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GANDHIDHAM: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) successfully concluded a pivotal conference on the "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality."

BLR Logistiks India achieves AEO Certification

MUMBAI: BLR L ogistiks India Ltd, a l e a d i n g name in the shipping and logistics industry, has been awarded the prestigious Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification. Cont’d. Pg. 23

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23/06 23/06-0800 X-Press Carina 24025E 24201 Maersk Line Maersk India Colombo. (NWX)

24/06 24/06-0600 SSL Visakhapatnam 191 SLSSLS Hazira, Cohin, Mangalore, Tuticorin, Mundra. (PIC 1) 25/06 01/07 30/06-1800 Seamax Startford 130E 24215 COSCO/OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Colombo. (CIXA)

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SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI HAZIRA PORT

m.v. “MSC VIRGO” Voy : FW417E

I.G.M. NO. 2379666 Dtd. 13-06-24 Exch rate 85.99

The above vessel has arrived on 14-06-2024 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

MUNDRA PORT SEZ

The above vessel has arrived on 14-06-2024 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, BREMERHAVEN, HAMBURG.

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

KANDLA SEZ/GANDHIDHAM

The above vessel has arrived on 14-06-2024 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, HAMBURG, AARHUS, COPENHAGEN, FREDERICIA, HELSINKI, RAUMA, FELIXSTOWE, LONDON GATEWAY PORT, LIVERPOOL, PORTBURY, TEESPORT, CORK, KLAIPEDA, ROTTERDAM, OSLO, GDYNIA, GOTEBORG, HALMSTAD, NORRKOPING, STOCKHOLM, PARAMARIBO.

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Adani gets Green nod for Rs 45,000 cr Mundra Port capacity expansion

MUMBAI: Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has received the key environmental and coastal regulation zone approval from the Centre to more than double the capacity of its flagship port located at Mundra to 514 million tonnes with an investment of Rs. 45,000 crore.

This could strengthen APSEZ's case while seeking a rollover from the G u j a r a t g o v e r n m e n t o n t h e concession period for the port when it ends in 2031 after a 30-year run.

The port, located in Gujarat's Kutch district, currently has a design capacity and environmental and coastal regulation zone approval for handling 225 mt of cargo a year, including 9.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

M u n d r a - I n d i a ' s b i g g e s t commercial port as well as the country's top container port by

volumes handled - managed 179.6 mt of cargo, including 7.4 million TEUs, in fiscal 2024, accounting for more than a fourth of all cargo volumes and over a third of container cargo in India.

It is expected to cross the 200 mt mark in cargo handling in FY25, APSEZ said in its volume guidance for the fiscal year that began in April. This will make it the country's first port to achieve this feat.

Globally, a capacity utilisation of 70% is considered the ideal level for p

congestion and productivity issues "At 70% capacity utilisation, the terminal works at full efficiency Above that, the efficiency drops, and delays start occurring," said a port industry insider

With the port growing in double digits over the past few years, putting

it on course to reach the full rated capacity soon, APSEZ had applied to the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) attached to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to raise the capacity by 289 mt to 514 mt as part of the expansion of the Waterfront Development Plan spread over 3,335 hectares at Mundra port The capacity expansion will cater to multi-purpose, liquid, gas and cryogenic cargo.

Mundra's expansion is critical for APSEZ's aim to become the world's biggest transport utility and port operator by 2030. Currently, it has a network of 15 ports/terminals in India's coastline with a capacity to handle some 627 mt of cargo a year It also runs the Haifa Port in Israel, a c o n t a i n e r t e r m i n a l a t t h e Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania and is building a box terminal at the Colombo Port.

SCI set to open subsidiary in IFSC, GIFT City

M U M B A I : S h i p p i n g

Corporation of India (SCI) is set to open a wholly-owned subsidiary in IFSC, Gift City, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

It has received a nod from Niti Aayog and the Ministry of Ports, S h i p p i n g a n d W a t e r w a y s In a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges on Thursday, SCI said, “The Company has received Letter

communicating their concurrence regarding in-principle approval for formation of wholly-owned subsidiary of Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI), a Navratna CPSE, at GIFT City.”

