G A N D H I D H A M : "Development, Operation & Maintenance of Berth-13 for handling Multipurpose Clean Cargo including Container Cargo at Deendayal Port on DBFOT basis under PPP mode.”
DPA (Deendayal Port Authority) signed the concession agreement with the DPA Clean Cargo Container Terminal Ltd, an SPV of APSEZL (Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Limited), for development and operation of Berth No. 13 on DBFOT basis under PPP mode.
Cont’d. Pg. 6
Sinolines launches China India West Service (CIW)
MUMBAI: Sinotrans Container Lines Co , Ltd (abbreviated as Sinolines), a specialised subsidiary of China Merchants Group, has announced the extension of its services to West India with the launch of the China India West Service (CIW). This will be a Direct Service from Nhava Sheva / Mundra connecting China / FarEast/S.E.Asia. Cont’d. Pg. 21
Gujarat Maritime Board Shortlists Four Sites for Port-Led City Development
G A N D H I N A G A R : T h e consultants engaged by Gujarat Maritime Board has shortlisted four locations for the development of a state-of-the-art port-led city as part of Gujarat’s Vision 2047. This ambitious initiative is set to transform Gujarat’s maritime landscape, fostering economic growth, industrial development and job creation.
Cont’d. Pg. 6
DPA signs the concession agreement with the DPA Clean Cargo Container Terminal Ltd
Cont’d. from Pg. 4
This agreement was signed as an outcome of the open advertised tender floated by DPA for selecting the private industry partner for developing and operating the Berth No. 13 of DPA
The development is in line with the Ministry’s vision of migrating towards the landlord model of port operation and also for achieving the cargo handling targets set in MIV-2030 (Maritime India Vision).
The Concession Agreement was signed between Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and the SPV of Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZL) in the presence of Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairperson of DPA and Shri Sujal Shah, CEO, APSEZL.
The project aims at harnessing the efficiencies and technologies available with the industry partner to unlock the potential of Berth No. 13, both in terms of Cargo throughput as well as improving operational efficiency to bring down the cost of logistics. The project will help in developing and enhancing resilient supply chain in the region. This project is also a part of the National Infrastructure Pipeline and will complement initiatives of the Government of India, such as PM Gati Shakti Master plan. The Multipurpose Clean Cargo including Container Cargo Terminal will be fully compliant with the green port guidelines thereby ensuring sustainability in port operations by adopting best practices and contributing towards the long-term sustainability goals set out by the Government of India.
Project Highlight
• Optimal Berth Capacity of berth 13 is 5.70 MMTPA
• Berth can accommodate vessel of upto 75000 DWT with 300m Length.
• Fully Compliant with Green Port guidelines.
• Terminal will handle clean cargo alongwith containerized cargo.
• Terminal will cater to cargo movement to and from the Northern, Western and Central part of India and will provide connectivity to Global markets.
• Terminal is a part of MIV 2030 & National Infrastructure P i p e l i n e a n d w i l l b
PM Gati Shakti Master Plan.
Gujarat Maritime Board Shortlists Four Sites for Port-Led City Development
Cont’d. from Pg. 4
Following a series of site visits, four locations have been identified
development in the districts of Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Surat, and Valsad. These locations were selected based on key factors such as proximity to deep-water access, availability of waterfront space, connectivity to robust road and rail networks and their potential to support sustainable industrial growth.
Amongtheshortlistedsites,SouthGujaratstandsoutduetoits superior connectivity and close proximity to cargo-generating zones like Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Bhavnagar follows as a strong contender, because of its deep draft and strategic positioning. Surat, situated near the industrial powerhouse of Hazira, also ranks high due to its established infrastructure and close links to major ports and industries, making it ideal for both industrial and port-led development. Additionally, evaluations were carried out on various other locations along the Gujarat coastline, further broadening the scope for future port-led city development initiatives.
The selection of the final four sites for the Port-Led City development was based on a multicriteria analysis framework, ensuring that each location met essential maritime, industrial, and environmental standards. The evaluation was done using a Multi-Criteria Matrix (MCM), where each criterion was assigned a weight based on its importance Scores were calculated for each location based on how well they met the criteria, and the top four locations were selected through this structured ranking system These rigorous evaluation parameters ensure that the shortlisted locations are best suited for sustainable, efficient, and futureproof development of Gujarat’s Port-Led City initiative.
The Gujarat Maritime Board aims to continue stakeholder engagementtoensurethesuccessfulrealizationofthisproject
m.v. “NORTHERN JAMBOREE” Voy : IU435A
I. G. M. NO. 2387403 DTD. 06/09/24
The above vessel has arrived on 08-09-2024 at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from ABU DHABI, ALTAMIRA, CHARLESTON, CORNER BROOK, DURBAN, FREEPORT, GRANDBAHAMA, MIAMI, MONTREAL, NASSAU, NEW YORK, NORFOLK, PROGRESO, SAVANNAH, SHUWAIKH.
