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Recovery Faster Than Expected; Economic Indicators Encouraging; Govt Has Road Map For Recovery: PM Narendra Modi New Delhi Port Wings News Network rime Minister Mr Narendra Modi today on 12 December said that India has been through ups and downs this year and it is good that things are improving swiftly. He mentioned that while there are many challenges at hand, the government has the solutions and a roadmap to take India forward and overcome these challenges.

He lauded FICCI for partnering with the government and playing an effective role in the process of nation building including in the fight against COVID-19.

Speaking on the Atmanirbhar Bharat program, Mr Modi said, “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan promotes efficiency in every sector.

Emphasis is being laid to re-energize technology-based industries, in which India has long-term competitive advantage.” He further

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said that this program has driven up efficiency and made Indian industry stronger and more competitive.

PM Modi also urged the industry to invest in rural areas including the

agriculture sector as the investments would open new opportunities for people in rural India. “The ambitions of rural India are increasingly on the rise. They want socioeconomic mobility, and the government is trying to fulfil these ambitions.”

He further asserted that our economy, in various sectors, needs more and more bridges and not barriers so that they can support each other. “In last few years, we have initiated planned reforms and the best example of this is India being part of most inclusive banking nations,” added Mr Modi.

Speaking about the broad range of reforms undertaken by the government, Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI mentioned that history will remember Prime Minister Narendra Contd. on page -2

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Our Mission Is To Eradicate Poverty: Nitin Gadkari New Delhi Port Wings News Network r Nitin Gadkari, Minister for MSME, Road Transport & Highways, said that MSME is the backbone of the Indian economy and eradication of poverty is the biggest mission for the government.

Addressing the virtual session ‘Role of MSME’s in Atmanirbhar Bharat’ during FICCI’s 93rd Annual General Convention, Mr Gadkari said that we aim to create employment and aid village and small industries to grow. He also said that the government is taking a step towards recognising and facilitating rural entrepreneurs.

“MSMEs contributes 30 per cent to India’s GDP, 48 per cent in export and till now, 11 crore jobs have been created by the MSME sector,” added Mr Gadkari. To make India Atmanirbhar, the focus will be to increase the share of manufacturing sector from 24-26% to 30% of GDP. Highlighting the special focus of the Government of India on MSME sector, Mr Gadkari stated that

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there is a plan to increase the total turnover of Indian rural industry to Rs 2 lakh crores from current Rs 80 thousand crores in the next 2 years.

Speaking about rural industries and Khadi Gram Udyog, he said that the government is focusing on rural industries along with socially and economically backward areas. “We want to focus on rural industry for gaining and creating employment potential and growth which is a

potential route to the eradication of poverty, is our mission.” The rural industry needs guidance, innovation and technology and that is where urban India must facilitate them,” he said. “Concentrating on Gaon, Gareeb, Majdoor and Kisan is the highest priority of the government,” said Mr Gadkari.

He further mentioned that India is at the edge of becoming one of the most significant players in electric Contd. on page -2

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Recovery Faster Than Expected...

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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odi, who won elections on a promise of doubling farm income, has been under pressure to bring private investments to an agriculture sector that has stagnated badly.

That opposition to the Bills is widespread and spans the political spectrum is evident from the decisions of 15 political parties to support the farmers’ cause and speaks for itself. The alienation of the dominant community in the country including in the border state of Punjab, which has for long borne the brunt of terrorism and insurgency sponsored by Pakistan, could destabilise peace in the state and could adversely impact national security.

At the heart of the farmers’ opposition to the laws variously critiqued is the perceived dilution of the guaranteed minimum support price (MSP), linked with the survival, subsistence, economic security, and the dignity of the farming community. This is especially so in states like Punjab and Haryana where the Mandi system and MSP regime, now seen as threatened, have served their purpose.

The logic of the farmers’ demand for the repeal of the laws, premised on the basis that their enactment as Central laws is an impermissible encroachment on the states’ exclusive legislative domain delineated in List II of the constitution, is clearly persuasive. The demand for repeal also flows from a legitimate apprehension that incorporation of the changes sought by the farmers within the existing legislative framework would lead to inconsistency and unavoidable ambiguities in the laws.

A government at war with the farmers of the nation has forfeited its moral right to govern. The agitation reaffirms the view that peoples’ power and its assertion through mass mobilisation can alone secure the promise of egalitarian democracy and that elected governments cannot show a brazen disdain of popular sensitivities.

The imminent success of the agitation shows that freedom and justice survive in the consciousness of the people and that a democratic nation’s political narrative is located in the assertion of people’s power against injustice. It tells us that every Indian matters, and matters equally; that human conscience cannot be suppressed forever The protests have been most intense in northern states of Punjab and Haryana, dubbed India’s grain bowls, where mandis are the main centres of farm trade.

For decades, farmers found themselves driven deeper into debt by crop failures and the inability to secure competitive prices for their produce.

Finding themselves unable to cope, many have resorted to taking their own lives.

The agriculture sector contributes nearly 15 percent of India’s $2.9 trillion economy but employs about half of the country’s 1.3 billion people.

The bills further state that farmers can come into an agreement with private companies. Such deals are financially attractive but because there are so many terms and conditions attached, it is difficult for a farmer to cope with them. You become the slave of the company. This fight is not just about economics, but also our right to grow what we want and our self-respect.

The point is that in a country where 86 percent farmers have a land of the size of less than two hectares, you can’t expect the farmer to carry his produce to far off places to sell.

What we need is assured price for the farmers. If the markets are saying they will provide higher price to farmers, the question is higher price to what. There must be some benchmark.

Sample Agriculture is suffering from a depressed pricing over the decades.

TEXT Farmers have been denied the rightful income over the decades.

Agriculture has been deliberately kept improvised.

There are serious deficiencies in the way the bills have been drafted.

Clearly, it’s meant for the agri-business companies and not the farmers.

While the government more or less openly says that it’s meant for investors, it obviously has not done enough to ensure that farmers’ interests are not sacrificed.

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Continued from page -1 Modi as an economic and social reformist as reforms are happening at a scale and speed that has not been seen before.

She said that today we stand together as a nation and we see the green shoots of economic recovery.

“We have all re-innovated and reinvented ourselves and are moving towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. It is time for us now to plan and work together to grow the green shoots of recovery into the beautiful blooms of the potential of our country,” added Dr Reddy.

She added that the recovery in the coming year can be accelerated by focusing on a 5-point agenda which includes focus on covid-19 vaccine roll out and revitalization of the healthcare sector, implementation of the National Infrastructure Pipeline, continued focus on digital transformation of the economy, greater push to manufacturing through PLI implementation and further fiscal stimulus especially for those sectors that have a long recovery period.

Dr Reddy also emphasised that when the infrastructure sector moves, it has a positive impact on over 200 sectors of the economy.

She also underlined that along with ease of doing business, we need an equal focus on improving

the cost of doing business in India in terms of energy, capital, land, logistics etc. This is important for our competitiveness.

Dr Reddy also thanked the Prime Minister for the major initiatives such as the move to enable Universal Health Coverage, creation of the National Health Stack, strengthening of the pharmaceuticals sector and robust implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Scheme. She mentioned that in the next decade, the healthcare sector would contribute to the growth of the country just like in the last decade we saw the contribution of the IT sector.

The powerful initiatives taken by the government will enable India in helping heal the world as well as create huge employment opportunities.

