MUM-27-06-2023

Countdown Begins!!!

Milaha wins Award of “Excellence in Maritime Services”

Cont’d. Pg. 6

Allcargo Logistics appoints Sushil Kumar Rathi as DirectorSupply Chain to drive growth in contract logistics

MUMBAI: Allcargo Logistics Limited, India’s largest integrated, end-toend logistics solutions provider, has appointed Sushil Kumar Rathi as Director - Supply Chain, Allcargo Supply Chain (wholly owned subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Limited) In this role, Sushil will be responsible for large contracts acquisition,

procurement of warehouses, procurement of transportation and growth of contract logistics business

Sushil'sappointmentisinlinewiththegroup’s strategy to strengthen mid and senior level capabilitiesthroughlateralhiring. Cont’d. Pg. 6

Award. There will be No issue of Daily Shipping Times on Wednesday 28th June, 2023 on account of Bakri-Id.

Mr. Sushil Kumar Rathi

DOHA: Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C ("Milaha"), the industry-leading provider of maritime and logistics solutions in Qatar, has been granted the Award of “Excellence in MaritimeServices”...

Milaha wins Award of “Excellence in Maritime Services” Recognion

to its commitment and outstanding services

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

... by the ShipTek - Marine offshore Oil & Gas Conference held in India in recognition to its commitment in providing customers in GCC and the Middle East with outstandingmaritimeservicesandsolutions.

Granting this award to Milaha reflects it’s a strong commitmenttowardsitscustomerstoprovidingthem withoutstandingandsophisticatedservices.

Eng. Mohammed Abdulla Swidan, Milaha’s IGCEO, stated: “Winning the award of “Excellence in MaritimeServices”isagreatachievementforMilaha. We in Milaha always reiterating our keenness to improve and modernize our services, maritime and

meet their interests and helping them achieving their projects. This award is a strong indication that we are on the right track of our strategy to serve customersbetter.”

The18theditionoftheShipTekeventisfocusingon thekeymarkettrendsandmaritimeindustrytocreate future trade patterns to build strong business growth andbetter-qualityservices.

Since it has been launched in 2008, the conference has attracted many prominent regional and international maritime companies and experts with aim of discussing issues of maritime industry and tacklingtheglobalchallenges.

logistics solutions to better serving our customers and providing them with outstanding services to

Milaha regularly participates in the global maritime and logistic conferences to keep abreast with new maritime developments, emerging technologies, and trends to improving services and accomplishingfuturegoals.

Allcargo Logistics appoints Sushil Kumar Rathi as DirectorSupply Chain to drive growth in contract logistics

Cont’d. from Pg. 3

The group aims to further strengthen its leadership team by on-boarding CXOs in key positions to drive value-led growth. Sushil brings in four decades of diversified experience in sales and distribution, marketing, channel management, supply chain management, procurement and business and IT consulting. Before joining Allcargo Logistics, he worked with Mahindra Logistics Limited as Chief Operating Officer, Supply Chain Business. He is credited for developing auto outbound,e-commerceandexpresslogisticsbusiness of the company. He also serves on the boards of Welspun One Logistics Parks Private Limited and Welspun One Logistics Parks Development ManagementPrivateLimitedasIndependentDirector.

A thought leader and a regular industry speaker at various Industry forums, Sushil won the prestigious Platinum award for innovation in the business model for developing innovative business practices. He has also been honoured with Supply Chain Visionary of the Year award by Express Logistics & SupplyChainLeadershipAwards.MrRathiwillreport to Mr Pirojshaw (Phil) Sarkari- Managing Director, AllcargoSupplyChain.

Welcoming Sushil Kumar Rathi,

Mr Shashi Kiran Shetty - Chairman, Allcargo Group said, "After consolidating our position in the contract logistics space, our goal is to drive growth in the contract logistics business. By diversifying its contract logistics operations across industries such as FMCG, auto, pharma, etc., The Allcargo Supply Chain has managed to deliver robust revenue and profit growth. Sushil with his extensive experience and proven industry knowledge will lead the growth journey of the contract logistics business.Technologyintegrationisanintegralpartofour long-termgrowthstrategy.Sushilwillfurtherstrengthen the technology play in our contract logistics operations. His strategic vision and management capabilities will enhance our service delivery capabilities, thereby driving further growth for the company."

Commenting on his appointment, Sushil Kumar Rathi, Director - Supply Chain, Allcargo Supply Chain said,"IamexcitedtojoinAllcargoSupplyChain and looking forward to playing my role in driving growthinthecontractlogisticsbusiness.Thecontract logistics business is poised to grow at an accelerated pace driven by the revival of economic activities. We’ll strengthen our service capabilities, our warehousing capabilities and align our resources to capture the larger market share and the emerging growthopportunities.”

five years, UP will become $1 trillion economy state: CM Yogi

LUCKNOW: Aiming to make Uttar Pradesh a 1 trillion dollar economy, ChiefMinisterYogiAdityanathhas envisioned ‘UP for UP, UP for India, UPforGlobal’forthestate.

