MUM-21-08-2023

SITC’s New Shipping Route: Bridging China-South East

Asia to India’s East Coast

MUMBAI: SITC International Holdings Co , Ltd a prominent shipping enterprise with an extensive network encompassing 77 service routes across 16 nations and 75 major ports in China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, is embarking on a significant new endeavor The company has officially announced the launch of a Direct service connecting the fast-growing China/Southeast Asia -India East Coast tradelane.

Having forged its initial association with India earlier this year from Kolkata, SITC’s presence will now extend to Vizag and Chennai starting from September 10, 2023.

Capitalising on the Growing Indian Trade

As of December 31, 2022, SITC holds the 13th position among global shipping enterprises, as reported by Alphaliner Bolstered by the potential promised by the Indian trade market, this strategic move is poised to further fortify SITC’s already extensive coverage in Asia.

JNPA gets a major boost in Coastal Shipping, welcomes 22,000 MT Coastal Cargo ship M.V. VTRE

In the Indian sector, SITC will be represented by Eastern Liners Shipping Pvt. Ltd. (J M Baxi Group), an entity renowned for its expansive network spanning over 20 locations. Cont’d. Pg. 6 Cont’d. Pg. 27

SITC’s New Shipping Route: Bridging China-South East Asia to India’s East Coast

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This network comprehensively covers all major ICDs and ports, boasting an experienced team of professionals The ethos of Easter n Liners Shipping Pvt Ltd aligns harmoniously with SITC’s corporate values, e m p h a s i s i n g Pe o p l e , S e r v i c e , Va l u e a n d Development.

Forging a New Shipping Consortium

SITC is joining the FIE1 service (Far East India East-Coast 1). This upcoming service, slated to be a

weekly offering, boasts a port rotation encompassing Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Port Klang (West).

Beyond direct ports, their service will also cater to inland locations such as Bengaluru, Jajpur and Nepal, with a comprehensive exploration of additional inland destinations in North and Central India.

The inception of this new shipping route underscores SITC’s commitment to enhancing connectivity in the maritime domain, facilitating more efficient trade, and contributing to the growth of global commerce.

Maersk upgrades FI3 Service linking Far East

and India Subcontinent

COPENHAGEN: Maersk has launched upgraded FI3 service. “In our ongoing commitment to enhance our product offerings, with a strong focus on bolstering schedule reliability, we have expanded our vessel deployment from 6 to 7 This change significantly enhances our service capacity in both directions connecting the Far East and the India Subcontinent,” said a company statement.

The service will feature direct calls from strategically important hubs in the Far East, including Qingdao, Xingang, and Busan,

directly to Nhava Sheva, Pipapav and Mundra. This advancement is aimed at providing seamless connectivity and improved accessibility to these vital trade routes.

“We are committed to the continuous improvement of both our product range and the schedule reliability of our services,” said Maersk.

New FI3 Rotation:

Qingdao – Xingang – Busan – Port Klang –Nhava Sheva – Pipavav – TBC – Mundra – Colombo – Port Klang - Singapore.

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MoPSW embarks on the 19th Maritime State Development Council meeting (MSDC) at Kevadia, Gujarat

e 19th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) at Kevadia, Gujarat The 2-day summit is chaired by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, MoPSW in the august presence of Shri Shripad Naik Minister of State MoPSW, Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State,MoPSW Shri TK Ramachandaran, Secretary, MoPSW along with other senior officials from all coastal states, Union Territories, Ministries of Central Government, Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, etc.

MSDC is an apex advisory body constituted in May 1997 for the development of the Maritime Sector to ensure integrated development of major and other than major ports. The day one of the summit incorporated various insightful sessions around the development of various projects, issues and challenges facing the sector and the significant achievements. The series of discourse threw up countless ideas to foster better coordination among major and non-major Ports, coastal Ports and maritime Boards.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, MoPSW T K Ramachandran said, “In our efforts to establish India as a major maritime hub, the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 will be a significant turning point. Through cooperative conversations and strategic alliances, we hope to advance our maritime industry towards sustainable growth that is supported by innovation and cutting-edge technology.”