She also assured the Prime Minister that members of FICCI are committed to continue working towards bringing economy back on the high growth path and would continue to remain invested in India given the plethora of opportunities the country offers.

Mr Uday Shankar, PresidentElect, FICCI said that the nation today needs trust and assurance and whenever we listen to our Prime Minister, we get complete assurance. Reforms and PLI

scheme along with the roadmap outlined by the Prime Minister are the basic foundations that will help India become a strong and rich nation and will bring prosperity to our citizens.

He assured the Prime Minister that FICCI and the entire private sector will provide full co-operation and support in taking forward the reforms agenda whether in the industrial sector or in the agriculture sector.

Mr Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister congratulated Dr. Sangita Reddy for the proactive role of FICCI in trying times and welcomed the incoming President Mr Uday Shankar.

Alongside the FICCI Annual Convention, the FICCI Annual Expo 2020 was also inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. FICCI Annual Expo 2020 has been driven by the need of Indian businesses to remain connected and explore new business opportunities even as they navigate the challenges thrown up

by COVID-19. This Annual Expo is a unique initiative. It leverages technology in an intelligent manner.

There are powerful chat engines, dedicated B2B meeting rooms, networking lounges and conference centres where businesses from across the world can meet their Indian counterparts.

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Continued from page -1 vehicles and urged carmakers to promote alternative fuel. “Swadeshi alternative in the country without compromising on quality and cost is the main mission of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” noted Mr Gadkari.

Speaking on job creation he said that we need liquidity in the market to increase growth, generate capital investment and employment potential which are the core factors to eradicate poverty and make India Atmanirbhar.

Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI highlighted that the disruptions caused by COVID-19,

has given an opportunity for Indian MSMEs to integrate with the global value chains. As large companies continue to adopt new technologies of automation, AI, IoT and 3D Printing, we need to ensure that our MSMEs are not left behind and seamlessly integrate these technologies in their processes to compete globally, she added.

Mr Harshpati Singhania, Past President, FICCI, talked about the need to look at rural India with a completely new vision and link it with urban India to achieve the objective of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Mr Singhania assured FICCI’s

commitment to work along with the government in achieving this vision.

The event also witnessed the launch of the FICCI ‘MSME Took Kit’ by Mr Nitin Gadkari during the event. The MSME toolkit aims to become an online platform where aspiring and existing entrepreneurs could learn about business. The details would range from planning and selecting the right business to sustainable growth of the business.

The information will be shared in form of DIY videos, webinars’ recordings, external links, in-house content, articles amongst others.

MPA Extends Covid-19 Relief Package By Six More Months Chennai

Port Wings News Network he Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has extended its support for companies, individuals and seafarers through a MaritimeSG Together Package initiative, for the affected sectors in the maritime industry to tide through the Covid-19 pandemic.

The MPA will extend the relevant measures under the package to 30 June 2021, bringing the cumulative amount of support to SGD33m ($25m).

The package was first introduced in May 2020 and the various relief measures in the package are set to expire after 31 December 2020.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented disruption to the global economy, affecting businesses, jobs and individuals. MPA recognises the continued challenges faced by some in the maritime industry, and is committed to support maritime companies, individuals and Singaporean seafarers through the extension of our relief measures so that Maritime Singapore can continue to remain resilient,” said Quah Ley Hoon, chief executive of MPA.

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MPA said the support measures that are being extended include support for passenger-carrying vessels and passenger terminal operators, support for offshore vessels operators, extension of credit terms, manpower and productivity support schemes, and support for local seafarers.

Under the support for passengercarrying vessels and passenger terminal operators, a 50% port dues concession for passenger vessels and 50% rebate on counter rental and overnight berthing for regional ferry service operators have been extended. There is also a 100% waiver of public licence fees for passenger terminal operators.

Offshore vessels operators will continue to get 50% port dues concession for MPA-approved OSVs carrying out certain activities.

MPA will also continue to extend credit terms of up to an additional 45 days (beyond existing 30 days standard credit terms) until 30 June 2021 for companies facing challenges in managing their cash flows and meeting financial obligations.

To strengthen longer term capabilities and encourage more

individuals to take up upskilling and reskilling opportunities, MPA will extend the Internship Reimbursement Scheme and increase in co-funding provided under selected Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) programmes until 30 June 2021.

Under support for local seafarers numbering some 500, MPA, together with the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union (SMOU) and the Singapore Organisation of Seamen (SOS), will extend the Seafarers Relief Package for eligible Singaporean seafarers who are unable to secure shipboard employment between 1 January and 30 June 2021. They can apply to receive up to SGD700 per month in financial assistance, for a maximum of six months.

MPA, the Employment and Employability Institute, SMOU, and SOS, will also extend the Achievement Award scheme to reward eligible Singaporean and Singapore Permanent Resident seafarers up to SGD10,000, for successfully obtaining their Singapore-issued Certificate of Competency (CoC) 1 and thereafter, accumulating at least six months of working experience on board vessels in the capacity of senior shipboard management.

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GRSE Built Stealth Frigate Ship “Himgiri” Launched New Delhi Port Wings News Network arden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, accomplished a key milestone in the prestigious Project 17A on 14 December 2020, with the launch of the first of three Stealth Frigates, “Himgiri.”

Upholding the best of maritime traditions, the ship was launched by Smt. Madhulika Rawat, wife of General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff, who graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, Vice Admiral AK Jain, Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Lt Gen Anil Chouhan, Army Commander, Eastern Command and other Senior Officials of GRSE, and Indian Navy and a host of other dignitaries were present at the occasion.

The Launch symbolises the birth of the ship as she makes her first contact with water and is floated out. The ceremony was conducted in true maritime traditions with the application of vermillion, breaking of coconut on the ship’s bow and chanting of vedic mantras.

The contract for construction of three Stealth Frigates under Project 17A is the largest ever order awarded to the shipyard by the Ministry of Defence with a value of over Rs.19293 crores.

P17A ships will be the most advanced state-of-theart Guided Missile Frigates, 149 m long, with a displacement of approximately 6670 T and having an advanced CODOG Propulsion system enabling speed of over 28 knots. These complex weapon platforms are equipped with a powerful weapon & sensor package capable of neutralising threats in all three dimensions, Air, Surface & Sub-surface. P17A Stealth Frigates are being built using Integrated Construction Methodology with

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enhanced pre-outfitting to enhance quality and reduce build periods. M/s Fincantieri, Italy is the Knowhow Provider for Technology Upgrade and Capability Enhancement in this project. Project 17A also is unique wherein, based on the basic design prepared by the Directorate of Naval

Design, the construction is being done in 02 locations, MDL and GRSE concurrently. An intelligent PDM PLM system is being developed to manage the project and aid in its life cycle management.

Speaking on the occasion, Rear Admiral V.K.Saxena, IN (Retd.) brought out the fact that launching of the ship is being done 02 months ahead of schedule. Achievement of this major milestone, despite the

challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic situation stands testimony to the commitment and capability of the shipyard. He also stated that GRSE has delivered 105 warships so far to our Maritime Forces, epitomizing the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” efforts in letter and spirit.

General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff during his speech on this momentous occasion appreciated GRSE’s service to the nation having acquired vast knowledge and expertise in design and production of complex battle ready warships and for having delivered 105 warships.

General Rawat expressed his hope that the final delivery of this ship and the two subsequent ships of this project, shall remain etched as historic events, towards the country’s relentless efforts in achieving self-reliance. The General also congratulated the shipyard and Indian Navy for achieving this major milestone despite the adverse effects of the Covid pandemic.

