mr. Dushyant Mulani, Vice Chairmen Mr. Rajesh Verma and Mr. Amit Kamat, Hony. Secretary Mr. Vinod Sharma, Hony. Treasurer Mr. Sudhir Aggarwal and Advisor Mr. S. Ramakrishna. According to Mr Shinde, the discussions were very progressive which was focussed on improvement of processes in Customs Clearance and Logistics Several Trade Facilitation measures which can improve the timelines for Clearances were also discussed.

The FFFAI Chairman further informed that the Federation would collaborate with the Ministry of Finance in initiating research studies to achieve EODB (Ease of Doing Business) and LPI (Logistics Performance Index) ranking. FFFAI also reiterated its full support to the CBIC, Ministry of Finance, Government of India in all its endeavours.

“FFFAI is committed to extend its support and contribution to the Government in achieving the $5 trillion economy by 2025. Logistics has a pivotal role to play in this regard and the Government of India collaborating with the logistics industry professionals will have to continue strengthening the trade facilitation measures through developing world standard infrastructure and formulating

conducive policies for fast, smooth and end to end logistics operations. We have witnessed a significant jump (6 ranks) in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index-2023 We are confident that the collaborative approach would position the country on the top rank in the near future,” stated Mr. Shinde. He observed that FFFAI is highly satisfied as the interactions held with the Revenue Secretary were very encouraging from the perspective of facilitatingtheexport-importtradeintheCountry

FFFAI would be jointly working with Ministry of finance in framing research study which would be measured and monitored in achieving goals towards trade facilitation in International export-import trade, this would not only result in transaction cost saving or reducing dwell time but would also benefit the country by saving forex reserves outflow which is being collected in form of detention charges by foreign shipping lines due to delay in clearances. The study would be reviewed from time to time across the country to recommend policy changes.

Mr. Malhotra extended its full support from Government of India to accomplish Governments endeavour in the journey of achieving 3rd largest economy in the world and adopt best practices to have leadership position.

MSC welcomes the eBL Declaration by the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance

• The Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance has issued a declaration asserting its commitment to raising awareness and promoting adoption of the electronic Bill of Lading (eBL).

• As a founding member of the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), one of the industry associations that makes up the FIT Alliance, MSC welcomes this latest milestone.

• It builds on the universal eBL open-source standards published by DCSA earlier this year, and adds momentum to the industry-wide call for 100% eBL adoption.

• MSC launched its own eBL solution in April 2021, leading the way in the container shipping industry, and simplifying and speeding up the shipping experience for customers.

• We have committed to transition to 100% eBL use by 2030 (the eBL Commitment), and were proud to help create and now sign and support this new eBL Declaration.

• We invite all shipping stakeholders, including carriers, regulators, banks and freight forwarders to join us and other FIT Alliance members in signing this significant document.

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This clear commitment to digitalization by everyone involved i n i n t e r n a t i o n a l t r a d e i s a momentous next step for the shipping community now that many of the technical and legal obstacles to universal eBL are being overcome.

By signing this FIT Alliance eBL Declaration, all stakeholders in international trade can publicly signal their readiness for change a n d t h e i r c o m m i t m e n t t o collaborate to drive digitalization, starting with eBLs, within their industries.

Working together for a common goal

With DCSA standards as a framework for digitalization, signatories to the FIT Alliance eBL Declaration have a clear path forward to eBL adoption and a future empowered by paperless trade for more efficient and sustainable shipping.

A universal eBL would benefit all stakeholders involved in international trade, the logistics industry as a whole and the planet, and holds the potential to unlock around US$18 billion (bn) in gains for the trade ecosystem through faster document handling and

reduced human error (among other improvements) plus $30-40bn in global trade growth, according to a recent McKinsey study

Making 100% eBL by 2030 a reality

M S C i s a l o n g - s t a n d i n g advocate of digitalization in the shipping industry and an industry leader in eBL adoption, launching our solution in April 2021 and actively contributing to the DCSA u n i v e r s a l e B L o p e n - s o u r c e standards released earlier this year Alongside the eight other members of DCSA, we have committed to converting 50% of paper-based BL activities to digital within five years, and 100% by 2030.

"The eBL Declaration by the FIT Alliance represents another momentous step forward for universal eBL adoption," says MSC's Global Chief Digital & Innovation Ofcer and DCSA Chairman André Simha, who was involved in the creation of the FIT Alliance eBL Declaration. “For digitalization to succeed, we need all stakeholders to work hand-in-hand to define and implement a common language and common standards. We invite all parties involved in global trade – shippers, forwarders, governments, financial institutions, and insurance agencies – to work together to make universal eBL adoption a reality.”