Shri Ramachandran requested all Coastal States and Union Territories Governments to offer unwavering support to MoPSW in expediting these vital projects.

The first day of the meeting consisted of sessions related to Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023) and the various achievements and opportunities across Coastal States & UTs. The day provided an opportunity to the senior

officials and representatives from these states to share in detail about their participation in the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 which is scheduled to be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 17th-19th October 2023.

GMIS 2023 is a premier maritime sector focused event to bring together pivotal figures from the industry to explore opportunities, understand challenges, and stimulate investment within India's maritime sector Building upon the legacy of its preceding editions of 2016 and 2021, this third edition of summit aims to unveil broader prospects for domestic and international maritime stakeholders and investors. More than 100 countries and a number of delegates from them are expected to participate in the Summit with exhibitors and investors from various domains of the maritime sector

On Day Two discussions and deliberation were around the various development agendas related to the implementation of Sagarmala Programme; Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, Gujarat; Development of National Waterways; Challenges and opportunities for promotion of RoPax/ Ferries; Urban Passenger Waterways Transportation; Road & Rail port connectivity; Success stories of Coastal States & UTs and Issues/ Challenges faced by State Maritime Boards.

APMT Pipavav sets new benchmark:

PIPAVAV: In a remarkable feat, APM Terminals Pipavav [GPPL], one of India’s leading gateway ports, has shattered previous records by successfully achieving over 200 Port Moves Per Hour (PMPH) on a single vessel for the first time in the history of the port operations.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the port's operational excellence journey, showcasing its commitment in providing unparalleled service.

On 17th August 2023, the port carried out 880 moves, achieving an impressive PMPH rate of 215.51 on vessel MOL Endowment. This accomplishment also encompassed 52 59 Crane Moves Per Hour (CMPH) and saving 23 minutes of Vessel Idle Time (VIT), leading to the savings

of 9.09 port hours compared to its baseline. This translates in improving the vessel turnaround time by 69% over the previous call, demonstrating APM Terminals Pipavav's unmatched efficiency in managing vessel operations. This triumph reflects the meticulous planning, seamless execution, and collaborative efforts of all teams at the port. It exemplifies port’s focus on continuous efforts to enhance customer experience, reduce turnaround time, and optimize resource utilization.

"We owe this remarkable accomplishment to our employees for their collaboration, dedication and c

A special acknowledgment goes to our Marine, Operation, Asset Management, and other cross-functional teams, whose combined efforts have played a pivotal role in making this achievement possible." stated Mr. Girish Aggarwal, Managing Director at APM Terminals Pipavav. "We are committed to provide value to our customers through infrastructural capabilities and exceptional services. We are all geared up to push our boundaries to make our port Safer Better Bigger”

Exports to UK holding up among top 10 destinations of Indian Exports

NEW DELHI: Among India’s top 10 export destinations, India’s merchandise exports in the first four months (April- July) of 2023-24 expanded only to the United Kingdom (UK) while shipments to all other major economies contracted amid sluggish global demand.

Overall merchandise exports fell 14.5 per cent to $136.2 billion during the April-July period with outbound shipments contracting for the sixth consecutive month However, exports to the UK grew at a robust 20.6 per cent to $4.5 billion during the same period, elevating the country to India’s fifth largest export destination from eighth position during the same period in FY23.

While disaggregated country-wise trade data for July is not available, data for April-June period shows exports of aviation turbine fuel ($324 million), smartphones ($292.5 million) and wallpapers ($147.2 million) drove

India’s exports to the UK.

A m o n g o t h e r t o p e x p o r t destinations, outbound shipments to the US (-12.5 per cent), China (-14.9 per cent), Singapore (-13 per cent) and Bangladesh (-36 5 per cent) contracted in double digits.

Among India’s top 10 sources for merchandise imports, except for R u s s i a ( 9 6 3 p e r c e n t ) a n d Switzerland (15.8 per cent), inbound shipments from the rest of the countries contracted While a 171 per cent jump in discounted crude oil imports drove inbound shipments from Russia during April- June period, a 30 per cent jump in gold shipments propelled imports from Switzerland during the same period.

