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1) Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Dy. Chairman-DPA.
2) Shri M. Rammohan Rao, IRS, Commissioner of Customs.
3) Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (VIRTUALLY)
4) Shri Narender Panwar, CFTM, Western Railways (VIRTUALLY)
5) Cmde. Sudip Malik, Naval Officer in-charge (VIRTUALLY).
M U M B A I :
Econship, a rapidly e x p a n d i n g Non-Vessel Operating C o m m o n C a r r i e r (NVOCC) renowned for its advanced customer service, digitalisation, and technological prowess, acquired its fourth container vessel, MV Photon, on March 8th, 2024, at the Port of Zhoushan in China This strategic move underscores Econship's dedication to innovation and service enhancement within its areas of operation.
MUMBAI: Allcargo Logistics, a global leader in integrated logistics solutions, has launched Less Than Container Load (LCL) consolidation services in collaboration with India’s largest network of ICDs/ CFSs Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Ankleshwar South Gujarat.
The introduction of the first ever LCL consolidation services at ICD Ankleshwar marks a significant milestone in Allcargo Logistics’ mission to provide comprehensive logistics solutions to its customers in south west Gujarat.
Leveraging Allcargo’s expertise in freight forwarding and multimodal transportation, Allcargo Logistics aims to streamline cargo movements for Cont’d Pg. 21
HAZIRA: J M Baxi Heavy has announced the latest milestone in the realm of heavy transport and load out. Its team has successfully executed the transportation and load out of the TP 13 platform topside module at L&T Hazira yard. This colossal achievement not only showcases its expertise but also sets a new benchmark in the industry, informs a communiqué from company
Details of the Project:
The project was driven by an engineering driven solution: involving the transportation and load out of a platform topside module weighing a staggering 6700 tons.
To accomplish this feat, we deployed 260 59 MT axle lines (spread across 7 sets of axles) and 12 PPU, totalling 2080 tires, along with 85 ballast pumps. The sheer scale of this operation demanded precision, expertise, and unwavering dedication from our team.
Timelines and Execution:
The transport operation commenced on 7th March at 4:00 PM from the yard , our team navigated with meticulous planning and execution. By 6:45 PM, the module reached the jetty front and was seamlessly aligned to the jetty, showcasing our commitment to safety and efficiency The transfer from land to the barge commenced later that evening, with the first axles crossing onto the barge at 10:40 PM By 1:05 AM on 8th March 2024, the module was securely positioned on the grillage pre placed on the barge This precision timing reflects our team's ability to overcome logistical hurdles and deliver results within stipulated timelines
Notably, this operation marks India's heaviest land move and load out, underscoring our commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining industry standards. Our use of advanced equipment, coupled with the expertise of our team, has enabled us to achieve unparalleled success in heavy transport and load out operations.
The above vessel is arriving at PIPAVAV PORT on 21-03-2024 with Import Cargo in containers.
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The above vessel is arriving on 14-03-2024 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from TIANJINXINGANG.
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AHMEDABAD: The Adani Group has lined up Rs 60,000 crore to expand the seven existing airports in its portfolio over the next 5-10 years, Karan Adani, MD of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, said.
Adani Airports Holdings (AAHL) ChiefExecutiveOfficerArunBansalsaid Rs 30,000 crore will be spent on the ‘airside’ in the next five years, while the restwillbeallocatedtothe‘cityside’inthe next five to 10 years at its seven existing airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Guwahati, Jaipur and Thiruvananthapuram.
The capital expenditure (capex) of
Rs 60,000 crore does not include the Rs 18,000 crore allocated for the P h a s e - I d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e Navi Mumbai airport, scheduled to commence operations by March 2025, clarified Bansal.
Both Bansal and Karan Adani were speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the new terminal inauguration at Lucknow Airport on March 10, built at a cost of Rs 2,400 crore This will be able to handle 80 million passengers a year.
“The current capacity of our airports is 10-11 crore passengers annually (CPA). This will be increased
by up to three times. Lucknow has got a new terminal Navi Mumbai will open next (by next March) Then Guwahati airport will get a new terminal. We are planning new terminals for Ahmedabad and Jaipur also. Overall, we are looking at a combined capacity of 25-30 CPA by 2040,” Karan Adani said. He added that these investments will be funded through internal accruals of parent company Adani Enterprises Ltd, and the group has not made any firm plans on listing the airport subsidiary of the company, Adani Airport Holdings Limited, yet.