TheChiefMinisterhassaidthatnow isthetimeofUttarPradesh.Utilisingall of its potentials, Uttar Pradesh will establish itself as the most important base for the nation’s multidimensional growth.

Fixing sector-wise short-term and long-term strategies according to UP’s potential, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set a timeframe of five yearstoachievethisambitiousgoal.

The Chief Minister has said that by the year 2027, Uttar Pradesh will become a state with an economy of $1 trillion. On Friday, the Chief Minister held a review meeting with officials of various departments related to the state’s income-expenditure and one trillion dollar economy and issued necessaryinstructions.

The Chief Minister said that

according to the vision of the Prime Minister, it is our mission to make Uttar Pradesh a trillion-dollar economy. Officers should concentrate on core sectorsforthis,andourcoresectorsare manufacturing, IT & ITES, religious tourism, and agriculture. Apart from this, we also need to give a special focus on sectors like energy, health, urban development, education, food processing, and MSME, among others. The officials informed the Chief Minister that there is a plan to develop the major metropolitan cities of the state as hubs for different sectors. In this sequence, preparations are on to make Lucknow the country’s first AI city. Along with this, the Chief Minister discussedwiththeofficialshowtomake thestateahubforgreenenergy.

Instructing the officers, the Chief Ministersaidthatwemustmovequickly to make the state a $1 trillion dollar economy. More technology will have to be used to bring transparency to the system.Anytypeofpendencywillnotbe

tolerated at all. UP has a base of 96 lakh units of MSMEs. To make the state a trillion-dollar economy, there is a need toplanonalargescaleregardingthis. While reviewing the construction sector, the Chief Minister said that 54 lakh houses have been constructed for the poor in the state. Directing the officers, he said that all types of construction work must be registered. Use technology for this. We should have a record of every construction work going on in the cities and villages. | The safety of registered construction projects should be guaranteed by this system. Arrange for insurance against any accidents that may occur during or after the registered construction work. Every construction project related to infrastructure should be registered. This will increase transparency. It should also be kept in mind that any construction work should be done only on barren and infertile land. Construction work should not be done onagriculturalland.

In

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

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

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

TO LOAD FOR BLACK SEA, EAST EUROPE & C.I.S PORTS from NSICT

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

TO

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

PORTS From NSICT

Logistic Ser. Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas.

PoseidonShpg.

TO LOAD FOR INDIAN SUB CONTINENT from BMCT

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

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

Evergreen Shpg. P.Kelang, Tanjun, Pelepas, Singapore, Xingang, Balmer Law. CFS Dron.

Feedertech/TSA Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo.

PIL India/One(I)

ISS Shpg. P.Kelang, Singapore, Xiangang, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Da Chan Bay. ULA CFS

24/0725/07 TBATBA Ever Eagle 173E

CISC Service

KMTC KMTC (I) P.Kelang,Singapore,Tanjung Pelepas,Xiangang,Qingdao,Laem Chabang. Dronagiri-3

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 Bhavani Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Jakarta, Yangoon, Surabaya, Belawan, Ashte CFS

In Port 28/06 Grace Bridge E2304 P0402 273349-25/05 Global Feeder Sima Marine Port

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

PORTS from GTI

Kong, Shanghai.

ANL CMA CGM Ag. Port Kelang, Singapore Dron.-3 & Mul. TS Lines TS Lines (I) South East Asia, Far East, China.

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

In Port 27/06 KMTC Mundra 02304E P0514 274279-07/06 KMTC KMTC (India) Port Kelang(W), Hongkong, Qingdao, Kwangyang, Dronagiri-3 03/0704/07 TBATBA

TBATBA Hyundai Integral 0131E P0617 275313-21/06

Hyundai Courage 0107E

13/0814/08 TBATBA Hyundai Pluto 0031E

Maersk Line Maersk India Pusan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam & Other Indland Destination. Maersk CFS

HMM Shpg. Port Kelang, Singapore, Laem Chabang, Caimep, Kaohsiung, Seabird CFS 24/0725/07

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)

Singapore, Kwangyang, Pusan, Shanghai, Ningbo Ocean Gate Sinokor Sinokor India Port Kelang, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kwangyang, Seabird CFS Busan, Shanghai, Ningbo & Other Inland Destination.