India and the UK are currently negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Out of the total 26 chapters in the proposed FTA, 19 chapters have been closed. India is hoping to resolve pending issues like the rules of origin,

bilateral investment treaty and intellectual property rights, among others, by the end of this month. Next week, key officials from the UK would be visiting India for the Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting in Jaipur. Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal visited London last month to hold discussions with his counterpart Kemi Badenoch that saw the "closure of severalchapters"inthenegotiations

'The Ministers identified and focused on low-hanging fruits, which included the closure of several chapters in the negotiations This pragmatic approach aimed at resolving issues where negotiators h a d e n c o u n t e r e d c h a l l e n g e s The visit proved to be critical in overcoming crucial obstacles and charting a path towards an ambitious and mutually beneficial trade deal,' according to a statement released by the Commerce Department.

VPA to organize Road Show in Visakhapatnam in run up to GIMS-2023

VISAKHAPATNAM: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India, is organizing the 3rd Edition of Global Maritime India Summit-2023 (GIMS 2023) from 17th to 19th October, 2023 at New Delhi in association with FICCI. The flagship event aims at propelling the Indian maritime economy by promoting global and regional partnership and facilitating investments. It aims to bring key stakeholders from the maritime e industry to explore opportunities, discuss challenges and promote global investments duly serving as a global platform for the

Indian and International Maritime community

As a prelude and curtain raiser of the foregoing event, Visakhapatnam Port Authority is organizing a Roadshow on 23rd August, 2023 (Wednesday) at Hotel Novotel, Visakhapatnam from 10.00 hrs – 13.00 hrs, wherein the eminent Shipping Agents, Stevedores, C & F Agents, PPP Operators, Maritime Board Members, etc., would participate the r o a d s h o w t o d i s c u s s v a r i o u s developmental activities concerning maritime sector and thereafter would attend the 3 day Summit being

organized by the Ministry of Ports, S h i p p i n g a n d Wa t e r w a y s a t New Delhi 17th-19th October, 2023.

The 3 day Summit is to be inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minster of India, along with globally renowned industry players and experts In commemorating this event, Visakhapatnam Port Authority is exhibiting its Stall to showcase the prominence of the Port, on-going developmental activities, future plans and the facilities available duly emphasizing the firms to actively invest for betterment business opportunities in the Maritime Sector.

Adani Group initiates environmental studies for Tajpur Port

A H M E D A B A D : The Adani Group is gearing up to launch environmental studies for the establishment of the Tajpur deep sea port during the forthcoming monsoon season. T h e r e v e l a t i o n w a s m a d e b y Adani Group’s CEO (ports), Mr. Subrat Tripathi, d u r i n g discussions with reporters on the sidelines of a roadshow leading up to the Global Maritime India Summit, scheduled in New Delhi from October 17 to 19, 2023.

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uncertainties surrounding the Adani Group, including a notable decline in the group’s listed firms’ value amounting to over $70 billion since a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research flagged concerns about high debt levels, the CEO affirmed the group’s commitment to the $250 bn deep sea port project in Bengal. Tripathi reiterated that funds h a d b e e n a l l o c a t e d f o r t h e development of the Tajpur port, hinting at his discussions with senior state officials to advance the project.

Regarding the latest project status, Tripathi conveyed that the

company is awaiting the Letter of Agreement (LOA) from the Bengal State Government. The Bengal Government is currently engaged in o b t a i n i n g e s s e n t i a l s e c u r i t y clearances for the proposed port from ministries, including defence and others “We have the Letter of Intent (LOI). Now, we need the LOA. Once we receive the LOA from the Bengal government, we can initiate the process for securing environmental clearances, which requires commencing studies. Our aim is to initiate these studies during the upcoming monsoon season,” Tripathi explained

Greece offers Logistics hubs, Airports to Indian investors

NEW DELHI: PM Shri Narendra Modi‘s visit to Greece this week, the first by an Indian PM to the country in 40 years, will see bilateral ties upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Looking to benefit from the strong convergence of interests with India on regional and global issues, Greece wants to emerge as India’s gateway to Europe.

PM Modi will pay a day-long visit to Athens on August 25, on his way back from South Africa where he will be participating in the Brics Summit.