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NEW DELHI: India-European Free Trade Association signed a Trade and Economic Pa r t n e r s h i p A g r e e m e n t ( T E PA ) o n 10th March 2024.
India has been working on a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with EFTA countries comprising Switzerland, I c e l a n d , N o r w a y & L i e c h t e n s t e i n . T h e U n i o n C a b i n e t c h a i r e d b y t h e Hon’ble Prime Minister has approved signing of the TEPA with EFTA States. EFTA is an inter-governmental organization set up in 1960 for the promotion of free trade and economic integration for the benefit of its four Member States.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Food and Consumer Affairs and Textiles said: "TEPA is a modern and ambitious Trade Agreement. For the first time, India is signing FTA with four developed nationsan important economic bloc in Europe. For the first time in history of FTAs, binding commitment of $100 bn investment and 1 million direct jobs in the next 15 years has been given. The agreement will give a boost to Make in India and provide opportunities to young & talented workforce. The FTA will provide a window to Indian exporters to access large European and global markets."
• TEPA would stimulate our services exports in sectors of our key strength / interest such as IT services, business services, personal, cultural, sporting and recreational services, other education services, audio-visual services etc.
The agreement comprises of 14 chapters with main focus on market access related to goods, rules of origin, trade facilitation, trade remedies, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, investment promotion, market access on services, intellectual property rights, trade and sustainable development and other legal and horizontal provisions.
EFTA is an important regional group, with several growing opportunities for enhancing international trade in goods and services.EFTA is one important economic block out of the three (other two - EU &UK) in Europe. Among EFTA countries, Switzerland is the largest trading partner of India followed by Norway
The highlights of the agreement are:
• EFTA has committed to promote investments with the aim to increase the stock of foreign direct investments by USD 100 billion in India in the next 15 years, and to facilitate the generation of 1 million direct employment in India, through such investments. The investments do not cover foreign portfolio investment.
• For the first ever time in the history of FTAs, a legal commitment is being made about promoting targetoriented investment and creation of jobs.
• EFTA is offering 92.2% of its tariff lines which covers 99.6% of India’s exports. The EFTA’s market access offer covers 100% of non-agri products and tariff concession on Processed Agricultural Products (PAP).
• India is offering 82.7% of its tariff lines which covers 95.3% of EFTA exports of which more than 80% import is Gold The effective duty on Gold remains untouched.Sensitivity related to PLI in sectors such as pharma, medical devices & processed food etc. have been taken while extending offers. Sectors such as dairy, soya, coal and sensitive agricultural products are kept in exclusion list.
• India has offered 105 sub-sectors to the EFTA and secured commitments in 128 sub-sectors from
• Services offers from EFTA include better access through digital delivery of Services (Mode 1), commercial presence (Mode 3) and improved commitments and certainty for entry and temporary stay of key personnel (Mode 4).
• TEPA has provisions for Mutual Recognition Agreements in Professional Services like nursing, chartered accountants, architects etc.
• Commitments related to Intellectual Property Rights in TEPA are at TRIPS level. The IPR chapter with Switzerland, which has high standard for IPR,shows our robust IPR regime.India’s interests in generic medicines and concerns related to evergreening of patents have been fully addressed.
• India signals its commitment to Sustainable development, inclusive growth, social development and environmental protection
• Fosters transparency, efficiency, simplification, harmonization and consistency of trade procedures
• TEPA will empower our exporters access to specialized inputs and create conducive trade and investment environment. This would boost exports of Indian made goods as well as provide opportunities for services sector to access more markets.
• TEPA provides an opportunity to integrate into EU markets Over 40% of Switzerland’s global services exports are to the EU Indian companies can look to Switzerland as a base for extending its market reach to EU
• TEPA will give impetus to “Make in India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat by encouraging domestic manufacturing in sectors such as Infrastructure and C o n n e c t i v i t y, M a n u f a c t u r i n g , M a c h i n e r y, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Food Processing, Transport and Logistics, Banking and Financial Services and Insurance.
• TEPA would accelerate creation of large number of direct jobs for India’s young aspirational workforce in next 15 years in India, including better facilities for vocational and technical training. TEPA also facilitates technology collaboration and access to world leading technologies in precision engineering, health sciences, renewable energy, Innovation and R&D.
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The following important items, inter alia, were considered by the Board: -
• Development of container terminal at Tuna Tekra, Deendayal Port on BoT basis under PPP mode”.
