Mumbai Edition_27-07-2023

JNPA builds integrated rail-side capacity for double-stacked Container Trains

NAVIMUMBAI:JNPA,India’sbusiestpubliccontainer gateway,hasannounceditisinapositiontohandledoublestacked container freight trains out of its new integrated railyardforallterminalsintheharbour.

The port has five container terminals and mixed or combined train operations have been its mainstay for inlandcontainerdepot(ICD)volumes.

The state-of-the-art integrated rail yard, designed to handle double-stacked container trains, is set to commence on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) rail lines for all the five terminals, informed a recent communiquefromJNPArecently.

The authority went on to say, “This advanced common railyardwillstreamlineoperationsandenhanceefficiency at the port.” The sophisticated integrated common rail yard has been developed in an effort to upgrade the port’s infrastructure for seamless freight movement as demand builds,propelledbytheDFCconnectivity.

According to a previous port statement, the long-haul common yard has three lines of 1,500 metres for doublestack container trains, out of which two are top-wired ballastless lines meant for loading and unloading of containers, and one is for engine turnaround of electric locomotives.

Drewry’s GTO report: PSA remains at Top, Chinese operators on the rise

LONDON: M&A-led growth strategies will propel leading regional terminal operators and container shipping lines into the global terminal operator rankings next year, according to Drewry’s latest Global Container TerminalOperatorsAnnualReviewandForecastreport.

While the position of the largest global terminal operators (GTOs) at the top of the rankings look secure, the number of companies seeking to invest in the global portsmarkethasincreasedinrecentyears.However,with global container port volumes increasing by just 0.5% in 2022, M&A has emerged as the quickest route to build marketshare.

CMA CGM and China Merchants Port strengthen collaboration

SHANGHAI: The Chinese port operatorChinaMerchantsPorthas entered into strategic cooperation Momorandum of Understanding withCMACGM.

Accordingtotheagreement,the two parties will establish middle and long-term cooperation on vessel calls, terminal services, logistics, technology innovation and regional majorprojectdevelopment.

“China Merchants Port and CMA CGM have clear advantages in their respective fields. CMA CGM has been an important partner of China Merchants Port and we are providing high-quality and efficient service to CMA CGM. Signing of the agreement lays a solid foundation for deepening our cooperation,” said Lu Yongxin, COO and general manager of ChinaMerchantsPort.

Drewry’s GTO report: PSA remains at Top, Chinese operators on the rise

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Eleanor Hadland, author of the report and Drewry’s Senior Analyst for Ports and Terminals said: “Increased M&A and privatisation activity will see the number of GTOsincrease–HapagLloyd,ONE,Adaniand Abu Dhabi Ports Group are all set to feature in nextyear’sleaguetables.”

In 2022, there was a net increase in the number of companies that qualified as GTOs from 20 to 21. While HHLA dropped out of the rankings due to the closure of its terminal in Odessa after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, MSC and Wan Hai entered the rankings in 7thand19thposition,respectively.

LeadingGlobal/InternationalTerminalOperators, Equity-adjustedthroughput,2022

Annual growth in equity-adjusted throughput for the 21 GTOs was 0.6%, which is slightly above the 0.5% increase in global port handling recorded in 2022. The leading operators handled over 48% of the global port volumes on an equity-adjusted basis,stableonalike-for-likebasisvs.2021.

China Cosco Shipping gained ground on back of its increased stake in Tianjin Container Terminal, while China Merchant’s equity-throughput gains follow on fromtheupliftinshareholdinginShanghaiInternational PortsGroupandNingboZhoushanPortCo.

In contrast, APMT slipped down the rankings due to the full-year impact of the sale of Rotterdam Maasvlakte in 2021 and sale of minority stake in Wilhelmshaven in 2022. Similarly, DP World’s monetisation strategy, which has reduced its equity-stake in its flagship Jebel Ali terminal to less than 68% underpinned the 3.1% drop in equitythroughputin2022.