Gold Star Star Ship

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

TO LOAD FOR AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND PORTS from GTI

TO

FOR

PORTS from BMCT

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

TO 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

JAIGARH PORT LIMITED

VESSELS ON BERTH (As on 26-06-2023)

India, Japan signs Joint Action Plan for AEO schemes

NEW DELHI: India and Japan have agreed on a blueprint to mutually recognise the trade facilitation schemes offered by each of the nations in a bid to support businesses in both the countries and to facilitate bilateral trade.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Saturday said that it has signed a joint action plan with the customs authorities in Japan at a meeting in Brussels. The action plan lays out the “roadmap for entering into a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for authorised economic operators (AEOs) of both countriesinthenearfuture,”CBICsaidinaTweet.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of a meeting of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) CustomsCo-operationCouncilmeeting.

“The MRA has the potential for giving India-Japan trade a major fillip” and for enhancement of opportunities fortheindustryatbothends,saidCBIC.

India is actively seeking to strike deals with the UAE, Australia, Russia, Japan and the East African Community underwhichhighlyvaluedtradeprivilegesgiventotrusted exporters, importers and logistics players in one country willbehonouredbytheothercountry.

AEO is a key scheme meant to facilitate ease of doing business. Entering into these mutual recognition agreements(MRAs)hasseveralbenefitsforIndia.

The privileges that accredited merchants and businesses get under India’s AEO scheme — quicker

clearance of shipments at ports, lower inspection rate, quicker tax refunds, facility for deferred duty payment and acceptance of self-declaration of origin of goods — will be availabletotheminthecountrysigninganMRAwithIndia. Besides, AEO-accredited Indian exporters’ partners in othercountrieswillalsogetthesebenefits.

India has given the status of AEO to close to 5,600 trade participants—importers, exporters, logistics providers, custom brokers and warehouse operators–as they are compliant with supply chain standards and security norms.

India should consider free trade agreement with Egypt: Exporters

NEW DELHI: India should consider negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with Egypt as the Mediterranean nation holds huge potential for the domestic industry in various sectors like agri products, steel items and light vehicles,accordingtoexporters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Cairo for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel FattahEl-Sisi.

Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) Director General Ajay Sahai said that India and Egypt have historic trade relations, which are robust and fairly balanced.

India’s exports increased to USD 4.1 billion in 2022-23 from USD 3.74 billion in 2021-22. However, imports from that country declined to about USD 2 billion against USD 3.5billionin2021-22.

Fertiliser,crudeoil,chemicals,rawcotton,andrawhides are major import items from Egypt. The main export items includewheat,rice,cottonyarn,petroleum,meat,flat-rolled

products,ferroalloys(relatedtoiron)andlightvehicles.

“The prime minister’s visit is significant as Egypt is the gateway to Africa and Europe. A cementing of economic relations and possibly a feasibility study for FTA can be undertaken as Egypt has such FTAs with countries in West Asia and Africa,” Sahai said. Besides cooperation in agriculture, biotechnology, pharma, and renewable energy, Indiashouldexploretie-upsinlogisticswithEgypt,headded.

“We should look at taking trade to USD 15 billion in the next three years from the current over USD 6 billion,” he said.

Engineering exporter and Director of Geco Trading CorporationKhalidKhansaidthatEgyptisamajortrading partnerofIndiainAfrica.

Ludhiana-based engineering exporter and Hand Tools Association President SC Ralhan suggested that Egypt should consider starting trade with India in domestic currency.

About50IndiancompaniesareoperatinginEgypt.

Visakhapatnam Port’s thrust is on modernisation : Chairman

VISAKHAPATNAM: Visakhapatnam Port will give a major boost to improving port-led industrial and economic development, according to M Angamuthu, Chairperson, VisakhapatnamPortAuthority(VPA).

The VPA has lined up a slew of initiatives in line with PM Modi’s vision for improving port-led industrial and economicdevelopment,Angamuthusaid.

“Visakhapatnamporthandledarecordcargointhelast financial year 2022-23. We intend to improve our cargo handlingfollowingthebestavailablekeyportperformance indicators,”theChairmansaid.

Visakhapatnam port handled a record cargo of 74 million tonnes during the year 2022-2023 as against 69 million tonnes in the previous year marking a growth of 7percent.

The port authority would also take care of environmental concerns, stakeholders participation and generation of renewable energy sources by utilising solar

andwindpotential,headded.

Other recent achievements of the port include discharge of a record quantity of 20,050 tonnes with a gang hookoutputof1,671tonnesofchromeoreinbulk,loadingof a 16,478 tonnes fly ash in bulk with a gang hook output of 1,831 tonnes and discharge of a record quantity of 15,446tonnesofferromanganeseslaginbulk.

PlansforModernisation

VPA has undertaken a slew of modernisation initiatives. The handling of bigger vessels made possible in the Inner Harbour recently and Baby Cape handling also commenced.

As part of making the port as Landlord model, three PPP projects awarded with an investment of 655 crore and another 2 projects are in advanced stage of award. In addition,worksareonformodernisationoffishingharbour under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana with an investmentof Rs.151crore,thefoundationstoneforwhich waslaidbyPMModi.