Several agreements are likely to be signed after his meeting with Greece

PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in which the two leaders will focus on a range of issues including trade and investment, shipping, migration, culture and defence cooperation.

The Prime Minister will also address an Indian community event later in the day

“We really want to act as India’s gateway to Europe. And we’re ready for i t , o f f e r i n g a c o m p r e h e n s i v e privatisation scheme that includes seaports and airports and logistics hubs for Indian investors to start the gateway,” said Greece Charge d’affaires Alexandros Boudouris.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Greece in 2021 saw the two sides expressing commitment to the idea of a strategic partnership between the 2 countries Greece is looking to attract more investment and talent from India and the 2 countries last year signed a Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility Both sides share their commitment to multilateralism and rules-based international order and hold similar views on complex issues related to Afghanistan, Ukraine and the contested eastern Mediterranean where Greece is involved in a dispute with Turkey

DGFT issues final notice regarding mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO)

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued a final notice regarding the mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO) through the e-CoO platform. The notice emphasizes the importance of onboarding to the electronic platform by the 31st of August 2023 and outlines consequences for noncompliance.

Analysis Mandatory Transition to e-Filing: The DGFT has provided an extended transition period up to 31st December 2023 for the mandatory filing of applications for Non-Preferential CoO through the e-CoO platform

The emphasis on online submissions reflects a broader governmental push for digitalizationandefficiency

Final Onboarding Deadline: D e s p i t e s e v e r a l n o t i c e s , s o m e agencies/chambers have not initiated the onboarding process, necessitating this final notice. The deadline of 31st August 2023 has been set to ensure a smooth transition to the online system. Failure to comply may result in denotification from Appendix 2E.

A s s i s t a n c e a n d S u p p o r t : The notice provides details of support available for those needing help with the registration and application s u b m i s s i o n p r o c e s s , i n c l u d i n g t h e D G F T H e l p d e s k s e r v i c e ,

email support, and toll-free numbers

Conclusion: The notice from DGFT represents a firm commitment to advancing the digitization of trade processes in India. By setting a clear deadline and providing ample support, the DGFT is facilitating the transition to a more streamlined and contactless system for managing the Certificate of Origin (CoO) related processes Agencies and chambers must comply by the stated deadline to continue enjoying the benefits of being part of this crucial trade system. This movement towards an electronic platform underscores the Indian Government’s ongoing effort to modernize and simplify its trade and commerce mechanisms.

First phase of Andhra’s Ramayapatnam Port to be completed soon

NELLORE: The works on the first p h a s e o f R a m a y a p a t n a m Po r t , being built in Andhra Pradesh’s N e l l o r e d i s t r i c t a t a c o s t o f Rs 3,736 crore, will be completed soon.

O f f i c i a l s h a v e i n f o r m e d

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy that the south and north breakwater works are nearing completion and the dredging and reclamation works would be completed by September

In the first phase, the port will have four berths with a cargo handling capacity of 34 million tonnes annually, they said. Reddy had laid the foundation stone for the construction of the port in

July last year. When fully completed, the port will have 19 berths with a cargo handling capacity of 138 million metric tons annually

The project is being executed by the Ramayapatnam Port Development

C o r p o r a t i o n L t d , u n d e r t h e

A P M a r i t i m e B o a r d , a S t a t e Government organisaton.

Ramayapatnam is one of four new greenfield ports being developed by the state government.

The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the works at a meeting at his official residence.

Machilipatnam Port, being built with

an estimated expenditure of Rs 5,155 crore, will be equipped with 16 berths with an annual cargo handling capacity of 115 million metric tonnes and in the first phase, it will have four berths T h e w o r k s r e l a t i n g t o g r o u n d improvement and south and north breakwater are in full swing.

