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RCL upsizes China West Asia RWA 2 Service to India with 7,000 TEU Vessel
MUMBAI: Regional Container Lines (RCL) has enhanced its RWA2 service to India by deploying the 7,000 TEU vessel MV Hemma Bhum. The ship made its inaugural call at the PSA BMCT terminal in Nhava Sheva and the Adani Container Terminal in Mundra in the last week of September 2024
Serving the China-India trade route, the RWA 2 service is operated in partnership with other stakeholders, with RCL as the lead partner connecting the key ports of Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Singapore, Port Klang, Nhava Sheva and Mundra. RCL aims to enhance customer confidence with the upsized RWA2 service while
also expanding its service portfolio to offer more service options between China, Southeast Asia and West India.
To celebrate MV Hemma Bhum's maiden voyage to India, RCL hosted a trade meet in Mumbai, attended by BCOs, Port and CFS operators and Freight Forwarders
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Ms. Thitinun Chinvararuk addressing the gathering.
Senior Dignitaries from PSAMumbai and RCLTeam felicitated the Master and Chief of the Vessel with exchange of Plaques to commemorate the maiden call.
RCL upsizes China West Asia RWA 2 Service to India with 7,000 TEU Vessel
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Ms. Thitinun Chinvararuk, Vice President - Business Development and Procurement a t R C L , h i g h l i g h t e d t h e significance of MV Hemma Bhum in RCL's maritime jour ney, emphasizing cooperation, vision for progress and RCL's growth aspirations in India. She expressed gratitude to all who contributed to this achievement and shared RCL's aspirations to deploy more services connecting India to RCL's network, including the new RWG service connecting West India to the Middle East and Iraq
Mr. Mukesh Oza, Director of RCL Agencies (India), conveyed appreciation to customers for their support on behalf of Mr Sumate Tanthuwanit, Chairman of the Executive Committee and
President Dr. Twinchok Tanthuwanit of RCL. He also shared RCL's vision for growth and expansion in India, including the development of ICDs and additional services to align with needs of trade and customers.
DPA Kandla berths it’s largest ever Container vessel
GANDHIDHAM: Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla berths it’s largest ever Container Vessel MV Mundra Express (LOA: 350m, Capacity: 10,000 TEUs) !!! A big leap forward in enhancing our maritime capabilities, informs a recent communique from DPA
Gujarat Maritime Board shortlists 4 cities for development as port cities
G A N D H I N A G A R : G u j a r a t
M a r i t i m e B o a r d ( G M B ) h a s shortlisted four cities in Gujarat for development as port-led cities.
T h e s e c i t i e s a r e Po r b a n d a r, Bhavnagar, Surat, and Valsad.
A f t e r c o n d u c t i n g i n - d e p t h research, it was found that these cities have water access, waterfront spaces, and road and rail connectivity, making them viable for development.
The State Government has been attempting to develop ports in the
state for the past decade. In January 2024, the Vibrant Summit was organised to discuss the significance of port development in these cities.
Sources from the port department indicated that the government had previously selected Pipavav, Hajira, N a g r o l , P o r b a n d a r, A m r e l i , Bhavnagar, and the Gulf of Kutch However, in 2012, a study determined that Pipavav was not viable for development.
Currently, the only port being
developed as a city is Kandla Port. With the help of a multi-criteria matrix, the GMB has shortlisted thes
ty development Valsad was selected due to its excellent connectivity with the economic zone in South Gujarat. Hajira ranks high on the list because of its connectivity to powerhouses and its proximity to major ports. Bhavnagar was chosen for development as a port city due to its strategiclocationanddeepdraft port.
Gujarat's Minor Ports driving local industry and efficiency
GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat, a pivotal economic nexus, strategically maximizes its 1,600 km coastal stretch to amplify trade and industrial e x p a n s i o n , a i d e d b y r o b u s t infrastructure and pro-business policies Home to 49 operational ports, including the centrallyadministered Deendayal Port and 48 non-major ports managed by the Gujarat Maritime Board, the state dominates cargo throughput.
Accounting for approximately 41% of India’s maritime cargo, Gujarat’s ports are key economic arteries,
enhancing growth and global linkages Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has consistently lauded Gujarat’s port infrastructure, n o t i n g s i g n i f i c a n t s t r i d e s i n transforming the coastline into a gateway for India’s prosperity, c r e a t i n g n u m e r o u s j o b s a n d modernizing ports.