TO

VESSELS DUE AT MUMBAI FOR EXPORT LOADING

TO LOAD FOR UK, NORTH CONT, SCAN, BLACK SEA, EAST EUROPE & CIS PORTS

TO LOAD FOR MED / RED SEA & WEST ASIA GULF PORTS

TO LOAD FOR KARACHI, COLOMBO, YANGOON AND BANGLADESH PORTS

TO

31/0701/08 Alliance St. Louis 149 Hoegh Autoliners Merchant Shpg. Durban, Dar Es Salaam / Maputo / Mombasa-T/S at Durban

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

m.v. “MSC QINGDAO” V- IV325A I.G.M. No. 2347658 Dt. 26-06-2023 Exch. Rate 84.93

The above vessel is arriving on 27-06-2023 at NHAVA SHEVA (NSIGT) with import cargo to NHAVA SHEVA from SOKHNA PORT, BARCELONA, VALENCIA, THESSALONIKI, RIJEKA, LA SPEZIA, TRIESTE, AL 'AQABAH, ROTTERDAM, SALALAH, CONSTANTA, NOVOROSSIYSK, KOPER, ALIAGA, GEMLIK, ISKENDERUN, MERSIN, TEKIRDAG (ASYAPORT), TRABZON, BALTIMORE, NEW YORK, NORFOLK, SAVANNAH.

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 - 400707, 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 As Agents :

NHAVA SHEVA

Kashi becomes hub of agri exports in East UP, witnesses 420% growth

LUCKNOW: Before Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flags off the first consignment of mango and green chilli packed at Kashi’s Integrated Pack House (IPH) for export to Gulf countries, the figures of export of agriculture and horticulture products reveal that east UP has emerged as amajorhubofagriexport.

Since the time IPH became functional after inauguration by PM on March 24, Varanasi’s export has risen from 4 metric tonnes in 2020-21 to 561 MT in 2022-23, ensuring growth of 420%. Lucknow, which had export figure of 111.47 MT in 2020-21 had exported 703.30 MT of agriproductsin2022-23anditsgrowthpercentagewas6%.

Busy in preparations for the flagging off ceremony at IPH in Karkhiyao area recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Deputy General Manager CB Singh said, “After IPH’s inauguration by the PM, process to operationalise it has been intensified in Varanasi in order to achieve the goal of developing east UP as a hub of exportofagricultureandhorticultureproducts.”

He said, “With flagging off by the CM, the IPH Varanasi packed first consignments of mango and green chilli will leave for markets of Gulf, including Dubai and Doha via air andsearoutes,respectively.”

Recalling the journey of ma king East UP region a hub

of agri export, Singh said, “Till 2019, there was nil export of agri cargo from Varanasi airport and negligible export from Lucknow airport. Now, flights are fully loaded with agriaircargoatVaranasiandLucknow.”

Highlighting the trend of growth in export of agri products from international airports of UP, he said, “In 2019-20 Lucknow had exported 99 MT of green vegetables and mangos while export from Varanasi was nil. In 2020-21 Lucknow exported 111.47 MT while only four MT vegetables were exportedfrom Varanasi. I n 2021-22 export of these agri and horticulture produces from Lucknow was 661.50 MT and Varanasi exported 157 MT. In 2022-23 Lucknow’s export was recorded as 703.30 MT while Varanasi’sexportfiguresjumpedto561MT.”

“The growth percentage of agri export from Varanasi airport in 2022-23 was 420% compared to 2021-22 figures while this growth at Lucknow airport was 6%”, said Singh adding that between April and Jun this year Varanasi’s export figure was 120.5 MT while Lucknow has exported 169.9 MT of agri products. He also referred the measures initiated to achieve the goal of developing East UP as an export hub by making Varanasi its centre. The IPH established here fulfils requirements of international standard, which i s a must, especially for exporting agri productstoEuropeanUnion,JapanandKorea.

Egypt to woo Indian Investors with Special Spot on Suez Canal Economic Zone

CAIRO: The announcement by Egypt that it will offer a dedicated slot for India within the Suez Canal Economic Zone(SCEZ)settofigurehighontheagendaduringPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country from June24-25,whichwasthefirstbyanIndianPMsince1997.

Egypt has been positioning its Suez Canal region as a primeinvestmentprospectforIndianbusinesses.

One of the major strategic choke points in the world connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, the Suez Canal is controlled by Egypt, andcommands20percentofglobalcontainertrade.

The Suez Canal holds significant importance for Indian trade too. Out of the total 4.8 million barrels per day of crude oil shipped and transported through the canal, 500,000barrelsperdayofcrudeisshippedtoIndia.

The development axis of the Suez Canal region, SCZONE, includes a number of industrial and logistical zones.