• Development of oil jetty to handle liquid cargo and ship bunkering facilities at Old Kandla.
• Up-Gradation of Road from Junction of Tuna Jetty Road to Take Off Point at Tuna Tekra.
• Development of Marine Liquid Terminal Facilities consisting of SPM & Two product jetties in DPA waters at OOT, Vadinar, Deendayal Port on captive use basis.
• Development of area adjacent to Tuna-GIM track by earthwork in embankment from 4.00 km to take-off point for doubling of line to facilitate upcoming new projects at Tekra'
• Carrying out comprehensive technical study for the work of up gradation of fender for cargo berth no 1 to 6.
• Development of multipurpose cargo berth (other than liquid/container) off Tuna Tekra outside Kandla Creek at Kandla on BOT basis under PPP mode, for a concession period of 30 years
• Development, Operation and Maintenance of Oil Jetties Nos. 09 to 11, for handling all types of liquid cargo at Old Kandla, under PPP mode.
• Development of Parking Yards for Trucks/Vehicles for Pre-checking of Documents before arrival at Gate along with ancillary facilities like Canteen, Toilet Blocks Garage, Rest Shelter and High Mast Tower etc on North of Road leading to West Gate I & II outside Cargo Jetty area.
• Engagement of additional part-time visiting specialist to provide OPD Consultation/treatment in the Port Hospital, Gopalpuri.
• Up-gradation of Roads & S.W.D. Outside cargo jetty Area At New Kandla (Cement Concrete Pavement).
• Appointment of IIT-M for, “Consultancy service for preparation of Feasibility for International Cruise Terminal at Hazira”.
• Augmentation of Liquid Cargo Handling Capacity by Revamping Of existing Pipeline network at Oil Jetty Area, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla.
• E-tender-cum-E-auction for allotment of 02 nos. of plots for the purpose of liquid storage tanks on 30 years lease on as is where is basis.
• E-Tender cum E-Auction for allotment of plots for development of green hydrogen and its derivatives and allied infrastructure (excluding renewable energy) on 30 years lease on as is where is basis.
• Entrusting certain CSR activities to Gujarat CSR Authority and Consideration of various proposals received from different organizations for funding from CSR funds.
• Mangrove Plantation in an area of 100 Hectare through Gujarat Ecology Commission.
• Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Fire-fighting system and associated facilities including Operation & Maintenance for a period of five years as per OISD-156 at Oil Jetty no. 08, Kandla, of Deendayal Port Authority
• Utilization of IFFCO Jetty (OJ-5), Idling time-Shifting of vessel working under port account in port convenience as a measure to ease out heavy congestion and Preberthing detention of Oil tankers at DPT.
• Proposal for approval for the work of “Providing Marine Services at dry bulk terminal at Tuna Tekra for the period of 10 years.
• Fabrication, Installation of new pontoon and repair and maintenance of existing pontoon for RORO/ROPAX facility at Ghogha – Gujarat.
• Development of four lane road common corridor from LC236B to 16th CB along railway line (Phase-I).
• E-tender cum E-auction for allotment of plots for development of green hydrogen and its derivatives and allied infrastructure (excluding renewable energy) on 30 years lease on as is where is basis.
• Operation and maintenance of 66 KV Substation & 66 KV OH/66 KV UG Transmission Line, Annual Maintenance Contract of HT/LT Electrical Installations of Residential & Non-Residential Buildings outside Cargo Jetty area at Kandla including TUNA and Appointment of Service Operator & Advisory Services for Metering & Billing for a period of three years.
Board Meeting was held in a very cordial atmosphere and the Port’s overall development was the main focus of deliberations.
In Addition:Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla Announces introduction of SAAGAR Scheme and Additional Benefits for the Trade.
The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) is excited to unveil a comprehensive initiative designed to stimulate cargo traffic through specific commitments by the trade. Named the Strategic Actions to Aid Growth and Rewards (SAAGAR), this scheme is a bold step forward in enhancing the port's operational efficiency and the quality of service provided to our esteemed clients The SAAGAR scheme, approved by the board on March 11, 2024, is an ambitious program that includes several key components aimed at incentivizing traffic growth These include a Minimum Volume Commitment of 0 5 MMT over 11 months, supported by a Bank Guarantee to ensure compliance. Additionally, users will benefit from Dedicated Yard Space on a licensing basis, a new monthly Licensing Fee Structure, and a Telescopic Discount on wharfage for volumes exceeding the committed quantity The scheme also prioritizes berthing for participating vessels and introduces a fair and incentivizing fee and penalty structure for berth hire charges.