“It is further informed that the aforementioned proposal also has approval of the Ministry of Ports,

Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) under the Special Economic Zone Act. A host of PSUs are setting up subsidiaries i n G

R E D A , REC Limited, PFC, ONGC Videsh, LIC, Indian Oil, etc

G7 Summit commits to promoting IndiaMiddle East-Europe Economic Corridor

APULIA: The Group of Seven i n d u s t r i a l i s e d n a t i o n s h a v e committed to promoting concrete infrastructure initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) in the G7 Summit Communique issued at the end of the three-day G7 Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Modi attended the G7 Summit at the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the host.

"We will further promote concrete G7 PGII (Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment) initiatives, flagship projects, and complementary initiatives to develop transformative economic corridors for quality infrastr ucture and investment, such as the deepening of

our coordination and financing for the Lobito Corridor, the Luzon Corridor, the Middle Corridor, and the IndiaMiddle East-Europe Economic Corridor, also building on the EU Global Gateway, the Great Green Wall Initiative, and the Mattei Plan for Africa launched by Italy," reads the communique.

B i l l e d a s a p a t h - b r e a k i n g initiative, the IMEC envisages a vast road, railroad and shipping network among Saudi Arabia, India, the United States and Europe to ensure integration among Asia, the Middle East and the West.

The IMEC is also seen as an initiative by like-minded nations to gain strategic influence in the face of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which has faced increasing criticism

over lack of transparency and disregard for sovereignty of the nations.

The BRI is a mega connectivity project that connects China with Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia and Europe.

The IMEC initiative was firmed up on the sidelines of the G20 Summit hosted by India in Delhi last year

About the Outreach session on Friday on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean addressed by Modi, the Communique reads: "In a spirit of shared responsibility, we warmly welcome the participation of the Leaders of Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, India, Jordan, Kenya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Turkiye, and the United Arab Emirates.

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“MSC VIRGO” Voy : FW417E

I.G.M. NO. 2379666 Dtd. 13-06-24 Exch rate 85.99

The above vessel has arrived on 14-06-2024 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, HAMBURG, AARHUS, COPENHAGEN, FREDERICIA, HELSINKI, RAUMA, FELIXSTOWE, LONDON GATEWAY PORT, LIVERPOOL, PORTBURY, TEESPORT, CORK, KLAIPEDA, ROTTERDAM, OSLO, GDYNIA, GOTEBORG, HALMSTAD, NORRKOPING, STOCKHOLM, PARAMARIBO.

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

MUNDRA

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- Charges enquiry on land line - 619100

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Gandhidham : Siddhi Vinayak Complex, Plot No. 1, Office No. 201-208, 2nd Floor, Ward - 6, Near Rotary Circle, Gandhidham - Kutch 370 201 Gujarat India. Tel : +91-2836-619100 to 616100 (Board)

E-mail : jatin.hadiya@msc.com, niraj.raval@msc.com, operator.gandhidham@msc.com H. O. & Regd. Office : MSC House, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 059 Tel : +91-22-66378000, Fax : +91-22-66378192, E-mail : IN363-comm.mumbai@msc.com • www.msc.com

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Gandhidham : Siddhi Vinayak Complex, Plot No. 1, Office No. 201-208, 2nd Floor, Ward - 6, Near Rotary Circle, Gandhidham - Kutch 370 201 Gujarat India. Tel : +91-2836-619100 to 616100 (Board) E-mail : jatin.hadiya@msc.com, niraj.raval@msc.com, operator.gandhidham@msc.com H. O. & Regd. Office : MSC House, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 059 Tel : +91-22-66378000, Fax : +91-22-66378192, E-mail : IN363-comm.mumbai@msc.com • www.msc.com

Major Ports’ cargo handling up 6% to 72 million tonnes in May

NEW DELHI: According to provisional and advance estimates data released by the Ministry of Ports, S h i p p i n g , a n d Wa t e r w a y s f o r April-May 2024-25, cargo handled at Major Ports increased by 4.02 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 139 3 mt Whereas cargo handling at India’s major ports was up by 6 per cent in May to 72 million tonnes (mt), buoyed by a 7.3 per cent rise in overseas cargo handling, even as several global factors have constrained supply chains, especially in Asia.

While experts and reports suggest that the current congestion at several Asian ports has benefitted Indian ports in the form of spillover transshipment cargo reaching Indian ports, it remains unclear whether Major Ports have benefitted from this.