U p o n a s s u m i n g o f f i c e a s Gujarat’s Chief Minister in 2001, Modi invigorated underutilized coastal potentials, developing minor ports, modernizing larger
ones, and crafting Gujarat into a global trading hub Mundra Port, a prime example, evolved into I n d i a ’ s l a r g e s t p r i v a t e p o r t , diversifying exports and attracting substantial investments in various sectors
The strategic development of these ports catalyzed industrial growth, notably in petrochemicals, textiles, and automobiles, bolstering the region’s industrial framework through Special Economic Zones. Mr Ravi Joshi of Transvoy Logistics highlighted the ripple effects of port proximity, spurring growth in adjoining areas like Kandla and Mundra through enhanced transport facilities.
C i t i e s s u c h a s Po r b a n d a r, Bhavnagar, Surat, and Valsad are earmarked for further port-driven growth, premised on strategic advantages like deep-water access and strong road-rail connectivity These developments align with sustainable industrial growth, crucial for economic advancement via portcentric infrastructure and trade.
Gujarat’s superior road links and maritime enhancements contribute significantly to its high Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Index ranking. At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel articulated the state’s commitment to ‘Ports for P r o s p e r i t y a n d P r o g r e s s , ’ an alignment of objectives initiated by Modi.
T h e s t a t e ’ s m i n o r p o r t s , especially Hazira, are vital to local entrepreneurs, reducing logistics costs and boosting competitiveness, as per traders like Ajay Singh. Gujarat’s non-major ports saw a 5% rise in traffic over a decade, handling 449.26 MMT of cargo in 2023-24.
Under CM Patel, the Gujarat government furthers Modi’s blue economy vision via the PM Gati Shakti Gujarat initiative. The pivotal South Coastal Corridor project strengthens industrial connectivity and harnesses tourism potential, enhancing port access for swifter cargo movement and unlocking regional economic assets.
India-EU way trade can grow exponentially with mutual understanding and cooperation: Shri Piyush Goyal, Commerce and Industry Minister
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal said that two way trade between Europe and India can grow e x p o n e n t i a l l y i f b o t h s i d e s understand each other's concern and cooperate meaningfully He was speaking at the launch of the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) in New Delhi. Speaking of the India-European Union (EU) partnership, Shri Goyal added that respect for democracy and rule of law and similarity of views on fair trade w i l l h e l p o u r t r a d e t o g r o w exponentially.
Shri Goyal remarked that the world today cannot work on the
principle of retaliation but has to find s o l u t i o n s t h r o u g h m u t u a l cooperation. Shri Goyal added that EU’s policies and actions like rules related to deforestation, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), non-adherence to Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), etc have impacted the Indian industry. The Minister stressed on the importance of fair, equitable and balanced trade practices.
Speaking about the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, the Minister said that the focus should be on business and trade issues
and not on extraneous items falling outside the remit of FTA Shri Goyal highlighted that European companies are attracted to India not just for its market but also the vibrant democracy, rule of law, d e m o g r a p h i c d i v i d e n d a n d decisive leadership that India provides which assures stability and growth
Shri Goyal said that in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mission to make India a developed nation by 2047, as the Indian economy grows from US$3 5 trillion to US$35 trillion, it offers European businesses the chance to participate and benefit.
DPA Kandla crosses 75 MMT in cargo handling
A u t h o r i t y, K a n d l a a c h i e v e d n e w milestones of crossing 7 5 M M T i n c a r g o handling, as the fastest e v e r S e t t i n g n e w benchmarks for efficiency and growth in India’s maritime sector.
DPA Chairman Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME congratulated all the Stakeholders, Port Users, Trade Unions, Officials of Port, Employees and workers for their whole hearted support and cooperation for this achievement.
Transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising India’s infrastructure: PM Modi on GatiShakti
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising India’s infrastructure and is driving faster and more efficient development across sectors.
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) was launched on October 13, 2021 for providing multi-modal connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones.
PM GatiShakti is a transformative approach for economic growth and sustainable development that is driven by seven engines: railways, roads, ports, waterways, airports, mass transport and logistics infrastructure.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “PM GatiShakti National Master Plan has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionizing India’s infrastructure. It has significantly enhanced multimodal connectivity, driving faster and more efficient development across sectors.”