Since its takeover by the Government of India in 1960, GRSE has delivered a plethora of high end warships ranging from Fast Patrol Vessels, Survey Vessels, LSTs, LCUs, Fleet Tanker, frigates and Missile & ASW Corvettes. The shipyard also has the distinction of achieving over 90% indigenous content, onboard ASW Corvettes and LCUs, a significant advancement towards selfreliance in state-of-the-art warship design and construction.

Having modernised its infrastructure facilities, GRSE is today in a position to construct large number of warships using Advanced Modular Integrated Shipbuilding Technology in line with the best in the world. This has helped enhance its capacity to the present level of constructing 20 warships concurrently.

GRSE is currently executing two more major projects of Indian Navy pertaining to construction of 04 Survey Vessel Large ships and 08 ASW SWC ships. Further, the shipyard has a healthy order book of Rs.26189 Crore for construction of 15 warships of the Navy to be completed progressively by year 2027.

Container Equipment Shortages Can Be Addressed By Reducing Free Period Mumbai Port Wings News Network he acute inventory (container) shortage facing Indian exporters can be reduced by half if the shippers (exporters) and consignees (importers) agree to shorten the free period for boxes to 3-7 days from 14-21 days, shipping industry sources said, reports BusinessLine.

The free period, also known as ‘line detention’ in shipping, allows a cargo-laden container to be shifted to a container freight station (CFS) after unloading from a ship where it lies for 14-21 days at the expense of the carrier.

If the free period is reduced to seven or three days, the turnaround of containers will be faster and inventory will become available, the sources said.

Referring to the recent outburst from exporters on equipment

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shortages and rising freight rates, the sources said: “Those complaining about inventory shortage and freight rates going up are partly responsible for this situation. They want to use the cargo container as a warehouse.

Reefer (refrigerated) containers are asking for 7-10 days line detention”.

While the impact of the free period and its effect on cargo clearance was prevalent even before the outbreak of Covid-19, the situation has become “worse” now with the industry facing inventory shortages. “They should consciously reduce the free period and clear cargo immediately. They want somebody else’s container to be used as a warehouse and want to cry also,” the sources said.

“Free period has now become a birth right. If they find there is inventory shortage, they should release the container fast, then the turnaround will be faster and inventory will be available and 50

per cent of the inventory shortage can be reduced by reducing the free period,” the sources said.

Shipping lines are also reluctant to give customers containers for the Far East and South-East Asian trade lane.

Lines prefer to re-position empties from India to China rather than give a 14-21 day free period and earn very nominal freight charges of $80-90 per container from India to the Far East and South-East Asia.

“Lines are saying let us reposition our empties back to China and earn more freight revenue on the return leg from China. That is also hurting Indian exporters as containers are getting re-positioned and they are not able to get containers,” the sources said.

Indian exporters and consignees should desist from asking for longer free period for containers, only then will the inventory position will improve, they added.

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PSA Mumbai Welcomes New Far East Service Mumbai

Port Wings News Network SA Mumbai welcomed a new Far East service (CI6/SIS/ CISC2), jointly operated by Wan Hai Lines, Interasia Lines, Sinokor Merchant Marine Co. Ltd , Heung A Line Co. Ltd., and Feedertech Pte Ltd. The maiden vessel called the terminal on 12 December 2020.

M.V. Singapore Bridge is the first vessel deployed in this service of 6 vessels with nominal capacity of 4,250 TEU, connecting PSA Mumbai to key Far East markets with the following port rotations: PSA Mumbai - Mundra - Port Klang North Port - Shekou -Dalian - Shanghai - Ningbo - Hong Kong - Shekou - Singapore - Port Klang West Port- Port Klang North Port Colombo - PSA Mumbai.

At a ceremony to welcome the CI6 service, Mr Jose Chen, IAL India representative said “Interasia Lines is happy to further strengthen its relationship with PSA Mumbai by adding the CI6 service apart from the CI2 service. We ensure to deliver quality service to our valued customers with both these services connecting from PSA Mumbai to Far East destinations, thereby steadily increase IAL presence in India.”

Mr. M.K. Ko, Owners Representative for Sinokor Merchant Marine commented, “Sinokor Group have launched this new service called ‘Sinokor India Service’ for the Indian Trade, which shall be serving customers in India, Malaysia and China, along with all the Intra-asia regions, connected from the respective transshipment ports. With a short transit time ex China to India and vice versa, we have taken into consideration the Indian customers’ needs and requirements.

Sinokor Group (Sinokor Merchant Marine and Heung-A) had been planning new services into India since 2019. Due to the pandemic, the launches were delayed. We thank PSA Mumbai for this wonderful event on the maiden

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call of Singapore Bridge and the inauguration of SIS service in India.

Taking this opportunity, we would also like to thank all our customers, vendors, partners for their support to Sinokor Group.”

Capt Pankaj Mehrotra, CEO of Samsara Group Shipping Agency, the Heung-A Line agent for India said “With the launch of SIS service, Heung-A Line re-instates its presence in the prospective Indian market with a vessel deployment and committed to serve the trade.

The well-organized inauguration ceremony hosted by PSA Mumbai amidst COVID protocols re-affirms their professional commitment to the consortium partners to support and contribute towards success of the service with quickest possible turnaround and maintaining schedule integrity.”

Mr Ritesh Ramesh Thapa, General Manager India Region, for Feedertech Shipping India Pvt Ltd said, “Feedertech, part of the of Unifeeder Group, is pleased to introduce the new CISC2 service from PSA Mumbai . We dedicate this service to our Indian traders who always believe and trust us for providing reliable service. We are sure that with the support of PSA Mumbai we will be able to provide the fastest and effective service to our valuable customer “ Mr. Sivakumar Kaliannan, Managing Director PSA Mumbai, thanked the consortium for their support and looked forward to 2021, “We are greatly appreciative of Wan Hai, Interasia Line, Sinokor, Heung-A and Feedertech for choosing to bring this service to PSA Mumbai. Launching a new service signals continuing confidence in India’s EXIM volume recovery: our throughput for the months of September, October and November 2020 have surpassed the same period last year. With more new services coming to PSA Mumbai in Q1 2021 and more new products to be rolled out, we are looking forward to continue increasing our role in facilitating India’s maritime trade in 2021.”

Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020 Issued for Public Consultation New Delhi Port Wings News Network inistry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has circulated draft of Indian Ports Bill 2020 for public consultation which will repeal and replace the Indian Ports Act, 1908 (Act No. 15 of 1908).

The draft Indian Ports Bill, 2020, seeks to, inter alia, enable the structured growth and sustainable development of ports to attract investments in the Port sector for optimum utilisation of the Indian Coastline by effective administration and management of ports. The proposed Bill will provide measures to facilitate conservation of ports, taking into account the prevalent situation with respect to the high number of non-operational ports. It shall further ensure greater investment in the Indian maritime and ports sector through the creation of improved, comprehensive regulatory frameworks for the creation of new ports and management of existing ports.

Formulation of specialised Adjudicatory Tribunals namely Maritime Ports Tribunal and Maritime Ports Appellate Tribunal to curb any anti-competitive practises in the port sector and act as a speedy and affordable grievance redressal mechanism.

The up-to-date provisions of the proposed Bill would ensure safety, security, pollution control, performance standards and sustainability of Ports.

The Bill ensures that all up-to-date conventions /protocols to which India

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is a party, are also suitably incorporated.