Revenue of terminal operators rose in 2022, despite a slowdown in volume growth. However, by 2H22 the widespread easing of congestion saw storage revenues plunge as dwell times quickly returned to pre-pandemic levels. The easing of port congestion led to recovery in terminal productivity, lowering costs on a per unit basis; for example, less requirement for overtime working and lower levels of rehandling in container yards. However, labour costs, which are partially fixed and

account for the highest proportion of opex per unit, jumpedin1Q23duetoyear-endsalaryincreases.

In 2022, the Drewry Global Container Terminal Earnings Index dipped 16.3% YoY led by falling revenue and rising cost per unit. However, the pace of decline slowed in 1Q23 due to reduction in operating costs perteu.

“We expect this downtrend to recede as the impact from reduced storage revenues weakens in 2H23,” addedHadland.

In 2022, the sampled terminal operators’ capital expenditure (capex) grew by 18% YoY, marking the second consecutive yearly increase since 2020, when the industry opted to build onto their cash positions by delayingnon-essentialcapexduetothepandemic.

In 2023, high-interest rates have already increased the opportunity cost of funds invested. We believe that interest rates will remain elevated in the short term, which will see operators reappraise business cases for capital investments as the hurdle rates of return move upwards.

Small-scale projects that can be funded from cashflow, especially those which generate productivity and/or sustainability gains are less likely to be delayed than greenfield projects and major terminal expansions.

Early in 2013 China Merchants became a 49% shareholder in Terminal Link with CMA CGM, the joint venturehasinterestsinover50terminals.

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The Western DFC project, a high-stakes investment for India’s containerised trade, is a 1,504-kilometre broad-gauge freight only connector between Dadri, the busiest ICD in North India, and Nhava Sheva.

Along the DFC route, it is estimated that advanced

wagons can carry freight up to 81 tons per wagon at a speed of 100 kilometres per hour, including for doublestacked container trains, compared with 60kmphonthenormalnetwork.

JNPT has been working hard to convert more truckloads to the rail mode to alleviate road congestion andimprovecontainerdwelltimes.

DCSA: Striving towards Paperless Global Trade

AMSTERDAM: Imagine a world with a seamlessly digital sustainable supply chain. Where all parties from shippers to carriers, financers, freight forwarders and beyond collaborate for efficiency, the best customer experience and reduced environmental impact. The shipping industry is striving for a future that is no longer encumbered by analogue tools.

In this pursuit, every stakeholder shoulders a crucial responsibility. Carriers, shippers, ports, financial institutions, importers and governments must unite to usher in a shipping revolution and embrace a world of paperlesstrade.

Thepathtochangeisnotwithoutchallenges.Shipping processes are inherently complex, they involve a myriad of systems, regulations and links in the chain. Collaboration has never been more critical as we bid for digitalisationandagreenerfutureforcontainershipping.

The good news is that significant strides have been taken: the Future International Trade (FIT) Alliance of DCSA, BIMCO, FIATA, ICC and SWIFT was formed to advocateforthedigitalisationofinternationaltrade.Inthe U.S., the Freight Logistics Optimisation Works (FLOW) initiative is an industry forum and information exchange platform for the supply chain, while the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) was launched to identify gaps in data definitions and develop recommendations for common data standards and policies.

Paper-based processes hamper global trade

Digitalisation has already transformed numerous industries, unlocking unprecedented levels of efficiency, sustainability, and improved customer experiences. However, the continued reliance on the exchange of physical documents in container shipping, reminiscent of the practices of the 17th century, hampers information flow,needlesslyholdingsupplychainstakeholdersback.

Delays in the movement of vital cargo documents create ripple effects that impact port operations and supply chains, ultimately disrupting manufacturing processesandconsumers’accesstogoods.

Yet despite this, and the many other downsides of exchanging paper, documents needed to complete internationaltradetransactionsoftenaren’tstandardised ordigitallyavailable.Industryleadersmustworktogether to change this and lend a hand to building a more effective andenvironmentallyconsciousfutureforshipping.

