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DPA: New Milestone at KICT

GANDHIDHAM: Container Vessel MV Zhong Gu Lan Zhou sets a record at Kandla International Container Terminal (KICT) with the highest exchange of 6,011 TEUs at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, surpassing the previous best of 5,468 TEUs on MV Racine (Dec 2024). With an impressive Berth Productivity of 85 BMPH & 110 Ship Moves per Hour, this milestone highlights operational excellence

The Gandhidham Chamber submits Memorandum to Union Shipping Minister for Development of Deendayal Port and Kutch Region

GANDHIDHAM: Union Shipping Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal was warmly welcomed by the Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce during his visit to the Port City on 7th Jan’ 2025 at Hotel Village Resort. As the leading trade and industry organization in the region, the Gandhidham Chamber presented ... Cont’d. Pg. 8

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GANDHIDHAM: Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association met Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal (Hon’ble Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways) during his visit at Deendayal Port (DPA) on 7th January 2025

memorandum with suggestion on development of port and also requested to improve air connectivity at Kandla Airport and various points were discussed

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Allcargo Terminals renews partnership with Central Warehousing Corp (CWC) Mundra

M U M B A I : A l l c a r g o Terminals, a part of the Allcargo Group and a leader in India's extensive CFS-ICD network, has recently renewed its subsidiary Speedy Multimodes' partnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) Mundra.

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The Gandhidham Chamber Submits Memorandum to Union Shipping Minister for Development of Deendayal Port and Kutch Region

Cont’d. from Pg. 3 a comprehensive

M e m o r a n d u m

a d d r e s s i n g k e y

p r o p o s a l s f o r t h e development of the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and the overall growth of Kutch.

Highlights of the Memorandum:

1. Construction of Coastal Highway from Kandla to Maliya

2. Representation of the Gandhidham Chamber on DPA Board

3. T o e n h a n c e t h e A i r Connectivity to promote Export Import Trade and Development of Port City

4. Expediting in declaration of land Policy for development of Township.

The memorandum emphasizes critical initiatives that hold immense importance for the comprehensive development of the port and the Kutch region. The construction of a coastal highway from Kandla to Maliya will significantly enhance connectivity to Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and other ports in Kutch, ensuring faster cargo movement and reducing transportation costs. Representation of the Gandhidham Chamber on the DPA Board will enable active industry participation in strategic decision-making, ensuring balanced and inclusive growth Enhancing air connectivity through the expansion of Kandla Airport and establishing a Greenfield Airport will boost Export Import Trade, positioning Kutch as a Global Trade Hub and unlocking a threefold increase in Air Cargo potential. Lastly, the expedited declaration of a Land Policy will facilitate in opening new avenue for development of Gandhidham-Adipur township, promoting industrial

growth, residential expansion, and overall economic prosperity in the region.

Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal expressed his commitment to prioritizing key projects such as the Coastal Highway and Air Connectivity and assured timely decisions on the land policy

The Chamber delegation included President Shri Mahesh Puj, Immediate Past President Shri Teja Kangad, Vice President Shri Deepak Parekh, Hon Secretary Shri Mahesh Tirthani, Jt Hon S e c r e t a r y S h r i J a t

Shri Narendra Ramanie, Managing Committee Members Shri Balwant Thacker, Harish Maheshwari, Manoj Mansukhani, Navneet Gajjar, Hemchandra Yadav, Rakeshkumar Jain, Jagdish Nahta, Animesh Modi, Rajesh Chandnani, Kamlesh Paryani, Bh

Girish Bhanushali, Members Shri Umesh Thacker and Romesh Chaturani were present during the

The Hon. Secretary Shri Mahesh Tirthani has informed about this meeting with the Union Minister.

India-US Trade route with new Mundra Port call on MECL1 Service

MUMBAI: In order to improve products from India to North America, the MECL service will add a call in Mundra, India, and at the same time the MECL service will stop calling Algeciras on the westbound voyage.

As a result, the transit times from India, Pakistan and Middle East to US East Coast will improve by an average of 5 days, informs a recent communique from Maersk.

The new MECL rotation will be as follows:

Jebel Ali - Mundra - Pipavav - Nhava ShevaSalalah - Newark - Charleston - Savannah - HoustonNorfolk - Newark - Tangier - Salalah.

