Vol. LXI No. 205 th FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2021
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Seafrigo Group continues its development in the port area of Le Havre in partnership with HAROPA PORT | Le Havre Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd HAROPA: Seafrigo Group is world specialist in temperature-controlled food logistics. Seafrigo Group pursues its development and inaugurates a new 60,000m2 (650,000 sq.ft.) ambient temperature logistics platform in Le Havre, in the port area and in the immediate vicinity of their PLS flagship (Pare Logistique Seafrigo). The two new buildings, 30,000 m2 each, owned by AG Real Estate and operated by Seafrigo for a fixed 12-year period, will be operating at full capacity by the end of the year and will accommodate logistics flows for large retailers and manufacturers in the food industry. This new complex is designed as a true multimodal hub that will enable the company to strengthen its CSR strategy: the buildings will soon be connected to the railway network and a quay will be created to boost river traffic and encourage Cont’d. Pg. 6 modal transfer to the ports of Paris.
Seafrigo Logistics Platform (PLS) in Le Havre
Govt sets up committee for determination of RoDTEP rates for Exports from SEZs, EOUs NEW DELHI: The Government has constituted a committee for the determination of RoDTEP rates for exports from special economic zones (SEZs) and exportoriented units (EOUs), as these sectors were left out in the earlier exercise, according to the DGFT. The Government in August announced the rates of
Commerce Ministry looks to cut Imports of 100+ 'priority' items NEW DELHI: India is keen to lower imports of 102 products, including computers, urea, cotton, lentils, cameras, tractor parts and machinery. These have been on the rise. The Commerce and Industry Ministry has identified these 'priority products' and asked at least 15 other Ministries to explore ways to enhance domestic manufacturing capacity to reduce imports. The products, identified on HS codes at 8-digit (tariff lines), have been shared with the respective ministries, such as textiles, steel, oil and natural gas, fertiliser, and IT and electronics. "Imports of many products with high domestic production potential have increased. This is an area of concern," said an official aware of developments. As per the analysis, items which have an average import value of $500 million for March-August (short run) and $1 billion per year across three years (FY19-FY21) and 10 years (FY12-FY21), have been selected. The cumulative share of these items in total imports in March-August 2021 is 57.6%. Maximum number of products, 18, have been identified for the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, 14 each for the industry department and ministry of electronics and IT, and 10 each for the heavy industries and Cont’d. Pg. 11 mines ministries.
tax refunds under the export promotion scheme RoDTEP for 8,555 products, such as marine goods, yarn and dairy items. It has set aside Rs 12,454 crore for refunds under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported P roducts (RoDTEP) scheme for the Cont’d. Pg. 11 current fiscal.