Officials said that the works relating to the first two berths at the Mulapeta Port in Srikakulam district are also progressing rapidly The Port, being built with a cost of Rs 4,361 crore, will have 10 berths with an annual cargo handling capacity of 83 million tonnes

EPC tender for Indian cos for Maldives’ Gulhifalhu Port likely in FY24

NEW DELHI: The Export-Import BankofIndiaonbehalfoftheGovernment of India has approved financing of the project out of a Line of Credit extended to the Government of Maldives and as per guidelines, goods, works and services for minimum 75% value of the contracts covered under Line of Credit, must be sourced from India

The engineering, procurement, and constr uction tender for Indian companies for the development of Gulhifalhu Port in Maldives is expected to be floated by the South Asian island

nation by end of the current financial year 2023-24 (Apr-Mar).

According to two senior officials from EXIM Bank of India, which extends Line of Credit to India’s neighbours and countries across the world for undertaking India funded infrastructure projects, the outlay for the project is $400 million.

“The EPC tender is expected to come in the current financial year Currently, land reclamation work is being undertaken for the development of the (greenfield) port,” a senior official

from Export-Import Bank of India said. The existing main port located in M a l d i v e s ’ c a p i t a l M a l é – M a l e Commercial Harbour – has only one berthforcargohandlingandiscongested exceeding its handling capacity. The upcoming port at nearby Gulhifalhu is expectedtoaddressthecapacityissues Apart from Gulhifalhu Port project, India is engaged in the development of airports at Hanimaadhoo and Gan Island, an island connectivity project called Greater Male Connectivity Project, among others.

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Adani Ports in FY23 spent Rs. 764.4 crore on ESG commitments

MUMBAI: Adani

Po r t s a n d S p e c i a l Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) in FY23 spent Rs 764 4 crore on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments. The spending w a s o n p r o j e c t s r e l a t e d t o electrification of equipment, rail infra, energy efficiency, emission reduction, environment protection, water management, waste treatment, and adaptation to climate change, according to the company’s FY23 annual report.

The company is intending to become carbon-neutral by 2025. The ESG commitments include moderating the use of water and fossil fuels; increased use of renewable energy; focus on terrestrial plantation and mangrove afforestation.

“At APSEZ, we have invested holistically in ESG. Mundra was the first Indian port to assess its carbon footprint and proposed a structured reduction plan. It was the first port company in India to commit to carbon neutrality,” the report said.

APSEZ electrified all quay cranes (QCs) and invested in 400 electric internal terminal vehicles (ITVs) to reduce fossil fuel consumption and

move to electric equipment.

The company has formulated its n e t z e r o p l a n , w h i c h w i l l b e announced in the second half of the year This is in line with the commitment made to the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) Adaptation measures were identified b a s e d o n d e t a i l e d r i s k a n d vulnerability assessment done for 12 port sites, the report says.

The company said that its ESG

i n i t i a t i v e s a r e a l i g n e d w i t h Adani Group’s vision to plant 100 million trees by 2030. The emission intensity and water intensity have improved from last year and achieved the FY23 targets.

It achieved a switch from fossil fuel to electricity with the purchase of 338 electric ITVs for Mundra, Hazira, Kattupalli and Ennore operations Other equipments like rubber tyred gantry and quay cranes have been fully electrified.

The company has around 34 MW of installed renewable capacity of captive/PPA solar and wind power An additional 250 MW of renewable capacity will be commissioned in the next couple of years.

The report says that APSEZ has enhanced its ambition of additional

mangrove plantation to 2,000 hectares of which 1,000 hectares have been completed by FY23 end Bio -shield of 20 hectares was developed in the Bharuch district in which plantation of mangroves and pilu (salvadora persica) have been done to prevent soil erosion, as well as conserve marine life and provide fodder for the cattle of nearby villages

Different levels of engagement were conducted with customers, e m p l o y e e s , s u p p l i e r s , a n d c o m m u n i t i e s o n E S G - r e l a t e d matters, which ensured adoption of best practices and global standards.

While announcing the June quarter financial results, the company said as of Q1 FY24, emission intensity reduction of 47 per cent and w a t e r i n t e n s i t y r e d u c t i o n o f 47 per cent from the base year (Fy2016) The renewable electricity share of electricity in Q1 FY24 was about 14 per cent.

