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Govt aiming to fully automate Customs processes by April 2026

NEW DELHI: The Government is aiming to digitalise the entire customs process by April 2026 and bring more departments on board the single window interface for facilitating trade (SWIFT) portal to expedite the clearance procedure, official sources said.

“The aim is to enhance ease of doing business for importers and exporters, and reduce the turnaround time for trade,” an official said. “We expect all the remaining processes to be automated within two years, it should be done by April 2026,” the official added.

Deendayal Port Authority celebrated National Space Day 2024

Sanjay Malhotra had said that the customs department was developing a fully automated trade interface system — ‘Customs 2.0’. This was being done as the Government aimed to improve its ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI), he had said.

Out of 139 countries, the LPI had placed India on the 47th spot in 2023, down from 40 in 2018. “Our current ranking underscores a significant opportunity for improvement,” Malhotra had said. “All payments, all interfaces with trade need to be automated so that everything is available at the click of a button,” he had stated.

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DPA Kandla to become Green Hydrogen Hub

GANDHIDHAM: Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla proudly celebrated the 1st National Space Day at the D r B a b a s a h e b A m b e d k a r Convention Centre, Gandhidham, the second-largest convention centre in Gujarat.

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GANDHIDHAM: Mr. Gautam Reddy, CEO of AM Green (India) Pvt Ltd, met Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSM, Chairman, DPA for discussing plans for production of Green Hydrogen, Ammonia & its derivatives, at Kandla Chairman, DPA appreciated the holistic planning of AM Green to use renewable energy, derivatives and byproducts Kandla is on the way to becoming a Green Hydrogen Hub !

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS

TODAY’S TIDE 27/08/2024

DEENDAYAL PORT

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE

Cargo Steamer's Agent's ETD Jetty Name Name

CJ-I Weco Laura Synergy 30/08

CJ-II Beetle Scorpio Shpg. 28/08

CJ-III Global Dominance Preetika Shpg. 31/08

CJ-IV GF Trader DBC 30/08

CJ-V VACANT

CJ-VI Royal Arnav Shpg. 01/09

CJ-VII Eva Global Seascape 28/08

CJ-VIII VACANT

CJ-IX Josco Changzhou JMBaxi 30/08

CJ-X VACANT

CJ-XI SCI Chennai JMBaxi 28/08

CJ-XII Artam Armita India 28/08

CJ-XIII DL Tulip DBC 29/08

CJ-XIV Cenda Cross Trade 28/08

CJ-XV Aggelos B ACT Infra 28/08

CJ-XVA Endeavor Synergy 30/08

CJ-XVI African Baza Aditya Marine 30/08 TUNA VESSEL'S NAME AGENT'S

OIL JETTY VESSEL'S NAME AGENT'S NAME ETD

OJ-I Symi

OJ-II Siya Ram Samudra 28/08

OJ-III Ami Seaport Services 28/08

OJ-IV Haein Hope Marinelinks 28/08

OJ-V Gas Nora Ocean Shpg. 28/08

OJ-VI Jag Padma Ocean Shpg. 28/08

OJ-VII Baleen Interocean 28/08

Haj Ali 25/08 Somalia

Oceana Sky 25/08 Egypt

Delphinus 26/08

Sai Fortune 26/08 Dammam Xin Hai Tong 18 26/08

Spar Norma 26/08 Japan

Global Dignity 26/08 Banglore Patriot 26/08 Manglore Pegasus 02 27/08 Somalia

TCI Express 27/08 MangloreCochin-Tuticorin-Chennai Muara 27/08 Port KlangColomboJebel Ali-Khor Fakkan Al Wathba 27/08 Hamriyah UAE Unity Force 27/08

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

Pipes/S.coils/PVC Resin

CJ-VII Eva Global Seascape USA 17,247 T. Coal In Bulk Stream Hai Nam 89 JMBaxi China 18,786/3258/421/247 T INIXY124080482 Alumina Ball (J.Bags)

27-Aug Howes Joanna Mitsutor Argentina 5,404/1,365/114 T. HRC/Wire INIXY124080569 Rod/P. Cargo

