Commencement of

Marine and Quay Operations from 17th June

PIPAVAV:APMTerminalsPipavavhasinformedthat it further see improvement in the weather conditions in around Pipavav Port and find it operationally feasible to berth vessels. “Thus, we are pleased to advise that APM Terminals Pipavav will commence marine and quay operations from 17th June’23, approx. 0030 hrs onwards.”

“The first container vessel (ONE Matrix) is planned for POB around 17/0030 hrs lt. As this is the heaviest vessel in the port line up, we expect it to be the most stable during the cargo ops. We shall observe ONE Matrix’s performance at the berth for 3-4 hours before bringing in the next container vessel (SCI Chennai) in the lineup around 17/0600 hrs lt. Thereafter we will resumethenormalberthingoperationsforthecontainer vesselsintheline-up.

MSC crowned 'Sea Freight Company of the Year' at 2023 Multimodal Awards

GE NE VA : MSC has been cr ow ne d ‘Sea Freight Operator of the Year’ at the 2023 Multimodal Awards, which recognise excellence in air, road,rail,maritime,andfreightforwardingservices.

This award is particularly special as it’s voted for independently by customers, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that took the time to voteforus.

Dan Everitt, Managing Director of MSC UK commented: "This award honours the hard work and dedication of our teams in providing best-in-class service toourcustomers,andweareveryproudofthem.Wevalue the feedback we receive from our customers and are incrediblyhumbledtobeawardedthisaccolade."

The awards evening took place on Tuesday 13th June at the VOX at the NEC, Birmingham as part of the transport,logisticsandsupplychainevent,Multimodal.

Dan continued: “I am delighted not only for the team here in the UK, but for all MSC employees around the globe, uniting to provide our customers the very best service. A special thanks to our global leadership and of course the Aponte family, without whose continued investment, expertise, and support, this would not have beenpossible.”

“Next vessels to berth would be the Ultratech Cement Carrier & the GP1 bulk carrier. All going well with these movements, we will take a call on the tankers & Ultratech bulk carriers sometime tomorrow during the day, of course weather permitting. Vessels shall continue to provide additional mooring ropes & tend to mooring continuously & diligently during her stay in the port. If required, offshore anchor could be used underfoot during vessel’s port stay after informing the portcontrol&gettingago-ahead.

“No maintenance to be carried out on vessel’s M/E during her port stay, same to remain on short notice. You are requested to communicate revised ETA of your vesselstotheHarborMaster/Planningwhowillthenadvise youoftentativeberthingschedule. Theportreservesright toamendberthinglineupwithoutpriorintimation.”