“The seamless integration of various stakeholders has led to boosting logistics, reducing delays and creating new opportunities for several people,” PM Modi said.
“Thanks to GatiShakti, India is adding speed to fulfil our vision of a Viksit Bharat. It will encourage progress, entrepreneurship and innovation,” the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi tagged Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal’s post in which he had lauded the GatiShakti initiative on completion of three years.
“Today marks 3 years since the launch of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for Multimodal Connectivity by PM Narendra Modi ji. By streamlining logistics and advancing connectivity, this path-breaking initiative ensures faster and more efficient project implementation,” Mr. Goyal said.
“It continues to play a pivotal role in developing a modern, interconnected infrastructure network, strengthening the vision of building a Viksit Bharat,” he said.
PM GatiShakti Portal to open for private sector this year: DPIIT
NEW DELHI: The Government is targeting to provide access to the PM GatiShakti national master plan (NMP) Portal to the private sector this year, and discussions are underway for details, an official said on Saturday Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, said there are some layers of data, which are sensitive in nature on the NMP and those should not be exposed.
“So, we are identifying those. We will do a consultation with the private sector also. Discussions are on, and details will be worked out. We are targeting to roll out this year,” he told reporters through video-conferencing.
The initiative was launched in October 2021 to develop an integrated infrastructure to reduce logistics costs. All logistics and connectivity infrastructure projects, entailing investments of over Rs 500 crore are routed through the NPG.
Over 1,600 layers of data, including those related to land, ports, forests, and highways, are available on the
portal. So far, the portal is open only to the central and state governments for proper planning and implementation of infrastructure projects.
The agenda of opening PM GatiShakti NMP for public access was discussed in GDPDC (Geospatial Data Promotion and Development Committee) under the Department of Science and Technology in July
A committee has been formed for the technical evaluation of the NGDR (National Geospatial Data Registry)/ UGI (Unified Geospatial Interface) platform developed by BISAG-N for data sharing.
The DPIIT, along with BISAG-N, is expected to prepare a framework for providing registered access to users on the NGDR platform and also to provide certain data layers (non-restricted as indicated by ministries) in view-only format.
The PM Gatishakti National Master Plan has been developed by BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics) in a dynamic Geographic Information System (GIS) platform wherein data on the specific action plan of all the Ministries/Departments is being incorporated within a comprehensive database.
PM Gati Shakti has reduced logistics cost, enabled better service delivery: Piyush Goyal
NEW DELHI: The PM Gati Shakti (PMGS) initiative, which has completed three years since launch, has reduced logistics cost and enabled better service delivery, Piyush Goyal, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, has said.
“The PM Gati Shakti has brought about a paradigm shift in how India plans and implements infrastructure projects By integrating data from multiple Ministries and States, we have created a more efficient, transparent, and outcome-driven system”, Goyal said on the occasion of the third anniversary of the initiative recently
He said that the impact of the initiative is visible in faster project execution, lower logistics costs, and better services reaching every corner of the country
PM Gati Shakti was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 13, 2021. In the three years since its launch, this National Master P l a n ( N M P ) f o r m u t i - m o d a l connectivity has achieved significant milestones in transforming the country’s infrastructure landscape.
The initiative continues to fulfil its promise of creating a modern, interconnected infrastr ucture network that is key to India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
PM Gati Shakti incorporates the infrastructure schemes of various Ministries and State Governments such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry/land ports, and UDAN .
This digital platform is designed t o b r i n g v a r i o u s M i n i s t r i e s , including Railways and Roadways,
to ensure integrated planning and c o
infrastructure projects.
The initiative (National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity) aims to provide seamless and effici
y for the movement of people, goods, and services across various modes of transport, thereby enhancing lastmile connectivity and reducing travel time.
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said that the PM Gati Shakti N M P h a s a c c e l
development process leveraging geospatial technology and the Whole of the Government approach.
The PM Gati Shakti has redefined how India plans and executes largescale infrastr ucture projects By harnessing geospatial data from 4 4 C e n t r a l M i n i s t r i e s a n d 36 States/UTs, the platform has s i g n
streamlined project execution.