In comparison, cargo volumes grew by only 2 per cent in April, and around 4.4 per cent through 2023-24.

In May, crude oil and petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) products accounted for 29 per cent of the total cargo volumes and registered a near

7 per cent growth. While foodgrains accounted for a smaller base, their movement increased nearly 270 per cent to 431,000 mt.

After a tumultuous 2023-24, Gujarat’s Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) is looking to stage a comeback as a Major Port with the highest cargo handling.

In May, the port’s overseas cargo volumes rose by nearly a fourth (23 per cent) to reach 11.8 mt. It also handled 18 per cent of total Major Port volumes in the same month.

Gautam Adani, Tanzania discuss possibilities of “Long-Term Partnership”

D O D O M A :

B i l l i o n a i r e industrialist Gautam

Adani met Tanzanian

P r e s i d e n t S u l u h u Samia and discussed the possibilities of forging a long-term partnership with “one of Africa’s most promising nations”.

“It was an honour to meet the charismatic President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency @SuluhuSamia,”MrAdaniwroteonX.

“Fascinating to hear her deep insights about the future of Africa and discuss the possibilities for forging a long-term partnership with one of A f r i c a ’ s m o s t p r o m i s i n g a n d

strategically important nations.

“We are excited about the Adani Group leveraging its expertise across various infrastructure sectors, including ports, renewable energy, airports, transmission, distribution, and rail to help build world-class infrastructure in Tanzania,” he added.

Last month, Adani International Ports Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), signed a 30-year deal with the Tanzania Ports Authority. As part of the pact, the conglomerate will operate and manage Container Terminal 2 (CT2) of the Dar es Salaam Port – a gateway

port connected to a massive network of roads and railways. Container Terminal 2, with four berths, has an annual cargo handling capacity of a million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an APSEZ statement said, adding that the port handled 0.82 million TEUs of containers in 2023 –about 83% of Tanzania’s total container volumes.

APSEZ strengthens its ESG leadership, gains recognition for Climate initiatives

AHMEDABAD: APSEZ has been recognized by CDP for its exceptional efforts in tackling climate change and implementing best practices across its supply chain through a robust engagement program. The award was presented at the 'Climate Action in India: Role of Businesses & Supply Chain’ ceremony, co-hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi.

CDP has assigned APSEZ a leadership band “A- “in both climate change and supplier engagement The company received the highest rating of “A” for its initiatives in emission reduction, climate governance, supplier engagement, scope 3 emissions and risk management processes Notably, only a handful of companies make it to the leadership band in both climate change and supply chain engagement every year.

I n i t s l a t e s t a s s e s s m e n t , Sustainalytics also upgraded APSEZ’s

ESG performance.

With a score of 11.3, APSEZ is now a notch away from being categorized as a company with negligible ESG risks (score band of 0-10) Of the 16215 companies rated by Sustainalytics globally, APSEZ has 95 percentile score. Furthermore, APSEZ managed to maintain its position as the topranked company in the low carbon transition rating within the port sector, demonstrating strong improvement in the last few years.

Commenting on the achievements, Ashwini Gupta, Chief Executive Ofcer, APSEZ, said: “At APSEZ, we remain resolute in our commitment to sustainability, with concerted efforts to reduce carbon emissions

We are p l e a s e d w i t h t h e c o n t i n u o u s improvement in our ESG performance and the ‘climate leadership position’ assigned by multiple ESG rating agencies. We are now working on net zero commitment by 2040 through renewable capacity deployment and

greening the transportation.

Globally, APSEZ stands in the 96th percentile in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment ( C S A ) 2 0 2 3 , r a n k i n g a m o n g top 15 companies and supposedly the only port operator in this list from among 334 players in the Global Transportation Infrastructure sector. APSEZ secured the highest score in the environmental dimension of the assessment, which has 56% weightage for climate indicators and strategy Additionally, APSEZ had received an ‘Advanced’ rating in the last Energy Transition Rating from Moody’s, reflecting its leadership position. Moody’s also evaluated APSEZ on an environmental, social and governance basis in 2022, wherein the company secured first rank in the Transport & Logistics sector and ninth across all sectors/ industries in the Global Emerging Markets. In India, APSEZ was ranked first on ESG performance across all the sectors.

m.v. “MSC MARGRIT” Voy : IS421A

I.G.M. NO. 2379827 Dtd. 14-06-24 Exch rate 85.74

The above vessel has arrived on 16-06-2024 at MUNDRA PORT with Import cargo from ANTWERP, JUBAIL. Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for MUNDRA delivery.