Moreover, the DPA has introduced several other measures to further benefit the trade. These include not levying 200% Berth Hire charges under specific conditions, permitting the allotment of storage space within the Customs Bond area to Stevedores, and flexible shifting of vessels for operational efficiency Furthermore, the port has resolved to provide significant relaxations and rebates on storage charges, hire charges of port Mobile Harbour Cranes (HMCs), and discounts on wharfage charges for cargo handled in midstream as well as dry cargo jetties, effective from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
These initiatives represent DPA's dedicated effort to foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with all stakeholders By introducing the SAAGAR scheme and additional benefits, DPA aims to align with its strategic objectives of growth, operational excellence, and enhanced service quality. We invite all stakeholders to leverage the opportunities presented by these new measures, which are tailored to support their business needs and contribute to the port's overall efficiency and effectiveness
Located in Kandla, Gujarat, Deendayal Port Authority is a leading port committed to facilitating India's trade. DPA focuses on innovation, efficiency, and creating value for its stakeholders, reinforcing its role as a pivotal player in the country's maritime sector
Through strategic initiatives like the SAAGAR scheme, DPA continues to strive for excellence and contribute significantly to India's growth narrative.
NEW DELHI: After building
G u j a r a t ’ s D h o l e r a S p e c i a l Investment Region, the government is in the process of bringing up two smart cities and logistics parks each by the end of next financial year under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme.
W h i l e K r i s h n a p a t n a m a n d Tumakuru, part of the ChennaiBengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC), are being developed as smart cities, Nangal Chaudhary and Greater Noida, under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), are upcoming logistics and multimodal hubs, Rajat Saini,chiefexecutiveofficer(CEO)and managing director (MD) of the N a t i o n a l I n d u s t r i a l C o r r i d o r Development Corporation (NICDC), told.
Through the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, the government wants to develop
industrial cities as “smart cities”, c o n v e r g i n g n e x t - g e n e r a t i o n technologies across infrastructure sectors.
NICDC, which is in charge of the programme, is responsible for the planning of 11 industrial corridors identified by the government and building 32 futuristic industrial cities, which can compete with the best manufacturing and investment destinations in the world. Of the 32, four greenfield industrial smart cities have been developed under DMIC.
The 11 corridors will have smart cities, industrial towns, and logistics parks, and will develop dedicated freight corridors, improve road and highway networks, expand railway i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , a n d r e d u c e transportation bottlenecks.
“Our planning includes identifying two things — supply and demand of industry infrastructure and gaps in
infrastructure,” Saini said.
Sources said the Government expected an average investment of Rs 25,000-30,000 crore each in the next lot of 10-11 industrial smart cities that are in the pipeline. Its own investment will be Rs 1,500-2,000 crore each.
Under the DMIC, 10 projects i n c l u d i n g i n d u s t r i a l t o w n s , investment regions and logistics parks have been planned.
The Dholera Special Investment Region, Shendra Bidkin Industrial Area (Maharashtra), Integrated Industrial Township (Greater Noida), and Integrated Industrial Township (Madhya Pradesh) are the four greenfield industrial smart cities that have been developed.
“All the four cities have received a tremendous response. As of now, 288 plots, covering 1,553 acres, have been allotted, mobilising around Rs 23,000 crore,” Saini said.
NEW DELHI: The dry port near Jalna is among several key projects a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y t h a t w a s inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The facility a joint-venture b e t w e e n N a v i M u m b a i - b a s e d Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and the National Highway Authority of India has now been named as multi-modal cargo terminal and is expected to provide much-needed help to the multi-crore steel industry in Jalna, besides offering other benefits.
Jalna Steel Manufacturing Association said the dry port is expected to be a shot in the arm for
the businesses having a collective turnover of around Rs 25,000 crore.
“We expect huge savings in terms of time and money. The facility will broaden the horizons of our business with markets getting opened all across the country,” association member and managing director of Icon Steel Dinesh Rathi said.
Based around 10km from Jalna at Dinagaon, the project is part of the Gati Shakti Multi-modal Cargo Terminal Policy of the Railway Board that aims to offer a push to investment from industryinsettingupcargoterminals.