Nowhere is this need more apparent than with the bill of lading (B/L) process, where paper continues to lead the way. At DCSA, we are driving the change toward the adoption of electronic B/Ls (eBLs) – successfully organising a major commitment from carriers to 100% eBL adoption by 2030. BIMCO launched the “25 by 25 pledge” for some of the biggest shippers in the bulk sector for 25% of annual seaborne trade volume for at least one commodity to use eBLs by 2025; 26 of FIATA’s Association

membershaveadoptedtheeFBL(electronicFIATAbillof lading)andhavebeguntodistributeittotheirmembers.

Whatpaperlessglobaltradecanachieve

With global trade set to double in real terms and quadruple in dollar terms by 2050, a worldwide transition away from legacy processes must take place so that the supply chain can work smarter. A 2022 report from the Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda estimated that adopting digital trade documents could generate $1.2 trillion for member countries by 2026, with exporters cutting costs by about 75%. Digitalisation in container shipping will unlock trade, it will simplify information exchange, support real-time insights and reduce costs. It can also contribute to sustainability efforts by minimising print and reducing courier transportation of printeddocuments.

How can global trade go paperless?

Interoperable systems can pave the way for paperless global trade by enabling seamless data exchange and eliminating the current practice of manually aggregating data from various channels. This will transform operations, save labour and free up skilled operatives to focusinsteadonthecustomerexperience.

Interoperabilityplaysacrucialrolebecausewithoutit, supply chain stakeholders must subscribe to the same platforms to exchange information. This is an obstacle to rapidandeffective informationexchange because signing uptomultipleplatformstakestimeandresources.

Digital standards provide the means for system interoperability and platform-agnostic, seamless data exchange. They create a structure for the transfer of standards-based information between platforms, providingbridgestoconnect”digitalislands“. Making paperless global trade happen

DCSA’s standards can help smooth the path towards paperless trade so that stakeholders along the supply chain can rapidly exchange digital information. You can get a full overview of DCSA’s standards, including eBL, fromtheDCSAstandardspage.

To learn more about paperless trade, the changes it canbringwithintheshippingecosystem,andtheimpactit can have on global trade, access DCSA’s ebook, Streamlining international trade by digitalising end-toend documentation. You can also hear from Thomas Bagge, DCSA’s CEO, alongside industry panellists in this video discussing how digitalisation will happen.

TostayuptodatewithDCSA’snewsandtheindustry’s progress towards digital trade, we hope you will also subscribe to our community. Collaboration and standardisation are paramount to transform container shipping. The shipping sector is ready for innovation. We look forward to witnessing a reality where shippers, carriers, and all parties in the supply chain, are unencumbered by legacy processes and environmentally unsustainable practices. Let’s collaborate and step into thenewageofdigitalinformationexchange.

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IMO announces World Maritime Theme 2024: “Navigating the future: safety rst”

LONDON:Maritimesafetyinanera of new technologies and alternative fuels central to IMO World Maritime Themefor2024.

“Navigating the future: safety first!” has been selected for the International Maritime Organization’s 2024 World Maritime Theme, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime Dayon26thSeptember2024.

The theme reflects IMO’s work to enhance maritime safety and security, in tandem with the protection of the marine environment, whilst ensuring its regulatory development process safely anticipates the fast pace of technologicalchangeandinnovation.

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said:

“This theme would allow us to focus on the full range of safety regulatory implications arising from new and adapted technologies and the introduction of alternative fuels including measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships as IMO strives to ensure the safety and efficiency of shipping are maintained, and potentially improved, so that the flow of seaborne international trade continues tobesmoothandefficient.”

Safety has been at the heart of all of IMO’s activities since the Organization was established in 1948. The regulatory framework is continuously evolving as

gapsbecomeapparentandasaresultof IMO’s proactive work to anticipate changes needed to accommodate emergingtechnologiesandinnovation–a prominent example being the currently ongoing development of a goal-based Code for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS Code).