To date, over 200 big-ticket infrastructure projects have been e
g Planning Group (NPG) from the perspective of the principles of the PM Gati Shakti viz integrated p l a n n i n g & d e v e l o p m e n t o f multimodal infrastructure, last-mile connectivity to economic and social nodes, intermodal connectivity, enhance logistics efficiency and synchronised implementation of projects.
All 36 States/UTs have developed the PM Gati Shakti State Master Plan (SMP) portals, aligned with the
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
p l a t f o r m t o s y n c h r o n i s e infrastructure assets and enhance regional development.
This unified approach has helped States streamline their capital i n v e s t m e n t f o r a c c e l e r a t i
Over 533 projects have been mapped by States/UTs on the PM Gati Shakti portal.
A PM Gati Shakti District Master Plan (PMGS DMP) portal is being developed with technical support of BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics) for collaborative planning at the District level by State/District authorities.
The NMP platform’s emphasis on cross-sectoral cooperation and emerging technologies such as AI and IoT will further revolutionise infrastructure management and planning.
Taking PMGS to international level and for promoting the use of PM Gati Shakti and Geospatial technology in the integrated planning o f i n f r a s t r u c t u r e , d i p l o m a
c engagements are underway with countries in the neighbourhood and other developing countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Senegal and Gambia.
T h e g o v e r n m e n t i s a l s o considering providing access to nongovernment users for the data (non-sensitive and shareable) relevant to the planning of the infrastructure and developmental activities by the sector Such access to the data would be provided in the most secure manner
Adani Ports completes acquisition of 95% stake in Gopalpur Port
MUMBAI: Adani Ports and
S p e c i a l Economic
Z o n e announce d on Friday that it has c o m p l e t e d t h e acquisition of a 95% stake in Gopalpur Port Ltd. from existing shareholders This acquisition follows a definitive agreement signed on March 25.
According to the company’s filing from March, the acquisition is such that APSEZ will acquire 56% of the stake from SP Port Maintenance Private Ltd and approximately 39% from Orissa S t e v e d o r e s L t d . T h e t o t a l
consideration for the stake amounts to Rs 1,349 crore, with the enterprise value of GPL estimated at Rs 3,080 crore, subject to closing adjustments. GPL, which was incorporated on July 2006, specialises in handling
various types of dry bulk and break bulk cargo |In the financial year 2022-23, the port handled 7.4 million metric tonnes of cargo and generated an operational revenue of Rs 373 crore. For the cur rent fiscal year, GPL is expected to handle approximately 11 3 MMT of cargo, with an estimated operational revenue of Rs 520 crore, marking a year-on-year growthof39%
K a r a n A d a n i , M a n a g i n g Director of APSEZ, said that that GPL’s integration into APSEZ’s portfolio would help achieve better cargo volume parity between India’s east and west coasts.
DGFT imposes import curbs on parts of pocket lighters with immediate effect
N E W D E L H I : T h e C e n t r a l Government has imposed import curbs on parts of pocket lighters with immediate effect, a move which would h e l p e n c o u r a g e d o m e s t i c manufacturing and cut dependence on their inbound shipments from China.
“Import of parts of pocket lighters, gas fuelled, non-refillable or r e f
immediate effect,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification
Imports of cigarette lighters, priced less than Rs 20, are already prohibited The import ban is also there on pocket lighters, gas-fuelled, non-refillable or refillable.
Last year, the government also issued mandatory quality standard norms for flame-producing lighters with a view to contain import of sub-
standard goods and boost domestic manufacturing.
Items under the quality control orders (QCO), cannot be produced, sold/traded, imported and stocked unless they bear the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) mark.
During April-July this fiscal, import of lighter parts stood at USD 3.8 million. It was USD 4.86 million in 2023-24 The parts are mainly imported from China.
Indian-funded Mongla Port development entails 84% cost hike
DHAKA: Shipping officials are in a quandary over the Delhi-funded Mongla port-upgrading project as the Indian consultant now seeks a steep 84-percent cost hike from the approved expense, sources said. They are in doubt whether the project will be financially viable after its completion by spending almost double the actual cost.
T h e s o u t h e r n s e a p o r tdevelopment project consists of construction of container terminal with jetties, container-delivery yard, a n d s e r v i c e - v e s s e l j e t t y , procurement of eight vessels, construction of port residential complex, extension of port building w i t h c o m m u n i t y f a c i l i t i e s , mechanical workshop, construction of slipway and marine workshop c o m p l e x w i t h e q u i p m e n t , construction of rail- crossing and overpass, expansion of roads to six l a n e s , a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n o f multistoried car-parking yard.