A senior official from the south central railway (SCR) said the facility is expected to carry the load of cargo
movement involving scrap iron, iron ore and finished iron along with cotton bales and other agricultural products. “To begin with, the facility has two rail-level platforms and three rail lines among other infrastructure. The work of the Electronic In-Motion Weighbridge is also in progress,” the official said.
The official added that a revenue of Rs 1.8 crore to Rs 2.5 crore per month is expected from the multimodal cargo terminal in Jalna that will also facilitate coordination among different means of transport.
Spread over 182 hectare, the facility has a financial outlay of nearly Rs 300 crore.
KOLKATA: Bengal has recently exported vegetables and fruits worth Rs 5,700 crore and Rs 5,500 crore respectively, said Subrata Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Food P r o c e s s i n g I n d u s t r i e s a n d Horticulture. He was addressing the M C C I Fo o d P r o c e s s i n g a n d Horticulture Conclave recently held in the city.
Mr Gupta said India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables after China In 2021-22,
India produced about 205 million MT of vegetables and 107 million MT of fruits. Bengal ranks first or second in the production of vegetables and seventh or ninth in fruits, said Mr Gupta. S u b r a t a G u p t a , r e c e n t l y highlighted Bengal’s significant contributions to India’s agriculture sector at the MCCI Food Processing and Horticulture Conclave Gupta pointed out that Bengal has exported vegetables and fruits valued at Rs 57
billion and Rs 55 billion respectively. He emphasized India’s position as the world’s second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables, trailing only b e h i n d C h i n a , w i t h a n n u a l productions reaching approximately 205 million tons of vegetables and 107 million tons of fruits during the 202122 period. Bengal, according to Gupta, is a leading state in vegetable p r o d u c t i o n a n d a l s o r a n k s prominently in fruit production within India.
NEW DELHI: In a much-needed relief for the industrial hub of the landlocked state, the Railways is gearing up to initiate operations of goods trains on a 401km section from S a h n e w a l t o N e w K h u r j a i n
Uttar Pradesh, part of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC).
The commencement of freight train operations on this dedicated corridor is expected to yield substantial reductions in logistics costs and transit time for
containers and essential goods
The successful trial run conducted by the railways on this corridor in Oct last year has paved the way for this upcoming operational phase, said officials of the Railways.
AHMEDABAD: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of various developmental projects worth over Rs 1,06,000 crores at Dedicated Freight Corridor’s Operation Control Centre in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The development projects of today encompass multiple sectors including railway infrastructure, connectivity and petrochemicals. He also flagged off 10 new Vande Bharat trains.
Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister acknowledged the lakhs of people connected to the event from more than 200 different places and said that the scale and size of today’s event cannot be matched with any other event in Railways’ history.
“In the 75 days of 2024, projects worth more than Rs 11 lakh crores have been inaugurated or foundation stones laid while projects worth Rs 7 lakh crores have been unveiled in the last 10-12 days”, the Prime Minister remarked.
Noting that today’s organization is a crucial step towards accomplishing the goal of Viksit Bharat, the Prime Minister said that projects worth about Rs 1 lakh crore have been inaugurated or foundation stones laid where projects worth around Rs 85,000 crores are dedicated to railways. He also touched upon laying the foundation Stone of Petrochemicals complex of Petronet LNG at Dahej worth more than Rs 20,000 crores and informed that it will help boost hydrogen production and demand for polypropylene in the country Referring to the foundation stone laying of Ekta Malls in Maharashtra and Gujarat, PM Modi said that it will take India’s cottage industry and handicrafts to every corner of the country, thereby emboldening the government’s mission for Vocal for Local and strengthening the foundations of Viksit
Bharat. Reiterating the young demographics of India, the Prime Minister told the nation's youth that today’s inaugurations are for their present and today’s foundation stones guarantee their bright future.
The Prime Minister said that under Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal Policy, construction of Cargo terminal has increased as land leasing policy has been simplified and has been made online leading to transparency He also mentioned the establishment of Gati Shakti University. The Prime Minister continued with the modernization-related initiatives of railway and informed about the project of abolishing unmanned crossing and automatic signaling systems. He said that the country is moving towards 100 percent electrification. Solar-powered stations and Jan Aushadhi Kendras are coming up on stations.
