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Need to improve Export-Import Logistics efficiency & Global competitiveness: Special Secretary (Logistics)

DPIIT deliberates on measures taken by Port Authories to improve Port Performance

NEWDELHI:TheDepartmentforPromotionofIndustry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a Logistics Data Bank Project (LDB) Meeting recently to reviewthemeasurestakenbyPort Authorities to improve port performance. While chairing the meeting, SpecialSecretary(Logistics),DPIIT,Ms.Sumita Dawra highlighted the significance of adopting a holistic approachtoimprovingproductivityofportsinordertoachieve the USD 2.5 trillion Export-Import target by 2030. Development of infrastructure on PM GatiShakti principles for adequate last & first mile connectivity, improvement of logistics services & enhancing port capacities to handle requisite trade volumes, etc to be focus areas for port-level strategicplanningandfuturedevelopment.

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Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal receives mobile harbour crane

NAVI MUMBAI : Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal (NSDT), a unit of India’s J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, has taken delivery of a 100-tonne capacitymobileharbourcrane,accordingtosources.

APSEZ to replicate inorganic strategy for achieving transport utility ambitions

NSDTconsistsofashallowwaterberthandadedicated coastal berth, with a quay length of 320 m and 250 m respectively.

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MUMBAI : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), said its “inorganic” strategy for buying ports will be extended to acquiring companies and services in the transport utility space as India’s biggest private port operator seeks to become the World’s top transport utility by 2025 together with a target to grow cargo volumes to 1 billion tonnes by 2030 from the 339.2 million tonnes (mt) in FY23. Cont’d. Pg. 10

Grand & Glorious Event to Remember India Maritime Awards 7th Edition

MUMBAI: The Grandiose of the India Maritime Awards (IMA) – 7th Edition was at its Best since inception in current year 2023.

ManagedandOrganizedbyIndia'sOldestDaily Shipping News Paper – Daily Shipping Times –expresses its Heartfelt Gratitude to all its Event Partners and Stakeholders for enabling us in makingIndiaMaritimeAwardsaSuperSuccess.

It all started as a small journey back in 2016 whenDailyShippingTimeshostedtheFirstEditionof India Maritime Awards at Hotel ITC Maratha. Culminating the 7th Edition in 2023, with immense support from the Trade and Event Partners, India Maritime Awards has become a brand name to associatewithin the Maritime Fraternity.

Held on 7th July at Hotel Sahara Star, all the Top Dignitaries and Stalwarts from Maritime and Logistics Trade were in high attendance under one roof making India Maritime Awards – 7th EditionatrulySpecialandMemorableEvent.

Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairperson –Mumbai Port Authority graced the evening as the Chief Guest. Shri S. K. Mehta, IFS, Chairperson –Deendayal Port Authority & Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Deputy Chairperson, Jawaharlal NehruPortAuthority were also present as Guest of Honour.

Dr. Suhas Madhukar Warke, IPS, Special Inspector General of Police (Law & Order), Maharashtra was present as a Special Guest and also presented Awards to the Winners.

Shri Pramod K. Agrawal, IRS, Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai-I was awarded as Doyen of Trade FacilitationinCustoms.

Gujarat Maritime Board was Awarded with PortFacilitatoroftheYear.

JURY&FELICITATION

The selection of Awardees at India Maritime Awards 7th Edition was no easy job. Hence Stalwarts from cross sections of the Maritime and Logistics trade were drawn in for the winner selection based on their performance during the past financial year. The Chairman of the Jury this year was Industry Veteran, Capt. Vivek Anand – Group CEO, MSA Global Logistics. He elucidated the August gathering with the thought process that went behind theselectionprocessamongtheJurymembers.

He commented, “Firstly let me Congratulate the Jury members who have meticulously analysed the data, collated and presented by Daily Shipping Times fortheselectionoftheAwardees.

Mr. George Abrao – Chairman Abrao Group was presented with a Special Accolade of “Business Leader and Visionary in Shipping and Logistics” owing to his strong business acumen in scaling his Group and its different vertical to newer heights. He specially came from Dubai to grace the event with his presence.

This Year, India Maritime Awards had a great selection of Individual Awards including Mr. Rajesh Mehta, Ms. Deepa Joshi, Mr. V. Krishnamoorthy, Mr.UmangThakkar,Mr.R.Radhakrishnan and many others, which was very much appreciated by the trade.

Daily Shipping Times has done an in-depth, qualitative and quantitative analysis besides dwelling into the very finer detail of the financial insights. They have taken into account the delicate balance between the Efficiency and Growth while acknowledging paramount importance of nurturing theinnovativespirit.

Infact,themainaimwastofosterequalitybetween the large public and private sector ports and the not so large ports. It is within this context that we strive to define or redefine the evaluation criteria. They should be adaptable, equitable and reflect the realitiesoftheindustry.

Looking ahead, I would like to congratulate all the Winners for their remarkable achievements. Each of you have played an indispensable role in shapingthemaritimelandscape.”

Mr. Percy Vapiwalla, Group CEO – PSA Ameya & Mr. Indrajit Sengupta of MSC Agency felicitated the Jury Chairman Capt Vivek Anand, Jury Vice Chairman and AMTOI President Mr. Xerrxes Master, and other Jury Members Capt. Inderpal Singh of MSC Agency (India), Mr. Kaushaal Buch of Total Transport Systems Ltd.,Ms.KavitaJadhavofEconshipTechPvt.Ltd. &Ms.RachanaWaikar,ISSGFIndiaPvt.Ltd.

Jury Team Capt VivekAnand, Mr. Xerrxes Master, Capt. Inderpal Singh, Mr. Kaushaal Buch felicitated by Mr. Percy Vapiwalla of PSAAmeya & Mr. Indrajit Sengupta of MSCAgency

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SPECIAL FELICITATIONS

Entities who achieved Great Milestones in Maritime and Logistics domain were Specially Felicitated during the Awards Ceremony. Mr. Percy Vapiwalla of PSA Ameya and Mr. Makarand Pradhan of Total Transport SystemsLtd. felicitatedthefollowingentities:

• P.V.AgenciesFreightForwardersPvt.Ltd. were felicitated for having completed 25 Glorious Years. Ms. Philomena Pereira –Managing Director and Mr. Bradley Pereira –Director receivedthe Memento.

• Velji Dosabhai & Sons Pvt. Ltd. completed97GloriousYears.Mr.PrashantPopat, Director – Velji Dosabhai & Sons Pvt. Ltd. received a Special Memento.

• PSA India for having completed 25 Glorious Year. Mr. Abinash Das received the Special Memento.

• Brihanmumbai Customs Broker Association (BCBA) completed 80 Glorious Years. Mr. Dushyant Mulani, President, BCBA and its Team were presented a Special Memento.

• Master Marine Services Pvt. Ltd. completed 40 Glorious Years. Mr. Xerrxes Master, Managing Director – Master Group of Companies andPresidentAMTOI receivedaSpecialMemento.