2024 marks 50 years since the adoptionofthe1974SOLASConvention, the key IMO treaty regulating maritime safety.

Digitalization and automation are increasingly revolutionizing the shipping industry by introducing new technologies that enhance safety, security and efficiency, optimize performance, reduce environmental impactandensuresustainability.

Thisisimprovingtheoverallefficacy and competitiveness of the shipping industry, making it possible to design, construct and operate ships more efficiently, handle more cargo, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

Shipping transports about 90% of global trade and is the least environmentally damaging mode of transport. It is manifestly obvious that improving the safety of ships and reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions go hand in hand – both are critical to achieving a sustainable and

efficient maritime industry. The theme “Navigating the future: safety first!” promotes IMO’s ambitious and accelerated GHG reduction policy whichincludestheassessmentofsafety risks,thatcomewiththeintroductionof new and adapted technologies and alternative fuels, and the development of regulatory measures to address and ultimatelymitigatethoserisks.

The theme is also closely linked to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and several of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 on ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy by facilitating access to clean energy research and technology; SDG 8 on promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all; SDG 9 on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation; SDG 13 on taking urgentactiontocombatclimatechange and its impacts; and SDG 14 on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainabledevelopment.

The IMO Council, meeting for its 129th session, endorsed the theme following a proposal by IMO SecretaryGeneralKitackLim.

Land customs stations in NE proposed to be doubled to 50 : CBIC

NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed to double land customs stations in the Northeast to 50 by the end of this financial year, following a surge in the smuggling of narcotics in theregionoverthepast12months.

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the country's apex indirect taxes body, has identified many porousspotsalongthecountry’sborders

withMyanmarandBangladesh.

India shares borders with four countries in the northeast and has 25landcustomsstations,ofwhich20are fully functional and only 15 have electronicfacilities.

“Weareplanningtotakethenumber to at least 50 by the end of this fiscal,” a senior official said. All the land customs stations will be equipped with

advanced technology infrastructure, artificial intelligence and real-time reporting to stop the smuggling, said anotherofficial.

While gold, cigarettes and opium were always smuggled via northeast, the official said there has been a sharp increase in smuggling of psychotropic drugs, both in the form of tablets and syrups.

IMF raises Global growth estimates to 3 % in 2023

NEW YORK: The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2023 globalgrowthestimatesslightlygiven resilient economic activity in the first quarter, but warned that persistent challenges were dampening the medium-termoutlook.

The IMF in its latest World Economic Outlook said inflation was coming down and acute stress in the banking sector had receded, but the balance of risks facing the global economy remained tilted to the downsideandcreditwastight.

The global lender said it now projected global real GDP growth of 3.0% in 2023, up 0.2 percentage point from its April forecast, but left its outlook for 2024 unchanged, also at 3.0%.

The 2023-2024 growth forecast remainsweakbyhistoricalstandards, well below the annual average of 3.8% seen in 2000-2019, largely due to weaker manufacturing in advanced economies, and it could stay at that levelforyears.

“We're on track, but we're not out of the woods," IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told Reuters in an interview, noting that the upgrade was driven largely by first-quarter results. "What we are seeing when we look five years out is actually close to 3.0%, maybe a little bit above 3.0%. This is a significant slowdown compared to what we had pre-COVID."

This was also related to the aging of the global population, especially in

countries like China, Germany and Japan, he said. New technologies could boost productivity in coming years, but that in turn could be disruptivetolabormarkets.

The outlook is "broadly stable" in emerging market and developing economies for 2023-2024, with growth of 4.0% expected in 2023 and 4.1% in 2024, the IMF said. But it noted that credit availability is tight and there was a risk that debt distress could spreadtoawidergroupofeconomies.

The world is in a better place now, the IMF said, noting the World Health Organization's decision to end the globalhealthemergencysurrounding COVID-19, and with shipping costs and delivery times now back to prepandemiclevels.