The Prime Minister presented Eastern and Western dedicated freight corridors as an example of development in the last 10 years. This separate track for goods trains improves speed and is important for agriculture, industry, export and business. In the last 10 years, this freight corridor, connecting the east and west coasts, has been almost completed. Today about 600 kilometers of freight corridor has been inaugurated, and the Operation Control Center has been inaugurated in Ahmedabad. Due to the efforts of the Government, the speed of goods trains on this corridor has now more than doubled, he said. He further said that an industrial corridor is being developed in the entire corridor Today, Railway Goods Shed, Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminal, Digital Control Station, Railway Workshop, Railway Loco Shed, and Railway Depot have also been inaugurated at many places. This will also have a very positive impact on freight transportation, he added.
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i n G u j a r a t I n d u s t r i a l Development Corporation (GIDC) spread in around South Gujarat Ankleshwar, Panoli, Jaghadia, Vilayat, Karjan, Dahej, Jambusar and Surat.
With this strategic expansion, customers can now benefit from cost-effective and efficient consolidation of their smaller shipments into full container loads, facilitating seamless international trade.
By offering LCL consolidation services at ICD Ankleshwar, Allcargo aims to enhance international supply chain efficiency by reducing transit time thereby optimizing logistics costs.
Aligning with the growth and extensive reach of GIDC Mr. Venkatesh Rajalu, Terminal Manager at CONCOR facilitated the association with Allcargo Logistics.
Allcargo’s long-standing relation with CONCOR is truly valued. As a pioneer with 30 years of experience
in the Logistics industry, we trust their expertise to facilitate this services, said Mr. Venkatesh Rajalu, Terminal Manager, CONCOR.
Commenting on the launch of the LCL services at ICD Ankleshwar, Mr. Natarajan Iyer Vice President, Allcargo Logistics Limited said, “The introduction of LCL consolidation services at ICD Ankleshwar underscores our commitment to delivering innovative logistics solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This expansion not only strengthens our presence in the region but also reinforces our position as a leading provider of end-to-end logistics services."
The launch of the LCL services is in line with the Allcargo Logistics’ vision to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction through continuous innovation and expansion of its service offerings. The introduction of LCL consolidation services at ICD Ankleshwar is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to delivering value-added solutions and enhancing the efficiency of global supply chains.
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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated
“India’s first automobile in-plant railway siding” at Maruti Suzuki India L t d ’ s ( M S I L ) w h o l l y o w n e d subsidiary Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Ltd ’s unit in Becharaji, Gujarat, via video conferencing.
A p a r t o f t h e G a t i S h a k t i programme, the in-plant railway siding is expected to reduce carbon footprint in logistics, bring down fossil fuel consumption, and reduce road
congestion, MSIL said Once fully operational, the facility can dispatch 3 lakh cars annually to 15 destinations across India, it added.
The project is a collaboration between Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development (G-RIDE), Indian Railways, the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), and MSIL.
“Today marks a significant milestone as we become India’s first automobile company to have a
railway siding facility within its manufacturing plant,” Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, MSIL, said in a statement.
“As we gear up to double our production capacity from present 2 million units per annum to 4 million units per annum by 2030-31, the dispatches of vehicles from railways too will increase multi-fold. This inplant railway facility reinforces our commitment towards sustainable mobility,” he added.
NEW DELHI: The Gati Shakti Terminal Project by Ramco Cements was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, the cement maker said.
The project is the first of its kind in the cement industry as Ramco Cements would be transporting crushed limestone through railway wagons using electric locomotives in an environment-friendly manner.
The Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal Project is located at Jayanthipuram, Jaggaiahpet Mandal, N T R District, Andhra Pradesh, city-based Ramco Cements said in a company statement here.
Crushed limestone would be transported from the mines of Ramco Cements in Budawada to the company’s integrated cement facility located in Jayanthipuram.
The railway wagons would carry
the crushed limestones to a distance of 8.3 kilometers — in which 4.9 km would be on the South Central Main R a i l w a y L i n e c o n n e c t i n g Mellacher uvu to Jaggaiahpet stations, while 3.4 km would be on the dedicated sidings set up by the Ramco Cements.
Ramco Cements is glad to be a part of the Dedicated Freight Corridor under the Gati Shakti Mission, the company said.
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A d a n i Po r t s a n d Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has s h o w n r o b u s t performance in the first 11 months of financial year 2024 (FY24), achieving a cargo volume of 382 million metric tonnes (MMT), marking a 24 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, analysts noted.
The company’s monthly cargo run rate, reaching approximately 35 MMT, suggests a strong likelihood of surpassing its revised guidance of 400 MMT for FY24, brokerage firm Motilal Oswal said in a note.