This will promote marine safety and security in the true sense. The Bill will fill up the gaps for achieving scientific development of Ports and Port Network.

The Bill seeks to provide increased opportunities for public and private investments in the Indian maritime and ports sector by way of removing barriers to entry, simplifying processes and establishment of agencies and bodies to plan and enable growth of the ports sector. Enhancing “Ease of Doing Business’, it will provide greater impetus to a self-reliant domestic investment climate in the maritime sector, towards Atamanirbhar Bharat initiatives of the Government.

Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, said, “We are working on creation of a National Port Grid. This Bill will be a game changer in the Indian maritime sector specially for bringing more investments. The Bill will bolster structured growth and sustained development of Ports and ensure achieving this objective on fast track basis. Consequently, it will result into revolutionary maritime reforms transmuting the Indian maritime setup entirely in the times to come.”

The draft of Indian Ports Bill 2020 is issued for public consultation for seeking the feedback and suggestions. This can be accessed on the link http://shipmin.gov.in/ sites/default/files/IPAbill.pdf and suggestions can be sent to sagar. mala@nic.in by 24 December, 2020.

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Dec. 16th - 22nd Issue

Trying To Create The First Genuine Single Window In Terms Of Compliances And Ease Of Approval Process: Piyush Goyal New Delhi Port Wings News Network r Piyush Goyal, Minister for Commerce & Industry & Railways on 12 December said that the government is working on the 3-I principles for nation-building; Inspire, Initiate and Innovate.

Addressing the session “The Building Blocks of the New India,” during FICCI’s 93rd Annual General Meeting, Mr Goyal said, “We are trying to create the first genuine single window in terms of compliances and ease of approval process. We are making every effort towards this effect.”

On manufacturing, Mr Goyal said that the government has identified 24 champion sectors that will add INR 200 lac crore in the next 10 years to the nation’s manufacturing GDP and provide millions of jobs, besides creating the size and scale of manufacturing. Initiatives are being led by industry and sectoral leaders are leading the initiatives and are being encouraged to come up with actionable agenda.

Further, Mr Goyal said that scale of manufacturing, coupled with quality and productivity, can truly make India competitive in several sectors and help us move towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat, which will be an important building block of the new India that we are working for and are committed to achieving.

It is time that India demonstrates to the world our leadership position and commitment to quality. We need to work towards propagating Brand India, both in India and internationally, and create pride for the brand.

FICCI realizes that promoting start-ups and innovation is a critical building block for the new, inspired India. The ‘FICCI Start-ups Meet Industry Series’ was launched in the presence of the minister.

Mr Goyal said, “Start-ups are going to be the backbone of the New India. The start-up ecosystem is encouraging innovation, promoting and strengthening new young

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entrepreneurs, new businesses with new ideas, and new ways of doing business. This new FICCI initiative will help mentor them, which will enable a lot of start-up stories unfolding in days to come.”

Talking about reducing the compliance burdens, Shri Goyal said that we are working hard to create the first genuine Single Window

System in terms of compliances, ease of approval process. “We intent to come up with a much easier process to meet with compliances, while simultaneously working across ministries to see if we can reduce the burden of compliances,” he added.

Speaking about the proposed Brand India initiative, the Minister said that it is an idea where Government& Industry will partner with each other & develop both on the Make in India side & overall Brand India side. He said “we are also looking at branding India. It’s time now that India demonstrate to the world our leadership position & commitment of quality. Once a product is branded an Indian brand, it should demonstrate to the world that it is of superior quality. Under the Brand India initiative, we will educate consumers both in India & internationally about products which are made in India. We are pushing all industry to certify the Make in India products.” He thanked FICCI for their support in the initiative to create Brand India.

Shri Goyal said that the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has worked tirelessly & inspired the nation with his vision, simplicity & courage to think beyond the past limitations & willingness to embrace

change. He said that the PM is very clear in his mind that the country has to prosper, laws have to be made for the larger benefit of our society and benefits of growth & economic development should reach to the last man standing at the bottom of the pyramid.

Stating that the Union Government is committed to the welfare of farmers, Shri Piyush Goyal urged all business leaders & intellectuals associated with FICCI to talk about the benefits of the farm laws, as these laws are for the benefit of all the farmers across the country. He said that these laws without changing the past systems will open up new opportunities to do trade, commerce & business for the farmers. This will bring more investment in rural India & increase farmers’ income, he said.

Mr Sandip Somany, Immediate Past President, FICCI & ViceChairman & Managing Director, Somany Impresa Group said that the pandemic has pushed us to think deeper and act faster on several reforms and measures. These measures, he said, are helping the economy revive and will also aid in the post-pandemic economic recovery.

FICCI is closely working with the government on a number of sectors under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative where we have already presented strategic roadmaps for various sectors, said Mr Somany.

Dr Sangita Reddy, President, FICCI while announcing the ‘FICCI Start-ups Meet Industry Series’ said that it is about energizing the industry through collaboration with start-up and giving start-ups a chance and opportunity to grow.

Dr Reddy also said that FICCI, during the pandemic had called out to all start-ups to enable them with a free membership.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Mr Rajan Bharti Mittal, Past President, FICCI & Vice Chairman, Bharti Enterprises said that the industry will back the government in all its endeavours.

Seaways Shipping Handles Direct Shipment of IOCL Cargo Through Gold Star Line Mumbai

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Port Wings News Network eaways Shipping and Logistics welcomed the maiden call of MV Asiatic Moon operated by Gold Star Line, Singapore. This is under the banner of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, which is among the Top-10 largest carriers in the world.

ZIM Lines reposed complete confidence in the capabilities of Seaways Shipping and successfully booked this vessel for a full-load shipment from Paradip, India to Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) awarded this project to Seaways Shipping to transport 2860 tons of polymer granules, which were carried in 160 containers of which 130 were 20-feet while the remaining 30 were 40-feet containers.

“Normally, cargo carried from Paradip Port used to be transhipped at Singapore or Colombo but this was first direct sailing of vessel

between the two ports”, said Capt.

D Nayak, AVP, Seaways Shipping.

He added that “Industries located in India’s eastern state of Odisha will hugely benefit as they can avoid long-haul road movement from Odisha to Kolkata/Haldia or

Visakhapatnam port. The logistics and supply chain will achieve a major breakthrough with savings in time and cost for exporters and importers in Odisha state”.

All cargo bookings can be made through Seaways Shipping, while early projection given to Line will encourage them to increase

the frequency and size of vessels engaged in this route. As a pioneer, Seaways has been exclusively handling container cargo in Paradip, for the last 15 years.

Seaways will call vessels to Paradip every three weeks and will cater to several ports in addition to Bangladesh.

Reefer containers in and around Paradip are also likely to start using Paradip Port, with the terminal providing adequate support through extensive infrastructure, including 96 reefer points.

Senior executives from Paradip and Kandla ports present at this historic occasion included the Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust, Kandla, Shri S K Mehta (IFS), Chairman of Paradip Port Trust, Shri Rinkesh Roy, (IRTS), Deputy Chairman, Shri Asish Kumar Bose and Traffic Manager, Shri S K Mishra, among others.

Umair Aamir Sheikh Named Young International Freight Forwarder Of The Year Chennai

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Port Wings News Network IATA and sponsor the TT Club have named their Young International Freight Forwarder of the Year as Umair Aamir Sheikh, from the Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Association. He also won the regional title for Asia Pacific.