• Federation of Freight Forwarders Association In India completed Diamond Jubilee Year. Mr. Shankar Shinde, Chairman of FFFAI anditsTeamreceivedtheSpecialMemento.

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• Mumbai Port Authority completed 150 Years of Glorious Operations in 2023. Shri Rajov Jalota, IAS, Chairperson of Mumbai Port Authority and Chief Guest of the IMA –7th Edition received the Special Memento from Mr.PercyVapiwallaandMr.MakarandPradhan.

• Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority completed its 34 Glorious Years. Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Deputy Chairperson, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority received the Special Memento & Shawl from Shri S. K. Mehta, IFS,Chairperson,DeendayalPortAuthority.

INSIGHTFUL PANEL DISCUSSION

ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) : Delivering a Brighter Future

The Moderator of this in si gh tf ul P an el Discussion was Industry Stalwart cum Veteran Mr . Sh an ta nu Bh ad ka mk ar , Managing Director –ATC Global Logistics Pvt.Ltd.

In his opening remark to set the tone of the discussion he spelled out histhoughtonthethemeofESGverybriefly

He commented: If one is not too sensitive about ESG, which may or may not be a new fad, it may cause a reputational risk. In fact, we all Indians have the tradition of charity for long period of time Equally, we all like to behave well and good because it makes us feel good. One doesn't need to have laws for Governance on it. In fact, Sustainability and frugality havebeenapartoflifeinIndiasinceyore.

Ms. Bhairavi Jani, Executive Director –SCAGroup:Inmyopinion,ESGisnotaboutsatisfaction orfeelinggood.Itisallaboutsolutions Sowehavetostart thinking about solutions. And while thinking about solutions, we initially need to change the way we think. Howmuchcanweeachonecontributetokeepourplanet safe is in our hands for own sustainability. In fact, whatever I am wearing is today is all sustainable fashion – meaning having zero carbon foot print. Doyouallknowwhatareyourcarbonfootprints?

So the first thing is change the way we think and this new thinking should be incorporated in o ur d ai ly l iv es

The reason being, we are fast approaching the 1.5DegreeCelsiusby2027 which is only 4 years from now. The Risks are ma ny b ey on d th at The Infrastructure will start crumbling with very extreme climate events forcing a complete breakdown of society. Therefore ESGistheonlysolutionforthecontinuityofourwayof life as human society going forward and the business whichservesthesesocieties.

Now most important part in this is played by the Leadership. If the Leadership of businesses are not committed to it, we will not make any progress. We won't be able to re-engineer our processes. Lastandnottheleast,alotofpeoplethinkthatESGwill enhance the cost structure but it actually will not. Infactifyoustartre-engineeringtheprocessandifyou start bringing in the measurement of carbon footprint and the measurement of sustainability footprint in yourbusiness–youwillrealisethatitactuallysavesyou a lot more money And in times to come there will a taxes and financial incentive for becoming sustainable organisation or ESG Complaint. So it is better to start early than being on tail end

Mr. Shantanu Bhadkamkar

Ms. Bhairavi Jani

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CK B Gr ou p of Companies: W he n we hear the term ESG, it sounds very daunting, especially for SMEs. But, actually it is not. It is not, because smaller things what we can do in our day-to-day life and in office actually contributes towards this cause. For instance, the lights we use in our office. Changing the normal lights to LED lights is a cost effective solution saving money for organisation in long run. In fact now days, the cost of LEDs has reduced drastically compared to what it was ten years ago. So saving in electricity bills coupled with long life of LEDs are added advantage for anyone. Going paperless is another way or at least making the best use of papers

Disposal of Electronic items we use in our offices in a prudent and responsible manner also goes long way in keeping the environment clean besides ensuring its reuses. Planting trees on special occasion also helps a lot. When our organisation turned 100 years, we planted around 20,000 trees with a vow to plant equal number of trees periodically Making best use of solar energy in our day to day lives is yet another small but effective way helping in that cause.

We have applied most of these small yet effective things in our Group so it is very easy for others to emulate. And frankly it is not a costly affair at all. On the contrary it helps in reducing the costs in the long run and goes a long way in achieving the ESG goals.

BCBA - ESG has been practised in India since time immemorial and comes from the four Vedas. From Customs Broker perspective –it's amazing to see the fraternity so updated as far as the knowledge of Environment Laws are concerned with respect to E-Wastemanagement.TheGovernmentisgoingtobe verystringentinthisaspect.

On Governance – yes, creating a safe working environment, a complaint mind-set for executing our daytodayfunctions,handlingexportsandimportsare verycrucial.WearefollowinguponlotofforeignlawsFCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) is just one of those. We, as a Customs Brokers, have to ensure that all kinds of compliance are prudently and strictly adheredasrequiredbythelaw

We are leading the lights and ensuring that ethical practices are maintained More importantly learn to say No to your clients and take businesses which are totallycomplaint,ethicalandfollowsthelawproperly.

It all begins from Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act to Customs Act to Environment Laws to BIS to GST and finally to Motor Vehicle Rule and Regulations.WithCustomsBrokersbeinginthecentre ofit,inanodalposition, theyplaysaverycrucialrolein ensuringitscompliance.Infact,wehavetriedtocreate such an environment wherein for our Next Gen, wehavecreatedthegroupswherewecreatemind-sets of compliance and internal governance not only for our ownorganizationbutforentiretradeaswell.

Mr. Anand Sheth, Managing Director –

Mr. Du sh ya nt Mulani, Director –Khimji Poonja Freight Forwarders&President

Mr. Dushyant Mulani

An exciting Panel Discussion on the Theme of “ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) : DeliveringABrighter Future”

Mr.Anand Sheth

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Mr. Rajesh Mehta, CCSO & ED – Liladhar PasooForwarders

- There are two side of ESG. One is human and other is Bu si ne ss

Fr om h um an pe rs pe ct iv e, I do agree with Ms. Bhairavi that we need to bring in change in the ways we think about planet and be committed toward its betterment in whatever mannerwecan.

From Business perspective, ESG is very crucial for there are two aspects attached to it. Firstly Shipping and Logistics industry accounts for the 60% of carbon emission and secondly we have the highest number of employment. So we have a big social obligation of giving back to the mother earth from where weaccruesomuch.

ESG is basically three pillars of Sustainability. The objective of these three pillars or the “P’s” are Planet, People and Profit. Maximising efficiency from these three “P’s”,theobjectiveofbeingsociallyresponsible should be at forefront. One can understand fromthissentence– “COWGOESCEBO”

COW stands from ENVIRONMENT –In this, C stands for Clean Energy, O replacing with Zero standing for Zero tolerance of any abusive use of any natural resources And W stands for Waste Management in prudentmanner.