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m.v. “MSC ARCHIMIDIS” Voy : IP436A I. G. M. NO. 2387608 Dtd. 09-09-24
The above vessel is arriving at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from BOSTON, CARTAGENA,CORONEL, FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, GUAYAQUIL, JACKSONVILLE,LOS ANGELES, MANAUS, MANZANILLO, NEW YORK, OAKLAND, PAITA, PAPEETE, SAN JUAN, SEATTLE,VANCOUVER.
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MUNDRA
207 MEDUVJ838915
81 MEDUVJ847775
11 MEDUVJ886385
102 MEDUVJ908940
82 MEDUVJ917446
191 MEDUVJ930449
29 MEDUVJ938004
24 MEDUVJ942774
22 MEDUVJ949761
25 MEDUVJ986862
19 MEDUC1440766
103 MEDUGY906760
94 MEDUGY913147
14 MEDUHM010144
12 MEDUHM022032
28 MEDUHM027155
119 MEDUHM029185
64 MEDUHM032478
23 MEDUHM040992
114 MEDUHM056246
138 MEDUHM068761
13 MEDUHM125306
178 MEDUHM133334
171 MEDUHM146716
3 MEDUHM156384
8 MEDUHM160527
110 MEDUHM166573
185 MEDUHM167902
30 MEDUMS140892
146 MEDUVC628272
106 MEDUVC632175
121 MEDUVC632225
40 MEDUVC632639
126 MEDUVC633132
49 MEDUVC633769
150 MEDUVC634106
125 MEDUVC634197
122 MEDUVC634528
52 MEDUVC635012
45 MEDUVC635202
173 MEDUVC637596
MEDUVC637844
99 MEDUVJ771728
137 MEDUVJ809908
174 MEDUVC635533
104 MEDUVC637166
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Ultra large container vessel MSC Claude Girardet on its way to Vizhinjam
VIZHINJAM: Showcasing its strategic potential and operational r e a d i n e s s , t h e V i z h i n j a m International Seaport will receive an ultra large vessel operated by the Swiss shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) this week.
MSC Claude Girardet sailing under the flag of Liberia is expected to dock at the port by September 13 or 14. This will be the biggest vessel to come to India with a container capacity of 24,116 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), the previous biggest was MSC Anna with a capacity of 19,462 TEUs. This is also billed as the biggest vessel to berth in South Asia, as the biggest vessels berthed in Colombo like Ever Ace and Ever Alot have
lesser capacity than MSC Claude Girardet The largest modern container ships in the world can carry over 20,000 TEU, leading to the creation of a new size categorisation, Ultra Large Container Vessels ( U L C V s ) C o m i n g f r o m t h e transshipment port Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia), the ship with a length of 400 m, width of 61.5 m, and draft of 16.7 m, can carry 24,116 containers in the deck, which is roughly equal to the size of four standard soccer fields.
The ship can carry over 2,40,000 tonnes of cargo in 25 layers in a single voyage. Lower carbon emission is the specialty of ultra large vessels.
Deep draft
A crew member of the ship that
sailed into the port a few days ago said the deep draft available at Vizhinjam was the main factor drawing the ultra large vessels to the port. If there was 1 m under keel clearance (UKC), the minimum distance between the bottom of a ship and the ocean floor, ships could sail into a port. At Vizhinjam, most parts of the channel had around 18.6-m depth and some areas had 20-m depth. This was the natural depth without dredging, and this was enough for positioning Vizhinjam as a major transshipment hub on the global shipping map, he said Already, five ships from the MSC have berthed at the port, latest being MSC Kayley with a 16.5-m draft.
SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS
TODAY’S TIDE 12/09/2024
Hr.
Cargo Steamer's Agent's ETD
Jetty Name Name
CJ-I Hai Nam 89 J M Baxi 14/09
CJ-II Obe Dinares Interocean 13/09
CJ-III Senorita Trueblue 13/09
CJ-IV Libra Anline Shpg. 14/09
CJ-V TS Challenge DBC 15/09
CJ-VI African Roller Mihir & Co. 18/09
CJ-VII Vipha Naree Rishi Shpg. 14/09
CJ-VIII VACANT
CJ-IX Vienna Parekh Marine 16/09
CJ-X Royal Arnav Shpg. 15/09
CJ-XI VACANT
CJ-XII VACANT
CJ-XIII Great Spirit Mihir & Co. 16/09
CJ-XIV Propel Proseperity ACT Infra 13/09
CJ-XV Koga Royal Parekh Marine 14/09
CJ-XVA Sea Falcon Chowgule Bros. 13/09
CJ-XVI Star Copenhagen Asia Shpg. 14/09
TUNA VESSEL'S NAME AGENT'S NAME ETD
Baby Hercules
OIL JETTY VESSEL'S NAME AGENT'S NAME ETD
OJ-I Rose Gas
OJ-II Orchid Madeira
OJ-III Stolt Kashi J M Baxi 13/09
OJ-IV Bay Spirit Samudra 13/09
OJ-V Stolt Strength J M Baxi 13/09
OJ-VI Corona
OJ-VII VACANT
SHIPS SAILED WITH NEXT EXPORT CARGOS DESTN.