Gujarat Exporters in fury as Pharma and Agro Exports delayed due to closure of GAL cargo centre

AHMEDABAD: The export of perishable goods from Gujarat has faced significant delays, lasting at least 10 days, since the closure of the cargo centre owned by Gujarat Agro Limited(GAL).

The company’s cargo operations stopped a month ago due to its failure to renew the tender and obtain securityclearancefromtheBureauof Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). The sudden closure of the cargo centre has not just added to the compliance burden of exporters but also increased the cost of shipments and the turnaround time for processingandshipment.

Chinmay Kothari, Partner at a Customs Clearing Agent’s rm, Domino Cargos, explains, “The cargo centre managed by Gujarat Agro Limited handled an estimated 1,500 tonnes of export volumes of perishable cargo, including pharmaceutical products, fruits,

vegetables, and mangoes, every month. Since no other cargo complex in the area can handle perishable goods, all such shipments are now routed through busier air cargo centresinMumbaiorDelhi.

“Since these centres have shipments of their own, the additional cargo gets pushed down the list. Merely shifting the cargo centre adds up to 5% extra cost for exporters. Then, one must bear the cost of storing perishable goods in specific temperature conditions until they are shipped out. This has led to a lot of chaos and added to the turnaround timeofshipments,causingdelaysand increasedcostsforexporters.”

Sources revealed that at least 760tonnesofcargowashandledatthe centrefromJune1-15.“Theothertwo cargo centres – one run by GSEC and the other by Adani – are not fully equipped to handle perishable cargo. Therefore, the general shipments are

routed through them,” a customs brokerexplained.

The Ahmedabad Air Cargo Complex (AACC) run by GSEC, which handles about 80 tonnes of cargo daily, now tackles anywhere between 120 and 150 tonnes of freight in a given day since the other centre has stopped operating. Sources said this has led to much fury amongst the merchant and industrial exporters whoseshipmentsaredelayed.

Customs Brokers also expressed concerns over freight aircraft cancelling operations due to a lack of cargo availability due to the unit’s closure.

GAL has finally floated a tender inviting bids for operating, maintainingandmanagingthecentre for perishable and general cargo at SVPI Airport from July 21 to July 31. Following this, the tender will be awarded,afterwhichthecargocentre willbeoperationalized.

Rupee use in trade transaction with UAE to reduce MSMEs’ conversion costs: Piyush Goyal

MUMBAI: India’s plan to use the rupee for trade transactions with the UAE could unlock major trade opportunities and reduce conversion costs for small businesses, according to Commerce and Industry MinisterShriPiyushGoyal.

“By implementing the Rupee currency in UAE trade, we aim to open vast trade opportunities while addressing the 5-6% costs incurred otherwise in currency conversion, impacting MSMEs significantly,” said Goyal, highlighting the strategic

importanceofthisdecision.

This strategy is expected to deepen economic ties between India and the UAE, with a consequential uplift in bilateral trade. Furthermore, the move would introduce greater flexibility for businesses involved in cross-border transactions, thereby streamlining and making the trading process more economical.Goyalalsounderscoredthe government’s commitment to boosting international partnerships and trade collaborations, citing recent trade agreements with Australia and the

UAE, as well as ongoing discussions regarding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)withtheUK,EU,andCanada.

Goyal’s statement came during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of CareEdge Ratings. The Minister lauded the remarkable growth of India’s economy and said a significant part of this growth was due to the thriving exportsector.Ithasplayedavitalrole in contributing to the nation’s GDP, nearly doubling its share from 13.7% inFY04to23.5%inFY23,hesaid.

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Landlord Port Model is outdated feels Gautam Adani

AHMEDABAD : Business Tycoon

Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) saidithas“replaced”themuchfollowed “landlord”modelofportoperationswith a “service-driven approach” that has fetched greater success for India’s biggest private port operator, in stark contrast to the Union Government’s newfound penchantforthisglobalmodel.