GOES stands for SOCIAL – In that, G stands for Gender Equality. O replacing it with Zero standing for zero tolerance of biased treatment for any caste creed and colour in our organisation ES stands Equitable and Sustainable opportunity for any suppliers especiallyinTier2-3cities.

CEBO stands for Governance –in that C stands for Code of Conduct in HealthSafety Environment. EB stands for Efficiency in Business Processes (adoption of technology and automation) and O replacing it with Zero standing for Zero tolerance for any unethical means.

At the end of this insightful and thought provoking Panel Discussion, Mr. George Abrao felicitated the Moderator and Panellists withaSpecialMemento.

Mr. Rajesh Mehta

Mr. GeorgeAbrao presenting Memento to Mr. Shantanu Bhadkamkar

Mr. GeorgeAbrao presenting Memento to Mr.Anand Sheth

Mr. GeorgeAbrao presenting Memento to Mr. Dushyant Mulani

Mr. GeorgeAbrao presenting Memento to Mr. Rajesh Mehta

Mr. GeorgeAbrao presenting Memento to Ms. Bhairavi Jani

Grand & Glorious Event to Remember India Maritime Awards 7th Edition

Keynote Address by Chief Guest Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairperson – Mumbai Port Authority

First of all, I would li ke t o th an k th e Daily Shipping Times fo r fe li ci ta ti ng Mumbai Port Authority on its Glorious Journey of150years.

A majority of the audience would have started their or their company's career from Mumbai Port. It is trying to deliver whatever best it can even in these trying times of extreme modernization of shipping and logistics. We know that Indian maritime sector is on a strong trajectory and is ready to assist the Indian economy in achieving lofty goals.

The port and shipping sector is really poised for a big growth. We have started thinking of Mega and Ultra Ports and Govt. has asked us to develop our plans for Amrit Kaal of 2047 which will be soon unveiled by MoPSW. This goes to show that what we are aiming and planning for may also fall short with the magnanimous growth that our country is witnessing.

I would like to showcase few achievements of Indian Shipping sector which wouldn't have been possiblewithoutyourefforts.

In fact the Average Dwell time as per World Bank's Logistics Performance report 2023, India has achieved a level of 3 days as compared to 4 days for countries like UAE and South Africa, 7 days for USA and 10 days for Germany. As far as Turnaround time is concerned, India achieved the mark of 0.9 days which is better than USA having 1.5 days, Australia with 1.7 days, Belgium with 1.3 days, Canada with 2 days, Germany with 1.3 days, UAE with 1.1 days, Singapore with 1 day, Russia with 1.8 days, Malaysia with1day,Irelandwith1.2days,Indonesiawith1.1day andSouthAfrica2.8days.JNPTwascomparedonthis parameter vis-à-vis the best ports of respective countries.

India also moved up to 22nd rank in its Global RankinginitsInternationalShipmentcategory

The Major Ports collectively handled a record breaking 795 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2023 with a 10% growth. This has been achieved with the highest ever output per day of 17,239 tonnes making a 6% increaseascomparedtopreviousyear.

Another significant accomplishment of Major Ports has been the best ever operating ratio of48.54%.

TheFleetofShipshaveexpandedfrom1205in2014

to 1526 in 2023 showcasing India's commitment tostrengthenitsmaritimepresence.

The number of Indian Seafarers has also grown from 1,17,000 in 2014 to a remarkable 2,50,000 in 2022 registeringagrowthof114%injust9years.

The key factor for these achievements have been the thrust given by Government of India and the push from MoPSW. The Sagarmala programme launched in 2015 was the first step in this direction. Numerous steps have been taken since then such as the Ministry's Maritime India Vision 2030 in the year 2021 which showcased the action plan for the decade till 2030. Moreover various arms of the Ministry including the Ports and Shipping vertical are being monitored very closely and they are strategizing their action plans for achieving these decadal targets.

The PM Gati Shakti Programme launched in 2021 is also planning through National Planning Group of 16 Department Secretaries in Government of India in identifying the gaps for improving Logistics

Our Ministries along with other Ministries have identified103projectswheregapfillingneedstobedone

Some of these projects have been completed, some are initiated and some are work in progress. Having said that, over a period of time in 3-4 years all these gaps will be completed and will help improving the logistics performance and efficiencies inbusinesses.

The National Logistics Policy was launched subsequently in the year 2022. The Government has identified a pipeline of 81 PPP projects worth USD 5.18 billion to develop berths and terminals across Major Ports till 2024-25. New Road alignment and Rail projects to manage the freight traffic are also identified by the Ministry.

Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS

Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS receiving a Special Memento & Shawl from Shri Shantanu Bhadkamkar

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Moreover the revised model concession agreement 2021 has been hailed hugely by the trade in general and wearegettinggoodresponse.

Indian Maritime sector is also leading the way forward on the Sustainability front. India's first National Centre for Green Port and Shipping towards proving greener solution was also launched November last year This Centre aims to develop a regulatory framework and alternative technology adoption roadmap for green shippingtofosterCarbonNeutrality.

Further, the Harit Sagar guidelines launched in May 2023 envisages ecosystem dynamics in Port Development, Operation & Maintenance while aligning it with working with nature concept and minimizing biotechcomponentofharbourecosystem.

On its 150th Year Anniversary, Mumbai Port Authority has launched the Centre of Excellence for

ESG and Circular economy with the aim to solve the harder problem of ESG implementation and Circularity in Maritime Product Development. The momentum has been sustained through the efforts and active involvement of the Maritime Communities, Port Authorities, State-owned Ports, Private Terminals, Shipping Lines, Container Freight Stations, Freight Forwarders, CustomsBrokers,Stevedore,Barge Operators,Consolidators,DigitalSolutionProvidersand Warehousing & Surface Transport Providers. All these stakeholders have come together to achieve these resultsandareaimingtodohigher.Iinviteall,tocelebrate our collective achievement and laud all the Awardees for beckoningthefutureofIndianMaritimesector.

Shri Shantanu Bhadkamkar presented a Special Memento & Shawl to the Chief Guest after he delivered his Keynote address

Guest of Honour Address

Shri S. K. Mehta, IFS, Chairperson – Deendayal Port Authority

Firstly, I would like to thank Daily Shipping Times,theoldestShipping Daily in India for having invitedmehere.

Friends, Shipping is a very closed Industry, specific industry and technical industry We all gathered here are a part and parcel of it and play our respective roles. Shipping sector plays a pivotal role in the overall growth of the nation and its infrastructure. Naturally, because of the fact, more than 80% of the trade happens through the Shipping Industry.

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) is one of the Largest and important port on Western Coast of India. We have been number one Major Port in India in terms of handling cargo since many years. To facilitate the trade and cargo from the Western Coast, DPA has undertaken several measures in areas of User & Trade Friendliness to live upto to the expectations of our customers and stakeholdersbyaugmentingourinfrastructure.

I invite you all to come and work together with us to help collectively achieve the growth of Ports sector and the Country as well.