First vessel voyage on the new rotation will be M a e r s k A t l a n t a 5 0 9 W w i t h E TA i n M u n d r a 24th February 2025.

Allcargo Terminals renews partnership with Central Warehousing Corp (CWC) Mundra

Subsidiary Speedy Multimodes renews contract with Central Warehousing Corporation for six years

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

This renewal, secured through a six-year agreement with CWC, ensures the continued industry-leading services at its Container Freight Station (CFS) in Mundra As one of two strategically located facilities operated by Allcargo Terminals in Mundra, it is well-equipped to provide flexible solutions and the required capacity to meet the rapidly growing EXIM trade demands at this key port.

Spread over 56 acres and well-equipped with 2 lakhs sq. ft. warehouse area, it is the largest CFS facility at Mundra Port, catering to the diverse demands of industries.

The CFS has an annual cargo-handling capacity of 1,80,000 TEUs Located at 7 km from the Port, the Mundra CFS offers a host of services including export handling, hazardous and specialized cargo handling, bonded and non-bonded warehouse, reefer monitoring service, direct port delivery, ISO Tank and first and last mile delivery The Mundra CFS aims to maximise its capacity utilisation to meet the growing exim trade demand at the Mundra Port.

Ashish Chandna, Chief Executive Ofcer, Allcargo Terminals said, “Being the widest and largest CFS operator in India, we bring the finest CFS services to the exim trade at the Mundra Port. The renewal of contract with Central Warehousing Corporation ensures that our customers will continue to avail our comprehensive services at our Mundra CFS. In line with the Indian Maritime Vision 2030 which aims to build India’s leadership in the global maritime trade, we will continue to offer effective gateway into India’s hinterland to meet the emerging demand.”

Commenting on the partnership Navukkarasu Jaganathan, General Manager, Central Warehousing

Corporation Ahmedabad said "We are pleased to extend our association with Allcargo Terminals’ subsidiary Speedy Multimodes, ensuring seamless and efficient container freight station operations at Mundra Port. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, strategic location, and robust service portfolio, the Mundra CWC CFS has consistently supported the growing needs of the Export Import trade. Together, we aim to strengthen the port's role as a critical gateway for India's maritime and logistics sector, contributing to the nation's trade aspirations and the Indian Maritime Vision 2030."

Customers

c a n a c c e s s digital services through MyCFS app, one stop s o l u t i o n s f o r Allcargo CFS ser vices The c u t t i n g - e d g e and innovative M y C F S a p p offers real-time track-and-trace f a c i l i t i e s f o r consignments in addition to other digitally- enabled ser vices, ensuring greater transparency, convenience and enhanced customer experience.

Mundra is trade facilitator for South Gujarat and only port in India to have consistently demonstrated doubledigit growth in throughput over the past few years because of its faster service and quick turnaround time for their vessels. With high standards of compliance, certification, in place, the Mundra CFS has been serving the exim trade demand efficiently with advanced container handling equipment to ensure zero downtime and fast loading and unloading.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS

TODAY’S TIDE 13/01/2025 Cargo Steamer's Agent's ETD

CJ-I Ethra Diamond Ocean Harmony 13/01

CJ-II East Wind I Anline Shpg. 14/01

CJ-III Royal O DBC 15/01

CJ-IV Stelios B Synergy Seaport 16/01

CJ-V Kibo Mihir & Co. 15/01

CJ-VI VACANT

CJ-VII Peteros S Taurus 17/01

CJ-VIII GCL Icon Taurus 15/01

CJ-IX Sheng An Hai Genesis Shpg. 16/01

CJ-X Somnath Dariya Shpg. 15/01

CJ-XI TCI Anand TCI Seaways 14/01

CJ-XII SCI Chennai JM Baxi 14/01

CJ-XIII Xin Hai Tong 31 Trueblue Shpg. 15/01

CJ-XIV Star Maine Interocean 16/01

CJ-XV Crystal Eternity Delta Wateways 17/01

CJ-XVA Sumatra ACT Infra 18/01

CJ-XVI Navios Venus Mihir & Co. 17/01

TUNA VESSEL'S NAME AGENT'S NAME ETD ITG Uming 3 Seascape 14/01 MSXT Athena Shaan Marine 14/01

OIL JETTY VESSEL'S NAME AGENT'S NAME ETD

OJ-I VACANT

OJ-II Siya Ram Samudra 14/01

OJ-III Weco Pisce Interocean 14/01

OJ-IV Hari Leela

OJ-V VACANT

OJ-VI Dawn Madurai

OJ-VII Bernice

Steamer's Name Arrival on Next Destn.