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India Sets Sail Towards Maritime Excellence: GMIS 2023 Roadshow Illuminates Path to Sustainable Growth

M U M B A I : D r i v i n g P M M o d i ’ s v i s i o n o f a collaborative, cooperative and sustainable maritime ecosystem, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), in collaboration with DG Shipping, and the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), orchestrated second hybrid roadshow in Mumbai, on 6th September 2023 at Shipping House, Mumbai Shri Shantanu Thakur, Hon'ble Minister of State MoPSW was the Chief Guest and Dr Sanjeev Ranjan, Chairman, National Shipping Board was the Guest of Honour of the event.

The event witnessed presence of esteemed dignitaries including Mr. Rajiv Jalota, IAS Chairman, Mumbai Port Authority; Shri

B h u s h a n K u m a r, J o i n t Secretary, Sagarmala & PPP, MoPSW; Capt. Binesh Kumar

Managing Director,

Capt. Abul K alam Azad, Principal Ofcer, Mercantile Marine Department, Mumbai, Mr Dhruv Kotak, MD JM Baxi Group, Shri Ash Mohamad, Deputy Director General of Shipping.

Anchored by the DG Shipping and Shipping Corporation of India, the hybrid Roadshow drew participation of industry pioneers and government dignitaries that sparked discussions cantered around pivotal opportunities within the Indian Maritime industry, building up the narrative of 3rd Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. Almost 40 ships owned and

Up till now the summit has secured participation from all major 12 ports, 10 Allied organisations of Ministry and 51 leading private organisations. The summit has also officially signed Kerala as the Partner state for this momentous event.

managed by SCI plying across various national and international maritime routes were also connected live with the roadshow through virtual link. The roadshow was attended by around 2,500 participants – present physically and connected virtually. As a precursor to the 3rd Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023, the roadshow also brought together government dignitaries, industry leaders, stakeholders, and enthusiasts from the maritime industry. GMIS 2023 is set to bolster India's standing as a global maritime leader, with FICCI as its exclusive industry partner.

During the event, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon'ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), and AYUSH, delivered a special video message, emphasizing the government’s vision and commitment to realizing India's maritime potential. He further stated, “GMIS 2023 exemplifies the government's cultural affinity and our collective ambition to transform our national vision into a thriving reality.”

Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways in his v i d e o m e s s a g e s t a t e d t h a t “ o u r v o y a g e t o w a r d s a d v a n c e m e n t h a s b e e n characterized by the adoption of technological innovations, the elevation of infrastr ucture standards, the augmentation of operational efficacy, and the cultivation of an environment conducive to business growth.”

He further added that, “as India continues to evolve as a global player its maritime capabilities become even more crucial for projecting influence, participating in international negotiations, and responding to regional challenges effectively. To become a leading maritime power, we must also foster collaboration, embrace innovation, and leverage technology. We must continue to build robust infrastructure, invest in skill development, and create a conducive environment that encourages entrepreneurship and investment”. Cont’d. Pg. 25

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US, Saudi Arabia, India discuss possible Rail, Port deal - Sources

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To c o u n t e r C h i n a ’ s B e l t a n d R o a d g l o b a l infrastructure push, Biden pitched Washington as an alternative partner and investor in developing countries at the G20, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.

It also comes as the Biden administration seeks a broader diplomatic deal in the Middle East that would have

Saudi Arabia recognize Israel.

Beyond the diplomatic implications, officials said they hope such an infrastructure deal could reduce shipping times, cost, the use of diesel and make trade faster and cheaper.

Saudi Arabia will also participate in an investment forum.

Global Maritime India Summit may see a shift in venue

NEW DELHI: The venue for the much publicized ‘Global Maritime India Summit 2023’ being organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in October is likely to be shifted to Mumbai from the originally planned ‘Pragati Maidan’ in New Delhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested that the mega maritime event should be held in a coastal state, according to sources.

In the run-up to the Summit, the Ministry has held about a dozen road shows so far in different parts of the country to set the context for the event. The road shows were aimed at

convening Government officials, corporate executives, maritime stakeholders, and enthusiasts on a unified platform for discussions and deliberations concerning the future of the maritime sector The event seeks to enhance the Indian marine industry by fostering both national and international collaborations and facilitating investments.