India was supposed to provide Tk 44.59 billion under their third Line of Credit (LoC) for the total Tk 60.14b i l l i o n - c o s t p r o j e c t t i t l e d ‘Upgradation of Mongla Port’.
O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , t h e government of Bangladesh was scheduled to pay the rest Tk 15.55 billion to implement the project, as a p p r o v e d b y t h e E x e c u t i v e Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in 2018.
Following constant persuasion, four years after the project got the ECNEC nod, New Delhi selected Egis India Consulting Engineers as Project Management Consultant and the Mongla Port Authority (MPA) signed a deal with the firm in December 2022.
Now the consultant has prepared f i n a l d r a w i n g , d e s i g n , a n d specifications of physical works of the project and made cost estimation in one and a half years of deal-making, which shows cost escalation to Tk
110.91 billion. The hiatus results in hopping 84.40-percent cost hike.
Sources say after the interim government took office, shipping adviser Brigadier- General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain in mid-September r e v i e w e d t h e p r o g r e s s o f development projects under the ministry until this past August.
At the meeting the officials said the project would need cost and time revision as the consultant estimated 84.40-percent cost rise. Moreover, the agreement signed between the consultant and the MPA mentions t h
e Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor
The higher cost estimation and single EPC contractor-related condition now stood in the way of appointing any other contractors so far for implementation of the main works of the project, they informed the meeting.
Department of Commerce hosts Industry Interaction Meet in Uttarakhand; Encouraging Export Growth and Global Competitiveness
DEHRADUN: To broad base
e x p o r t s f r o m I n d i a , t h e Department of Commerce, Government of India, hosted an Industry Interaction Meet in Dehradun on 09 October 2024.
C o m m e r c e S e c r e t a r y, Shri Sunil Barthwal, was the Chief Guest for the event. This Industry Interaction Meet aimed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between officers of the G o v e r n m e n t o f I n d i a , Government of Uttarakhand, key industry leaders, policymakers to unlock and expand the export potential and competitiveness of Uttarakhand across multiple sectors. The event, a confluence of public and private partners facilitated meaningful dialogue aimed at u n l o c k i n g t h e p o t e n t i a l o f Uttarakhand's agri-business and
processed food export sectors. The partners emphasized on the strategic importance of Uttarakhand’s rich agro-climatic advantages and its role in advancing India's agricultural exports. The government’s continued support was highlighted through key policy interventions, infrastructure development and initiatives aimed at sustainable growth in the state’s export ecosystem.
The Industry Interaction Meet encouraged a dialogue between Uttarakhand's industry leaders and senior government officials to align efforts in advancing export growth. It also provided a platform to deliberate strategies to enhance Uttarakhand’s contributions to India’s export targets, focusing on key sectors such as organic a g r i c u l t u r e , h o r t i c u l t u r e , processed foods and traditional handicrafts.
The Industry Interaction Meet identified critical areas for policy intervention, capacity building and government support to bolster the state’s global trade presence The Meet also facilitated discussions on global standards and certifications, to e n h a n c e t h e q u a l i t y a n d competitiveness of Uttarakhand’s products in international markets.
VESSELS DUE IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE & EXPORT LOADING
ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL
Kota Naluri (V-2344W) PIL India Jeddah 25/10 Seaspan Ganges (V-4341W) Hapag Llyod Nhava Sheva
DP WORLD MUNDRA
FOR WEST ASIA GULF PORT
LOAD FOR EAST, WEST, NORTH
PORTS
X-Press Phoenix 442E 4103617 X-Press Feeder Sea Consortium Singapore, Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Kwangyang, 21/10 Maersk Line Maersk India Ningbo, Tanjung, Pelepas, Port Kelang (NWX)
TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Shangai, Ningbo, Shekou (FEX)
TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Haiphong, Laem Chaban, Jakarta (IEX) TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT
In Port —/— Maersk Karun 441W 4093499 Maersk Line Maersk India Colombo (MW2 MEWA) 16/10 18/10 18/10-AM Marsa Neptune 2410 4103674 Sai ShippingSai Shipping Karachi (JKX)
19/10 19/10-AM Zhong Gu Hang Zhou 24003E 4093600 Global Feeder Sima Marine Karachi (CSC)
TBA Asyad Line Seabridge Marine Karachi (REX)
CONTAINER VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE
ETA VESSEL’S NAME VCN NO. AGENTS FROM SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO VESSEL'S NAME NEXT DEST.