Artenos 10/09 Bandar Abbas-Jebel AliConstanta-Chabahar
TCI Anand 10/09 Manglore-CochinTuticorin-Chennai
Suvari Reis 10/09 Barbara
DSI Pyxis 10/09
GF Trader 11/09 Yemen
Rek R (OTB) 11/09 Turkey
African Baza 11/09 USA
Safeen Power 12/09 Nhava ShevaJebel Ali-DammamShuiba-Umm Qasr Alineat 12/09 Indonesia
Steamer's Name Agents Arrival on
Prince Khaled DBC 31-Aug
AG Valiant Interocean 01/09
TBC Prime Sai Shpg. 05/09
Golden ID DBC 30-Aug
Union Glory J M Baxi 09/09
Glovis Maple Cross Trade 09/09
ZX Glory Asia Shpg. 10/09
SHIPS NOT READY FOR BERTH
Steamer's Name Agents Arrival on
African Avocet Aditya Marine 01/09
Ru Yi II Rishi Shpg. 09/09
Suvari Kaptan DBC 09/09
Sanghi Sudharshan Inayat Cargo 08/09
Nos. filed at
Customs Manual EDI Vessels Name Agent
Stream African Avocet Aditya Marine
CJ-VI African Roller Mihir & Co.
Stream
Stream
Stream Dawn Haridwar Malara Shpg.
Stream
25/09 Haje Nafela DBC
CJ-XV Koga
CJ-IV Libra Anline Shpg.
16/09 Mohsen Ilyas Seacoast
CJ-II Obe Dinares Interocean
Stream Oriental Cosmos Allied Shpg.
Stream Prince Khaled DBC Somalia
CJ-XIV
Stream Ru Yi II Rishi Shpg.
CJ-XVA Sea Falcon Chowgule Bros.
CJ-III Senorita Trueblue China
Stream
Stream Suvari Kaptan DBC
Stream Swarna Pusph Malara Shpg. Banglore
Bags INIXY124090708
T. Kaolin Clay In Bulk INIXY124080646
T.Castor Oil/PDCB In Bulk INIXY124090731
VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE
GENERAL CARGO VESSELS
Vessels Name Agent From
Stream Lignum Network Taurus
T.
(175/423 Pcs) INIXY124090804
CJ-X Royal Arnav Shpg. Ukrain 54,991 T. Yellow Maize In Bulk INIXY124080572
Stream TBC Prime Sai Shpg. 20,037 T. Steel Plates INIXY124080616
CJ-V TS Challenge DBC Australia 32,495 T. Jas Aus Logs INIXY124080686
Stream Union Glory J M Baxi China 14,102/5,903/5,258/1,917/204 INIXY124080667 T. Plates/CRC/HRC
CJ-XVA Vienna Parekh Marine China 8,511/2,527/2,142/4,921 T.HRC/ INIXY124080553 S.Tubes/P. Cargo
CJ-VII Vipha Naree Rishi Shpg. 31,752 JAS Eucalyptus Logs INIXY124090708
Stream ZX Glory Asia Shpg. 8,354/3,416/906 T. PVC Resin Bags/ INIXY124080695 Polyvinyl Chloride Bags/ Pkgs
LIQUID CARGO VESSELS
OJ-IV Bay Spirit Samudra
Stream Bay Yasu GAC Shpg.
14/09 Bochem Bayard GAC Shpg. Singapore
18/09 Bow Agathe GAC Shpg.
20/09 Bow Palladium GAC Shpg. Singapore
Stream Chem Patriot Interocean Argentina
Stream Coronet Malara Shpg.
Stream Hanyu Azalea Seaport
Stream Horin Trader Samudra Taiwan
12/09 Ginga Saker GAC Shpg. Kuwait
OJ-II Gold Trader Samudra Korea
18/09 Hakone Galaxy GAC Shpg.
19/09 Nordic Callao GAC Shpg.