For the year ended March 31, 2023, the company reported revenue of Rs. 20,852 crore, as against Rs. 17,119 c r o r e i n t h e p r e v i o u s y e a r It handled 339 million tonnes of cargo as against 312 million tonnes in the previous year

‘No visible signs of disinvestment’, in CONCOR

N E W D E L H I : T h e customary post financial results analysts call held by the top Management t e a m a t C o n t a i n e r Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) on 11 August to discuss the first quarter performance gave a glimpse into the status of the much-awaited

privatisation of the state-run rail hauler with a so-called ‘navratna’ tag.

Close to four years after the Union Cabinet decided to privatise C O N C O R i n N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 9 , the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), the Government’s asset sale agency, is yet to float a bid seeking expressions

ofinterestforthestakesale

Analysts seeking clarity or status of the privatisation exercise during previous such calls were repeatedly told by the Company leadership that this matter was handled by and came under the domain of DIPAM and, hence, they had no update or comments to offer.

India makes first crude oil payment to UAE in Indian Rupees

NEW DELHI: India and the United Arab Emirates have started settling bilateral trade in their local currencies with India's top refiner making payment in rupees for purchase of a million barrels of oil from the Middle Eastern nation, the Indian Government said recently.

Indian Oil Corp made payment to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), according to a statement

issued by Indian embassy in UAE The transaction comes after one involving the sale of 25 kg gold from a UAE gold exporter to a buyer in India at about 128 4millionrupees($1 54million)

India in July signed an agreement with the UAE allowing it to settle trade in rupees instead of dollars, boosting India's efforts to cut transaction costs by eliminating dollar conversions.

During a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE, the two countries also agreed to set up a real-time payment link to facilitate easier cross-border money transfers.

Bilateral trade between India and UAE was $84.5 billion in 2022/23.

India is keen to push similar local currency arrangements with other countries, as it looks to boost exports amid slowing global trade.

China takes lead over Greece in eet gross tonnage

LONDON: Greece’s decade-long lead as the largest shipowning nation, measured in gross tons (gt), has come to an end as China takes over pole position. The Mediterranean country is still ahead, however, in deadweight terms. The rankings have been released in the latest World Fleet Register from Clarksons Research.

As the largest cross-trading nation, Greek shipowners overtook Japan in

2013 and have held number one slot for the last decade. China overtook Japan in 2018, according to the Clarksons’ analysis.

The research outfit estimates the gross tonnage of China’s fleet at 249.2 million gt compared with Greece’s 249 million gt. But the value of the Chinese fleet – estimated at $180 billion – is significantly more than the Greek fleet, at $163 billion.

The two leaders are followed by Japan at 181 million gt, South Korea –66 million gt, and the US, also at 66 million gt Over the last decade, Germany has slippedfromfourthplacetoseventh

However, the Chinese fleet does not match its trade figures. The country’s 15.9% market share in ship ownership is well below its trade strength, Clarksons said. China accounts for 22% of global imports and 33% of container exports.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT DEENDAYAL PORT

TODAY’S TIDE 21/08/2023

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR

Dinares 18/08 Sudan

Safeen Power 18/08 Jebel Ali

SSL Godavari 18/08 Chenn./ Vishakha./Haldia

Kashan 19/08 Bandar Abbas

Hosei Crown 20/08 China

TCI Anand 20/08 Manglore/Cochin/ Tuticorin

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

SHIPS NOT READY FOR BERTH

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI PORT

ADANI PORTS & SEZ LTD. (APSEZ) MUNDRA

SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO

VESSELS DUE IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE & EXPORT LOADING

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI CMA MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD (ACMTPL), MUNDRA

TO LOAD FOR U. K. NORTH CONTINENT, MEDITERRANEAN, BLACK SEA, RED SEA, EAST EUROPE & CIS PORT

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD. (AICT)

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS PORT PIPAVAV

OTHER PORTS OF GUJARAT

JAMNAGAR (BEDI) PORT

(As on 21-08-2023)

MULDWARKA PORT

(As on 21-08-2023)

NB The data in this Daily pertaining to Ports Information is received by us, sometimes even at the eleventh hour by telephonic messages from the concerned Steamer Agents. Therefore, there is every likelihood of last minute change in the data published the Management of Daily Shipping Times exercise every necessary care & attention in collecting every data & getting it published accurately Inspite of this, if any ommission, inaccuracy or printing error occur in the data published in this daily, the Management of Daily Shipping Times is not responsible or liable.

VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

NSFT

NSICT

NSIGT

GTI

BMCT

17-08-2023 Salalah

Wan Hai 362 (V-3002) 18-08-2023 Tuticorin

ESL Dachan Bay (V-02330E)

AMCT Xin Hongkong (V-064E)

Pipavav

Jebel Ali Xin Pu Dong (V-0268E)

Northern Guard (V-004E)

AICT TS Ningbo (V-23006E)

I.G.M. FILED AT JAWAHAR CUSTOMS FOR NSFT/NSICT/NSIGT/BMCT/GTI VESSELS

Maersk to start dedicated weekly rail service for Reefer containers from Dadri to JN Port

MUMBAI: Maersk India, the Indian unit of integrated logistics company A P Moller-Maersk, said it will start a dedicated weekly rail s e r v i c e f o r e x p o r t R e e f e r s (refrigerated containers) in the next few days linking Dadri in Northern India with Jawaharlal Nehru Port on the country’s western coast.

In a fast-paced business environment, customers are looking for integrated solutions, where they deal with a single window instead of multiple vendors, Mr Prajeesh Ravindranathan, Head of Cold Chain and Pharma, South Asia, Maersk was quoted as saying recently.

“Especially in reefers, inventory management from empty pick up till vessel boarding, the customers have to reach out to multiple touch points. To give ease of doing

business to customers, we are starting a dedicated weekly rail service for export reefers from Dadri to Nhava Sheva,” Ravindranathan said.

Maersk said it will be the first ever export reefer dedicated, scheduled rail service, which will make it seamless from inventory allotment till vessel onboarding.

The export reefer containers will be connected to Maersk’s ME2 service calling at J N Port.

Dadri in Uttar Pradesh is a rail hub, a junction for the Western and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors.

J N Port will be fully connected to the Western DFC sometime next year, a development that is eagerly awaited by the country’s export-import trade as it will help run double stack container trains, saving time and costs for shippers (cargo owners).

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

As a part of the endeavour to keep augmenting the well-developed infrastructure at Port, JNPA created a conducive environment for private sector participation through well-structured PPP to invest in and operate Port Terminals. Accordingly, JNPA has entered into a 30-year concession agreement with Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal to develop and operate both Shallow Water Berth (SWB) and Coastal Berth (CB) in May 2023.

JNPA under the guidance of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has been actively promoting Coastal Shipping as part of its efforts to enhance maritime t r a n s p o r t a t i o n , r e d u c e r o a d congestion, and lower carbon emissions.

With a 7,200 Km coastline in India, coastal shipping needs an impetus. As a flagship initiative of the G o v e r n m e n t o f I n d i a , u n d e r Sagarmala, it focuses on Port-led Development by modernizing ports, developing coastal and inland waterways, and promoting coastal shipping and logistics to reduce transportation costs. Sea transport, due to economy of scale is an inexpensive option, it takes the load off the road sector

This new initiative will pave the way for the modal shift of transportation of steel products from land to sea. The steel products from the East Coast of India will be transported to the end customers in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra. It is forecasted that there will be regular shipments of Steel from the East Coast and cement from Gujarat is expected to be received at

SWB and CB. One shipment is approximately equal to reducing around 2000 trucks on the city roads thereby reducing the congestion and the carbon emissions. There are several advantages of Coastal Shipping:

• Cost Savings: Coastal shipping could offer cost savings compared to land-based transport, due to economies of scale.

• Reduced Congestion: Shifting steel cargo to coastal shipping significantly reduces highway congestion.

• Lower Emissions: Water mode transport hasfewer carbon emissions compared to other modes of transport

Shri Sanjay Sethi, Chairman, JNPA has stated that this is a new beginning for the coastal movement of domestic cargo from eastern ports in India to

the development of industries in the state of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

JNPA gets a major boost in Coastal Shipping, welcomes 22,000 MT Coastal Cargo ship M.V. VTRE