CB-1 X-Press Cassiopeia (V-4040E) X-Press Feeder 16/10 CB-2 Maersk Karun(V-441W) Maersk India 16/10
Norderney (V-88) Nhava Sheva 12-10-2024 Wan Hai 316 (V-220W) Nhava Sheva 13-10-2024 Oshairij (V-2420W) Nhava Sheva 13-10-2024 In Port Maersk Karun (V-441W) 4093499 Maersk India Nhava Sheva 17/10 Wan Hai 510 (V-182E) 4093659 Wan Hai Line Nhava Sheva 18/10 Maersk Cairo (V-442S) 4103502 Maersk India Port Qasim
VESSELS
21/10 APL Miami (V-0FFCUE1)
18/10 Seaspan Lahore (V-2440W)
23/10 Spil Citra (V-0UW38W1)
20/10
Vadi AL Rayan (V-0QCITW1)
Car.CB-1 Yokohama Star (V-2432)(Sailed)
16/10 Hongkong Bridge (V-2433)
27/10 Zhong Gu Tianjing (V-24043W)
15/10 Artam (V-1335W) HDASCO Armita India Gulf
19/10 Celsius Naples (V-905E) Unifeeder/KMTC Unifeeder/KMTC(I) Far East &
24/10 ESL Dachan Bay (V-24005E) Hapag/Evergreen ISS Shipping/Evergreen Shpg. Colombo
ONE/TS Lines ONE (I)/TS Lines(I)
16/10 Grasemere Maersk (V-442W) Maersk Line Maersk India U.K. Cont.
19/10 Halsted (V-440S) Maersk Line/CMA CGM Maersk India/CMA CGM Ag.(I) Africa
16/10 Hedwig Schulte (V-441W) CMA CGM/Maersk Line CMA CGM Ag.(I)/Maersk India Africa
17/10 Inter Sydney (V-0165) Interworld Efficient Marine Gulf
31/10 Konard (V-KONO624W) Akkon Oasis Shipping Europe/Med.
17/10 MSC Barbadose (V-IV442A) MSC MSC Agency U.S.A.
21/10 Maersk Capetown (V-443S) Maersk Line Maersk India Africa
19/10 Maersk Kensington(V-441W) Maersk Line Maersk India Mediterranean
Car.CB-4 Norderney (V-088W) Unifeeder/One
Car.CB-5 RDO Favour (V - 02436S)(Sailed) Emirates / KMTC
07/11 Zhong Gu Kun Ming (V-02448S) RCL RCL
15/10 SOL Prime (V-5404W)Transworld
CB-4 Wan Hai 316 (V-210E) Wan
22/10 Beijing Bridge (V-2406E)
19/10 APL Qingdao (V-OINI5W1) CMA CGM/OOCL CMA CGM Ag.(I)/OOCL(I)
26/10 CMA CGM Don Pasculeae (V-OINI7W1) COSCO/ONE COSCO Shpg/One India
CB-6 Kyoto Express (V-4141W) Hapag
17/10 MSC Lisbon(V-IU441A)
15/10 MSC Regulus (V-IS440A)
18/10 SCI Delhi (V-IP442A)
17/10 Dimitra C (V-441W) Maersk Line Maersk India
26/10 Maersk Utah (V-443W)
23/10 Dimitris Y (V-248E) ONE
26/10 One Reliability (V-008E) X-Press Feeders Sea Consortium Far East
Car.GTI-1 Hyundai Hongkong (V-002E)(Sailed) ONE/HMM ONE (I)/HMM Shpg. USA
15/10 Mundra Express(V-4340W) COSCOCOSCO Shpg. U.K. Cont.