CJ-III Global Dominance Preetika Shpg. 3,525 T. Bitumen In Bulk

CJ-IX Josco Changzhou JMBaxi China 13,563/2,236 T. PVS Resin J INIXY124080363 Bags/Equipment

27-Aug Kotrag Parekh Marine Visakhapatnam 50,000 T. I/Ore In Bulk INIXY124080559

CJ-VI Royal Arnav Shpg. 54,991 T. Yellow Maize In Bulk INIXY124080572

Stream Vienna Parekh Marine China 8,511/2,527/2,142/4,921 T INIXY124080553

HRC/S.Tubes/P. Cargo

CJ-I Weco Laura Synergy 37,819 CBM Pine Logs INIXY124080573

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

OJ-III Ami Seaport Services San Lorenzo

OJ-VII Baleen Interocean Argentina

29-Aug Champion Ebony GAC Shpg. Saudi Arabia

CDSBO In Bulk INIXY124080582

T. CDSBO In Bulk Stream CNC Bull Samudra Russia

OJ-V Gas Nora Ocean Shpg. 9,880 T. Ammonia

27-Aug Gas Venus Interocean Al Jubail

28-Aug Grace Samudra China

OJ-IV Haein Hope Marinelinks Taiwan

OJ-VI Jag Padma Ocean Shpg.

29-Aug No.3 Ocean Pioneer Samudra China

01-Sep Oriental Hibiscus Allied Shpg.

INIXY124080587

INIXY124080544

INIXY124080540

INIXY124080550

INIXY124080606

INIXY124080583 Stream Pacific Gas Samudra Oman

OJ-II Siya Ram Samudra Indonesia

27-Aug Stena Convoy Interocean Argentina

Propane INIXY124080576

CDSBO In Bulk

CDSBO In Bulk Stream TG Gemini Scorpio Shpg. Jordan

INIXY124080566

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

DP WORLD MUNDRA

CONTAINER VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD. (AICT)

Gioia Tauro, Feixstowe, Hamburg, Antwerp & Other Inland Destn.(HIMEXP) 28/08 In Port —/— Agios Dimitrios IP433A 2402913 MSC/COSCO MSC Ag / COSCO Shpg. Gioia Tauro,Tangier,Southamton,Rotterdam,Antwerp, Felixstowe. Dunkirk, Le Havre 28/08 CMA CGM CMA CGM Ag.(I) & Other Inland Destination in Europe, Med,Red

LOAD FOR EAST, SOUTH & WEST AFRICAN PORTS

PIPAVAV PORT

30/08 29/08-1800 Maersk Denver 434W 24274 Maersk Line Maersk India Algeciras

08/09 07/09-1800 Maersk Seletar 435W 24288 (MECL)

(MECL)

TO LOAD FOR FAR EAST, CHINA, JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, NEW

ZEALAND AND PACIFIC ISLANDS

28/08 28/08-0100 Zhong Gu Chong Qing 434E 24278 Maersk Line Maersk India Singapore, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 29/08 30/08 29/08-2000 X-Press Phoenix 435E X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Ningbo, Tanjung Pelepas. (NWX) 31/08 04/09 04/09-0200 GSL Nicoletta 436E Sinokor/Heung A Sinokor India Port kelang, Singapore, Qindao, Xingang, Pusan. 05/09 28/08 28/08-1100 MOL Presence 016E 24287 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Laem Chabang. 29/08 09/09 09/09-1100 Dimitris Y 247E ONE ONE (India) (TIP) 10/09 28/08 28/08-1100 One Hangzhou Bay 056E 24280 ONE ONE (India) Port Kelang, Singapore, Haiphong, Cai Mep, Pusan, Shahghai, 29/08 03/09 03/09-0800 MOL Creation 093E 24291 HMM / YML HMM(I) / YML(I) Ningbo, Shekou (PS3)

04/09 01/09-2100 Pusan 33E 24289 COSCO / OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Port Kelang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shekou. 05/09 05/09 04/09-2100 Aka Bhum 023E Gold Star / RCL Star Shpg/RCL Ag. (CIXA) 06/09 (CIXA)