The SCZONE is part of Egypt’s plan to transform the country into a global logistical and commercial centre by linking the Red and Mediterranean seas through mega industrialandlogisticalzones.

It is a 460-kilometre independent, emerging international commercial hub with six maritime ports strategically located between Africa, Middle East and Europe.

A delegation led by the Chairman of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Waleid Gamal Eldien recently held discussions on India-Egypt economic engagement, especially potential investment opportunities in diverse areas like renewable energy, green hydrogen, and infrastructure.

India was offered full support for establishing a strong industrial presence in the SCZONE during the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s visit to New Delhi in January.

The Egyptian President had then told a gathering of leading Indian businessmen that the Suez Canal region provides promising opportunities for companies wishing to benefit from Egypt’s strategic location.

SCZONE signed a framework agreement with Indian company ACME recently to start construction on a plannedgreenhydrogenprojectinSokhnabyearly2024.

First cargo train dispatched from Pune to Howrah

PUNE: The first cargo special train from Khadki station in Pune division was dispatched to SankarelHowrah on Thursday (June 21), said officials. The Business Development Unit (BDU) established by the commercial and operations department of the Pune railway division has taken joint operations to increase the revenueofrailways.

The train consists of 14 VPU coaches with 90% white goodsincludingelectronicitemslikeAC,fridge,TVetc.with a total weight of 322 tonnes and this has earned the railway more than Rs. 15 lakhs. There is a large industrial area around the Pune railway division but several parcels were sentbyrailfromPunewhichweresentbyVPUcoach(motor cumparcelvancoach)tothetraingoingtothedestination.

The train consists of 14 VPU coaches with 90% white goods including electronic items like AC, fridge, TV etc. with a total weight of 322 tonnes and this has earned the railwaymorethanRs.15lakhs.

“Due to the efforts of the BDU team, goods which were earlier sent by road have been diverted to the railway route. Seven to eight parcel rakes are expected to be loaded on the Pune railway division and this could generate a revenue of Rs. 1-1.2 crore per month. With the proactive efforts of the BDU team formed under the guidance of divisional railway manager Indu Dubey and the features of economical rates, safe operation etc. the division has been successful in getting new business,” said RamdasBhise,PuneRailwayDivision spokesperson.

Exports from Rajasthan surge by Rs 31,000 Cr to Rs 77,771 Cr in FY23

JAIPUR: The successful implementation of industrial policies, export promotion programmes and campaigns of the state government have given impetus to exporters and exports,thestatementsaid.

The State Government’s ‘Export Promotion Process and Documentation Training Program Scheme’ has contributed significantly intheincreaseinexports.

Startedin2012,underthisscheme, entrepreneurs who wish to make a career in the export sector are given information about export process and documents and world markets in trainingprogrammes.

The statement said that under the

export-related schemes of the state government, in the last two years, more than 10,000 new exporters have been trained and made internationallevelexporters.

At the same time, 500 entrepreneurs are trained every year in export promotion process and documentation training programme. Due to these training programmes, exports from Rajasthan are continuouslyincreasing.

The ‘Export Promotion Process and Documentation Training ProgramScheme’endedonMarch31, 2023.

Considering the importance and achievements of the scheme,

Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot has approved a proposal to extend the duration of the scheme for five more yearstillMarch31,2028

Exports from Rajasthan have increased by around Rs 31,000 crore in the last six fiscal years to Rs 77,771 crore in 2022-23. According to an official statement, shipments from Rajasthan were Rs 46,476 crore in 2017-18, which increased to more than Rs 77,771 crore in last fiscal year.

Exports were Rs 51,178.41 crore in 2018-19 ; Rs 49,946.10 crore in 2019-20; Rs52,764.31crorein2020-21;Rs71,999 crore in2021-22 andRs77,771.37 crore in2022-23.

S&P retains FY24 India growth projection at 6%, fastest in Asia Pacific

NEW YORK: S&P Global Ratings retained India's GDP growth forecast at 6 per cent saying it will be the fastest growing economy among Asia Pacific nations. The GDP growth forecast for the current and the next fiscal has been kept unchanged from the forecast made in March partly on accountofdomesticresilience.

"Weseethefastestgrowthatabout 6 per cent in India, Vietnam, and the Philippines, S&P Global Ratings said in its quarterly economic update for Asia-Pacific.

"The medium-term growth outlook remains relatively solid.

The Asian emerging market economies remain among the fastest growing ones in our global growth outlook through 2026," said Louis Kuijs, Asia-Pacific Chief EconomistatS&PGlobalRatings.

S&P said retail inflation is likely to soften to 5 per cent this fiscal from 6.7 per cent, and the RBI is expected to cut interest rates only early next year.

