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Sri Lanka to develop New Shipping, Logistics policy

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka is setting up a policy committee to draw up framework to develop the island’s shipping and logistics services and attract new investments, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said recently.

The experience of Singapore and Hong Kong has shown that shipping andrelatedservicesareakeydriverof economic growth, according to a proposal submitted to the cabinet by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. But Sri Lanka current regulatory and policy framework was protectionist and could not attract investments, or providecompetitiveservicesforusers.

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The 2023 budget had also proposed to draw up a new logistics servicespolicy. m.v. “MSC LEO VI” V- IM320A I.G.M. No. 2344601 Dt. 23-05-2023 Exch. Rate 84.61

The Cabinet of Ministers had approved appointing a committee under the Treasury Secretary with representatives from agencies related to the subject, to draw up a logistics development plan for 2023-27.

The above vessel has arrived on 24-05-2023 at NHAVA SHEVA (NSIGT) with import cargo to NHAVA SHEVA from ABU DHABI, NAVEGANTES, PARANAGUA, SANTOS, SUAPE, MONTREAL, DJIBOUTI, BARCELONA, ALMERIA, VALENCIA, FOS-SUR-MER, POTI, HERAKLION, PIRAEUS, THESSALONIKI, RIJEKA, ANCONA, CATANIA, GENOA, LEGHORN, NAPLES, PALERMO, SALERNO, TRIESTE, VENICE, AL 'AQABAH, SHUAIBA, SHUWAIKH, BEIRUT, SALALAH, PUERTO SEGURO FLUVIAL (VILLETA), HAMAD, PORT SUDAN, KOPER, TUNIS, ALIAGA, GEMLIK, ISKENDERUN, ISTANBUL, MERSIN, YARIMCA, BALTIMORE.

Please note the item Nos. against the B/L Nos. for NHAVA SHEVA (NSIGT) delivery.

Consignees are requested to kindly note that the above item nos. are for the B/L Nos. arrived for Nhava Sheva delivery.

Consignees are requested to collect Delivery Order for all imports delivered at Nhava Sheva from our Import Documentation Dept. at Nhava Sheva - DN210 / DN211 / DN212, D-Wing, 2nd Floor, NMSEZ Commercial Complex, Plot No. 6, Sector - 11, Opp. JNPT Township, Dronagiri Node, Navi Mumbai - 400 707 , India and Mumbai - 1st Floor, MSC House, Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059 on presentation of duly discharged Original Bill of Lading and payment of relevant charges.

The container detention charges will be applicable after standard free days from the discharge of containers meant for delivery at Nhava Sheva. The containers meant for movement by road to inland destinations will be dispatched upon receipt of required documents from consignees/receivers and the consignees will be liable for payment of port storage charges in case of delay in submission of these documents. Our Surveyors are M/s. Zircon Marine Services Private Limited. and usual survey conditions will apply. Consignees are also requested to note that the carriers and their agents are not bound to send individual notification regarding the arrival of the vessel or the cargo.

Incase of any query, kindly contact Import Customer Service - (022) 66378123; IN363-imports.mumbai@msc.com

Get IGM No. / ITEM No. /CFS details on our 24hrs computerized helpline No. (IVRS No.) 8169256872

You can also visit our website: www.msc.com/ind/help-centre/tools/import-general-manifest-information

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