23/09 23/09-2200 Xin Ya Zhou 164E 24281 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Singapor, Cai Mep, Hongkong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, 24/09 Nansha, Port Kelang (CI1)

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

27/08 —/— SM Neyyar 433W 24272 Maersk/GFS Maersk India/GFS Jabel Ali, Dammam (SHAEX)

27/08 27/08-0300 Seaspan Jakarta 434W 24275

434W 24274

28/08 28/08-0100 Zhong Gu Chong Qing 434E 24278 Maersk Line Maersk India Colombo. (NWX)

28/08 28/08-0600 SCI Chennai 2409 24282 SCI J M Baxi Mundra,

28/08-1100 MOL Presence 016E 24287 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg. Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi, Colombo.

09/09 09/09-1100 Dimitris Y 247E ONE ONE (India) (TIP)

28/08 28/08-1200 SSL Gujarat 158 24284 SLSSLS Hazira,

(MECL)

31/08 Krishnapatanam, Cochin, Mundra. (CCG) 04/09 01/09-2100 Pusan 33E 24289 COSCO/OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I) Colombo. (CIXA)

05/09 04/09-2100 Aka Bhum 023E

23/09 23/09-2200 Xin Ya Zhou 164E 24281 COSCO COSCO Shpg. Karachi, Colombo (CI1)

LOAD FOR US & CANADA WEST COAST

28/08 28/08-1100 MOL Presence 016E 24287 X-Press Feeders Merchant Shpg Seattle, Vancouver, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York, 29/08 09/09 09/09-1100 Dimitris Y

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI HAZIRA PORT

Japanese Yen(100) 58.072558.190057.227557.1875

Swiss Franc 99.472599.672597.742597.6750

Swedish Kroner 8.29508.31008.12258.1175

Canadian Dollar

62.220062.345061.302561.2600

Australian Dollar 56.940057.052555.817555.7775

Singapore Dollar

64.872565.002563.560063.5150

Hong Kong Dollar 10.880010.902510.660010.6525

UAE Dirham 23.097523.145022.627522.6125

HH H We are not responsible for any mistake. ALL RATES ARE PROVISIONAL.

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Govt aiming to fully automate Customs processes by April 2026

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The digitalisation of customs clearance ensures paperless trading, enabling traders to submit clearance d o c u m e n t s o n l i n e a l o n g w i t h supporting documents instead of maintaining physical pape rs The digitalisation of processes done so far has reduced transaction cost and turnaround time for trade, say experts.

A recent report by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs said that for imports, out of the 15 ports sur veyed, nine have witnessed a reduction in the average release time in 2024 vis-a-vis the previous year. And for exports, the time taken for regulatory clearance of cargo reduced markedly for inland container depots and air cargo complexes.

P r e s e n t l y, i n t h e c u s t o m s process, SWIFT allows importers and exporters to submit their clearance documents online at a single portal; ‘Turant Customs’ s t r e a m l i n e s e x p o r t a p p r o v a l

process; ‘E-Sanchit’ allows traders to upload all supporting documents digitally for obtaining clearance, and ‘ULIP’ connects different logistics s y s t e m s a n d f a c i l i t a t e s communication between them. Sources said a single portal, which integrates all these separate portals, is in the works and likely to be operational within two years

Jitendra Motwani, partner, Economic Laws Practice, said d i g i t a l i s a t i o n m e a s u r e s h a v e streamlined operations, which in turn helped reduce human-induced errors and inefficiencies “For customs administration, further digitalisation will achieve a balance between facilitation of trade and enforcement of regulations,” he said.

Experts also suggest that the customs department should come out with an enabling module for its trade facilitative schemes for online compliance. An example in this regard could be enabling online bondto-bond transfer for Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse

(MOOWR) units which shall help the exporter to close the bond at the port of entry, online, once the product is exported. This is done manually at present.