The Summit is projected as a premier maritime sector focused event to bring together pivotal figures from the industry to explore opportunities, understand challenges, and stimulate investment within India’s maritime sector.

Special Secretary (Logistics) deliberates on PM Gatishakti National Masterplan at ADB

GEORGIA: India showcased PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at the ‘2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference: Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration through Economic Corridor Development (ECD)’, organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Tbilisi, Georgia. The conference, held from 5th to 7th September, 2023, observed participation from more than 30 member countries comprising senior officials of ADB’s Developing Member Countries responsible for ECD, representatives of Development partner agencies and Regional cooperation organizations.

Indian delegation was led by Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ms. Sumita Dawra.

The objective of the conference was to (i) explore ways to integrate spatial transformation/area-centric approach with the ECD and strengthen regional cooperation through a broader approach; and (ii) Knowledge sharing on application of the Economic Corridor Development (ECD) framework and operational guidelines, onto investable projects.

Ms Dawra informed the conference that PM GatiShakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity, a Made in India initiative, is a transformative ‘whole-ofgovernment’ approach for integrated planning of multimodal infrastructure connectivity to economic nodes and social infrastructure, thereby improving logistics efficiency PM Gati Shakti principles bring socio-economic area-based development as part of regional connectivity She mentioned the Government of India’s (GoI) targeted interventions and huge capex push to infrastructure investments and adoption of geospatial and other cuttingedge technologies towards transforming the entire logistics and infrastructure ecosystem.

She showcased PM GatiShakti, the GIS data-based, ‘whole of Government’ approach to integrated infrastructure master planning While global pioneers were brought together by ADB to brainstorm over broadening the scope of its ECD framework for regional cooperation. Special Secretary highlighted that India has already operationalised and is successfully implementing the PM GatiShakti, transformative approach to areabased infrastructure development. So it is not just building infrastructure connectivity, but also bringing with it both economic and social development leading to both Ease of

Doing Business and Ease of Living.

She said that under PM GatiShakti a spatial / area based holistic development approach is being adopted to saturate influence areas around critical project locations / industrial clusters / tourist sites / social sector assets. Assessment of connectivity infrastructure requirements to integrate manufacturing value chain; logistics facilities, social sector institutions such as schools and hospitals; skilling centres is done at the planning stage and spatial plans are developed accordingly

During further discussions among the stakeholders Special Secretary (Logistics) also presented GoI’s other digital initiatives in the logistics sector namely, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) and Logistics Data Bank (LDB), as effective measures for trade facilitation and ease of logistics through its various functionalities such as track and trace of cargo; authentication of service providers; digital document generation and exchange. Thereby enabling ease of doing business and attracting Private sector investments. GoI’s ongoing efforts towards development of industrial corridors, and activation zones and individual nodes / clusters along them; adequate trunk and utility network and streamlining clearances through inter-Ministerial coordination, is de-risking investments for the private sector

T h e P M G a t i S h a k t i a p p r o a c h f o r s p a t i a l transformation / area-based comprehensive planning of logistics and infrastructure development is building Next Generation Infrastructure and promoting Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business in the country India’s indigenously developed GIS-based technology was offered through knowledge sharing to ADB and SASEC countries, for enhancing socio-economic planning, and regional cooperation.

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m.v. “MSC REGULUS” Voy : IS336A

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IAPH World Ports Tracker Q2 2023: more port calls with less cargo, truck driver shortages appear; overall liner trade connectivity improves

O : I A P H h a s released its fifth edition of the World Ports Tracker for quarter 2 of 2023, which contains the most comprehensive situation report on economic activity by ports themselves, as well as by using S&P Global container market intelligence data and now UNCTAD-MDST’s liner shipping connectivity index, both on container trade trends.

IAPH Managing Director Patrick Verhoeven commented : “Professors Theo Notteboom and Thanos Pallis have delivered once more their highly useful insight tool, which has been designed for IAPH port members to read between the data lines on what has happened, what can be expected and which measures they should look at taking to ensure they adapt to market changes. We will now switch the reporting to a half-yearly basis to maximise the number of members involved in reporting survey data, as well as adding annual survey questions for the year-end report on investment p l a n s i n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d sustainability, terminal expansions and land use.”

stable compared to Q4 2022, while this share decreased from 49% to 32% for ferry calls The share of ports foreseeing growth in cruise passenger movements in the next twelve months has declined slightly from 77% in March 2023 to 68% in September 2023.