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

Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item Nos. are for the B/L Nos.arrived for Mundra Delivery. Separate IGM will be lodged with Kandla Customs for CFS - Gandhidham. Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at Mundra from our Import Documentation Deptt. at Siddhi Vinayak Complex, 2nd Floor, Off. No.201-208, Opp. Reliance Petrol Pump, Nr. Rotary Circle, on Presentation of duly discharged Original Bills of Lading and payment of relevant charges. The container detention charges will be applicable after 5 days from the GLD for containers meant for delivery at Mundra. The containers meant for movement by ROAD to inland destinations will be despatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for paymeant of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these Documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Master Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. and usual survey conditions will apply.Consignees are also requested to note that the carriers and their agents are not bound to send individual notification regarding the arrival of the vessel or the cargo.

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AGENCY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

May exports 3-month high at 9.1%; Trade decit at 7 month high

NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose 9.1% to a three-month high of $38.1 billion in May, outpacing imports that grew 7.7% on a higher base to $61.9 billion. The trade deficit zoomed to a seven-month high of $23.8 billion.

The rise in exports was led by engineering goods, electronics, drugs, pharma products and plastics, official data showed recently

Terming May as an “excellent” month for exports, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said that the situation was looking more optimistic for trade this year, with even sectors such as textiles recording healthy growth after months of sluggishness

Easing inflation in developed economies is expected to lift demand and exports, he said. “We hope this trend continues this year… Also hope

that there are no more geopolitical conflicts and disruptions in major global shipping routes,” Barthwal said. “This will be a positive trend for Indian exports this fiscal year.”

The trade deficit was $19.1 billion in April and $22.5 billion in May 2023. The previous high in the trade gap was in October 2023 at $31.46 billion.

“Trade deficit per se I do not consider it as bad as long as you have FDI (foreign direct investment) flowing in, foreign exchange coming in and if you are balancing it through other means,” Barthwal said, pointing to growing services exports. “Then we should not unnecessarily be worried about the trade deficit in merchandise.”

Exports rose 9% month-onmonth from April.

The top export destinations were the US and the UAE whereas China

and Russia were the biggest import sources.

As per data released by the commerce and industry ministry, 20 of the key 30 export sectors reported growth while 16 imports expanded.

Gold imports shrank 9.7% on-year in May to $3.33 billion, hit by record high prices. “In sequential terms, 71% o f t h e e n l a r g e m e n t i n t h e merchandise trade deficit in May relative to April 2024 was driven by the net oil balance, with a sharp rise in volumes amidst some cooling in prices,” said ICRA chief economist Aditi Nayar.

Outbound shipments of petroleum products rose 15 75%, engineering goods 7.39% and electronic goods 22.97% but spices, gems and jewellery and marine products exports declined in May

May 2024 export gures portrays yet another positive growth momentum : FIEO President - Ashwani Kumar

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President, Mr Ashwani Kumar said that continuing with positive growth momentum for second month in a row during FY 2024-25 on the back of buoyant order bookings goes to show the resilience of the exports sector and Indian exporting community Goods exports of US$ 38 13 billion with an impressive growth of 9% compared to May 2023 is not only a good sign but also goes to show efforts and hard work, which the exporters are putting together The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war coupled with various major geo-political tensions including the Red Sea crisis and Israel-Hamas conflict has also made the international trade scenario m u c h t o u g h e r f o r t h e I n d i a n exporters, added Mr Kumar We further expect exports to show b e t t e r g r o w t h n u m b e r s w i t h improved demand coming in from the European Union, UK, West Asia and the US, which has given boost to the order bookings by over 10 % and has come as sign of recovery for labour-intensive sectors of exports

FIEO Chief said that key sectors which have shown positive growth during the month of May 2024, include e l e c t r o n i c g o o d s , d r u g s &

pharmaceuticals, organic & inorganic chemicals, engineering goods, petroleum products, plastics & linoleum, cotton yarn/fabs./madeups, handloom products etc , manm a d e y a r n / f a b s . / m a d e - u p s , handloom products etc , cereal preparations & miscellaneous processed items, meat, dairy & poultry products, mica, coal & other ores, minerals including processed minerals, RMG of all textiles, tea, coffee, rice, tobacco, carpet and handicrafts, oil seeds and fruits & vegetables.