Another aspect to be addressed is regarding the licences needed to avail benefits under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme Currently, manufacturers who import capital goods at zero duty for exporting the finished goods under the scheme need to maintain many l i c e n c e s , b u t t h e r e i s n o comprehensive digital portal to track their validity. “That feature should be added to obviate the burden of monitoring and tracking compliances for an EPCG license which spreads over a period of 6 years,” said Pratik Jain, partner, PwC India.

Moreover, Jain suggests that the customs compliance data should be integrated with the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as is the case under GST. The compliance time and costs of companies will reduce in this case.

Drastic reduction in toll plaza wait times improves Logistics competitiveness in India

MUMBAI: From 734 seconds in 2014, the waiting time at highway toll plazas has reduced to an average 47 seconds, the latest Government data says—a development that ties into the country’s broader ambitions of lowering logistics costs to around 8-9 per cent of the GDP by 2030.

This reduction is crucial for India as it seeks to enhance its global competitiveness by slashing logistics c o s t s , c u r r e n t l y h o v e r i n g a t 13-14 per cent of the GDP and significantly higher than in most developed nations. To further support this goal, there is a growing push towards implementing a free-flow tolling mechanism using automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technologies.

These allow vehicles to pass through toll plazas without stopping, ensuring uninterrupted traffic flow.

An integration of ANPR with GNSS can enhance not only the efficiency of road transport but also help achieve the general objective o f r e d u c i n g l o g i s t i c s c o s t s . The technologies reduce congestion at toll plazas and contribute to India’s programme of reducing logistics costs, under the National Logistics Policy 2022 This policy envisions a tech-enabled, integrated approach

to logistics operations, with prime attention towards improving last-mile delivery and meeting transportrelated challenges. This will help manufacturers save both money and time in transit of their goods.

Industry has started sensing the transformation “The enhanced investment in infrastructure, backed by future-forward policies and robust Governmental support, is all set to create seamless trade corridors,” Kami Viswanathan, President, FedEx, Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa (MEISA) region, was quoted as saying.

“Development of such smart, integrated logistics hubs coupled with innovation and targeted talent upskilling will address critical challenges, such as integration of legacy systems with advanced technologies, improving last-mile connectivity...,” she said, adding that these will bring logistics costs down and also help strengthen the supply chain, placing India higher on the global logistics performance index.

India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index is 38, with a score of 3 4 China is ranked 19th with a score of 3 7 India’s rank is similar to that of countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Portugal. Thecountrywasranked44in2014.

transformation further get a fillip from the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, one of the largest infrastructural schemes aimed at improving multimodal connectivity a n d f i l l i n g c r i t i c a l g a p s i n infrastructure across the nation In this scheme, huge investments have been made in bringing together roads, railways, air and sea modes of transport under one umbrella.

The reduction in toll plaza wait times, therefore, dovetails into the broader Gati Shakti goals of having a seamless transport network that avoids bottlenecks and reduces transit time across the country Other sectors beyond road transport are also realising the efficiency gains. For example, the average turnaround time for container vessels at Indian ports has come down from 44 hours to 26 hours, a substantial improvement in terms of accelerating the logistics chain.

To further enhance logistical efficiency, the Union ministry of road t r a n s p o r t a n d h i g h w a y s h a s dedicated multi-modal logistics parks (MMLP) Six of these have been awarded until FY24 and Rs 2,505 crore earmarked for dedicated MMLPs in FY24 Another seven MMLPs are planned to be awarded in FY25.

m.v. “MSC SONIA” Voy : IU433A I. G. M. 2386172 Dtd. 23-08-24

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77th NPG Meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates 6 Port related projects

NEW DELHI: The 77th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative was convened here under the chairmanship of Additional Secretary, Department for P romotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur The meeting focused on evaluating six important infrastructure projects from Ministry of Railways (MoR), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) were evaluated for their alignment with the principles of integrated planning outlined in the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP). The evaluation and their anticipated impacts of these projects are detailed below.