18/09 Nord Miyako Interocean
20/09 Paramita Wilhelmsen
OJ-III Stolt Kashi J M Baxi Houston
OJ-V Stolt Strength J M Baxi Dakar
Stream Tatlisu Samudra Taiwan
15/09 XT Brightness Samsara Shpg. Fujairah
INIXY124080668
INIXY124090750
INIXY124090806
T. Chemicals
Oil In Bulk INIXY124090763
MS In Bulk INIXY124090778
Chem In Bulk INIXY124090735
In Bulk INIXY124090779
Chem In Bulk INIXY124090796
INIXY124090710
Chem In Bulk
CDSBO In Bulk INIXY124090802
INIXY124090821
INIXY124090731
INIXY124090754
INIXY124090736
VESSELS DUE IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE & EXPORT
ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)
DP WORLD MUNDRA
Nicoletta 436E 4083061 X-Press
Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 13/09 15/09 14/09-PM Maersk San Clemente 437E 4083197 Maersk Line Maersk India Ningbo, Tanjung, Pelepas, Port Kelang (NWX)
13/09 13/09-AM Yeosu Voyager 2407 4083311 Heung A / WHL Samsara / WHL Port Kelang, Shekou, Dalian, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hongkong (C16) 14/09 19/09 19/09-AM Inter Sydney 163 4093285 Interworld Efficient Marine China (BMM)
TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Shangai, Ningbo, Shekou (FEX)
TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Haiphong, Laem Chabang, (IEX) TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT
In Port —/— SM Mahi 2409 4083230 Global Feeder Sima Marine Karachi (CSC) 13/09 16/09 15/09-PM Maersk Chachai 437W 4083200
CONTAINER VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE
13/09 Yeosu Voayager (V-2407) 4083311 Parekh Marine Nhava Sheva 13/09 Marathopolis (V-437S) 4083139 Maersk India Port Qasim
Valence (V-2409) Karachi 09-09-2024 Oshairij (V-417W) Nhava Sheva 09-09-2024 Maersk Cuanza (V-436W) Karachi 09-09-2024 In Port SM Mahi (V-2409) 4083230 MBK Logistix Nhava Sheva
WEST AFRICAN
ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)
Kleang (W), Hong Kong, Qingdao, Kwangyang, Pusan, 17/09
15/09-PM Xin Fu Zhou 85E 2403367 COSCO/Evergreen COSCO / Evergreen Ningbo, Shekou, Singapore, Shanghai (PMX) 17/09 17/09 17/09-PM TS Hongkong 24003E 2403161 Evergreen/ONE Evergreen Shpg/ONE Port Kelang, Tanjin Pelepas, Singapore, Xingang, Qingdao, Ningbo 18/09 Feedertech/TS Lines Feedertech / TS Line Shanghai (CISC) 18/09 18/09-AM Zhong Gu Nan Ning 2405E 2403317 One/X-Press Feeder OneIndia / SC-SPL Port Kelang, HongKong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou. (CWX) 19/09 KMTC /TS Line KMTC India/TS Line (I) Port Kelang, Hongkong, Sanghai, Ningbo. (CWX) 19/09 19/09-AM Zoi 116E 2403187 Interasia/GSL Aissa M./Star Shpg Port Kelang, Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas, Xingang, Qingdao,
ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD. (AICT)
TO LOAD FOR U.K. NORTH, MED., BLACK SEA, RED SEA, EAST EUROPE & CIS
In Port —/— Jolly Verde 270 2403204 Mesiina Transworld Group Istanbul, Jeddah, Nisurata (Libya), Castellon (Spain), Geneo, Naples, Iskderon (INDME) 13/09 13/09 13/09-PM MSC Archimidis IP436A 2403235 MSC/COSCO MSC Ag / COSCO Shpg. Gioia Tauro,Tangier,Southamton,Rotterdam,Antwerp, Felixstowe. Dunkirk, Le Havre 14/09 16/09 16/09-PM MSC Greenwich IP437A 2403295 CMA CGM CMA CGM Ag.(I) & Other Inland Destination in Europe, Med,Red Sea, Black Sea Adriatic Ports (EUROPE) 17/09 15/09 15/09-AM Marianetta IV437A 2403150 MSC MSC
PIPAVAV PORT
PACIFIC ISLANDS
In Port —/— One Commitment 065E 24298 ONE ONE (India) Port Kelang, Singapore, Haiphong, Cai Mep, Pusan, Shahghai, 13/09 23/09 23/09-0400 One Contribution 058E
16/09 16/09-1300 OOCL Hamburg 152E 24295 COSCO / OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Port Kelang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shekou. 17/09 23/09 23/09-2100 OOCL Luxembourg 112E 24305 Gold Star / RCL Star Shpg/RCL Ag. (CIXA)
04/10 04/10-2100 Stratford 132E 24312
17/09 17/09-1100 One Reliability 007E 24301 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Laem Chabang. 18/09 21/09 21/09-1000 Cap Andreas 014E 24307 ONE ONE (India) (TIP) 22/09 23/09 23/09-1000 X-Press Anglesey 24032E
18/09 18/09-0200 X-Press Odyssey 24038E 24306 Maersk Line Maersk India Singapore, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 19/09 26/09 26/09-0200 X-Press Carina 24039E X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Ningbo, Tanjung Pelepas. (NWX) 27/09 Sinokor/Heung A Sinokor India Port kelang, Singapore, Qindao, Xingang, Pusan.