With a robust logistics business, APSEZ saw a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in rail volume in FY24.
Its extensive pan-India presence, coupled with strong pricing power and a major proportion of sticky cargo, contributes to its consistent market share gains.
The company’s investment in infrastructure for its logistics business is expected to enhance longterm cash flows and earnings. With a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.5 times as of December 2023, APSEZ maintains a favourable leverage position. EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation.
The port operator anticipates major growth in the logistics sector, highlighted by its achievement of the highest quarterly rail volume and expansion in warehousing capacity.
Furthermore, the addition of rakes and expansion plans signify its commitment to future growth in the logistics segment, the Mumbai-based brokerage highlighted.
Despite the potential impact of the Red Sea crisis on its traffic, currently c o n s t i t u t i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y 10 per cent of its total volume, APSEZ remains resilient. However, continued disruption could affect volumes in the long term.
Based on its strong performance and growth prospects, Motilal Oswal analysts project a 10 per cent volume growth and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15 per cent, 16 per cent, and 18 per cent in revenue, EBITDA, and profit after tax (PAT), respectively, over financial year 2024-2026 (FY24-26).
NEW DELHI: The Centre recently said that gold imported by the Reser ve Bank of India will be exempted from import duty and A g r i c u l t u r e I n f r a s t r u c t u r e Development Cess (AIDC).
Generally, the import of gold a t t r a c t s 1 5 % i m p o r t d u t y,
including 5% of AIDC
In January the centre raised import duty on gold and silver findings and coins of precious metals to 15%, from 11% This was done to end tax advantage in importing gold and silver in findings form than in bars. India is the
world’s second-biggest consumer of gold, depending almost entirely on imports Based on the latest data till January 2024, gold imports stood at $1 9 billion in the last month, bringing the cumulative imports to $37 85 billion from April-January in FY24.
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E c o n s h i p successfully completed the acquisition, despite encountering delays attributed to market volatility plus security concerns arising from Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
MV Photon, a modern 1700 TEU cellular container vessel with a Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of 18,872 and a Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) of 23,635 metric tonnes, was built in Japan and comes fully equipped with 265 Reefer points. The acquisition of MV Photon, executed through Econship's associated companies, aligns seamlessly with the company's planned Capital Expenditure (Capex) for 2024.
MV Photon's deployment on the current India, Red Sea, and Mediterranean service is anticipated to significantly enhance service frequency and stability, thereby meeting the evolving needs of its shippers.
The addition of MV Photon serves to strengthen Econship's Mediterranean service, particularly in
terms of capacity, frequency, stability, and reefer carrying capacity
With an increasing demand for Econship's direct products on this service, particularly for Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) and temperaturecontrolled pharmaceutical products as well as fruits like grapes and bananas, the incorporation of
n its westbound legs, with an additional call to Jeddah on the westbound route.
Furthermore, Econship is poised to extend its reach to other Red Sea ports such as Aqaba and Port Sudan from Jeddah, underlining its commitment to expanding its service network to meet the growing needs of Indian shippers and consignees.
As Econship continues to invest in fleet expansion and service optimisation, it cements its position as a leader in the shipping industry, driving innovation and delivering unparalleled value to its customers and stakeholders alike
G A N D H I D H A M :
Embracing the spirit of unity and excellence, CISF Unit Deendayal Port Authority, K a n d l a c o m m e m o r a t e s i t s R a i s i n g D a y w i t h a mesmerizing Cultural Night, culminating in the cherished '"BADAKHANA" graced by the e s t e e m e d p r e s e n c e o f S h r i S . K . M e h t a , I F S , C h a i r m a n D P A a t Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar C o n v e n t i o n C e n t r e , Gandhidham.
Also present in the event were Shri Nandeesh Shukla, I R T S , D y. C h a i r m a n ; Shri Anant Singh-BSF, Shri Sagar Bagmar, IPS, SP (East Kutch); Shri Pankaj Kumar-Sr. Commandant, CISF; Shri Sanjay Avinash, C o m m a n d a n t - B S F ; Shri B. Bhagyanath, FA & CAO; Shri V. Raveendra Reddy, Chief Engineer; D r . A n i l C h e l l a n i , C h i e f M e d i c a l O f c e r ; Shri Y.K. Singh, Secretary I/C; Shri Sudipto Banerjee, Trafc Manager I/C and other distinguished guests.