21/10 Seaspan Ganges(V-4341W) Hapag / ONE ISS Shpg./ONE(I)
CMA CGM / OOCL CMA CGM Ag.(I)/OOCL(I) GTI-1 One Altair (V-066E) ONE/HMM ONE (I)/HMM Shpg. Far East &
22/10 One Arcadia (V-070E) Yang Ming Line Yang Ming Line (I) China
21/10 RDO Favour (V-02436N) Global Fdrs./CU Lines Sima Marine/Seahorse Gulf
Emirates/KMTC Emirates Shpg./KMTC (I) 22/10 Sofia Express (V-2441W) Hapag/COSCO ISS Shpg./COSCO Shpg. USA, Gulf &
24/10 APL Phoenix (V-OMXKPW1) CMA CGM CMA CGM Ag. (I) Far East
19/10 SCI Mumbai (V-24040) Unifeeder/ Unifeeder/ Gulf
26/10 Celsius Nairobi (V-0918) QNL/Milaha Poseidon
16/10 Wan Hai 515 (V-E094) Wan Hai Wan Hai Lines (I) Colombo & 17/10 18/10 Wan Hai 373 (V-E003) COSCO/Interasia Line COSCO Shpg./Interasia Shpg. Far East
16/10 Xin Da Yang Zhou (V-096E) RCL/OOCL RCL Ag./OOCL(I) Far East
25/10 Pusan (V-34E) Zim/COSCO Zim Int./COSCO Shpg.
Car.GTI-2 X-Press Phoenix (V-442E)(Sailed) Maersk Line Maersk India Far East
21/10 Zhong Gu Chong Qing (V-442E) X-Press Feeder Sea Consortium
15/10 Advance (V-059W) COSCO/OOCL COSCO
Car.BMCT-2 An Tong Da Lian (V-2402E)(Sailed) Sino Lines Transorient Far
BMCT-3 Beijing (V-105E) COSCO COSCO Shpg. Far East
22/10 OOCL Atlanta (V-061E) Zim/Goldstar Zim Integrated/Star Ship.
15/10 Big Breezy (V-E044) Wan Hai /KMTC Wan Hai Line (I)/KMTC (I) Far East
17/10 CSCL Neptune (V-081) CMA CGM/APL CMA CGM Ag. (I) U.K. Cont.
22/10 APL Barcelona (V-OPEAHW1) COSCO / OOCL COSCO Shpg./OOCL(I)
16/10 CUL Jakarta (V-24035W) Sealead Sealead Shipping Mediterranean
22/10
Chang Shun Qian Chang (V-2404) Asyad/QNL/Milaha Seabridge/Poseidon Gulf
19/10 Cstar Peter (V-2441W) CU Lines Seahorse Shipping Red Sea/Gulf
16/10 Daphne (V-868W) One Line/Samudera One India/Samudera Far
(V-02438E)
(V-29E)
31/10 Zoi (V-117E)
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OCT
CULines launches India-Middle East-Red Sea Service IMR with new service at Djibouti, Aden, Aqaba, and Sudan
SHANGHAI: In an effort to further strengthen its service network along the Belt and Road Initiative, CU LINES launches the India-Middle East-Red Sea (IMR) service. This new service will include additional feeder connections from Jeddah to Aqaba and Port Sudan, expanding CULines' reach and improving regional connectivity
The IMR service is an outer-loop service that links mainline p o r t s s u c h a s Jeddah, Jebel Ali, M u n d r a a n d Nhava Sheva, along w i t h i m p o r t a n t feeder ports such as Djibouti and Aden. With the addition of feeder services from Jeddah to Aqaba and Port Sudan, CULines’ service network will now cover six key Red Sea ports: Aqaba, Sokhna, Port Sudan, Djibouti, Jeddah, a n d A d e n T h i s expansion will provide seamless connections with our truck line services departing from China, enabling us to better meet the diverse shipping needs of our customers.
The IMR service is a collaborative operation between CULines, CStar, and UGL, deploying four 1,700 TEU container vessels. The round-trip transit time is 28 days, with the maiden voyage scheduled to depart from Jeddah on October 5, 2024.
Port rotation of the IMR service
Nhava Sheva - Mundra - Jebel Ali - Djibouti - JeddahAden - Nhava Sheva.
Key Service Features
• The IMR service connects trunk line and feeder ports in India, the Middle East, and the Red Sea region.
• Seamless transshipment connections from CULines’ trunk line service network to feeder ports like Djibouti, Aden, Aqaba, and Port Sudan.
• Cargoes from Mainland China, Chinese Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia can be transshipped via Jeddah to Aden/Aqaba/Port Sudan;
• Cargoes from Mainland China, Chinese Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia can be transshipped via Mundra to Djibouti.