23/09 23/09-2200 Xin Ya Zhou 164E 24281 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Singapor, Cai Mep, Hongkong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, 24/09 Nansha, Port Kelang (CI1)
TO LOAD FOR WEST ASIA GULF, RED SEA & EAST AFRICAN PORTS
13/09 12/09-1800 Maersk Hartford 436W 24297 Maersk Line Maersk India Salallah, Port Said, Djibouti, Jebel Ali, Port Qasim. (MECL) 14/09
UAE’s Lulu group to increase food imports from India to Rs 15,000 crore in two years
DUBAI: Lulu Group, a leading retail conglomerate based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, aims to increase its food imports from India to Rs 15,000 crore in the next two years, up from the current Rs 10,000 crore, a senior company official said.
The move is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council, Middle East and Egypt.
The company imports a wide range of food products from India, including fruits, tea, spices, rice, sugar, and millets, Yusuff Ali, chairman of Lulu Group, told the media at the India UAE
Business Forum “To further boost imports, Lulu Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Agricultural and Processed Food P r o d u c t s E x p o r t D e v e l o p m e n t Authority to source organic products from India,” Ali said.To support imports, Lulu Group is investing Rs 500 crore in setting up a logistics hub in Noida, which will be equipped with storage and chillers, Ali said. The hub is expected to be operational within three months. Another logistics hub is also planned in Kashmir, Ali said.
The move is expected to benefit
Indian farmers and food processors, who will gain access to new markets in the GCC and ME regions. Lulu Group’s expansion plans are also in line with the Indian government’s efforts to boost agricultural exports. The government has set a target of achieving $60 billion in agricultural exports by 2027.
With its strong presence in the GCC and ME regions, Lulu Group is wellpositioned to tap into the growing demand for Indian food products. The company’s logistics hubs will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient transportation of goods.
Dr S Jaishankar calls for Greater Cooperation & eased export controls with Germany
BERLIN: External Affairs Minister
Dr S Jaishankar called for Greater Defence Cooperation between India and Germany and urged the European nation to ease export controls Addressing the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference of the German Foreign Office in Berlin, Dr Jaishankar said defence cooperation must be given greater thought, especially as the Indian private sector expands in that domain
He expressed satisfaction that the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership with Germany is making steady progress. He highlighted that both nations have concluded 38
agreements to the tune of 3.22 billion Euros. He added that this underlines the potential in this area, especially for green hydrogen and green ammonia.
The External Affairs Minister said Germany should take a greater
interest in the Indo-Pacific, just as India seeks to do in the Euro-Atlantic. He pointed out that when it comes to international peace and stability, those with shared values and c o n v e r g e n t i n t e r e s t s m u s t collaborate in defence and security
He highlighted AI, electric mobility, green hydrogen, space and sem
collaboration.
To a question, Dr Jaishankar said India is not closed to business from China, but the terms of doing business with Beijing are the main issue He said the matter is complicated and not black and white.
India-UAE launches Virtual Trade Corridor to enhance ease of doing business
MUMBAI: Abu Dhabi Crown P r i n c e S h e i k h K h a l e d B i n Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is on an official visit to India, attended a business event held in Mumbai on Tuesday, 10th September.
During the meeting, both nations signed two significant agreements a i m e d a t b o o s t i n g t r a d e a n d investment between the two nations.
The first agreement launches the India-UAE Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC) and MAITRI interface, which will facilitate trade and reduce administrative processes, logistics, and transport costs.
The second agreement is a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Inter national Resources Holding RSC LTD and a consortium of Indian companies for global collaboration in critical mineral supply chain exploration in third countries.
“Launch of work on the IndiaUAE virtual trade corridor (VTC) and MAITRI interface to facilitate V T C u n d e r t h e f r a m e w o r k agreement between India and the UAE on the India-Middle EastE u r o p e E c o n o m i c C o r r i d o r (IMEEC),” according to the official statement.