The Chief Guest - Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, presented a Special Memento & Shawl to the Guest of Honour.

A Legacy to be Trusted upon

A Proud Legacy of India’s Oldest Shipping Ne ws pa pe r – Da il y Sh ip pi ng Tim esstarted on 10th September, 1960 by Visionary Late Shri Nagindas Modi, was at full display at the IndiaMaritimeAwards–7thEdition.

DST Legacy Wall at IMA2023 captured the Old & Gold moments of its Journey since inception while DSTDigital embraced and previewed the future upcoming Digital Journey through innovative solutions in maritime trade

Shri S. K. Mehta, IFS

Shri S. K. Mehta, IFS receiving a Special Memento & Shawl from Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS

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Unveiling New Logo of Om Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd.

Om Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd. unveiled their New Logo and Brochure on this auspicious occasionofIndiaMaritimeAwards–7thEdition.

Chief Guest Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, Guest of Honour Shri S.K. Mehta, IFS, Chairperson, Deendayal Port Authority, Mr. Dushyant Mulani,

President,BCBA,Mr.ShankarShinde,Chairman, FFFAI and Mr. Xerrxes Master, President, AMTOI in presence of Mr. Rahul Joshi, Managing Director, Mr. Harmesh Joshi, Mr. Jitendra Joshi and Mr. Kamesh Joshi –Directors of OM Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd. togetherunveiledtheLogo&Brochure.

Award

Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Shri R Radhakrishnan - Chairman Clearship Group for his invaluable contribution to the Maritime and Logistics domain over the years presenting a model for other entrepreneurs to emulate in MaritimeSector

Humbly receiving this Award, he commented: “This Award is not mine. It belongs to all of you who have gathered here. I thank my friends who have supportedmeinmyeveryjourneyfromthebeginning. I also thank teammates of various Associations which I was heading before. It is through their hard work that we were able to be successful. Lastly, I also thank

the management of my company which allowed me to pursue my social and charitable interest. I would humbly request the youngsters gathered here to also beactiveinsocialservices.”

With this, the Award Ceremony which brought scores of Industry Stalwarts and Dignitaries from cross sections of the Maritime and Logistics industry under one roof to cheer and applaud the TopPerformerandachieverscametoanend.

Finally, India Maritime Awards provided an Excellent and Niche Networking environment amongst the who's who of the Maritime and Logistics sectorandtheEventconcludedwithCocktail&Dinner.

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Logistics major Allcargo walks the talk on its environment commitment

MUMBAI: With disrupted monsoons, rising temperatures, and forest fires becoming increasingly common, there is a growing consensus in the logistics sectorthatclimatechangeneedsto be combatted. Cognizant of their impact on the planet, various organizations are looking to reduce their carbon emissions, especially those emitted during logistics activities.

Among other operational measures to mitigate carbon emissions, a more holistic approach is being adopted such as the planting of trees and clean up drives aimed at reducing plastic waste in the oceans.

Inkeepingwithitspracticeoforganizingclean-updrives across beaches in Mumbai and near JNPT as well, Allcargo Group, which is one of the largest integrated end-to-end logistics service providers in India, recently organized a clean-up drive. Previously, the team had cleaned up Juhu Beach,DadarBeachandCarterRoadBeach.Morerecently, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, a beach clean-up drive was organized at Carter Road, in collaboration with citizen movement, Carter Clean up, and Ek Saath Foundation. 450kgofplasticwastewascollectedforrecycling.

“Change only happens when we act. It’s important to walk the talk, and I believe that when it comes to the environment, it needs to be a collaborative effort. Not just within team members in an organization, but across the ecosystem. For us, at Allcargo, a culture of care is integral for us to not only build an empowering workplace but also

achieve our ESG goals,” says Shashi Kiran Shetty, FounderandChairmanofAllcargoGroup.

Allcargo Group has announced its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040, after embarking on a structured ESGjourneylastyear.

Its group company, Gati, is already supporting the carbon emission goals of organizations such as IKEA and Schneider Electric. In fact, Gati has also made public its intent to convert its entire pickup and delivery fleet to alternative fuel by 2025, and towards that effect has been investinginelectricvehicles(EV).

Allcargo has also gone and taken a step ahead and announced its head office in Mumbai to be a plastic free zone Regular disposable plastic items such as plastic bottles, cutlery, and bags have been done away with. Any visitors to the office are handed a strong cloth bag in exchangefortheirplasticbag.

With large logistics companies adopting a multipronged approach to be more conscious in their actions, they are settinganexampleforothersintheindustrytofollow.

Gautam Adani meets Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss about Colombo Port

NEW DELHI : A dani Group Chairman Gautam Adani held a meeting with visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss multiple projects in the island nation. The discussions included the development of the ColomboPortWest Container Terminal (WCT), the industrialist said. Wickremesinghe came onatwo-dayvisittoIndia.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd (APSEZ), a key subsidiary of the diversified Adani Group, in March 2021 received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Sri Lankan authorities for the development and operations of WestContainerTerminal(WCT)inColombo.

APSEZ will partner with JohnKeellsHoldingsPLC, Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerate, and with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) as a part of the consortiumawardedthismandate.

TheWCTwillbedevelopedonaBuild, OperateandTransferbasisforaperiodof 35yearsasapublic-privatepartnership.

The project is expected to boost WCT’s container handling capacity and further consolidate Sri Lanka’s locationaladvantageasoneoftheworld’s top strategic nodes along the busiest globaltranshipmentroute.

TheColomboPortisalreadythemost preferred regional hub for transhipment of Indian containers and mainline ship operators with 45 per cent of Colombo’s transhipmentvolumeseitheroriginatingfromordestinedto anAdaniportterminalinIndia.

Thenetworkimpactofthispartnershipissignificantand expected to be mutually benefitted from the string of 7containerterminalsacrossits12portsthatAdanioperates along the Indian coastline handling an annual volume of over6millionTEUs.

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The ports unit of the diversified Adani Group said its investments outside India, henceforth, will be in “operational ports and with a limited equity exposure” and in this endeavour itwilltieupwitha“stronglocalpartnerwithfinancialskininthe game”.

By 2030, APSEZ aims to become the world’s largest port company.

The 12 ports/terminals run by APSEZ currently has the capacitytohandle580mtofcargoayear.

“At APSEZ, we will extend our inorganic approach for port acquisition to the acquisition of companies and services in the transport utility space,” the company said in its Annual Report for FY23, noting that there will be “sustained focus on acquisitionsatadeepdiscountvalue”.

“We have extended from Indian ports to investments in Haifa (Israel) and Colombo (container terminal) with the objective to provide a global transport utility solution,” the company said, adding that it is exploring global opportunities with a special focus on Asia, Africa, and other markets.

Karan Adani, Chief Executive Officer, and Whole-Time Director, APSEZ, outlined three “distinctive areas” for deepeningtherobustnessofitsbusinessmodel.