TCI Express 06/01 Manglore-CochinTuticorin-Chennai

Xin Long Yun 58 06/01 Port Klang-Colombo -Jebel Ali -Khor Al Fakkan-Nhava Sheva Mundra-Aliga

CH Bella 06/01

Nordic BC Kiel 06/01

Mandovi 06/01

Atlantis 07/01 Sudan

Haj Mohamad 07/01 Hodeidah

O 7 Lafite 07/01

Lucky Chem 07/01

Pioneer Kira 08/01

Mohsen Ilyas 09/01

Regency 09/01 Visakhapatanam

Seamac Gallant 10/01

Oriental Cosmos 11/01 Marseille

Stream African Bari Bird Aditya Marine USA 48 Nos. Windmill BL

Stream CS Sarafina ACT Infra Bera

Stream Daiwan Infinity ACT Infra

Stream Dragon Malara Shpg. Nakala

CJ-II East Wind I Anline Shpg.

CJ-I Ethra Diamond Ocean Harmony

Stream Glamor Anline Shpg.

Stream Jingling Confidence Delta Wateways

Stream Lila Cumberland Interocean

Stream Mercury J DBC

CJ-XVI Navios Venus Mihir & Co.

Stream New Born B S Shpg.

Stream New Venture Delta Wateways

Stream Prince Khalid DBC

CJ-III Royal O DBC

T. Rice Bags

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T. Rice Bags

T. Sugar Bags INIXY124111661

Bags OJ-II Siya Ram Samudra

Stream Sofia II DBC

Stream Soul Mercy Anline Shpg.

CJ-XVA Sumatra ACT Infra

Stream Suvari Kaptan DBC

Stream Theoskepasti Chowgule

Stream True Harmony DBC

CJ-XIII Xin Hai Tong 31 Trueblue Shpg.

Bags (50 Kgs)

Bags

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

Stream Seamelody Interocean

CJ-IX Sheng An Hai Genesis Shpg.

CJ-X Somnath Dariya Shpg.

CJ-XIV Star Maine Interocean Canada

CJ-IV Stelios B SynergySeaport

Stream Wooyun Green Samsara Shpg.

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

Stream Al Jabirah Kanoo Shpg.

Stream Bow Endeavour GAC Shpg. USA

Stream Bow Firda GAC Shpg. Al Jubail

Stream Bow Neon GAC Shpg. Al Jubail

Stream CNC Rich Wilhelmsen

Stream Corona J M Baxi

Stream Fuji Galaxy GAC Shpg. Singapore

T. Ammonia

Chemicals

T. Chemicals INIXY124122035

Chemicals

T. Chemicals

T. CPO

T. Chemicals INIXY124122216

Stream Ginga Cheetah GAC Shpg. 9,719 T. Chemicals

Stream Grace Samudra

Stream Hanyu Freesia Samudra

T. Chemicals

Stream Jessie Mihir & Co. 11,870 CBM P. Logs INIXY125012342

Stream Malmo Interocean San Lorenzo

Stream Med Pakize Samudra

T. PFAD

Stream Nakhal Silver Interocean Tarahan 14,444 T. CPO/RSPO

Stream Nobler Samudra

Stream Sakura Spirit ISS Shpg.

Propane/Butane OJ-III Weco Pisce Interocean San Lorenzo

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KANDLA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

I/E 1500 TEUs. TBA Tuticorin-Chennai I/E TEUs. 15/01 Shamim (IIX) Armita India Bandar Abbas-Jebel I/E TEUs. Ali-Constanta-Chabahar

13/01 Safeen

SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO

VESSELS DUE IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE & EXPORT LOADING

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

CMA MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL

FOR

DP WORLD MUNDRA

FOR WEST ASIA GULF PORT

JAPAN,

PORTS &

PORTS 16/12 16/01-AM Melbourne Bridge 2408 4120158 Global Feeder Sima Marine Port Kelang, Busan, Gwangyang (CSC)