"In India, under the assumption of normal monsoons, we expect headline consumer inflation to soften to 5 per cent in fiscal 2024 from 6.7 per cent. Softer crude prices and

tempering of demand will bring down fuelandcoreinflation,respectively.

"The inflation and rate hike cycles have peaked, in our opinion. But we expect the Reserve Bank of India to cut rates only in early 2024, as it wants to see consumer inflation moving to 4 per cent--the centre of its target range,"Kuijssaid.

S&P has lowered the growth forecast for China to 5.2 per cent from 5.5percentfor2023.

"For the rest of the region, we have left it broadly unchanged, in part because of domestic resilience," S&Psaid.

WCO : Director General of Customs from 185 Countries deliberates on bringing ease in cross border trade

BRUSSELS: The 141st/142nd Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, the highest decision-making body of the Organization, were held at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium from 22 to 24 June 2023. The Sessions saw the participation of Directors General of Customs representing the WCO’s185Members.

Under the guidance of Mr. A. Al Khalifa, Director General of Bahrain Customs and outgoing Chairperson of the WCO Council, the 2023 Council Sessions reviewed the work carried out by the WCO throughout the year. The discussions covered international standards, guidance documents and recommended practices developed by thedifferentWCOworkingbodieswitha view to enhancing the management of cross-bordertrade.

The Council focused its deliberations on various areas of Customs work, including Capacity Building, Rules of Origin, Valuation,

Nomenclature and Classification, Compliance, and Trade Facilitation, as well as on budgetary and financial matters.

The Council took note of the progress made in implementing the Strategic Plan 2022-2025, particularly in the key focus areas of Technology and Innovation, Green Customs and GovernanceandAccountability.

Regarding Technology and Innovation, the Council acknowledged the efforts of the Data and Statistics Working Group in implementing the WCODataStrategy,andtooknoteofthe establishment of a Data Scholarship for capacitybuilding.

Recognizing the urgent need for Customs to address environmental concerns, the Council endorsed the Green Customs Action Plan. Additionally, the Council adopted three Harmonized System (HS) recommendations aimed at improving themonitoringofthemovementofwaste oils,certainsubstancescontrolledunder

the Rotterdam Convention, and substances controlled under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on theirDestruction.

Delegates expressed their support for the newly developed WCO Action Plan on Fragile Borders and ConflictAffected Situations, emphasizing the importance of Customs adapting to suchcontexts.

In the area of Governance and Accountability, the Council took note of theprogressmadeindevelopingaWCO Modernization Plan and endorsed the WCOSecretariatEqualityandDiversity WorkPlan.

The Council endorsed the Implementation Plan 2023-2024, along with the activities planned for the next financial year, and supported the budgetary recommendations of the Finance Committee. These decisions enable the Secretariat to continue its workinsupportingitsMembers.

WCO Council elects Ian Saunders as new Secretary General

BRUSSELS: On Saturday 24 June, Customs Directors General representingthe185Membersofthe World Customs Organization (WCO) elected Ian Saunders as the Organization’s new Secretary General for a five-year term as of 1st January 2024. The WCO Secretary General is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the WCO Secretariat. The election, which saw two candidates vying for this top position, took place during the annual Council Sessions in Brusselsfrom22to24June2023.

Mr. Saunders, nominated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, assured the Organization’s Members of his commitmenttodrivingCustomstowardsasafe,prosperous and inclusive future. He said, “While respecting the WCO’s rich past, there is a need to innovate and adapt to modern challenges. I intend to lead the Organization by forging strong and enduring public-private partnerships, leveraging technology, promoting inclusivity for effective global Customs cooperation, and ensuring transparency

and openness as fundamental principlesofgoodgovernance.”

Incumbent Secretary General Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, whose term of office expires at the end of December 2023, welcomed Mr. Saunders’ appointment“ and said, “I congratulate the winner on his election and I wish him well when he assumes his duties”.

Dr. Mikuriya added, “The WCO has withstood the test of time, and despite changes in global trade and therecentpandemicwehavestayedrelevantandproactive, and have accompanied our Members with clear and precise standardspromotingcertainty,predictabilityandsecurityof the global supply chain. However, many challenges remain ahead of us and I am confident that my successor, with the support of the WCO’s membership and the staff of the Secretariat, will rise to the occasion and steer the Organizationintherightdirectionforthenextfiveyears.”

DP World signs deal to double capacity at Indonesia’s Belawan New Container Terminal

DUBAI: DP World is set to commence operations at Indonesia’s Belawan New Container Terminal (BNCT), afterfinalisinganagreementwiththeIndonesiaInvestment Authority (INA) and Pelindo to manage the terminal and beginamajorexpansion.

The strategic partnership between the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), Indonesian governmentowned port operator Pelindo, and DP World, will create Indonesia’s most direct link with the Malacca Strait, one of theworld’sbusiestshippingroutes.