One, APSEZ will develop the industrial hinterland across someofitsportsbyworkingcloselywiththestategovernments. This will catalyse industrial development and assure port volumesforthecompanyforyearstocome,hesaid.

APSEZ has created a land bank of more than 12,000hectarestoattractindustry.

Two, APSEZ will continue to evolve from port intermediation to doorstep delivery with a larger share of a customer’slogisticsspendingleadingtoannuityincomes.

“Our approach is not just ‘If the customer grows, we grow’; our objective is to create a competitive proposition that makes our customers more competitive and grow faster, playing the roleofacatalystandbeneficiary,”KaranAdanirevealed.

Three, APSEZ will gradually build port interests outside India.

“We acquired a stake in Haifa Port and are developing a terminal in Colombo Port. Driven by our risk management strategy, the investments outside India are more likely to be in operational ports and with a limited equity exposure in comparison to the overall size of our balance sheet. We will also work with a strong local partner with financial skin in the game. This is the blueprint by which we grow our cargo volumes from about 340 million tonnes in FY23 to 1 billion tonnes by 2030, while aiming to become the world’s largest port company,”KaranAdanisaid.

Karan, the elder son of tycoon Gautam Adani, referred to the next stage of the company’s evolution.

“If there is one seminal transformation in our existence that has transpired in the last couple of years, it is that we are making a structural extension in our business model: we are graduating from a ports company into a transport utility that provideslogisticsinfrastructureandservices,ensuringservice reliabilityandefficiency,”hesaid.

The Adani scion also expressed his views on ensuring a strong balance sheet, a question that is regularly asked of the company, given the high leverage and its impact on APSEZ’s investmentgraderating.

“We are committed to sustainable business growth and return for our investors. As a result, while we were growing our topline and profits, we also focused on creating a capital structure aligned with the nature of our business. This has allowed us to comfortably service our debt and invest forgrowth,”KaranAdanicontinued.

The company, he said, has now achieved a critical mass of relationshipsandrevenues.

“With enhanced internal accruals, our dependence on borrowingstofundourgrowthcapexhasdeclinedconsiderably. Thisiswellreflectedinournumbers,withgrossdebttonetfixed asset ratio having seen a material decline in the last few years. With most of our sizable capital investments now completed, improvement in our liquidity position will continue, further strengtheningourbalancesheet,”hestated.

APSEZ said its financial structure will revolve around disciplined capital allocation, moderation in capital expenditure, leveraging existing assets, generating higher quantum of free cash flows, and deleveraging the balance sheet. Emphasising its commitmentto“moderatethegestationbetweeninvestmentand returns”, APSEZ said it will make “progressively larger investmentsingrowingandwideningbusiness”.

According to its Vision 2030 blueprint, APSEZ will focus on the Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) accretive initiatives and investments, increase the asset-light proportion of revenues (logistics), diversify existing cargo mix, focus on new growth commodities like LPG/LNG, focus on coastal volume growth, develop assets across the logistics supply value chain, strengthen the sub-continental ports ‘necklace’ (organic / inorganic initiatives) and increase market share of cargo growth.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES TO CONSIGNEES

The above vessels have arrived at NSICT/BMCT on above mentioned dates with Import Cargoes in containers. Consignees are requested to obtain the Delivery Order by surrendering ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING duly discharged on payments of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else detention charges will be applicable.

Consignees will please note that the carriers of their agents are not bound to send individual notification regarding arrival of the vessel or the goods. For detailed information on cargo availability, please contact our office.

*Note: The importers having AEO status and those who are availing DPD facility for containerized cargo are allowed to pay Terminal Handling Charges (THC) directly to Ports/Terminal through their P.D Accounts. Upon making THC payment importers are requested to submit proof of payment duly stamped and acknowledged by Port/Terminal to Avana Global FZCO for issuance of Delivery Order (DO) without Avana Global FZCO’s THC Invoice and Receipt. Visit our Website : www.avanalogistek.com for Import Vessel arrival & IGM details

UNIFEEDER AGENCIES INDIA PVT. LTD.

As Agents of : UNIFEEDER FZCO

D:301-305, Level 3, Tower -II, Seawoods Grand Central, Plot No. R1, Sector 40, Nerul Node, Navi Mumbai 400706 • Email : dhirendra.singh@unifeeder.com

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

m.v. “SEAMAX WESTPORT” (ZIM VOY YTE 12/E)

The above vessel is arriving at BMCT on 30/07/2023 with Import Cargo in containers.

Consignees are requested to obtain DELIVERY ORDERS on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS of LADING and on payment of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else Detention Charges will be applicable.

If there is any delay in CY-CFS movement due to port congestion Line/Agent are not responsible for the same.

Consignees will please note that the Carriers and/or their Agents are not bound to send Individual Notifications regarding the arrival of the vessel or the goods.

For detailed information on cargo availability please contact our office.

For any charges enquiries, Please contact on our Import Hotline No. : 4252 4444

Container Movement to : OCEAN GATE CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT.

VESSELS

SCI CMT Southampton, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Dunkirk, Felixstowe, Le Havre

COSCO COSCO Shpg. U.K., North Cont., Scandinavian, Red Sea & Med. Ports. Indial Indial Shpg. U.K., North Cont., Scandinavian, Red Sea & Med. Ports. Seahorse Ship U.K., North Continent, Scandinavian Ports & Riga, Klaipede, Tallim, St.Petersburg, Genoa, Valencia, Fos

Globelink Globelink WW U.K., North Continent, Scandinavian Ports & Ashdod, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Athens,

Unifeeder Group Unifeeder Ag. U.K., North Continent & Scandinavian Ports. Dron.2 & TLP

TSS L'Global Ag. U.K., North Continent & Scandinavian Ports. Dronagiri-2

AMI Intl. AMI Global U.K., North Cont., Scandinavian, Red Sea & Med. Ports. Dronagiri-3

Kalko Faredeal U.K., North Continent & Scandinavian Ports.

FOR U.K., NORTH CONT., SCANDINAVIAN, RED SEA & MED. PORTS from NSIGT

TO

FOR USA, CANADA, ATLANTIC,

& WEST INDIES PORTS from

TO LOAD FOR USA, CANADA, ATLANTIC, PACIFIC, SOUTH AMERICAN & WEST INDIES PORTS from GTI

TO LOAD FOR USA, CANADA, ATLANTIC, PACIFIC, SOUTH AMERICAN & WEST INDIES PORTS from BMCT

VESSELS DUE AT NSFT/NSICT/NSIGT/GTI/BMCT FOR EXPORT LOADING

TO LOAD FOR WEST ASIA GULF PORTS From NSICT

Emirates Shpg. Jebel Ali, Sohar.

Feeders Sea Consortium Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas.

Logistic Ser. Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas. QNL/Milaha PoseidonShpg. Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas.