Hazira – Gothangam New Rail Line in Gujarat

A greenfield project in Gujarat involving the construction of a 36.35 km Broad Gauge (BG) Double Line connecting Gothangam to Hazira. This project aims to enhance section capacity and improve connectivity to major industries and Hazira port, a key cargo hub. By supporting the efficient movement of bulk and containerized cargo, the project is expected to foster regional economic

development, reduce road traffic, and minimise environmental impacts through the modal shift of the cargo from road to rail transportation.

Bilasipara – Guwahati Road in Assam

A strategic road upgrade in Assam to 4-lane NH-17, covering a 44.56 km s t r e t c h b e t w e e n C h i r a k u t a (Bilasipara) and Tulungia This project will enhance regional connectivity, linking Assam to West Bengal, Meghalaya, and important infrastructure such as the MultiModal Logistics Park at Jogighopa and Rupsi and Guwahati Airports. It is expected to significantly boost economic activities, reduce travel time, and alleviate congestion in the region.

Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nashik, Maharashtra

Development of a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Nashik, Maharashtra, over 109 97 acres

This greenfield project is designed to integrate road and rail transport, improving logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting regional industries by providing facilities such as cargo consolidation, storage, and customs clearance The project is anticipated to handle 3 11 million metric tons of cargo annually from 2029 onwards.

Development of International Container Transshipment Port at Galathea Bay in Andaman & Nicobar

A transformative project for d e v

n a l Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay on Great Nicobar Island in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar. With a project cost of Rs 44,313 crores, this greenfield initiative aims to capitalise on the strategic location and deeper waters of the bay The port is expected to handle transshipment cargo from Indian ports, and the neighbouring countries in the region, enhancing I

competitiveness and generating substantial economic benefits.

NPG evaluated all six projects

multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, and synchronised implementation of p

expected to play pivotal roles in nation-building, integrating various modes of transport, and providing substantial socio-economic benefits

development of the regions

Auto, agri, pharma, logistics key for India-Africa trade: Commerce Secretary

NEW DELHI: The Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal has said that the bilateral trade between India and Africa was $100 billion in 2022 and there is a need to double this to $200 billion by 2030.

At the CII India Africa Business Conclave, he said that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has identified four potential sectors - automobiles, agriculture and agro-processing, pharmaceutical and transportation and logistics- where

the two sides can collaborate

“Wefirmlybelievethatthesesectors have huge potential for collaboration in terms of investment, trade, technology and capacity building between Africa andIndia,”hesaid.

In agriculture, he said that both sides can increase trade and cooperation in areas like processed foods and seed technology while there are opportunities to increase pharmaceutical trade and provide affordable medicines and healthcare

to African people.

Pharmaceutical exports to Africa were $3.8 billion in 2023.

Barthwal said that India can share its expertise and best practices in the logistics sector. He also said there is a huge scope to expand the import basket from Africa.

India can implement tailor-made capacity-building programmes in Africa, Barthwal said, adding that both sides need to work together in the World Trade Organization also.

India may provide GST relief to Foreign Airlines, Shipping Lines : Sources

NEW DELHI: The Government is likely to introduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief measures for major players, including Infosys, foreign airlines, and foreign shipping lines, according to sources familiar with the matter The Government is expected to revisit and potentially ease the p r o v i s i o n s i n t r o d u c e d i n t h e

J u n e c i r c u l a r d u r i n g t h e upcoming GST Council meeting

scheduled for September 9.

The decision comes in response to growing concerns that the current regulations are affecting the ease of doing business, particularly in the service sector

The Department of Revenue, under the Ministry of Finance, is reportedly considering these changes to provide greater clarity and reduce compliance burdens for

affected businesses.

The move follows recent notices issued by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) to several foreign airlines, shipping lines, and IT giant Infosys.

In another relief for the industry, the DGGI would only be able to send tax notices after approval from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

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Kerala Cabinet clears Malabar Port and SEZ draft proposal

NEW DELHI / KANNUR:

The Kerala Cabinet has approved the draft proposal for the Malabar International Port and Special Economic Zone Limited (MIPSL) project at Azhikkal in Kannur district.