2408 5010271

/ WHL Sinokor (I) / WHL Port Kelang, Shekou, Dalian, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hongkong (C16) 22/01 22/01 19/01-AM GSL Eleni 503E 4120132 X-Press Feeder Sea Consortium Singapore, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 22/01 Maersk Line Maersk India Ningbo, Tanjung, Pelepas, Port Kelang (NWX) TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Haiphong, Laem Chabang, Jakarta (IEX) TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT

In Port —/— Maersk Conakry 502W Maersk Line Maersks India Colombo (MW2 MEWA) 14/01 16/12 16/01-AM Melbourne Bridge 2408 4120158 Global Feeder Sima Marine Karachi (CSC) 17/01 TBA Sai ShippingSai Shipping Karachi (JKX) TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Karachi (REX)

CONTAINER VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

07/01 Maersk Cuanza (V-501W) 4124609 Maersk India Nhava Sheva 11/01 Wan Hai 627 (V-20E) 4120110 Wan Hai Line Nhava Sheva 11/01 X-Press Mekong (V-25001W) 4120162 Sea Consortium Karachi

CB-1 Maersk Conakry (V-502W) Maersk India 14/01

CB-2 Cap San Vincent(V-502W) Maersk India 14/01

12/01 Seatrade Peru (V-3W) 4120041 Unifeeder Ag Jebel Ali 12/01 X-Press Cassiopeia (V-24054E) 4120160 Sea Consortium Karachi 13/01 Cap San Vincent(V-502W) 4120050 Maersk India Jebel Ali

Wan Hai 516 (V-16080E) Port Kelang 11-01-2025 Seaspan Jakarta (V-502W) Pipavav 12-01-2025 Libra (V-203) Bandar Abbas 12-01-2025

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL

PIPAVAV PORT

18/01 17/01-1800 W Kyrenia 502W 25018 Maersk Line Maersk India Algeciras

24/01 23/01-1800 Maersk Kensington 503W 25025 (MECL)

31/01 30/01-1800 Maersk Sentosa 504W 25031

TO LOAD FOR FAR EAST, CHINA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLANDS

In Port —/— Cap Andreas 0017E25016 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Laem Chabang. 13/01 13/01 —/— X-Press Anglesey 24035E 25014 ONE

18/01 18/01-2100 One Reliability 012E 25027

15/01 15/01-1000 One Altair 067E 25020 ONE ONE (India) Port Kelang, Singapore, Haiphong, Cai Mep, Pusan, Shahghai, 16/01 23/01 23/01-1000 One Arcadia 071E HMM / YML HMM(I) / YML(I) Ningbo, Shekou (PS3)

03/02 03/02-1000 One Competence 094E

16/01 15/01-1600 Xin Shanghai 151E 25012 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Singapor, Cai Mep, Hongkong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, 16/01 21/01 21/01-0900 Beijing 017E 25029 Nansha, Port Kelang (CI1)

18/01 17/01-2100 Stratford 134E 25013 COSCO / OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Port Kelang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shekou. 19/01 28/01 28/01-0600 Xin Da Yang Zhou 098E Gold Star / RCL Star Shpg/RCL Ag. Nansha New Port (CIXA) 29/01 30/01 29/01-0600 Xin Yantian 14E

18/01 17/01-1900 GSL Eleni 503E 25019 Maersk Line Maersk India Singapore, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 19/01 23/01 23/01-1900 X-Press Phoenix 504E 25026 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Ningbo. (NWX)

29/01 29/01-1900 GSL Christen 505E Sinokor/Heung A Sinokor India Port kelang, Singapore, Qindao, Xingang, Pusan. 30/01

TO LOAD FOR WEST ASIA GULF, RED SEA & EAST AFRICAN PORTS

14/01 14/01-0300 Seaspan Jakarta 502W 25022 Maersk/GFS Maersk India/GFS Jabel Ali, Dammam (SHAEX)

21/01 21/01-0300 SM Neyyar 503W

18/01 17/01-1800 W Kyrenia 502W 25018 Maersk Line Maersk India Salallah, Port Said, Djibouti, Jebel Ali, Port Qasim. (MECL) 19/01 TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT PORTS & COASTAL SERVICE

In Port —/— Cap Andreas 0017E25016 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi, Colombo.