Cordelia Cont. Jebel Ali, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dammam,Jubail, Hamad, Baharin, Shuaiba, Shuwaikh, Sohar, Umm Qasr Alligator Shpg. Aiyer Shpg. Jebel Ali.

BSS Bhavani Shpg. Jebel Ali, Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Bandar Abbas. Ashte CFS Seahorse Ship Gulf Ports.

LMT Orchid Gulf Ports.

Bay Line Freight Conn. Port Sudan & Al Sokhna

ICC Line Neptune UAE & Upper Gulf Ports.

Ceekay Parekh Gulf Ports.

Team Leader Team Leader Dubai, Jebel Ali

Team Lines Team Global Log. Gulf Ports.

LOAD FOR WEST ASIA GULF PORTS From BMCT

TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT from BMCT

TO LOAD FOR FAR EAST, CHINA &

PORTS from NSICT

Singapore, Xiangang, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Da Chan Bay. ULA CFS

Pelepas,Xiangang,Qingdao,Laem Chabang. Dronagiri-3 CISC Service

TS Lines TS Lines (I) P.Kelang,Singapore,Tanjung Pelepas,Xiangang,Qingdao,Laem Chabang. Dronagiri-2

HMM HMM Shpg. P.Kelang(S), Singapore, Xiangang,Qingdao, Kaohsiung. Seabird CFS

CU Lines Seahorse Ship Port Kelang, Singapore, Haiphong, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo.

BSS

Singapore, Jakarta, Yangoon, Surabaya,

VESSELS DUE AT NSFT/NSICT/NSIGT/GTI/BMCT FOR EXPORT LOADING

PORTS from GTI

TO LOAD FOR FAR EAST, CHINA & JAPAN PORTS from BMCT

P0821 277206-18/07 Maersk Line Maersk India Pusan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam & Other Indland Destination. Maersk CFS

TS Lines TS Lines (I) Singapore, Pusan, Shanghai,Ningbo, Shekou & South East Asia Dronagiri-2 Far East & China Ports. China India Express Service (CIX/ICX) Gold Star Star Ship Singapore, Kwangyang, Pusan, Shanghai, Ningbo Ocean Gate Sinokor Sinokor

Port

X-Press Capella 23001E

Zoi 107E

ESL Dachan Bay 02330E

HMM Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Hongkong, Kwangyang, Pusan, Shanghai, Ningbo Seabird

Evergreen Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Haipong, Qingdao, Shanghai, Balmer Law. CFS Dron.

Star KMTC(I)/Star Ship Ningbo, Da Chan Bay

Feeders Sea Consortium

Emirates Shpg

KMTC Dubai 2305E Pendulum Exp.

FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND PORTS from GTI

TO LOAD FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND PORTS from BMCT

TO LOAD FOR EAST, WEST & SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS from NSFT

TO LOAD FOR EAST, WEST & SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS from NSICT

LOAD FOR EAST, WEST & SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS from NSIGT

TO LOAD FOR EAST, WEST & SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS from GTI

TO LOAD FOR EAST, WEST & SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS from BMCT

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES

m.v.

“OOCL GENOA” V-064

The above vessel is arriving at GTI on 24/07/2023 with Import Cargo in containers. Item Nos. B/L NOS. 194 ZIMUASU9002635

Consignees are requested to obtain the DELIVERY ORDERS on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS OF LADING and on payment of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else Detention Charges will be applicable.

If there is any delay in CY-CFS movement due to port congestion Line/Agent are not responsible for the same. Consignees will please note that the Carriers and/or their Agents are not bound to send individual notifications regarding the arrival of the vessel or the goods. For detailed information on cargo availability please contact our office. For any charges enquiries, Please contact on our Import Hotline No. : 4252 4444

Container Movement to OCEANGATE CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD.

As Agents

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERVICES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

Raheja Centre-Point, 3rd Floor, 294, C.S.T. Road, Near Mumbai University, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai - 400 098. Maharashtra, India. Tel : 91-22-4252 4301 Fax : 91-22-4252 4142

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

m.v. “KOTA LUMBA” V-0104E ZIM VOY: DV3 947E

The above vessel is arriving at BMCT on 25/07/2023 with Import Cargo in containers.

Consignees are requested to obtain DELIVERY ORDERS on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS of LADING and on payment of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else Detention Charges will be applicable.

If there is any delay in CY-CFS movement due to port congestion Line/Agent are not responsible for the same.

Consignees will please note that the Carriers and/or their Agents are not bound to send Individual Notifications regarding the arrival of the vessel or the goods.

For detailed information on cargo availability please contact our office.

For any charges enquiries, Please contact on our Import Hotline No. : 4252 4444

Container Movement to : OCEAN GATE CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD. As Agents :

Govt to extend all export assistance to e-commerce exports : CBIC Chairman

NEW DELHI : The Government is likely to extend all export benefits, including the duty drawback scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) facility to e-commerce exports made via the couriermode,theCentralBoardofIndirectTaxes&Customs (CBIC)Chairman,VivekJohri said.

He said this will aid MSME exporters and shared that for e-commerce, (there is) one more initiative is being planned on the customs side, which will help MSME exportersinabigway.

“We are looking at how we can improve the courier portal, which is completely digitised, to enable disbursal of export benefits. We have started working on it, thinking about the best way to do it,” Johri said. According to the foreign trade policy, India’s e-commerce export is estimated to reach

USD200billion–USD300billionby2030.

E-commerce exports are orders placed and processed onlinefromcustomerslocatedinforeigncountries.

Many businesses are increasingly looking at e-commerce exports as an alternative to increase their business. Currently, export of goods using a courier does not get export benefits of RoDTEP, duty drawback and Rebate of State & CentralTaxesandLevies(RoSCTL),hesaid.

RoDTEP is based on the globally accepted principle that taxes and duties should not be exported, and taxes and levies borne on the exported products should be either exempted orremittedtoexporters.

The scheme refunds the embedded central, state and local taxes to exporters. The rebate, implemented in 2021, isissuedasatransferableelectronicscripbyCBIC.

MoPSW updates on Projects under Sagarmala scheme in States

NEW DELHI : The Sagarmala is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote port-led development in the Country through harnessing India’s 7,500 km long coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways and strategic locationonkeyinternationalmaritimetraderoutes.

Under Sagarmala Scheme, Ministry provide financial assistance to State Governments for Port infrastructure projects, Coastal berth projects, Road & Rail projects, fish harbours, skill development projects, Coastal community development, cruise terminal and projects such as Ro-Pax ferry services etc. The details of number of projects, funds sanctioned and project statusState wise is mentionedbelow.

The details of the projects undertaken with assistance under Sagarmala Scheme along with status in respect of port modernisation and connectivity pillar are mentioned below.