T h e C e n t r e f o r

M a n a g e m e n t a n d Development has prepared an economic plan to make the s c h e m e v i a b l e w i t h o u t financially overburdening the G o v e r n m e n t . T h e Government will receive a share of the operating profits. To execute the project quickly, it will approach the Central Government for viability gap funding.

economic zone as a greenfield project.

IIT Madras is also one of the project consultants.

The 14 1-metre-deep port can easily handle Panamax category container ships. The Government has completed the site’s geotechnical investigation, including soil testing, and envisaged the port and special

The main project under the State Government’s ports department is the development of the Kannur Azhikkal International Greenfield Port and its associated industrial park and special economic zones. To facilitate this, MIPSL was formed as a

special company, with the Chief Minister serving as its Chairman.

The port development a i m s t o a c c o m m o d a t e Panamax-sized container ships with a capacity of 5,000 TEU or 8,000-75,000 DWT.

In a statement, the Chief Minister’s Office said the Expression of Interest (EOI) will include a provision for the concessionaire to share a portion of the income with the G o v e r n m e n t f r o m t h e project’s inception. This is to ensure that the Government does not incur additional financial burdens for the development of the project’s subsequent stages, the statement added.

It also announced that in-principle approval was given for the availability of “viability gap funding” (VGF) from the Centre.

Exporters face shipping woes as ocean freight rises

INDORE: High ocean freight and persistent supply chain challenges in the period leading up to the festive season, when demand across industries typically surges, have resulted in shipment delays and constricted profit margins for domestic manufacturers.

The heightened seasonal demand for goods in the international market has exerted additional strain on the already overburdened shipping lines and intensified apprehensions of a further freight crisis.

Congestion in the vessels and elevated freight rates have impacted orders and shipments from exporters based in Indore, a prominent trade centre and hub for the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) sector

“Freight rates are escalating for nearly all destinations, particularly for the United States and Latin America. There have been numerous challenges in exports, ranging from bookings to inventory management, as vessels are severely congested,” states Dinesh Mishra, a senior executive at a packaging industry in SEZ Pithampur.

Exporters said that they now have to plan shipments at least 15 days in advance, as opposed to a week earlier, duetocongestionintheshippinglines. P

aluminium products are among the primary export items from Indore.

Exports from Madhya Pradesh in the first quarter of 2024 experienced a

5% year-on-year surge, reaching R

e contributing the highest exports during the period, primarily driven by pharmaceutical and engineering goods, according to official data.

The primary export destinations were the USA, Bangladesh, UAE, France, and the Netherlands.

A pharmaceutical manufacturer a n d e x p o r t e r f r o m I n d o r e Amit Chawla remarks, “Freight for Africa has escalated by more than 15%, and this is impacting exports because the market requires time to absorb the increased prices”.

Exporters emphasized that the surge in freight rates has constricted their profit margins and intensified competition in the international market.

India calls for unified African stance on WTO reforms

N E W D E L H I : C o m m e r c e

Secretary Sunil Barthwal urged African countries to unite in calling for r e f o r m s a t t h e Wo r l d Tr a d e Organization (WTO) and to address key issues such as food security, technology transfer and industrial policy

Barthwal told the India-Africa Conclave that a unified approach is essential for achieving reforms and improving global trade practices.

The Commerce Secretary offered tailored capacity-building programmes to African nations in trade facilitation, promotion, finance, policy, and negotiations through India’s key institutions, including the Centre for WTO Studies, the Centre for Trade and Investment Law and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.

India is also planning to start new free

trade agreement (FTA) discussions with South Africa, a key constituent of the SouthAfricanCustomsUnion(SACU)

Beyond exports, there is significant potential to expand India’s import basket from Africa. A Commonwealth Secretariat study highlights that 17 African countries could supply 129 unique intermediate products to India, currently sourced from less competitive suppliers.

Facilitating market access for these African products can benefit both India and Africa, enhancing trade opportunities and competitiveness. India-Africa trade grows with new logistics plans

In FY24, India exported goods worth $38.17 billion to African countries. Key destinations included Nigeria with $ 3 6 b i l l i o n , S o u t h A f r i c a w i t h

$8.71 billion, and Tanzania with $4.62 billion, among others Key products exported to African nations include petroleum products, engineering goods, drugs and pharmaceuticals, rice, textiles, electronic goods, etc.