Mr Sheikh joined the industry four years ago and comes from a country where 64% of the population is under 30 years old. His dissertation took into account the effects of digitalisation on freight forwarding activities and concluded that, despite the technology currently available, the role of the freight forwarder remains essential.

“In the face of such a difficult year due to the pandemic, we are heartened to receive very highquality dissertations from all four Fiata regions,” said Thomas Sim, Fiata senior vice president.

“Candidates have demonstrated tenacity, versatility and high standards of research and applications in their various domains and areas of operations. Fiata’s continuous efforts towards nurturing

and motivating the youth in logistics and freight forwarding will persist in the face of our industry’s disruption and digital transformation.”

The YIFFYA selects four regional winners who are invited to attend the annual Fiata World Congress, and receive one week’s practical experience of multimodal transport infrastructure and oneweek academic training in the TT Club’s head office in London.

“This year more than ever we at TT want to pay tribute to the freight forwarding fraternity across the world that have helped keep essential global supply chains flowing,” said Mike Yarwood, TT Club’s managing director, loss prevention.

“In turn the young, talented employees of these regional and international companies have excelled. The entries into YIFFA and particularly the finalists have exemplified this talent and dedication.

“I want to congratulate them all, and in particular the regional finalists: Femke Marie Fürst (DSLV – Germany) ; Vimbai Loreen Manyumbu (SFAAZ – Zimbabwe) and Anastasia Gureeva (CIFFA – Canada).”

Irclass Wins 2 Classification Contracts In Bangladesh Chennai

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Port Wings News Network ndian Register of Shipping (IRClass), an international ship classification society, wins two classification contracts with Bangladesh’s leading companies, Toggi Shipping & Logistics Ltd (a SBU of Bashundhara Group) and Three Angle Marine Limited according to IRClass source.

These new contracts add to the wins IRClass has accumulated since it received the Recognised Organisation (RO) status from Bangladesh Department of Shipping in 2017. The first contract with Toggi Shipping & Logistics Ltd (“Toggi Shipping”) covers 12 selfdischarging General Cargo Ships with an option to contract for additional 12 vessels subsequently.

Toggi Shipping is a business unit of the Bashundhara Group, which is one of the largest industrial conglomerates of Bangladesh.

These self-discharging vessels are set to be deployed in coastal waters of Bangladesh and are fitted with specialised equipment (conveyor system capable of discharging 300 tons/ hrs) to allow the handling of cargoes at ports which are not equipped to do so. This will give the operators a free rein in choosing a berth, saving time and costs for owners.

The second contract is with M/s Three Angle Marine Limited

(TAML), a prominent ship builder in Bangladesh extensively involved in Govt. of Bangladesh ship construction projects. The new construction contract includes two Ro-Ro Pax vessels having a capacity of 100-150 vehicles and one passenger vessel of 700 Pax capacity. IRClass is also involved in another cargo vessel being built by the same shipyard.

“Our track record in delivering great value and quality technical advice are some of the key reasons to why our clients choose to work with us. As our clients’ needs rise in complexity, we see our role evolve to act as a facilitator beyond the usual inspection works. Being involved at an early stage of a ship construction gives us an opportunity to analyse our clients’ operational needs and provide suggestions to optimise and plan ahead to accommodate for future modifications.

“We work towards supporting our clients’ efforts to increase efficiency, profitability and sustainability and we are pleased with how our commitment in Bangladesh is being recognised.” commented Amit Bhatnagar, VP & Regional Manager – East Coast of India & Bangladesh of IRClass.

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50,000 Seafarers to Benefit as National Maritime Board (India) Agreement Finally Signed

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Port Wings News Network ational Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) on 7 December announced that the National Maritime Board (India) – NMB(I) agreement has been signed for Ratings and Petty Officers serving on Foreign Going, Home Trade, Offshore Vessels of the Indian flag. According to NUSI, a new agreement has also been achieved for the first time for Harbour Tugs.

It may be noted that the last date of the NMB(I) agreement was 31 March 2019. NUSI

had given a strong Charter of Demand for the upward revision of the NMB(I) agreement.

The negotiation started and the shipowners did not want to give any increase in the wages and terms and conditions. Shipowners wanted minus salary and reduction in existing salary in the Home Trade and Offshore vessels stating that the times are “very bad” due to Covid-19 pandemic and huge losses.

But NUSI strongly defended the interests of the seafarers and demanded NO MINUS SALARY – NO REDUCTION IN SALARY from the shipowners.

The main points on the NMB(I) agreement: 1)The tenure of the NMB(I) agreement will be from 1 April, 2019 till 31 December, 2023.

2)The NMB(I) agreements will be for the calendar year to be from 1 January to 31 December.

3) There will be merging of some allowances which will appear as “Special Allowance”.

Due to many allowances, some companies are cheating our seafarers and not giving all allowances. The intention of merging is to simplify and make easy for seafarers to follow and keep track of their actual entitlements.

4) Foreign Going: An overall increase of more than 40 percent for Ratings and more than 30 percent for Petty Officers in the basic wage alone for the next three years. There will be arrears amount for 21 months service period from 1 April 2019 till 31 December 2020.

5) Home Trade: An overall increase of more than 20 percent for the Ratings and Petty Officers in the basic wage alone for the next three years. There will be arrears amount for 21 months service period from 1 April 2019 till 31 December 2020.

6) Offshore: There will be moratorium from 1 April 2019 to December 2020. An overall increase of more than 10 percent for Ratings and more than seven percent for Petty Officers in the basic wage alone for the next three years. There will be an increase of leave for the Off-Period for the Ratings from 75 days to 77 days effective from 1 January 2021.

7) Harbour Tugs: Included in the NMB(I) for the first time. With effect from 1 January 2021, seafarers working exclusive on harbour tugs will get 10 percent increase in the overall

salary for the period 1 January 2021 till 31 December 2022. There will be a further cumulative increase of five percent for the period 1 January 2023 till 31 December 2023.

8) With Effect from 1st January, 2021 • Death compensation amount to be increased for Ratings from existing Rs. 18,00,000/- to Rs. 22,00,000/-. The Disability compensation to be increased from existing Rs. 22,00,000/ to Rs. 25,00,000/.

• Death compensation amount to be increased for Petty Officer from existing Rs. 23,00,000/ to Rs. 24,00,000/. The Disability compensation to be increased f r o m existing Rs. 27,00,000/ to Rs. 28,00,000/-.

• Additional amount of Death and Disability compensation for Ratings on ships carrying Radioactive C a r g o on board increased to Rs. 3,00,000/-.

• Additional amount of Death and Disability compensation for Petty Officer on ships carrying Radioactive Cargo on board increased to Rs. Four lakhs (Rs. 4,00,000/-).

• Recognition to seafarers injured during piracy watch increased to Rs. Fifty Thousand (Rs. 50,000/-).

• Allowance for loss of personal effects increased to Rs. 80,000/-.

9) All cases of seafarers on articles and discharged on medical grounds and resulting in death and permanent unfitness, while they are taking treatment at company expense will be compensated under the Death and Disability Clause.

10) All things being equal, the companies will re-employ seafarers who have sailed with them earlier based on their appraisal reports.

11) Companies will have training courses to enhance the skills of individual seafarers.

12) Companies will have robust grievance procedures.

13) Companies will have counselling structures for the wellbeing of the seafarers mental health.

14) There will be no discrimination amongst any rank of seafarers in their entitlements in discharging their professional duties or on the basis of culture, race, caste, creed, religion, region etc.