13/01 —/— X-Press Anglesey 24035E 25014 ONE ONE (India) (TIP)

16/01 15/01-1600 Xin Shanghai 151E 25012 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Karachi, Colombo (CI1)

16/01 16/01-1200 SSL Gujarat 168 SSLSSL Hazira, Cohin, Mangalore, Tuticorin, Mundra. (PIC 1) 17/01 17/01 16/01-1900 SM Manali 0050 25024 CCG Sima Marine Hazira, Mangalore, Cochin, Colombo, Katupalli, Vishakhapatanam,

Krishnapatanam, Cochin, Mundra. (CCG)

17/01-2100 Stratford 134E 25013 COSCO/OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Colombo. (CIXA)

18/01 17/01-1900 GSL Eleni 503E 25019 Maersk Line Maersk India Colombo. (NWX)

21/01 21/01-0600 SCI Chennai 2502 SCI J M Baxi Mundra, Cochin, Tuticorine. (SMILE)

TO LOAD FOR US & CANADA WEST COAST In Port —/— Cap Andreas 0017E25016 X-Press Feeders

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI

HAZIRA PORT

Industry ags high shipping fees despite no container shortage : Piyush Goyal

NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently held inter-ministerial discussion with stakeholders from the Shipping Industry, Customs, Concor, Railways, Exporters, Freight Forwarders and other logistics sectors on issues related to trade from ports.

Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal tweeted that the meeting had witnessed discussions on opportunitiesfortheindustry&possible areas for betterment, including efficient

container movement for greater integration into the global economy to meet India’s export goals While no container shortages have been reported due to subdued demand, terminal handling charges were a key topic of discussion. Concerns were raised about dry ports and Inland Container Depots (ICDs) being underutilised as goods increasingly m o v e v i a r o a d A d d i t i o n a l l y, the industry flagged instances of shipping lines charging fees higher

than those levied by ports.

Last week, the Minister stated that India’s exports are projected to exceed $800 billion in the current fiscal year, a 2 8% increase compared to $778 billion in the previous year. Highlighting challenges such as the Red Sea crisis and its impact on shipping lines, he noted that exports to developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) have been affected by the ongoing forex crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic

Piyush Goyal sets $100 bn target of combined product exports for Food & Beverage, agri and marine industries in next 5 years

Shri Goyal urges Indian companies to focus on innovation and high-quality nutritious products to strengthen food security

NEW DELHI: India has the potential to reach $100 billion of combined exports in the Food & Beverage (F&B), agriculture and marine products industries in the next five years. This was stated by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal during his keynote address at an interaction with the F&B industry stakeholders on the sidelines of Indusfood 2025 in New Delhi. He emphasised that the target is not very ambitious as the industries need to grow at a combined rate of 14-15%.

The Minister said that the success of the 8th edition of Indusfood 2025 is a matter of great satisfaction for the Government and complimented Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) for organising the event. He added that both the organisations have played a crucial role in India exporting $50 billion of goods last year

The Minister also informed that the Government has allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the F & B sector 100% foreign investment, foreign ownership, foreign management are allowed

The Government also allows work permits easily for those who want to work in India or set up businesses in India, he added.

The Minister urged the Indian companies to invest in innovation, in better packaging, in sustainability, to mechanise their processes to make them more hygienic and encouraged the stakeholders present to bring out high-value products on nutrition that can be used by the Government for its food security programmes in the country.

On promoting sustainability in the food industry, Shri Goyal highlighted that the Government is prioritising to make farming processes sustainable and is working to promote organic farming and food products. There is a tremendous growth potential in organic farming and the Government has eased certification processes for organic foods while maintaining the sanctity and traceability to ensure no irregularities creep in the system, he noted.

Shri Goyal during his address said that the Government is looking to expand food testing laboratories across the nation and also noted that the Government will also welcome suggestions on equipment and processes needed to set up high

quality testing laboratory facilities. He urged the stakeholders to travel to other parts of India to acquire ideas on the varied tastes and flavours the country has to offer and hoped that the Indian F&B industry and its partners will continue to innovate and bring global standards in the country and take Indian products to the world. Sharing that pre-packaged, ready-toeat foods from India have also found success abroad, the Minister noted millets, pickles and spices have found traction across the world as more prepackaged foods are finding markets both in India and internationally Indusfood was launched by the Trade Promotion Council of India, with the support of the Department of Commerce, Government of India in 2017 It was conceptualised as an export focused trade fair, which aimed to provide an unprecedented platform for Indian F&B companies to showcase their products, network with leading international importers, distributors and retail chains, explore business opportunities and fuel their international expansion It also provided international importers a one-stop platform to connect with diverse suppliers across product categories, simplifying their sourcing from India.