The secretary also announced plans to share the PM Gati Shakti master plan and the Unified Logistics Interface Portal (ULIP) with Africa to support the development of efficient logistics infrastructure and improve multimodal c o n n e c t i v i t y. T h e s e p r o g r a m s demonstrate how digital tools and infrastructure can enhance logistics efficiency and reduce costs.

The PM Gati Shakti master plan is an integrated framework designed to enhance logistics infrastructure and improve multimodal connectivity across India.

Grade A warehousing demand to post 12.5% CAGR until FY30 on continued strong appetite from retail, e-comm

MUMBAI: Grade A warehousing demand is likely to grow at a compound rate of of 12.5 percent a year until FY30, with the retail and e-commerce sectors providing the impetus, according to an analysis by Alvarez & Marsal India, a global professional services firm.

The report estimated that over the next five years, retail, third-party logistics (3PL) and e-commerce will d r i v e 8 0 p e r c e n t o f G r a d e A w a r e h o u s i n g d e m a n d , w i t h absorption seen at 410 million square feet (msf).

Currently, up to 70 percent of demand for Grade A warehousing t y p i c a l l y, w e l l - l o c a t e d n e w e r properties with higher-end amenities comes from the major real estate markets of Delhi and its environs, the Mumbai area, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune.

Manish Saigal, Alvarez & Marsal India Managing Director and Business Transformation Services Practice Co-Leader, said that the evolution of warehousing in India f r o m s i m p l e ‘ g o d o w n s ’ t o sophisticated logistics hubs signals a new era of efficiency and resilience in supply chain management.

“ D e m a n d f o r G r a d e A warehousing stock will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5 percent until FY30. Absorption of grade A warehouses in FY24 was 202 msf, which is going to be double by FY2030 to 410 msf The largest consumers for warehousing are 3PLs and e-commerce followed by modern retail and the FMCG sector In the next five years, e-commerce is expected to grow by 20-25 percent, 3PLs by around 11-12 percent and modern retail by about 6-7 percent,” Saigal said.

Warehouses no longer serve as mere storage facilities but rather as multifunctional logistics hubs integral to the seamless functioning of the supply chain and a superior choice for businesses aiming to optimise operations, the report highlighted. Warehousing in tier-2 towns picking up

Saigal said that though the key markets for warehousing sector are Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Delhi-National Capital Region, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, several tier-2 cities are also picking up in terms of warehousing demand.

“There is a trend shifting towards s m a l l e r m a r k e t s , e s p e c i a l l y e-commerce going into smaller towns, and we are seeing demand for warehousing coming from tier-2 and tier-3 towns. Warehousing demand in tier-2 cities like Lucknow, Jaipur and Indore is picking up,” Saigal said.

Jewar airport region

Saigal stressed that within the N C R , H a r y a n a ’ s S o h n a , Farrukhnagar, Bilaspur and the NH-8 belt all near Gurugram are the clusters preferred by warehousing and logistics players.

He said that since the Noida International Airport off the Yamuna Expressway is being positioned as a cargo-focused hub, there will be some l e v e l o f s h i f t t o w a r d s t h e national capital’s satellite city in Uttar Pradesh after the airport at Jewar becomes functional.

“ T h e i n d u s t r i a l a n d manufacturing belt located in Faridabad and Palwal areas (in Haryana) will begin to see the need to do their warehousing distribution from in and around that (Noida airport) area. We do believe that you will see some capacity of warehousing coming in that area in future,” he said.

IndiGo makes freighter entry into China

MUMBAI: Earlier in August, India’s largest airline IndiGo launched its maiden freighter operations to China, a market it had long sought to enter, which is currently mostly dominated by foreign freighter airlines However, the airline kept the development a low key affair with celebration of the carrier’s 18th anniversary looming large in media attention.