On a year-on-year basis, port productivity in Q2 2023 increased in five of the nine world regions. The most substantial growth in average port moves per hour was recorded in North America (+29% compared to Q2 of 2022), followed by North East Asia (+20%), Africa (+10%) and North Europe (+9%).

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The LSCI improved to a lesser extent in North East Asia and North America. Some internal shifts are present in North Europe, the region where changes occur at a slower pace In Oceania and the Pacific, LSCI improvements were marginal.

The second quarter of 2023 brought a sharp increase in the number of cargo vessel calls in all port regions compared to Q2 2022. However, on a year-on-year basis, the average call sizes show strong declines in all port regions.

Co -author Professor Theo N o t t e b o o m c o m m e n t e d : “Ports around the world are, on average, less optimistic than half a year ago about the expected cargo traffic evolution in the next twelve months. This is particularly the case in North America and North Europe, where about two thirds of the respondents see TEU volumes stagnating or even slightly declining over the next twelve months.”

In the passenger markets, the share of ports reporting an increase in cruise vessel calls remained fairly

This fifth edition of the World Ports Tracker, for the first time, incorporates UNCTAD data on the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index (LSCI). The LSCI aims to capture the level of integration into the existing liner shipping network b y m e a s u r i n g l i n e r s h i p p i n g connectivity It can be calculated at the country and the port level. LSCI can be considered a proxy for accessibility to global trade through the container shipping network The higher the index, the easier it is to access a high capacity and frequency global maritime containerised freight transport system and effectively participate in international trade, especially for manufactured goods.

The country or port that received the highest score in the reference year of 2006 is assigned a value of 100, which serves as a benchmark to assign value to other ports and countries.

The comparison of LSCI in Q2 2023 with the same period of 2022 illustrates the significant changes that took place during the last year in sub-Saharan Africa, where new countries are emerging among the best-connected o n e s i n t h e r e g i o n , a n d t h e considerable (i.e., double-digit percentage) LSCI improvements that

, in Latin America and the Caribbean,

The situation further improved for intermodal container transport by rail and barge, while the share of ports facing delays in trucking in Q2 2023 remains at single-digit figures However, the situation in terms of the availability of truck drivers shows a major deterioration when compared to Q4 2022.

Co-author Professor Thanos Pallis commented : “About 45% of all responding ports now report truck driver availability issues compared to 29% in Q4 2022. The figure now even surpasses the 37% figure recorded in Q3 2022 and the 40% figure of Q2 2022. Sub-Saharan Africa is the only region where truck driver availability concerns are minor. In Southeast Asia & O c e a n i a t h r e e q u a r t e r s o f responding ports point to some level of trucker shortage.”

In terms of inland storage capacity, there is a general improvement overall i n s t o r a g e a v a i l a b i l i t y f o r containerised cargo The survey results show 25% of ports reporting an increase or major increase in the utilisation of warehousing and distribution facilities for containerised goods, and a further 5% reported minor increases.

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m.v. “SYNERGY OAKLAND” V-16E

The above vessel is arriving at MUNDRA PORT on 14-09-2023 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 has arrived at Mundra on 11-09-2023 as per following details.

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

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

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

In case of any query kindly contact the below E-mail IDS & Phone Numbers :

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T.K. Ramachandran, Secretary, MoPSW unveils

New Logo of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority

C H E N N A I : S h r i T. K . Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, launched the new Logo of V.O Chidambaranar Port Authority, in the presence of S h r i B i m a l K u m a r J h a , C h a i r p e r s o n i / c . , B o a r d Member Mr. V. Satyanarayanan and other Senior Officers of the Port on 07.09.2023.

I n h i s a d d r e s s , S h r i T. K . Ramachandran, IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, emphasized that the newly unveiled logo signifies VOC Port's unwavering dedication to innovation and expansion. It marks the commencement of a new phase in VOC Port's progression, reflecting its resolute commitment to advancing as a secure and sustainable Port.