Our exports in all our top ten markets (US, UAE, Netherland, UK, China, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Germany and France) were positive and many of them recorded a healthy double-digit growth.

Month-on-month imports during May 2024 was US$ 61.91 billion with growth of 7.7 percent, increasing the trade deficit for the month to US$ 23.78 billion, which in itself is not a good sign for the economy, said Mr Ashwani Kumar. However, a negative trade balance is not always bad, if a country is importing raw materials or intermediary products to boost manufacturing and exports, added FIEO President.

Overall exports of (goods and services) increased to US$ 73.12 billion during April-May FY 2024-25

with a growth of 5 1 percent compared to April-May FY 2023-24 while o v e r a l l imports saw a n 8 8 9 % i n c r e a s e t o U S D 1 1 6 billion. He also a d d e d t h a t though there is increase in imports during AprilMay 2024 mainly due to petroleum products, gold, silver, electronic goods, pulses and vegetable oil but the increase in petroleum products, gold and silver import will lead to increase in exports of petroleum products and gems & jewellery with a time lag.

FIEO President, Mr Ashwani Kumar further reiterated that the need of the hour is to take steps on the liquidity front with deeper interest subvention support and continuation of interest equalisation scheme Besides, addressing the Middle East geopolitical situation, Red Sea crisis challenges by ensuring availability of marine insurance and rationale increase in freight charges The sector also needs easy & low cost of credit, marketing support and conclusion of some of the key FTAs with UK, Peru and Oman soon.

MrAshwani Kumar

Rajasthan Logistics Welfare Society organizes social events on Martyrs Day

JAIPUR: On the occasion of Martyrs Day dedicated to the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Rajasthan Logistics Welfare Society hosted a Social program by distributing “Sweet Sharbat” and Prasad outside Kanakpura ICD on 10th June from 11:00 am onwards, informs a recent communique.

People participated in it in large numbers and received the blessings of the Guru by participating in this religious and public service. Sharbat also provided great relief to the commuters in scorching heat.

Subhash Natholiya from Rajasthan Welfare Society said, “Rajasthan Logistics Welfare Society organizes camps and such public service programme from time to time to help common people”.

All members from the ICD and Trade participated in large numbers and received the blessings of the Guru by serving commoners, concluded the communique.

President Mr S P Singh, Secretary Mr Pradeeep

Jhala, Treasurer Mr Manish Agrawal & Committee memeber's Mr. Nalin Jain, Mr. Jaipal Singh, Mr. Kamlesh, Vishal, Mr Amit Panday, Mr Vijay Mishra, Mr Mukul Mishra, Mr. Simar Walia of Rajasthan Welfare Society and trade members Mr Rajeev, Mr Kuldeep, Mr Narendra and Mr Rajendra Pathak were also present.

Textile exports surge 9.59% in May 2024, overcoming global challenges

NEW DELHI: Despite unfavourable economic conditions in major markets such as the European Union (EU), the US, and West Asian nations, Indian textile exports grew by 9.59 per cent compared to the previous year in May 2024, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) said in a report.

Simultaneously, Indian apparel exports grew 9.84 per cent during the same period. The CITI, in its report, highlighted that the cumulative exports of textiles and apparel during May 2024 registered a growth of 9 70 per cent

over May last year. The country’s overall exports for May 2024 surged to USD 68 29 billion This was a substantial yearon-year increase of 10.2 per cent, according to data released bytheCommerceMinistryonJune14

The analysis noted that from April to May 24, Indian textile exports increased 6.04 per cent over the previous year, while apparel exports increased 4.46 per cent during the same period. Thus, the cumulative exports of textiles and apparel from April to May 2024 surged 5.34 per cent compared to last year

TERI and Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla host Final Conference on "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality"

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This event marked the culmination of a collaborative effort to implement sustainable water management practices within the port’s operations and its surrounding ecosystem under phase one of the study

The event was inaugurated by the chief guest, Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS (Deputy Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority). He shared his extensive knowledge and discussed the goals he aims to achieve in the near future at DPA and its vicinity During his welcome address, Dr. S.K. Sarkar, IAS (Retd.), emphasized the concepts of 3M (Measure, Manage and Mitigate) and 7R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Redesign, Rethink, and Regulate) He motivated attendees to adopt water conservation and rainwater harvesting practices, stressing the need to prevent water misuse and maximize the use of every drop.