The Virtual Trade Corridor (VTC) will be an integral part of IMEEC. Benefits of VTC include reduction of administrative processes and time, reduction of logistics and transport costs, and enhancing ease of doing business
MAITRI is a Master Application f o r I n t e r n a t i o n a l Tr a d e a n d Regulatory Interface that integrates multiple Indian operational portals to facilitate interfacing with UAE portals.
It optimises efficiencies, leverages technologies, eases regulatory compliance, streamlines operations and enhances transparency MAITRI is also scalable, secure, unified and credible.
I M E E C i s a n a m b i t i o u s infrastructure project which will define global connectivity in the decades to come.
Following the announcement of the project at the G20 summit in Delhi last September, India and the UAE took the lead in February this year w h e n a n I n t e r- G o v e r n m e n t a l Framework Agreement to implement IMEEC was signed during the PM’s visit to Abu Dhabi.
“MoU between International Resources Holding RSC LTD and a
consortium of Oil India Ltd, Khanij Bidesh India Ltd and ONGC India Ltd towards global collaboration in Critical Mineral Supply Chain,” as per the official statement.
“ T h e M o U p r o v i d e s f o r cooperation in critical mineral exploration in third countries. It will help boost the supply chain resilience of critical minerals. Critical minerals are key to powering 21st century digital economy,” the statment added.
A c c o r d i n g t o t h e o f f i c i a l statement, India-UAE trade, reached USD 84 billion in 2023-24, making the UAE India’s third largest trading partner after China and the US.
Moreover, UAE is the second largest export destination of India (after the US) with an amount of nearly USD 36 billion for the year 2023-24.
The UAE’s investment in India between 2000-2023 is estimated to be around USD 20-21 billion, of which USD 18.5 billion is in the form of FDI while the remaining is portfolio investment. In 2023-2024, UAE is the 6th biggest FDI, investor into India.
The UAE has also committed to invest USD 75 billion in India’s infrastructure sector over a period of time.
We will be in a position to export
batteries soon : Nitin Gadkari
NEW DELHI : Minister for Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari said recently that India would soon be in the position to export lithium-ion batteries, the rechargeable batteries
t h a t a r e a r e q u i r e m e n t f o r Electric Vehicles (Evs). Gadkari said that the EV growth numbers are
rather encouraging.
Speaking at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ (SIAM’s) 64th convention recently, Gadkari estimated the EV market to record sales of 1 crore by 2030 He also estimated the EV finance market at Rs 5 lakh crore by 2030.
Nitin Gadkari said that he is not
lithium-ion
“against” petrol and diesel but he believes people need protection from pollution. Gadkari has been known for pushing for cleaner fuels, and urging automakers to pivot to EVs and hydrogen. At the SIAM event, Gadkari urged the industry to adopt new technology and not bother about petrol and diesel.
Sarbananda Sonowal meets Minister Chee Hong Tat, MPA Singapore
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said he was delighted to meet Minister Chee H o n g Ta t , M PA S i n g a p o r e . They had a productive discussion about further expanding maritime connectivity New frontiers of the bilateral partnership were explored, including establishing a green & digital corridor, cruise tourism, and megaportinfrastructuredevelopment India and Singapore relations are on a firmer footing with the elevation of ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The South East Asian city state, which is a key hub for aviation and shipping, is seeking further cooperation and connectivity w i t h I n d i a . T h i s i n c l u d e s a liberalised air service agreement for more flights Singapore’s Minister for transport and second Minister for
finance Chee Hong Tat, who is in Delhi for an aviation summit told that better infrastructure and
strengthening of their connectivity and economic growth
India-UAE bond will be the defining friendship, relationship & brotherhood of the decade and beyond: Piyush Goyal
y, Shri Piyush Goyal said that IndiaUAE bond will be the defining f r i e n d s h i p , r e l a t i o n s h i p & brotherhood of the decade and beyond. The Minister made this statement at the UAE-India Business Forum held recently in Mumbai His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE also addressed the forum.
Shri Goyal said that India-UAE partnership stands on the pillars of i n n o v a t i o n , i n v e s t m e n t a n d sustainable development. Noting the occasion of Ganpati Festival, the Minister said that the visit of the Crown Prince during Ganapati festival marks auspicious start of new chapter in bilateral ties.
S h r i G o y a l s a i d t h a t t h e partnership holds an outstanding future going forward. He noted that the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi regards UAE as an important partner in India’s growth story. The Minister said that the visit of the Crown Prince is the 6th high-level visit in less than a year and is a testament to this partnership.
The Minister said that the India
UAE partnership will witness great transformation under the visionary leadership of both sides. This transformation is in sync with the 50year vision that UAE has embarked on and the Viksit Bharat@2047 transformational journey envisaged by the Prime Minister, he added.