S h r i B i m a l K u m a r J h a , Chairperson i/c., VOCPA, welcomed the gathering and in his address, stated that the thought process to rebrand and introduce a new logo was conceived when V.O Chidambaranar

P o r t Tr u s t w a s r e n a m e d a s V.O Chidambaranar Port Authority on

31.01.2022. The ideology to rebrand was also driven by evolving business objectives, expanding markets and the desire for a mix of heritage and modern image. He also started that this change aligns perfectly with our mission to become a Hub Port of the Country

The design elements, Colour scheme, and symbolism behind the new logo are;

a. “V” shape represents the “V” of VOC Port as well as the shape of the Vessel, which links the logo to Marine Infrastructure.

b T h e s e c o n d c u r v e d “ V ” represents a flying bird, symbolizing prosperity and abundance.

c. The bigger circle represents “O” in VOC Port It also represents the globeaswellashinterlandofVOCPort.

d. Combinedly, “V”, “O” & “C” represent the letters V.O.C, which links the logo to the name of the Port.

e The Pearl represents the location of the VOC Port, which is near the bottom vertex of the Indian peninsula, symbolising the legacy of pearl fishing in Tuticorin. f T h e s k y b l u e c o l o u r represents the part of the Indian ocean.

Capt. Praveen Kumar Singh, Deputy Conservator, VOC Port detailed each and every detail incorporated in the new logo to the gathering.

Earlier, V.O. Chidambaranar Port had announced a competition for redesigning the Port logo. T h e r e w a s a n o v e r w h e l m i n g response to the competition, wherein more than 100 entries were received. The logo unveiled today was conceptualized by Mr. Rajendra R. Ranjane, from Mumbai and developed by the Port team As announced, he would be awarded an attractive cash prize of Rs 50,000/-

FIT Alliance launches eBL declaration to secure commitment to digitalisation

AMSTERDAM: BIMCO, DCSA, FIATA, ICC, and Swift (The FIT

A l l i a n c e ) h a v e l a u n c h e d t h e “Declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading” as the adoption of eBLs can help make international trade more efficient, reliable, sustainable, and secure. The aim of the declaration is to secure commitment from all stakeholders in international trade to collaborate on driving digitalisation, starting with eBLs, within their industries.

Every year, ocean carriers issue around 45 million bills of lading, one of the most important trade documents i n s h i p p i n g . C u r r e n t l y, m a n y international shipping documents are not standardised, and the majority are still paper based, requiring p h y s i c a l h a n d - o f f b e t w e e n participants. The adoption of eBLs will enable the trade industry to benefit from faster transactions, cost savings (e.g. reduced administrative cost of cargo holding and document processing), and lowered fraud risks ( t h r o u g h t h e u s e o f d i g i t a l authentication systems).

In 2022, only 2.1% of bills of lading and waybills in the container trade were electronic. This is despite the fact that end-to-end digitalisation of

trade documentation, starting with e B L , w i l l c u t c o s t s , m a k e international trade more efficient, reliable, secure, sustainable and less susceptible to illegal activity or fraud. In the dry bulk sector there are some encouraging signs of growth. Four of the world’s largest mining companies are already carrying around 20% of their iron ore shipments on eBLs

A McKinsey study estimates that if eBL achieved 100% adoption in the container sector alone, it could unlock $30-40 bn in global trade growth by reducing trade friction in the container trade alone. It could also help save 28,000 trees per year, equivalent to around 39 football fields of forest, and significantly reduce carbon emissions by eliminating paper.

“A universal eBL will benefit all stakeholders involved in the global supply chain whether in bulk shipping or container shipping. Achieving widespread adoption of a standardsbased eBL will benefit not only the shipping industry, but also the global movement of goods, at a time when s u p p l y c h a i n r e s i l i e n c e i s challenged,” the FIT Alliance says in a common statement, adding:

“This declaration is a significant

symbol of our joint dedication to shape the future of shipping. Transforming document exchange through a globally applicable eBL will accelerate trade digitalisation to the benefit customers, banks, customs, government authorities, providers of ocean shipping services and all other stakeholders.”

As many of the technical and legal obstacles to universal eBL are already being addressed, a clear commitment to digitalisation from everyone involved in international trade is a crucial next step. By signing the FIT Alliance eBL Declaration, all stakeholders can publicly signal their readiness for change and their commitment to collaborate to drive digitalisation within their industries.

The FIT Alliance was formed in 2022 by BIMCO, the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s ( S w i f t )

In forming the alliance, the groups have united behind the mission to standardise the digitalisation of international trade.

m.v. “TIGER

OCEAN

” V-2334W (IOG/IMX) IGM NO: 2354092 DATE: 06-09-2023

The above vessel has arrived at Mundra on 08/09/2023 as per following details.

Item Nos. B/L NOS. Item Nos. B/L NOS.

1 EPIREGSPMS000873

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

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

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

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

Emirates Shipping Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd

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

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

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

EXPORT related : hardik.jadeja@in.emiratesline.com

Tel. No. : +91-2836-239378 / 239379 - Mob. : +91 98980 76324

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

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

m.v

V-2335W (IGX/ASXG)

The above vessel has arrived at Mundra on 11/09/2023 as per following details.