Odisha to develop Rs. 4,000-Cr ship recycling hub near Paradip Port

PARADIP : The Odisha Government is planning to set up a Rs. 4,000-crore ship recycling hub near Paradip Port. This project will be developed in collaboration with the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) and it aims to create a major centre for shipbuilding and repair.

Apart from this, Odisha is also focusing on expanding its port infrastructure The state is planning to develop two new ports, one at Inchuri in North Odisha and another

at Bahuda in South Odisha.

Both ports will have a capacity to handle at least 40 million tonnes of cargo annually, helping to improve the state’s logistics and maritime capabilities.

The Odisha government is working on improving rail connectivity to further s u p p o r t i n d u s t r i a l g r o w t h

The Haridaspur-Paradip railway line, a key transport route for minerals and coal evacuation, is being doubled.

Odisha is involved as an equity holder in the special purpose vehicle

(SPV) that is executing the project, and the state is ready to provide additional equity if needed to speed up the work.

The state is also focusing on diversifying its economy by investing in the hydrogen manufacturing sector It expects to start hydrogen production by the end of 2026.

Additionally, the government is preparing policies to encourage the development of data centres and global capability centres (GCCs) in the region

‘Surpassed Japan, now aim to become no. 1’: Nitin Gadkari

H A R : U n i o n M i n i s t e r

Shri Nitin Gadk ari recently highlighted the growth of the country’s auto sector in the past few years, during which it became the third biggest player in the segment, and said the aim is to become number one

“…our number was seventh in the world but we are third in the automobile sector… we surpassed Japan and now our number is third,” Union Road Transport and Highways Minister said while addressing a function at National Automotive

Test Tracks (NATRAX).

“The size of the USA automobile sector at the top (of the table) was Rs 78 lakh crore industry size, while that of China was Rs 47 lakh crore,” Mr Gadkari said.

“When I took charge of the ministry, the size of the industry was Rs 7.5 lakh crore and today its size is Rs 22 lakh crore And this is the industry, which has created 4.5 crore jobs till now the highest in the country.

“This is the automobile industry, which is giving maximum revenue as

a part of GST to the state government and Bharat Sarkar,” he added.

The industry has maximum exports, Mr Gadkari said, adding that “our dream is to make the Indian automobile industry number one in the world”.

India empowering tomorrow intelligently at World Economic Forum 2025

• India’s delegaon to WEF 2025 highlights AI, Sustainability and Global Partnerships

• WEF 2025 to take place from January 20-24, 2025 in Davos

NEW DELHI: The 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, set to take place from January 20-24, 2025, in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, will shine a spotlight on India's r e m a r k a b l e p r o g r e s s . From advancing AI and frontier technologies to expanding its renewable energy capacities a n d f o s t e r i n g g l o b a l partnerships, India's progress resonates with WEF 2025's theme: "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age."

With WEF 2025's focus, India is at the forefront of exploring solutions across the five key workstreams—Reimagining growth, Investing in People, Rebuilding trust, Industries in the Intelligent age, and Safeguarding the Planet. With an emphasis on fostering international partnerships and driving sustainable innovation, India’s participation at t h i s p r e s t i g i o u s g a t h e r i n g underscores its commitment to s h a p i n g a b r i g h t e r , m o r e interconnected future.

The Indian delegation is set to present a unified and compelling vision of the country’s growth as One Nation, One Voice, led by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers and representatives from the Indian G o v e r n m e n t a n d s t a t e s T h e delegation will be spearheaded by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of R a i l w a y s , I n f o r m a t i o n & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology along with S h r i C R Pa t i l , M i n i s t e r o f Jal Shakti, Shri K. Rammohan Naidu, Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Chirag Paswan, Minister of Food Processing Industries, and S h r i J a y a n t C h a u d h a r y ,

Union Minister of State (I/C) of Skill Development&Entrepreneurship.

The delegation will also include high-level representatives from six Indian states Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala — who will showcase the region’s industrial advancements, investment opportunities, and success stories as part of India’s ongoing economic transformation.