Further, based on consultation with Major Ports, State Maritime Boards, Ministry of Railway and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, 107 road and rail connectivity infrastructuregapsforMajorandPortotherthanMajorPorts (Non-Major ports), have been identified and included in the Comprehensive Port Connectivity Plan (CPCP) prepared by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in September 2022. These projects aim to enhance connectivity between ports and domestic production / consumptioncentres

Under the Sagarmala Scheme, National Technology CentreforPorts,WaterwaysandCoasts(NTCWPC)hasbeen established in IIT Chennai at a cost of Rs. 77 Crore. The institute acts as a technological arm of the Ministry and develops cutting-edge technologies and application products to effectively resolve various issues and challenges faced by Ports&ShippingSector.

State Total No. of Projects Funds Sanctioned

Centre bans export of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply

NEWDELHI:TheCentreonThursdaybannedtheexport of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect to boost domesticsupplyandhelpcontrolinflation.

Non-basmati white rice accounts for nearly 25-30 per cent of total rice exported from the country. The total exports of non-basmati white rice from India was $4.2 million in 2022-23, as against $2.62 million in the preceding year. Major destinationsofIndia'snon-basmatiwhitericeexportsinclude Thailand,Italy,Spain,SriLankaandtheUSA.

Volume wise, India exported 6.5 million tonnes of this varietyinFY23,comparedto5.3milliontonnesintheprevious

financialyear(ariseofnearly22percent).

Thebancomesatatimewhenricepricesasperanofficial statement have increased by over 11.5 per cent over a year andthreepercentinthepastmonth.

Concerns over rice production in the kharif season due to inadequate rainfall in the major growing states of Bihar (-40 percent cumulative deficit), Jharkhand (-44 per cent deficit), Odisha (-15 per cent deficit) and excess rains in other major states like Punjab (+52 per cent) and Haryana (+65 per cent), have played a part in the Government’sdecision.

m.v. “OOCL GENOA” V- 064

The above vessel is arriving at GTI on 24/07/2023 with Import Cargo in containers.

Consignees are requested to obtain DELIVERY ORDERS on presentation of ORIGINAL BILLS of LADING and on payment of relative charges as applicable within 5 days or else Detention Charges will be applicable.

If there is any delay in CY-CFS movement due to port congestion Line/Agent are not responsible for the same. Consignees will please note that the Carriers and/or their Agents are not bound to send Individual Notifications regarding the arrival of the vessel or the goods.

For detailed information on cargo availability please contact our office.

For any charges enquiries, Please contact on our Import Hotline No. : 4252 4444

Container Movement to : OCEAN GATE CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD.

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Sarbananda Sonowal highlights Expansion and Modernisation initiatives of the Marine Sector

NEW DELHI : The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Lok Sabha that Government of India has made concerted efforts for expansion and modernisation of the Marine Sector in the Country. Infrastructure development in the Marine Sector is a continuous process. The process inter-alia involves the construction of new berths and terminals, mechanization of existing berths and terminals, capital dredging for deepening drafts for attracting large vessels in port channels, development of road and rail connectivity etc., help in increasing the capacity of Major Ports. As a result, the cargo handling capacity of the Major Ports has been steadily going up. The Major Ports installed capacity as on 31.3.2023 is 1,617 MTPA, which is sufficient to handle the existing cargo trafficattheMajorPorts.

The Government has taken several progressive steps to improve the standards of maritime training, examination and certification system, increase on-board training opportunities andwelfaremeasuresfortheseafarers.Duetothesesteps,the number of Indian seafarers employed in this calendar year has reached the record level of 2,82,918 on Indian & foreign flagged vessels. A few policies for promotion of Ship building & Indian flaggingofvesselsareasfollows:

Ship Building Financial Assistance Policy (2016-2026): Government of India has approved the Financial Assistance

Policy for Indian Shipyards. Financial assistance is @ 20% of the contract price, actual receipts, fair price (whichever is least) to Indian shipyards. The financial assistance extended reducesby3%everythreeyears.

Revision of the criteria for Right of First refusal (ROFR): The criteria for granting the Right of First Refusal in chartering of vessels through tender process has been revised for promoting tonnage under Indian flag and ship-building in India, so as to make India Atma-Nirbhar/self-reliant Bharat, in termsoftonnageandship-buildinginIndia.Thefollowingisthe hierarchyofRoFR;

1. Indianbuilt,Indianflagged(Indianowned);

2. Foreignbuilt,Indianflagged(Indianowned);

3. Indianbuilt,foreignflagged(foreignowned).

This promotes demand of Indian built and Indian flag vesselsassuchvesselshavepriorityinchartering.

Subsidy support to Indian shipping companies : A scheme for the promotion of flagging of merchant ships in India by providing Rs.1624 crore over a period of five years as subsidysupporttoIndianshippingcompaniesinglobaltenders floated by Ministries and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)hasbeenapproved.

The rate of subsidy support is based on age of the vessel. The scheme encourages entrepreneur to register ships under Indianflag.

MoPSW updates MMLP under Sagarmala Projects

NEW DELHI : The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Parliamentthatthereare13projectsoflogisticsparksincluded in the Sagarmala Programme. The details of 13 projects is annexed. These projects are undertaken by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Railways, Major Ports, and StateGovernments.

Further, Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways is developing 35 Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) under Bharatmala Phase 1. Of these, 6 MMLPs are undertaken by MoRTH in port cities namely Cochin (Kerala), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Kolkata(WestBengal),andKandla(Gujarat).

Sustainable inclusive growth is an integral part of Sagarmala Programme, with emphasis on economic development, nurturing communities as well as preserving the ecological balance. Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in convergence with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, part-funding 26 fishing harbour projects worth Rs. 3,700 Cr. Five fishing harbours adjacent to Major ports namely Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Paradip, and Mallet Bunder have been sanctioned for modernization and up-gradation. Additionally, Ministry has identified 50 locations across the

country for development of floating jetties which are a cost effective and environmentally sustainable alternate solution to fixedjetties.

Further, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in convergence with Ministry of Rural Development has undertaken skill development program in coastal states and union territories, training more than 5000 candidates. The Ministry has setup Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding at Vishakhapatnam and Mumbai which has trainedmorethan6000candidates.

India set to become $6 trillion economy by 2030: Standard Chartered research

MUMBAI : Standard Chartered’s India research team projected that India is set to transform into a $6 trillion economy by 2030. This projection is supported by several factors,includingaremarkableincreaseinpercapitaincome& strong structural growth drivers. Additionally, India’s macro economic stability serves as a significant positive, further cementingitspositionasoneoftheworld’sleadingeconomies.

By 2030, India is poised to secure its position as the world’s third-largest economy, trailing only behind the United States and China. This achievement will mark a significant milestone for the country, further solidifying its role as a major player in theglobaleconomiclandscape.

Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist at Standard Chartered said that by 2030, the nation is projected to reacharemarkablemilestoneofbeinga$6trillioneconomy.