Item Nos.

1 EPIROMMESL202943

2 EPIROMMESL202945

3 EPIROMMESL202946

4 75002147011075

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

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

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

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

Emirates Shipping Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd

Rajkamal-II, Office No. 103, 1st Floor, Plot No. 342, Ward - 12/B, Gandhidham - 370201. India.

In case of any query kindly contact the below E-mail IDS & Phone Numbers :

IMPORT related : ravi.vaghela@in.emiratesline.com Tel. No. : +91-2836-239378 / 239379 - Mob. : +91 89809 97977

EXPORT related : hardik.jadeja@in.emiratesline.com

Tel. No. : +91-2836-239378 / 239379 - Mob. : +91 98980 76324

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

India Sets Sail Towards Maritime Excellence: GMIS 2023 Roadshow Illuminates Path to Sustainable Growth

welcomed the audience for the 2nd Roadshow by D G Shipping and SCI. He stated that these roadshows not only showcase the robustness of the Indian economy but also underscore our unwavering commitment to enhancing trade, connectivity, and the cohesion of the maritime sector

Through a detailed presentation, Shri Bhushan Kumar, Joint Secretary, Sagarmala & PPP, MoPSW spotlighted the progress made by the Indian maritime sector, sharing insights on the projects that will accelerate the growth of maritime ecosystem He informed that GMIS 2023 will be the biggest event of maritime industry in the country He acknowledged the contribution of

stakeholder, which has led to exponential growth in the

exhibited by our participants, we are truly excited by the enthusiasm and anticipate an even greater surge in momentum leading up to GMIS 2023," shared Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi, Chairman and MD, the Shipping Corporation of India. He also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the valued business partners and stakeholders, acknowledging their pivotal role in propelling growth within the Indian maritime sector

Capt. Abul Kalam Azad, PO, MMD, Mumbai speaking during the event said that we as an Indian need to generate, conserve and contribute resources. The country needs to be maritime innovation hub We need to enhance our capacity by way of skill of seafarers, by way of acquisition of tonnage, higher port capacity to handle cargo of different dimensions, use of green powered technology and supply of services.

informed that the Government policies are being devised to give transformative reforms for development of infrastructure in maritime sector The effort taken by Government is getting recognized and has boosted the global competitive position of India. He also announced the registration for the “Maritime Excellence Achievers Award” for recognizing and encouraging best practices

Shri Dhruv Kotak, MD JM Baxi Group stressed on active participation of all stakeholders to develop the Indian shipping sector both in Ports and other ancillary areas of shipping. He appreciated the various initiatives of the Govt taken for the development of maritime eco-system and persuaded the stakeholders for taking

across various categories has been opened online and the last date for applying is 15th September 2023. He urged the industry to participate in the GMIS 2023 in large numbers.

Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Chairman, National Shipping Board stated, “We stand at the cusp of transformational era in the maritime sector, propelled by cutting-edge technology and innovation. GMIS 2023 offers us a golden opportunity to propel infrastructure development, nurture skill and environmental progress, and foster entrepreneurship and investment nationwide Our steadfast commitment to green fuel adoption and sustainable practices remains unwavering as we chart the course for the future."

Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairman, Mumbai Port Authority speaking during the event stated that “India is growing very fast and have crossed 3.75 trillion Dollar mark. He encouraged the stakeholders for G to B and B to B MoUs during the summit. The signing of MoU will bring more innovations and give more traction to the business in maritime sector”.

"Through this roadshow and the remarkable interest

part in the summit. He stated that GMIS 2023 will provide huge opportunity not only for Indian but the global maritime industry to know about the phenomenal potential that India offers for investing in different types of ships, shipbuilding, cruise, tourism and shipping ancillary industry.

Shri Ash Mohomad, Deputy Director General of Shipping recited a self-composed poem highlighting various opportunities which the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 will provide to Indian Maritime Sector The poem became an attraction for the people attending the Road Show Through his poetic message Shri Ash Mohomad encouraged the stakeholders for active participation in the GMIS 23 in the form of attendance in various sessions, putting the stall and exhibitions in the summit.

The FICCI team led by Shri Deepak Mukhi, Director also made a presentation on Registration, Exhibition and sponsorship for GMIS 23. He urged the stakeholders to book space for exhibition at earliest as the prominent spaces is in exhibition hall were fast running out.