T h e d e l e g a t i o n w i l l b e participating in a series of panel discussions, roundtables, and Government-to-Business (G2B) and Government-to-Government (G2G) engagements at the prestigious D a v o s C o n g r e s s C e n t r e T h e delegations will also contribute to sessions at India’s Pavilion, alongside other global political and business leaders covering the topics of Sustainability and Trust, Food Security, Economic Partnership Driving Investments, Infrastructure a s E n

i o n , C h

c a l s Investment Opportunity, Innovation and Technology Leadership, and AI for Process Transformation.

I n d i a w i l l a l s o b e participating in the ‘AI and FDI: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Investment’ session, which will be coorganized by Invest India & WAIPA and supported by World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA), a global platform of 13 organizations that create synergies and maximize impact through joint advocacy and actions, focusing on promoting sustainable and inclusive investment.

M o r e t h a n 6 5 I n d i a n business representatives will attend the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, with several Indian companies setting up Lounges to showcase their offerings. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, will play a pivotal role by organizing sessions and media panels to highlight various aspects of India’s growth story.

India’s impressive economic growth continues to capture global attention, with significant strides across key sectors, solidifying its position as a leading player on the world stage The countr y has a c h i

s t o n e , surpassing $1 trillion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows since April 2000. This accomplishment is further highlighted by a nearly 26% increase in FDI, which reached $42.1 billion in the fiscal year's first half. This upward trajectory underscores India’s growing appeal as a prime destination for global investment, driven by strategic policy initiatives, a thriving business ecosystem, and enhanced international competitiveness.

m.v.

V-IW501A I. G. M. NO. 2396615 DTD. 09-01-25

The above vessel has arrived on 11/01/2025 at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from WALVIS BAY

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MUNDRA

Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item nos. are for the B/L Nos. arrived for MUNDRA delivery. Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at MUNDRA from our Import Documentation Dept. at Office N307, 3rd Fl, New Port Users Bldg NO. 5-A-1 Navinal Island, Kutch - 370421on presentation of duly discharged Original Bill of Lading and payment of relevant charges.

The container detention charges will be applicable after standard free days from the discharge of containers meant for delivery at MUNDRA.

The containers meant for movement by road to inland destinations will be dispatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for payment of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Zircon Marine Services Private Limited. and usual survey conditions will apply. Consignees are also requested to note that the carriers and their agents are not bound to send individual notification regarding the arrival of the vessel or the cargo.

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MSC AGENCY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

Navinal Island, Kutch, Mundra - 370421, (INDIA) Tel. : +91 2838615501 • Telefax : +91 2838271003 email : IN363-comm.mundra@msc.com • Website : www.msc.com Corporate Identity Number : U63090MH2001PTC133288 20 MEDUW1123167

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The above vessel is arriving at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from ITAJAI, PARANAGUA

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MUNDRA

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ADANI PORTS & SEZ LIMITED (Adani

CT, Mundra)

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

The above vessel has arrived on 10/01/2025 at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from BEIRA,MAPUTO.

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MUNDRA

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“MSC AZRA”

V-FD448E I. G. M. NO. 2396697 Dtd. 10-01-25

The above vessel is arriving at MDPT (MUNDRA) with Import cargo from ABIDJAN, BALTIMORE, BARI, BEJAIA, CAGLIARI, CIVITAVECCHIA, DOUALA, FOS-SUR-MER, FREETOWN, GENOA, LA SPEZIA, LOME, LOS ANGELES, MALAGA, NEW ORLEANS, NOUAKCHOTT, OAKLAND, PALERMO, POINTE NOIRE, RAVENNA, SALERNO, SANPEDRO, SINES, SKIKDA, TEMA, TINCAN/LAGOS, TRAPANI, TRIESTE, TUNIS, VALENCIA, VANCOUVER, VENICE

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MUNDRA

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AGENCY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

OOCL reports 55% Higher Revenues for the Fourth Quarter

SINGAPORE : The Board of Directors of

Orient Overseas (International) Limited has announced unaudited operational updates for Orient Overseas Container Line (“OOCL”) on a quarterly basis This announcement sets out the unaudited operational update for OOCL for the fourth quarter ended 31st December 2024. The comparative figures for the fourth quarter ended 31st December 2023 are also disclosed in this announcement.