Special addresses were given by Shri Mahesh H. Puj (President, Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industries), Shri F M. Modi (Regional Ofcer, GPCB), and Shri Mahesh Gupta (President, Kandla Liquid Tank Terminal Association). A keynote address was delivered by Shri Bhagwat Swaroop Sharma (Head of Environment, Adani – Mundra & Tuna Ports). Ms. Priyanka Vadrevu (Research Associate, TERI) presented on the "Implementation of Water Neutrality at DPA Kandla," recommending further steps to advance water neutrality across DPA establishments.

Water neutrality, a strategic approach to balance unavoidable water consumption through various measures, is the cornerstone of this initiative The methodology focuses on reducing the water footprint across all operations, products, and infrastructure, and offsetting residual water footprints to achieve equilibrium in the port's water balance.

A panel discussion on "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality: Challenges and

Opportunities for Ports" was chaired by Dr Ranjana R Chaudhuri (Head & Associate Professor, TERI-SAS).

The panel included Shri Mahesh Gupta, Shri Tejabhai Kangad (Ex-President, Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industries), Capt. KK Sharma (Vice-President, Maithri Aquatech Pvt. Ltd.), and Dr. Karthikeyan (Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), Bhuj).

The conference concluded with closing remarks from Dr. S.K. Sarkar, Shri Nandeesh Shukla, Shri V. Raveendra Reddy, Shri Bhagwat Swaroop Sharma, and Shri Rajendra Prasad Bethi. Mrs. Sangeeta Khilwani expertly anchored the program, which featured a compelling skit on water conservation by the Awaaz Nukkad group from Delhi. The workshop concluded with a heartfeltvoteofthanksfromMs PriyankaVadrevu

T h e c o n f e r e n c e w a s a l s o a t t e n d e d b y Shri C. Harichandran, Secretary; Shri Ratna Sekhar Rao, Trafc Manager; Dr. Anil Chellani, Chief Medical Ofcer and other senior ofcials of DPA

T h e c o n f e r e n c e p r o v i d e d a p l a t f o r m f o r stakeholders to engage in substantive discussions, exchange insights, and chart a course toward realizing the vision of water neutrality. Through collective action and shared commitment, participants explored pathways to embed sustainability into the maritime domain, fostering a paradigm shift towards a more resilient and responsible future.

BLR Logistiks India achieves AEO Certification

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This significant a c h i e v e m e n t u n d e r s c o r e s B L R L o g i s t i k s ' commitment to securing international supply chains while facilitating seamless and efficient trade.

"We are thrilled to receive the AEO certification," said Mr. Abhishek Goyal- Director, BLR Logistiks India Ltd. "This recognition is a testament to our unwavering dedication to maintaining high standards of security,

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compliance, and efficiency It not only enhances our credibility but also ensures that our customers receive the best possible service in terms of speed, reliability, and safety."

As a certified AEO, BLR Logistiks India Ltd joins an elite group of logistics providers committed to supporting global trade security and facilitating smooth international operations. This certification will enable BLR Logistiks to offer enhanced services to its clients, fostering greater trust and collaboration in the global marketplace.

to update its IEX 2 service

MUMBAI: CMA CGM is pleased to announce that the India East Coast Express (IEX 2) connecting Asia to South East India and Sri Lanka, will begin its operations with the vessel HANSA HOMBURG, ETD Singapore on June 27th, 2024.

IEX 2 features the following:

• Dedicated fortnightly service providing direct shuttle from Singapore to Chennai and Colombo

• Port Rotation: Singapore - Chennai - Colombo - Singapore.

• Connecting Chennai Exports via Colombo on CMA CGM's extensive network.