Shri Goyal also lauded initiatives taken by both sides to promote trade i n c l u d i n g t h e l o c a l c u r r e n c y settlement, Bharat Mart being set up in JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone), Dubai, and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to expand trade He also said that technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will drive the engagement forward Shri Goyal encouraged the stakeholders to explore investment
opportunitiesandtradepossibilities
Shri Goyal lauded the Crown Prince for his leadership of the UAE and appreciated the transformational change witnessed under the Crown Prince He added that India UAE relationship has matured to become a bond that can never break. Shri Goyal described the visit of the Crown Prince to the Rajghat as historic as the Crown Prince, a 3rd generation leader, planted a sapling there, s u c c e e d i n g h i s f a t h e r a n d grandfather
The theme of the forum was ‘Beyond CEPA: Innovation and Future-Ready Economies’, with focus on the potential of healthcare, biotechnology, renewable energy, sustainability etc.
Adani to offer supply chain solutions & project management services in China
Adani Group has formed a subsidiary in China to carry out business of providing supply chain solu ons and project management services, according to a regulatory filing.
MUMBAI: Adani Enterprises, the group’s flagship firm, in the filing said a Singapore-based step-down subsidiary incorporated a whollyowned subsidiary, Adani Energy Resources (Shanghai) Co. (AERCL), domiciled in Shanghai, China on September 2, 2024. “AERCL is incorporated to carry out business of providing supply chain solutions and project management services,” it said without providing details. The subsidiary was incorporated by Adani Global Pte (AGPTE), Singapore – a step-down subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL).
AEL houses the conglomerate’s mining, roads, airports, data center and water infrastructure businesses
“AERCL has been incorporated and registered under the laws of Company Law of the People’s Republic of China on September 2, 2024,” the filing said. AERCL is yet to commence its business operations. The new unit comes days after AEL set up a subsidiar y in Kenya, Airports InfrastructurePLC(AIP)“totakeover, operate, maintain, develop, design, construct, upgrade, modernize and manage the airports” in the African nation. The group, which currently operates seven airports in the country, islookingtoexpandoverseas
AEL had previously incorporated Global Airports Operator L.L.C., Abu Dhabi, to handle investment, acquisition, construction, operation,
and maintenance of airports outside India. This unit has now set up the Kennian subsidiary Adani Group had reportedly submitted a proposal to the Kenyan government for investing in its main airport, the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. It has proposed to invest USD 750 million for a new terminal and taxiway system by 2029 and an USD 92 million for improvements by 2035. JKIA, which would be Adani’s first airport outside of India, is a major hub in East Africa but has a crumbling infrastructure. It could provide Adani with a strategic advantage in the region, enhancing connectivity and trade routes. Talks with the Kenyan Government are ongoing.
Railways revamping Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal Policy to woo private players
N E W D E L H I : T h e I n d i a n
Railways is revamping the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) policy t o i n c r e a s e p r i v a t e s e c t o r participation in setting up freightoriented infrastructure, said people with knowledge of the matter Guidelines will soon be issued to lower costs for private players in
the development of new GCTs, they said The national transporter is already on course to achieving its target of setting up 100 GCTs and the proposed changes are likely to help in this regard, the people said The railways is now looking to double the number of terminals Under the proposed changes, some
capital expenditure which was earlier borne by the private player c a n n o w b e i n c u r r e d b y t h e railways Further, the railways will not insist on upgraded traffic management infrastructure if the ne
ise at terminals where much load is not expected.
Vizhinjam on its way to establishing itself as Transshipment hub; fth ship berthed
VIZHINJAM: The Vizhinjam International Seaport is steadily becoming a major player in global maritime trade as trial operations continue to gather momentum, said Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL). The latest vessel to berth is MSC KAYLEY, marking another milestone for the port. The
ship with 16.5 meter draft successfully berthed at the port recently In addition, another ship MSC SUAPE VII will soon anchor at vizhinjam, underscoring its growing importance, soon after the discharge of containers brought in here by the MSC KAYLEY. With a total of five ships from the Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC)
havingberthedattheport,Vizhinjamis well on its way to establishing itself as a key transshipment hub, positioning Indiaontheglobalshippingmap
This wave of arrivals reflects the port’s strategic potential and operational readiness for larger global trade activity, said VISL in a Facebook post.
India remains net importer of steel for April-Aug
NEW DELHI: India remained a net importer of steel by 1.6 million tonnes (mt), as shipments coming into the country continued to witness an increasing trend on a year-on-year basis Imports stood at 3 5 mt, up 25 per cent y-o-y while exports at 1.9 mt, down 40 per cent y-o-y for the April to August (5MFY25) period of the fiscal, as per a Steel Ministry report.