The agreement was signed by Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, Arif Suhartono, President Director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), and Ridha Wirakusumah, CEO of IndonesiaInvestmentAuthority.

In the longer term, the agreement aims to increase BNCT’s capacity to 1.4 million TEUs, up from 600,000 TEUs currently. BNCT will also aim to attract more direct calls, reducing North Sumatra’s reliance on regional hub ports to accessregionalandglobalmarkets.

The BNCT currently serves as a local hub for the neighbouring provinces in Sumatra. The expansion and modernisation programme will strengthen its position as a majortradeandlogisticsgatewayintheMalaccaStrait.

Alongside modernising maritime infrastructure, DP World will also work with its partners to connect other terminals and small ports on the Island of Sumatra to further realise the BNCT’s role in reducing container logisticscostswithinNorthernSumatra.

Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, said:“AsdirectedbyPresidentJokoWidodo,thereisalways strategic value for equity and acceleration of economic growth in the regions and nationally through port development, including this new container terminal at the PortofBelawanwhichisbelievedtosupportdownstreamto maximize exports in new ways and also accelerate the economy in North Sumatra which continues to grow. This is in accordance with the objectives of the Terminal port

development which will strengthen the national port industry ecosystem, as well as the competitiveness of IndonesianportsasstrategictraderoutesinSoutheastAsia andinternationally.”

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “We are proud to help Indonesia expand the Belawan New Container Terminal and support its ambitions to develop the economy of Sumatra through infrastructure. By investing in cutting-edge sustainable technologies, world-class training and the highest standards of health and safety, we aim to eliminate inefficiency and enable the flow of trade between Indonesia andtheworld.”

Arif Suhartono, President Director of PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero), said: “Today's Shareholder Agreementisasignificantmilestoneandfollowsthesigning of the Master Agreement in August 2022. This has been a long and complex process, but I’m delighted that the agreement is now a reality thanks to the hard work and collaboration of all parties, I am optimistic that this agreement will be a catalyst for the further development of the BNCT as a world-class, connected and fully integrated containerterminalthatisthefoundationforincreasedtrade and a brighter future for our exporters, downstream industries and people. The realization of the Belawan Investment and Operations collaboration represents business expansion and strategic partnership, which are key pillars of our 2023 roadmap. This collaboration is also proof that after the merger, the level of investor confidence inPelindohasincreased.”

Ridha Wirakusumah, CEO of INA, said: "INA's investmentinBelawanNewContainerTerminalservesasa crucial step towards positioning Indonesia as a prominent maritimeaxis,andkeyplayerinthegloballogisticsindustry. This transformational project supports Indonesia's economic growth and advances its maritime sector, becoming an important role in driving economic growth in Indonesia."

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT DEENDAYAL PORT

TODAY’S TIDE 27/06/2023

VESSELS IN PORT & DUE FOR EXPORT LOADING

VESSELS

GENERAL CARGO VESSELS

LIQUID CARGO VESSELS

SHIPS SAILED WITH NEXT EXPORT CARGOS DESTN.

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI PORT

ADANI PORTS & SEZ LTD. (APSEZ) MUNDRA

ADANI MUNDRA CONTAINER TERMINAL (AMCT)

CONTAINER VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

CONTAINER

VESSELS DUE / IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE

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

SHIPPING MOVEMENTS AT ADANI HAZIRA PORT

OTHER PORTS OF GUJARAT

(As on 26-06-2023) JAMNAGAR (BEDI) PORT

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

NSICT

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

22-06-2023 AICT

MSC Regulus (V-IS325A) 24-06-2023 AICT

MSC Vanessa (V-XA324A) 25-06-2023 Colombo

NYK Vesta (V-3325W) 26-06-2023 ACMTPL Frankfurt Express (V-3125) 26-06-2023 ACMTPL

Wan Hai 502 (V-E113) 21-06-2023 Port Kelang

X-Press Bardsey (V-23005E) 22-06-2023 Colombo

One Matrix (V-077E) 23-06-2023 Colombo

Maersk Gironde (V-325E) 24-06-2023 Pipavav

Ningbo Express (V-2324W) 25-06-2023 AICT

OOCL Hamburg (V-143E) 27-06-2023 Pipavav

Cap San Juan (V-324W) 23-06-2023 Salallah

Jeju Island (V-E020) 23-06-2023 Tuticorin

Kota Lagu (V-15W) 24-06-2023 Colombo Interasia Progress (V-072E) 24-06-2023 AICT Zoi (V-106E)

Erminia (V-QS326R)

17

18 Sea Star Victory Sai Maritime

19/20

21 W Huang Pu Mitsutor

B.Pier Hai Nam 85 J.M. Baxi

B.P. Extn. Hai Phuong Star Parekh Marine

OCT 1 Jervis Bay Shaan Marine OCT

JNPJNP JNPCT/COASTAL/ CT/COASTAL/ CT/COASTAL/ CT/COASTAL/LIQUID BERTH LIQUID LIQUID BERTH SB-2

CUSTOM EXCHANGE RATESALLRATES PERUNIT

W. E. F. 16-06-2023

EXCHANGE RATES

´ We are not responsible for any mistake. ALL RATES ARE PROVISIONAL. The rates in this column are only meant for guidance.