For the fourth quarter ended 31st December 2024, total revenues increased by 55.0% to US Dollars 2,513 8 million, as compared to the same period in

2023 Total liftings increased by 6 1% and the loadable capacity increased by 4 2% The overall load factor was 1.5% higher than the same period in 2023. Overall average revenue per TEU increased by 46 2% compared to the fourth quarter of last year. For the year ended 31st December 2024, total revenues increased by 30.2% and total liftings increased by 3.5% over the same period last year Loadable capacity increased by 0.3%. The overall load factor was 2.6% higher than the same period in 2023 Average revenue per TEU increased by 25.8% compared to the same period last year

APSEZ Enters Top 10 List in 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Rankings

• APSEZ enters the Global Top 10 among transportaon and transportaon infrastructure companies, up from the Top 15 last year

• APSEZ ranks in the 97th percenle within its sector

• APSEZ is the only Indian company in the global Top 10 of its industry.

• Retained the #1 rank in the Environment dimension for the second year in a row.

AHMEDABAD: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) was ranked among the Top 10 global transportation and transportation infrastructure companies in the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), with a score of 68(out of 100) three points improvement over last year APSEZ is now placed in the 97th percentile within the sector, improving from the 96th percentile in 2023.

For the second consecutive year, APSEZ secured the #1 spot in the Environment dimension. It also achieved the highest scores across several criteria in the Social, Governance & Economic dimensions,

including Transparency & Reporting, Materiality, S u p p l y C h a i n M a n a g e m e n t , I n f o r m a

n Security/Cybersecurity & System Availability, and Customer Relations

"We firmly believe responsible business practices drive innovation and long-term success. The latest recognition only reflects our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility Our team's dedication to integrating sustainability across all our operations has been key to this achievement. We remain committed to our Net Zero by 2040 goal," said Ashwini Gupta, Whole-Time Director & CEO of APSEZ.

Adani Group to establish State-of-the-Art Logistics Park in Ernakulam

ERNAKULAM: The Adani Group is set to invest Rs. 500 crore to develop a state-of-theart logistics park on a 70-acre site in Ernakulam, Kerala, according to the State’s Industries and Law Minister, P Rajeeve.

The group has already acquired the industrial plot, and the project is expected to create hundreds of jobs for local residents, Rajeeve said.

The logistics park will feature multiple warehouses operated by private companies, with Flipkart among the first to establish a facility Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant aims to have its facility operational by December this year Flipkart, however, did not respond to requests for comment

The logistics park is being developed in Kalamassery, a locality that also falls within Rajeeve’s constituency in the Kerala Assembly

The Adani Group plans to invest Rs. 10,000 crore in the second phase of the Vizhinjam deepwater multipurpose port project in Kerala over the next three years. Phase I of the project, developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model since 2015, saw a combined investment of Rs. 7,900 crore from the government and the group. For Phase II, the entire investment will be funded by the Adani Group, according to officials.

Additionally, the group is committing Rs. 2,000 crore to redevelop the Thiruvananthapuram airport over the next five years.

P Rajeeve, stated that the Adani Group is significantly ramping up its investments across various sectors in the state Industry experts noted that these investments represent the highest-ever private sector contribution in Kerala’s history, with the potential to create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities in the coming years.

UP Govt’s new export policy to provide additional benefits to exporters

LUCKNOW : The Uttar Pradesh Government is drafting a new export policy to boost the state’s share in India’s exports. The move aims to provide additional incentives to exporters.

In the last financial year (FY24), UP’s merchandise exports were worth nearly $20 67 billion, contributing 4.71 per cent to India’s total exports. With the new policy, the Government targets to increase this share to 7.5 per cent, a senior official said. For the first six months of FY25, the state logged exports worth $10.56 billion, raising its share in the country’s total exports to 4 89 per cent

The proposed policy would introduce several incentives for exporters, especially in the food processing, handicrafts, and One District One Product sectors. UP is known for its traditional industries, such as Banarasi silk sarees,

carpets from Bhadohi, chikan embroidery from Lucknow, Kanpur’s leather goods, and leather footwear from Agra.

The policy would emphasise job creation and offer incentives, including marketing development support, air freight subsidies, international certification subsidies, and gateway port freight subsidies, the official added

The State Gover nment is aiming to achieve merchandise exports worth Rs 3 trillion in the next two to three years. Being a landlocked state, UP is also focusing on creating infrastructure to support its export supply chain.

The state plans to develop all 75 districts into potential export hubs by building a robust network of warehouses, cargo terminals, and trucking hubs. These facilities will be located in industrial zones and near expressway projects.