Savings Clause: Notwithstanding anything contained in the agreed terms, no Rating or Petty Officer shall stand prejudiced of any benefits or privilege given as per earlier agreements except to the extent that they are revised by this document. The terms and conditions of the earlier agreement not revised will continue to be in force.

The detailed calculation and other terms and conditions of the NMB(I) agreement will be informed to all seafarers at the earliest. All seafarers, who are entitled to arrears amount, are advised to contact NUSI Head Office or NUSI Branch Office to claim their arrears at the earliest.

This “SOLID” agreement was possible due to the support and the trust which our seafarers and their family have for NUSI.

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JNPT Honoured With ‘Best Global Port in India’ Award Mumbai

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Port Wings News Network awaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s premier container port added yet another feather to its cap, as JNPort was awarded as the ‘Best Global Port in India’ at the prestigious

6th Atal Shastra Markenomy Award 2020.

JNPT bagged this prestigious recognition for the third time in a row. JNPT’s Deputy Conservator Captain Amit Kapoor received the award on behalf of the port.

This is an acknowledgement of JNPT’s continuous efforts towards setting quality benchmarks for the port industry across the

globe. The record is also a quintessence of operational excellence and JNPort’s commitment towards operating with an approach that promises efficiency, safety and reliability. Over the decades, JNPT

has systematically invested in improving its operating efficiency and handling capacity to enable seamless trade escalating its growth trajectory.

Chennai Port Surpasses Previous Record in Container Handling

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Port Wings News Network ontainer Vessel m.v APL ENGLAND, berthed at Chennai Port’s second container Terminal M/s. Chennai International Terminal Pvt. Ltd., on 04 December 2020 has recorded landmark performance by handling containers of 8397 TEUs comprising of Import 4276 TEUs and Export 4121 TEUs and sailed on 08 December 2020. With this achievement, the port surpassed the previous record of 7209 TEUS by m.v. HS EVEREST handled on 08 March 2016.

The Singapore-flag vessel has a capacity to hold 5780 TEUs with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT)

of 65,792 and deadweight (DWT) 67,987, Length Overall (LOA) 277.25 meters, beam 40 meters and a maximum draft with 14.02 meters.

Shri P.Raveendran, Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, appreciated the efforts taken by the Terminal Operator M/s Chennai International Terminal Pvt. Ltd., Steamer Agent M/s. CMA CGM Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd., and the Port officials for the achievement.

IMO Lends Its Support In The Fight Against Corruption New Delhi Port Wings News Network n International Anti-Corruption Day 2020 (9 December), IMO SecretaryGeneral Kitack Lim has highlighted the Organization’s support for the fight against corruption in all its forms.

In his statement issued on the Day, Mr. Lim acknowledged that the maritime sector, which is vital for the post-COVID recovery, is exposed to the risk of corruption, and highlighted the efforts led by IMO’s Facilitation Committee, which is currently working to develop guidance to implement and embrace anti-bribery and anticorruption practices and procedures.

“On the International Anti-Corruption Day, we stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption,” SecretaryGeneral Lim said.

IMO Secretary-General Lim said: “The International Maritime Organization supports the United Nations family in the fight against corruption in all its forms.

The maritime industry is frequently exposed to the risk of corruption. Shipping is part of a vital multinational transport and logistics chain, delivering 11 billion tonnes of goods annually – including much-needed medicines and protective equipment during the pandemic.

However, research has identified that seafarers may be subjected to corrupt demands, such

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as unlawful requests for payments to allow ships to enter and depart the port or disproportionate penalties applied for minor errors. This can lead to interruptions to normal operations, delaying ships and creating a risk to navigation and seafarer safety. The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) anonymous reporting mechanism has collected close to 40,000 reports of corrupt demands globally. This is most certainly a cause for concern.

Corrupt practices impact legitimate shipping and port operations and can lead to damaging effects on trade and investment. IMO’s Facilitation Committee addresses the ship/port interface and is currently working to develop guidance to implement and embrace anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices and procedures to assist all stakeholders.

Combating corruption is a challenge for all of us. We must not allow the COVID-19 crisis to provide an excuse for a lack of vigilance. The maritime sector will be the foundation for the post-COVID recovery, a recovery which must be inclusive and sustainable with integrity and accountability. On the International Anti-Corruption Day, we stand #UnitedAgainstCorruption.”

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Vessel Position at Terminals - (16.12.2020 To 23.12.2020)

Dec. 16th - 22nd Issue

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CITPL - Chennai

CCTL - Chennai ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

16/12

17/12

COST

TCI SURYA

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

TSL

Port klang

Kattupalli ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

17/12

18/12

TCX

VERMONT TRADER

15

RCF

Chennai WestPort Klang –North Port Klang–Singapore –Laem Chabang

17/12

18/12

ACS

HYUNDAI MASAN

001W

HMM

Nhava Shiva,Mundra, Khor Al Fakkan, Port Klang,Singapore, Shanghai,

19/12

20/12

TCX

X PRESS JERSEY

20012

SCA

Chennai WestPort Klang –North Port Klang–Singapore –Laem Chabang

20/12

21/12

CCG

VARADA

31

SIM

Cochin , Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas, Dammam

20/12

21/12

SHTL

MAERSK KENTUCKY

2034

MSK

21/12

22/12

TCX

MOL GATEWAY

103

ONE

Chennai WestPort Klang –North Port Klang–Singapore –Laem Chabang

23/12

24/12

CCG

NEYYAR

17

SIM

Cochin , Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas, Dammam

NSICT - Mumbai ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

16/12

17/12

MESAWA

MARATHOPOLIS

MSK

Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Valencia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Freeport

18/12

19/12

MIDAS

AS PATRICIA

MSK

Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Port Qasim, Singapore

18/12

19/12

AIM

BOMAR RADIANT

ONE Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Port Qasim, Singapore

18/12

19/12

IIX

KASHAN

RIS

19/12

20/12

MWE

MAERSK BENTONVILLE

MSK

20/12

21/12

MECL

MAERSK COLUMBUS

MSK

Colombo,Damietta Piraes Rotterdam, London

21/12

22/12

IEX

XIAMEN

SBG

Colombo,Damietta Piraes Rotterdam, London

22/12

23/12

ME2

S SANTIAGO

MSK

Pipavav,Hazira,JNPT,Jebel Ali,Salalah,Port Said,Mersin,Ambarli Port,Izmlt Korfezi,Novorosslysk

23/12

24/12

MESAWA

SEASPAN LEBU

CCA

Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Valencia, New York, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Freeport

23/12

24/12

BLUENILE

MARIA SCHULTE

MSK

APM Terminal - Mumbai ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

22/12

23/12

CIX3

17/12

18/12

17/12

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

OOCL HAMBURG

OCL

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

MINA

BERLIN EXPRESS

HLI

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

18/12

UIG

AS SOPHIA

SAM

Pipavav,Port Klang,Singapore, Shangai, Ningbo, Xiamen

18/12

19/12

ASX

SIMA GISELLE

SMM

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

19/12

20/12

ME3

MAERSK KLAIPEDA

MSK

Pipavav,Hazira,JNPT,Jebel Ali,Salalah,Port Said,Mersin,Ambarli Port,Izmlt Korfezi,Novorosslysk

18/12

19/12

FM3

SOFIA I

MSK

Pipavav,Hazira,JNPT,Jebel Ali,Salalah,Port Said,Mersin,Ambarli Port,Izmlt Korfezi,Novorosslysk