VESSELS DUE/IN PORT FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE AT MUMBAI

FROM I.G.M.No

APM Terminals Pipavav expands its footprint with new CIX service

CIX (China India Express) is a weekly service connecng

Far East Asia, South East Asia, Lan America, Oceania Countries and US West Coast

PIPAVAV: APM Terminals Pipavav has secured a new weeklyservice,CIX(ChinaIndiaExpress)connectingIndia to the Far East Asia, South-East Asia, Latin America, OceaniaCountriesandUSWestCoast.Theweeklyserviceis launched jointly by WAN HAI Hapag Lloyd and EVERGREEN Lines. The first vessel M.V.WAN HAI 360 V001E of the service called at the port Pipavav. The new service connects port Pipavav to - Nhava Sheva - Port Kelang – Singapore – Kaohsiung - HONG KONGSHEKOU.

Theservicewilltransportarangeofcommoditieslikeclay, ceramic tiles, handicrafts, crated stone, marble, agri commodities, dehydrated foods, potatoes, onions, rice,

brassitems,whitegoods,seafood,amongothers.TheService is one of the fastest services to and from Asia to West Coast Indiawithatransittimeof9daysfromPipavavtoPortKlang, 17daystoKaohsiungand20daysfromSekou/HongKong.

Commenting on commencement of the new service, Mr. Girish Aggarwal, MD, APM Terminals Pipavav said, “"WearedelightedtoreceivethefirstvesseloftheCIXservice at our port. The well-established and highly quality service providesweeklyconnectivitytothetradeandopportunityto ourcustomersinnorth-westofIndiatotradewiththeglobal markets. The new service reinforces our commitment to customersbyenhancingtheport'sconnectivitytotheglobal marketstherebysupportingthegrowthoftheregion."

CMA CGM : Bijagos Shuttle, the unique product for Bissau cashews Guinea-Bissau to India and Vietnam

MARSEILLE: As of mid-June, CMA CGM is pleased to announce the resumption of our fortnightly BIJAGOS SHUTTLE service for the upcoming season of cashew exports from Bissau, Guinea-BissautoIndiaandVietnam:

• Bijagos Shuttle service, fully operated by CMA CGM, deploystwovesselsof1,700TEU

• BissauportisservedonfortnightlyfrequencyfrommidJune2023totheendofthecashewseason

• First vessel will be m/v "LION" voy. 0BJ1XN1MA, ETABissauonJune24th,2023

• Asubstantialstockof40'containersisavailableinBissau.

Maersk orders six methanol powered vessels

COPENHAGEN: A.P. MollerMaersk (Maersk) has made an order ofsixmid-sizedcontainervessels–all having dual-fuel engines able to operate on green1 methanol. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group will build the six 9,000TEUvesselswhichwillbedeliveredin2026and2027.

“With this order, we take another step in the green transformation of our fleet and towards our target of becoming net-zero in 2040. As with all our other vessel orders for the last two years, these ships will be able to run on green methanol,”said, Rabab Boulos, ChiefInfrastructureOfficeratMaersk.

In 2021, Maersk ordered the world’s first methanolenabled container vessel following a commitment to the principle of only ordering newbuilt vessels that can sail on green fuels. Just two years later, the global orderbook standsatmorethan100methanol-enabledvessels.

By ordering additional six vessels, Maersk now has 25methanol-enabledvesselsonorder.

“For these six container vessels, we have chosen a designandvesselsizewhichmakethemveryflexiblefroma deployment point of view. This will allow these vessels to fill

many functions in both our current and our future network, thereby offering the flexibility our customers demand. Once phased in, they will replace existing capacity in our fleet,”added Rabab Boulos, Chief Infrastructure OfficeratMaersk.

Later this summer, the first methanol-enabled vessel, a2,100TEUfeedervessel,willbedeliveredtoMaersk. Aboutthesixnewvessels:

• They have a capacity of 9,000 containers (Twenty Foot Equivalent-TEU)

• Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Groupwill build the six vessels inChina

• The ships will be delivered from 2026 and with last deliveryinMarch2027

• All of them have dual fuel engines making them able to operateonbothfueloilandmethanol

• Upon delivery, the vessels will replace existing capacity intheMaerskfleet

• Replacing vessels in a similar size segment, the new vessels will reduce Maersk’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by about 450,000 tons CO2e per year on a fuel lifecyclebasiswhenoperatingongreenmethanol.