In the comparative period last fiscal, the country was a net exporter of steel.
To t a l s t e e l p r o d u c t i o n a n d consumption during the period saw a 5 per cent and 14 per cent increase y-o-y to 59 mt and at 60.3 mt, respectively August saw the highest average steel usage (amongst the first five months of
the fiscal), at 12.6 mt, the report said.
In the year-ago period 5MFY24, India’s steel exports were at 3.2 mt, while imports were lower at 2.8 mt. Thus, India was a net exporter at 0.4 mt. Finished steel consumption during this period was at 53 mt, while production was 56 mt.
For August, finished steel imports stood at 0.8 mt, up 4 per cent, y-o-y as compared to 0.7 mt in the comparative p e r i o d l a s t y e a r . H o w e v e r , on a sequential basis (compared to July), imports remained flattish.
Non-alloyed steel imports were at 0 54 mt in August, near flat on a y-o-y basis, while on a sequential basis (August vs July) there was 7 per cent decline.
Julyimportsinthecategorywas0 6mt
Alloyed and stainless steel imports saw a 5 per cent increase to 0.22 mt y-o-y, as per the Steel Min report; while on a sequential basis it increased 29 per cent.
I n A u g u s t , f i n i s h e d s t e e l consumption at 12 6 mt, was up 5 per cent sequentially, with July numbers being around 12 1 mt Post April, when steel consumption was around 11 mt, the average in May and June has been hoveringaround12 2mt–levels
Finished steel production in August was around 12 mt, up around 2 per cent sequentially It stood at 11.66 mt in July In comparison, y-o-y increase was 4 per cent, with August 2023 production being to the tune of 11.47 mt.
Sinolines launches China India West Service (CIW)
Cont’d. from Pg. 4
A comprehensive offering for the Ex-Im trade, CIW not only connects key ports in China and West Coast India, but also covers leading gateways in the wider Asia-Pacific region including China Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Australia.
Set to commence on October 4, 2024 from Nhava Sheva, the service has the following port rotation: Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, which is the fastest Direct service from West Coast India to China
CIW also accepts cargo for Kaohsiung, Taichung, Keelung in Taiwan, China; Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Moji, Hakata in Japan; Busan in South Korea; and Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane in Australia and more destinations in South East Asia.
Sinolines, established in Shanghai in 1998, provides
Container Shipping services covering almost all the main cities and ports of China and main countries and regions in the Asia-Pacific rim including Japan, South Korea, China Taiwan and Hong Kong, Australia, Philippines, and Vietnam. Especially its Japan and China Taiwan routes have been established for dozens of years with a leading position in the industry.
China Merchants Group, the seasoned entity with a history of one and a half century, is a comprehensive enterprise based in Hong Kong, with diverse business operations. Currently, it primarily focuses on industries of transport, finance, cities and integrated parks Its transport wing owns a port operation group, a nationwide toll-road network and a global logistics group as well as a world class cargo ship fleet, which Sinolines belongs to, informed a communique
TransOrient Shipping Private Limited is trusted by Sinolines as its Shipping Agency in West & North India for its Container Shipping and Transport biz.
CULines announces Service Network Upgrades
Holds Region Meeting in Dubai
DUBAI: CULines held a regional conference in Dubai on September 5, 2024. Agents from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Sudan, Jordan, Yemen, Djibouti, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, as well as management from CULines, key personnel from the liner business, and owner representatives from the regions and ports of India, the Middle East, Red Sea, and Eastern Mediterranean attended the conference, with a total of over fifty attendees.
During the meeting, agents engaged in in-depth discussions with CULines' core team on new market conditions, network planning, and regional development, and coordinated on future business collaboration.
At the meeting, CULines and Sharaf Group signed a regional strategic cooperation framework agreement, further strengthening the partnership between the two parties. Sharaf Group will fully support CULines in its regional development and expansion by providing resources, customer base, and logistics network.
CULines has announced during their regional conference to upgrade their China-Red Sea-East Med service named AEM / REX2 to weekly service and to deploy the new India West Coast- Middle East-Red Sea regional service named IMR. These routes will be
upgraded in collaboration with partners such as Global Feeder Express (GFS), C-Star and United Global Shipping Limited (UGL) for AEM/REX2 while with Cstar and UGL for IMR service.
Additionally, to enhance regional service capabilities, CULines announced the establishment of a West Asia office, aimed at relocating the shipowner operational management functions closer to the region to improve response times and service efficiency
In the face of an uncertain market environment, CULines remains committed to its dual circulation and internationalization strategy, accelerating its Belt and Road Initiative layout and promoting regional cooperation. The goal is to create a more extensive, stable, and flexible transportation network to better meet customer needs and respond to market changes.