21/12

22/12

PS3

MOL CHARISMA

ONE

Port Qasim, Nhava Sheva, Pipavav, Colombo, T.Pelepas,Tanjung, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ningbo, Pusan, Kwangyang, Qingdao, Dalian, Xingang

26/12

27/12

CIX

ITAL LUNARE

EGI

Pipavav,Hazira,JNPT,Jebel Ali,Salalah,Port Said,Mersin,Ambarli Port,Izmlt Korfezi,Novorosslysk

20/12

21/12

CWX

HARRIER HUNTER

TSL

16/12

17/12

ADHOC

AS PAOLA

CCA

Nhava Shiva,Mundra, Khor Al Fakkan, Port Klang,Singapore, Shanghai,

DAKSHINBHARATH GATEWAY TERMINAL / Tuticorin 16/12 17/12

17/12 18/12

CTS BOX

MV.VLADIVOSTOK MV.X PRSS COTOPAXI

163S 2007S

FAR SHIPPING

COLOMBO-TUTICORINCOLOMBO

BTL

COLOMBO-TUTICORINCOLOMBO

As the data is received by us, sometimes even at the eleventh hour by telephonic messages from the concerned Steamer Agents, there is every likelihood of last minute changes in the data published for which and also for the printing errors occuring the Management of Port Wings is not responsible or liable.

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

16/12

17/12

TCXNEW

VERMONT TRADER

015E

RCF

Chennai WestPort Klang –North Port Klang–Singapore –Laem Chabang

16/12

17/12

FME

XIN CHI WAN

55

CCO

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

23/12

24/12

TCXNEW

MOL GATEWAY

103

ONE

Chennai WestPort Klang –North Port Klang–Singapore –Laem Chabang

19/12

20/2

TCXNEW

X PRESS JERSEY

20012

SCM

Chennai WestPort Klang –North Port Klang–Singapore –Laem Chabang

Kakinada Container Terminal ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

21/12

22/12

KAK>CMB

RHL ASTRUM

SH048R

SAMSARA

Halida,Colombo

VCTPL, Vizag ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

16/12

17/12

FME

TRF KAYA

1699E

BTL

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

16/12

17/12

ADHOC

MSC JANIS3

XA050A

MSC

Nhava Shiva,Mundra, Khor Al Fakkan, Port Klang,Singapore, Shanghai,

20/12

21/12

CCG

NEYYAR

17

SMI

Cochin , Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Bandar Abbas, Dammam

23/12

24/12

IEX

XPRESS ANNAPURNA

2046E

HLL

Colombo,Damietta Piraes Rotterdam, London

23/12

24/12

VKS

SSL SABARIMALAI

75

SSL

23/12

24/12

CHX

KOTA LATIF

052W

MSK

Ennore, Krishnapatnam, Visakhapatnam, Tanjung Pelepas, Xingang, Qingdao

Tech-logistics Startup Freightwalla Joins Hands With Maersk To Provide Spot Rates on its Platform

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Chennai

Port Wings News Network o bring more transparency and reliability in import and export shipments, India’s leading digital forwarding startup Freightwalla has partnered with Maersk to offer spot rates on its platform.

Inaccuracy and un-reliability were the two significant challenges that are being solved

by Freightwalla while providing end-to-end supply chain services to the larger EXIM fraternity. It will give access to spot rates 24/7, provide accurate information, and give assurance of loading on the allocated vessel.

The spot rate integration with Freightwalla will allow shippers to search, secure competitive rates, and book container space instantly online, making it more reliable.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Punit Java, Co-Founder & CTO Freightwalla said, “The conventional booking process involved multiple steps with no guarantee of loading.

Maersk’s Spot rate integration enables our customers to see instant rates and see realtime availability of equipment, space, and surety of loading for their shipments. Given the challenges in today’s market with space, customers have a definitive advantage in their logistics planning. It will simplify the overall booking experience of exporters or importers.”

Maersk introduced spot rates to reduce overbooking cycles while also providing a price and cargo loading assurance. Traditional freight forwarding has been a highly manual and inefficient process, and the shipping industry’s digital revolution has been long

overdue. When it comes to the booking process, there are two major challenges associated with booking freight offline. First, the accuracy and reliability of the contracted rates are poor. There is a possibility of the vessel being overbooked and the customers facing unprecedented delays in shipping their cargo. Second, this unreliability makes clients perform multiple bookings with different liners in a bid to guarantee that their cargo will get a spot on at least one of them. Such poor transparency in processes leads to either the vessel being overbooked, the customers facing delays, or the vessel being under-booked due to duplicate bookings and the liners facing losses. Spot rate integration will help establish the much-needed two-way commitment between the liners and the traders, similar to the airline-like booking model, ensuring full authenticity from all the parties involved.

Within a year of receiving the seed fund, the Freightwalla raised $ 4 million (approximately INR 28.70 crores) as part of Series A funding from India and US-based venture capital firms in September 2019. It has been utilizing these funds to develop its tech portal to provide a seamless shipping experience to its customers.

The company’s mission has been to build a service that addresses the modern business needs of simplicity and transparency for shippers worldwide. With a mix of advanced online tools, state-of-the-art analytics, and dedicated customer service, it aims at tackling the inefficiencies involved in moving goods internationally to take the stress out of international shipping.

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Korean Register, DSME Complete World’s First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering For Gas Trial Chennai

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Port Wings News Network orean Register (KR) and DSME have competed the world’s first ship to ship (STS) LNG loading for gas trial. The SM JEJU LNG2 has supplied LNG in the STS gas-trial to a 173.400 cbm LNG carrier. The demonstration test took place at DSME’s Okpo Shipyard from 24-26 November, 2020.

KR and DSME have been working together since an MOU on joint research for LNG bunkering was signed by Mr. Lee Hyung-Chul, Chairman and CEO of KR, and Dr. Lee Seung Geun, CEO of DSME, last August.

The collaboration is part of a partnership agreement for LNG bunkering/transport work with Korean shipyards with the aim of “Developing standards for LNG bunkering procedures in Korea”, conducting “Risk evaluation of LNG bunkering operations,” and

“Development of LNG bunkering to support technology based on standards and guidelines jointly developed by DSME and KR”.

Applying its extensive safety engineering technology, KR has identified a diverse range of potential

hazards through its risk assessments for STS LNG loading/ transport operations between two ships and has suggested effective ways to reduce that risk to DSME. In addition, a safer work environment and safety work procedures for workers have

been developed as a result of a comprehensive study looking at the establishment of ‘CONTROL ZONES’ around the two ships during LNG transportation.

DSME has demonstrated its own outstanding technology without vapour return to the bunkering vessel or venting to atmospheric areas during ship to ship LNG loading / transport operations. This is because DSME has a wealth of experience and excellent technology in LNG offshore operations and BOG (boil off gas) control. To date, DSME has conducted eight gas trials without venting to atmospheric areas.

This project was carried out with close collaboration from DSME, KR, SM KLC, SM KLCSM, and KOGAS, which provided full support for LNG bunkering vessels and safety management technology and LNG supply.

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NEWS - BITS NOVATEK And Siemens Energy Sign Agreement To Decarbonize LNG Production

On 10 December 2020, PAO NOVATEK and Siemens Energy signed a Strategic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, NOVATEK says in a press release.

According to the Agreement, the Parties intend to jointly develop and implement high-tech solutions to produce LNG, electricity, hydrogen and other products to maintain sustainable development initiatives and achieve the Parties’ goals to reduce their carbon footprint and increase environmental efficiency.