He said, “Our India research team expects India to be a $6

trillion economy. India is $3.5 (trillion) now, and it is expected to be a $6 trillion economy by 2030 and that is primarily driven by domesticgrowth,organicgrowth,housingconsumption.”

According to him, one of the standout achievements in India’s economic journey is the expected doubling of per capita income by 2030. As the economy grows and income disparities reduce, a larger portion of the population will experience improved living standards, thus creating a more prosperous andequitablesociety.

Further talking about India’s strong structural growth drivers, Bhattacharya said these drivers include a large and young population, rising digitalisation, increasing urbanisation, and an expanding middle class with higher disposable incomes. Such factors are instrumental in driving consumption, investments, and overall economic development.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT DEENDAYAL PORT

TODAY’S TIDE 21/07/2023

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR EXPORT LOADING

25/07

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

OJ-VII Oriental Rider

SHIPS SAILED WITH NEXT EXPORT CARGOS DESTN.

Good Luck I 23/07

Propel Glory 23/07 Bangladesh

SCI Mumbai 23/07 Jebel Ali

SSL Visakhapatnam 23/07 Chenn./ Vishakha./Haldia

AS Romina 23/07 Jebel Ali

Kashan 23/07 Bandar Abbas

Pegasus 02 24/07 Somalia

SHIPS READY FOR BERTH

Steamer's Name Name AgentsAgents AgentsAgents Arrival on Arrival on

SHIPS NOT READY FOR BERTH

Steamer's Name Agents Arrival on

Flora Ocean Harmony 05-07-2023

Reliance Arnav Shpg. 20-07-2023

I.G.M. Nos. filed at Kandla Customs

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

KANDLA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (KICT)

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI PORT

ADANI PORTS & SEZ LTD. (APSEZ) MUNDRA

SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO SHIPS SAILED WITH EXPORT CARGO

VESSELS DUE IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE & EXPORT LOADING

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI CMA MUNDRA

PVT LTD (ACMTPL), MUNDRA

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS

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

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

ADANI INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT LTD. (AICT)

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT GUJARAT PORTS PORT PIPAVAV

OTHER PORTS OF GUJARAT

(As on 24-07-2023) JAMNAGAR

Need to improve Export-Import Logistics efficiency & Global competitiveness: Special Secretary (Logistics)

DPIIT deliberates on measures taken by Port Authories to improve Port Performance

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

The meeting saw participation from Officials from the Department of Commerce (DoC), Central Bureau of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) and twelvePortAuthorities.

Special Secretary (Logistics) emphasized on the need for targeted interventions to improve Export-Import logistics efficiency and global competitiveness. She said that issues related to disparity in dwell time amongst Indian ports must be addressed with the objective of achieving international benchmark at each port and port wise performance on key metrics such as turnaround time, congestion between port and the nearest check post, etc.must be improved. She also suggested standardizing processes and developing SoPs for speedy cargo clearance to improve timeliness and predictability and reduce the average release time of cargo for imports/exports. She encouraged the participants to strive to achieve the NCTF target (48 hours for sea cargo and 24 hours for air cargo) and institutionalize the adoption of LDB report findings.

Some initiatives / projects undertaken by the Port Authorities,includethefollowing:

• Setting up of Centralised Parking Plaza, leading to reductionincontainerholdingchargesfromRs.5000per day to Rs. 100 per day and real-time container tracking usingLDB,(24x7RFIDtagging/de-taggingofroad/rail containers at five container terminal gates) at JawaharlalNehruPort.

• To improve last and first mile connectivity, Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) is constructing (i) four lane road from Varunapuri Junction to Sada junction; (ii) fly over from Baina to Gate No. 9 and (iii) upramp at Baina connecting fourlaneflyoverofNH-17-B.

• Construction of six lane gate complex at Vishakhapatnam container terminal for seamless movement.

• Cochin port & NHAI has undertaken a capacity augmentation project of the existing 2 lane NH 966B to

four lane connecting Willingdon Island to Kundanoor Jn.(8Kms).

• Chennai Port is developing a Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Mappedu to provide facilities like Warehouse, Cold storage, Open storage for Containers, Automobile parking etc., all under one roof with latest mechanization.

• Chennai Port is developing a Buffer Parking yard in an areaof84,000sq.mtr.

During the meeting it was highlighted that for achieving the country’s Export-Import growth target, port-wise strategic planning for developing adequate handling capacities, infrastructure and logistics facilities, advanced / tech-based systems for tracking 100% Export-Import cargo (containerised and bulk and break-bulk), integration with digital systems of partner countries to be able to trace containers beyond port of call, is of critical importance for futuredevelopment.

SpecialSecretary(Logistics)laidoutthewayahead coveringfollowingactionpoints:

• Ports to develop strategic action plan for improving port performance / productivity to enhance Export-Import logistics efficiency and emerge as global transhipment hubs/preferredtradedestinations,etc.

• Ports to undertake predictive analysis for infrastructure planning to develop adequate handling capacity of increasedExport-Importtradeflowsinfuture.

• Increase adoption of LDB report findings, to analyse trends in dwell time, transit time, congestion, etc. Regular monitoring of data analytics such as those generated under the LDB project, may act as key performance indicators, basis on which the ports can developtheirstrategiesandactionplan.

• Identification of last and first mile gaps to enable efficient hinterland connectivity to be prioritised using PM GatiShakti mechanism. Holistic planning from multimodal connectivity to be undertaken using PMGatiShaktiNationalMasterPlan.

• Facilitate development of digital infrastructure, increase digitisation at ports, efficient service delivery includingroleofCustoms.

Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal receives mobile harbour crane

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

Following the takeover of both berths from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), NSDT is in the process of upgrading the existing infrastructureandfacilities.

Part of this process, will be the delivery of three mobile harbour cranes. The first crane arrived at the facility on July 17 and will be put to work at the shallow

waterberth,aspersources.

The following two cranes with similar capacities are scheduled for delivery by the end of August; one will join the first crane at the shallow water berth and the other willheadtothecoastalberth.

The introduction of the first mobile harbour crane at the terminal means it is better equipped to handle multipurpose cargoes – including containers, steel, bulk, breakbulkandprojectcargo–withgreaterefficiency.

APM Terminals Pipavav receives Top scores for issue resolution

PIPAVAV : APM Terminals

Pipavav regularly measures the Customer Effort Score (CES) to understand how easy it is for customers to do business with our port. We do this through our case management system salesforce, which we implemented in 2021 for effective and transparent resolution of the customer issues. CES scores range from 1 to 7, wherein a score of 7 is the highest score indicating that it was easy for customers to

address their issue and get it resolved.

In the period January till date 2023, APM Terminals Pipavav receives one of the highest Customer Effort Scores of 6.8 on average. The port received the highest number of responses (27 nos) in a single day with a CES score of 6.9 out of 7 in July 2023. This is the testimony of our customers’ trust and confidence in our way of working. This further solidifies our holistic approach towards customer centricity while adhering toourcorevalues.