APSEZ “went against convention” by offering a consolidated single window service encompassing marine, stevedoring, cargo handling, storage, warehousing, transportation, and other value-added logisticsservices.

APSEZ’s transformation from a mere port cargo intermediary into a holistic port cum logistics service provider will likely trigger a discourse on what is the best model for operating ports in India at a time when reducing the logistics costs to back India’s economic ambitionshasgainedcentrestageinpolicymaking.

Under the landlord model, the publicly governed port authority provides the basic infrastructure such as dredging and breakwater while the cargo handling activities are outsourced to specialists in thefield.

The landlord port, in return, gets a share of the revenue from the private entity. APSEZ said it has replaced the landlord model at its ports which helped “transform”India’sportssector.

Earlier, ports were owned by one company who farmed out services to vendors. In India, port owners worked independent of supporting arms. A port service was typically seen as only one part of the overall logistic solution. Before APSEZ, ports were standaloneentitieswithlittlesynergybetweenthem.

“APSEZ walked the road less travelled; it selected to own all services. This did two things: it established control and empowered the Company to provide an integrated solution. The Company has emerged as a holistic port cum logistics service provider, graduating from what could have been a one-off transaction into an enduring relationship,” the CompanysaidinitsAnnualReportforFY22-23.

According to APSEZ, the landlord port model “generally creates an inefficient flow of information / servicesamongstvariousportstakeholders”.

“At APSEZ ports, all these facilities/services such as pilotage, stevedoring, yard management, receipt and dispatch of cargo, dredging amongst other services, are being offered by a single operator (APSEZ), resulting in a superior service standard, customer retention and margins,” it said explaining the virtues of a port-plus model. This enabled better control over operations and empowered the Company todeliverbettercustomerexperienceandmargins.

“APSEZ continues to be amongst the most profitable port operators globally with a port EBITDA marginof70percent,” GautamAdani,Chairmanand Managing Director, APSEZ, wrote in the Annual Report.

In FY23, APSEZ handled 339.2 million tonnes of

cargo, earning Rs20,852 crores. Under the landlord port model, port customers have to negotiate with different service providers for a solution.

APSEZ “went against convention” by offering a consolidatedsinglewindowserviceencompassing marine, stevedoring, cargo handling, storage, warehousing, transportation, and other valueaddedlogisticsservices.

The one-stop shop solution helped moderate transaction processing time, accelerating a (quick) cargo turnaround, resulting in stronger customer retention through enhanced convenience.

Most port companies, it said, are recalled by their largeinfrastructureandequipment.

“APSEZ has graduated to a service-driven approach. This service is evident at the first mile and the last mile, delivered through a combination of port intermediation, multi-modal logistic parks, warehousing, rail network and industrial economic zones,”itsaid.

Compared to most port companies that comprise standalone ports, APSEZ has a ports ‘necklace’ aroundtheIndiancoastalrim.

“Thishasenhancedtheeconomicsofengagement, logistical flexibility, and multi-port solutions. Adani Logistics Ltd assets are complementary to APSEZ portsandtogethertheyoffercomplementaryservices tocustomers,”theportoperatorsaid.

APSEZ said it transformed the business model by offering a single point, consolidated logistics service that helped customers manage their businesses efficiently. By doing so, APSEZ has graduated from a vendor to a partner, enjoying cargo and revenue visibilitythroughannuityincome.

This approach has emerged as an Indian benchmarkfordoorstepservice.

The port-plus approach integrated logistics, valueadded services, industrial development, trade facilitation, regional connectivity, sustainability, and innovation.

“By complementing these segments into its core portfolio,APSEZaimstoprovideintegratedtransport solutions that extend from the port gate to the customer’s gate. This strategic shift empowers APSEZ to capture a larger share of the customer’s business by offering a comprehensive service bouquet,”itstated.

“We have extended from port intermediation to final products delivery by exploring adjacencies within the business model,” Karan Adani, CEO and Whole-Time Director, APSEZ, wrote in the AnnualReport.

Mr. GautamAdani