The ongoing tense standoff between India and China following the Galwan military clash along the Line of Actual Control in May 2020 might have led to the airline to keep its China freight entry a low profile development.

The airline however received a warm welcome in China’s Hubei International Logistics Airport in Ezhou city with employees of the

airport receiving the freighter with a celebration banner.

“A great pleasure to officiate at the opening of IndiGo CarGo’s latest phase of its international freighter strategy

This week we opened a new 3 times weekly freighter service between Kolkata in India and Ezhou in China’s Hubei Province Ezhou is a new logistics focused airport with a large express carrier as base carrier. For our customers the airport’s central China location offer very extensive reach via road feed service to multiple China

m e t r o s , ” s a i d M a r k S u t c h , Chief Commercial Ofcer for cargo at IndiGo, in a LinkedIn post on August 5, after attending the EzhouKolkata cargo route inauguration ceremonyinChina

As Indian carriers gradually work

operations, China is the most lucrative market next door, which is currently served predominantly by Chinese and foreign carriers. Apart from new entrant IndiGo, the air cargo freighter operations between India and China are carried by SF Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, UPS, YTOCargoAirlinesandEtihadCargo

“The recent launch of IndiGo’s thrice-weekly cargo flights between Kolkata and Ezhou in China’s Hubei Province is a strategic development that enhances air cargo connectivity betweenIndiaandChina.Kolkata,being a key economic centre, stands to benefit greatly from direct cargo flights to China, enabling faster and more efficient trade,” said Cyrus N. Katgara, Partner at logistics company Jeena & Company and Former President, Air Cargo Forum India.

FTAs that unduly favour imports in petrochemical and chemical sectors to be reviewed : Union Minister

AHMEDABAD: The Centre will review Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) in the chemical and petrochemical sectors that are considered to “unduly favour” imports, said Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel in Ahmedabad recently.

“We will be looking at old FTAs that are no longer good for the industry They will be reviewed. Meanwhile, we are also trying to find better markets for Indian

products as well as expanding the basket of Indian products for export,” she said after a meeting with leaders from the industry

She was in Ahmedabad as part of her first leg of the promotional tour for the 13th Biennial International Exhibition and Conference on Chemicals and Petrochemicals to be held in October

At the event, FICCI National Chemical Committee Chair man

Deepak Mehta claimed that the FTAs have made almost “near-zero duty” product inflow from Southeast Asia into India. “We should have a relook so that Indians get a fair share of the market,” he said.

The Mo S f o r C he micals and Fertilizers said tariff rationalisation was a major issue raised by stakeholders and that she would take it up with the Finance Ministry

Deendayal Port Authority celebrated National Space Day 2024

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The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation from over 1,500 school students and t e a c h e r s , m a k i n g i t a remarkable occasion dedicated to the exploration and celebration of India's achievements in Space Science & Research.

The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chair man DPA . He was joined by Shri Nitin Thakkar, a retired scientist and former Group Director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), along with principals and teachers from various schools.

Shri Nitin Thakkar captivated the audience with an engaging presentation, sharing his vast knowledge and experiences from his distinguished career at ISRO His insights provided the students with a deeper understanding of India's space endeavours, inspiring them to dream big and think beyond the ordinary

Following the presentation, a short film on India’s space missions was screened, which infused sparking curiosity among the young minds. This was followed by an interactive Q&A session, where students eagerly raised many questions about space and the cosmos. Shri Thakkar, responded and clarified to the students' queries, making the session both informative and inspiring.

to the India’s future space missions. The event aligned with the vision of our Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, to make India a leader in space exploration.

The primary objective of the program was to create awareness among students about the monumental achievements of Indian space scientists and engineers. It aimed to ignite a passion for innovation and creativity in the mind of the youth, encouraging them to contribute

Today’s event has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the young talents, motivating them to be part of India's exciting journey in space exploration. As we celebrate National Space Day, we are reminded of the boundless potential of our youth to lead India into a new era of scientific discovery and innovation.

Deendayal Port Authority is committed to fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, creativity and scientific temper among young minds, ensuring a brighter future for our nation in space exploration.