As part of the Agreement, the Parties will commence implementing a project to replace fuel natural gas used in the production of electricity and LNG with carbonneutral hydrogen.

“We have a long and successful track record of mutual cooperation with Siemens Energy who is a key equipment supplier for both our Yamal LNG and Arctic LNG 2 projects,” noted Leonid Mikhelson, NOVATEK’s Chairman of the Management Board. “Our strategy to expand LNG production in the Arctic region is based on utilizing state-of-the-art technological solutions that meet and/or exceed stringent environmental requirements. Our further collaboration with Siemens Energy to decarbonize our LNG production will contribute significantly to the mitigation of climate change, which is of paramount importance to reduce our carbon footprint in the Arctic ecosystem.”

PAO NOVATEK is the largest independent natural gas producer in Russia, and in 2017, entered the global LNG market by successfully launching the Yamal LNG project. Founded in 1994, the Company is engaged in the exploration, production, processing and marketing of natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons.

The Company’s upstream activities are concentrated mainly in the prolific YamalNenets Autonomous Region, which is the world’s largest natural gas producing area and accounts for approximately 80% of Russia’s natural gas production and approximately 15% of the world’s gas production. NOVATEK is a public joint stock company established under the laws of the Russian Federation. The Company’s shares are listed in Russia on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol “NVTK”.

Reefer Vessel Designed By Havyard Design Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) Invests in Cyber First & Solutions AS Delivered To Royal Arctic Line In 2018, Havyard Design & Solutions won a contract for the delivery of two Security Monitoring Solution With Transputec ship designs to Royal Arctic Line A/S. Reefer vessel design was a new segment for Chennai

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orldwide Flight Services (WFS) has partnered with Transputec, a leading managed IT services provider, to boost cyber security monitoring across its global network in support of its commitment to delivering best-in-class safety and security.

As its preferred supplier, Transputec will provide roundthe-clock protection of WFS’ aviation cargo and ground handling operations, which comprises 21,800 employees at 171 stations in 22 countries across 5 continents.

Transputec will supply WFS with all the relevant technology and services delivered in collaboration with ThreatSpike Labs, the cyber security intelligence company.

The team of cyber security experts assigned to WFS will provide 24/7 monitoring for security risks or incidents, helping to resolve them before they become an issue.

WFS decided to partner with Transputec after it came out on top

in proof of concept trials involving various potential suppliers and based on its expertise and the cost efficiency of the solution offered.

Pedro Garcia, Group Chief Information Officer for Worldwide Flight Services, commented: “Safety and security will always be WFS’ top priority to underpin the vital services we provide for our airline customers at airports around the world. We take this responsibility very seriously and are

constantly reviewing our systems and processes to ensure they are fit-for-purpose against potential threats and to protect our business continuity. Transputec is providing

critical managed services that enable us to improve the resilience, efficiency and security of our global operations, which gives us the peace of mind that any security anomaly or incident will be managed and resolved instantly.”

Sonny Sehgal, CEO, Transputec, added: “We are excited to be working with such a respected market leader as WFS and pleased to be helping to further improve the company’s security programme to increase the value of its services.

Our team h a v e already been welcomed as an extension of their IT function and a core part of their security team and will offer specialist help and digital expertise to support the integrity and growth of WFS’ operations around the world.”

Container Shortage Hits Exporters In US, Europe Chennai

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S Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) chairman Michael Khouri highlighted the issue of shipping lines not supplying containers to agricultural exporters inland in the US. “Some ocean carriers – not all – have stated that they will no longer deploy – that is – reposition empty containers to the US interior agricultural areas. Instead, they are expediting empties back to Asia.

This abandonment of a significant US export industry – the American

agricultural industry – is shutting them out of global markets,” he told the virtual Global Maritime Conference.

The FMC is looking at possible actions it could take. “We are looking into all potential – I repeat – all potential responsive actions, including a review of whether such ocean carriers’ actions are in full compliance with the Shipping Act and more specifically the various “Prohibited Acts” sections of the Act,” said Chairman Khouri.

Meanwhile, Hapag-Lloyd has stopped accepting 40-foot reefer container booking for empty pick-

up from depots in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Czech Republic until the end of the year.

In Hamburg it has also stopped container booking for empty pickup for 40-foot GP units till the end of the year.

“Our aim is to support all confirmed export bookings but it might come to booking cancellations in individual cases. We do our utmost to avoid such cases and to serve all our customers as best as possible. We expect the situation to remain extremely tight over the next weeks,” Hapag-Lloyd said in customer advisory.

Havyard and the first of the two ships, ‘Siuana Arctica’, has now been delivered from the Astilleros Zamakona yard in Spain.

Royal Arctic Line A/S handles all sea freight to and from the 13 biggest ports in Greenland, which secures supplies across the country. ‘Siuana Arctica’ is set to sail the Uummannaq area to the Upernavik district in north-west Greenland.

In the course of December, the vessel will sail from the Zamakona yard in northern Spain to Aalborg in Denmark, where it will be prepared before the voyage to Greenland next year. The vessel is scheduled to operate from May 2021.

‘We’ve had good cooperation with the shipping company during the development of the freight vessel, which is designed for optional operation in sea ice and under tough weather conditions off Greenland. We are very pleased that the first of the two ships has now been delivered,’ says Gisle Vinjevoll Thrane, Vice President Sales.

NSR Cargo Traffic Can Reach 130-160 Million Tonnes In The Future - Konstantin Dolgov

The target of loading of the Northern Sea Route with 80 million tonnes of cargo is quite achievable as well as the target of 130 million tonnes and 160 million tonnes, IAA PortNews correspondent cites Konstantin Dolgov, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, as saying at the X International Forum Arctic: Today and the Future.

When speaking at the Session “Northern Sea Route – Development of Shipping and Comprehensive Infrastructure”, he said “Such volumes are quite realistic and achievable but everything will depend on implementation of strategic projects.

Huge handling facilities are under construction, NOVATEK is building new infrastructure for LNG. All these in combination with the international shipping will contribute to turning the Northern Sea Route into a key transport corridor”, said Konstantin Dolgov.

In his Address to the Federal Assembly on 1 March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that “The Northern Sea Route will be the key to developing the Russian Arctic and Far East. By 2025, cargo traffic along this route will surge tenfold to 80 million tonnes”.

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Singapore Port Extends Aid for Maritime Industry Chennai

Port Wings News Network id for the more affected sectors in the maritime industry will be extended under the MaritimeSG Together Package to tide them over the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Tuesday (Dec 8), reports The Straits Times.

With various relief measures under the package set to expire after Dec 31, MPA said it will extend some of these till June 30 next year, bringing the cumulative amount of support to $33 million.

These include financial assistance for seafarers, port dues concession for ships that carry passengers, and extension of credit terms for maritime companies.

The MaritimeSG Together Package took effect on May 1 (2020) to provide support for shipping companies, Singaporean seafarers and people undergoing maritime training, to the tune of $27 million.

This was on top of relief measures announced by the Government in four supplementary Budgets.

MPA chief executive Quah Ley Hoon said in a statement that MPA recognises the continued challenges faced by some in the maritime industry and is committed to support them through the extension of relief measures.

Measures that are not extended will lapse after Dec 31. These include a 30 per cent port dues concession for ocean-going cargo

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The Seafarers Relief Package for eligible Singaporean seafarers, who face uncertainty with increased border control measures and crew change restrictions, will be extended.

Those who are unable to secure shipboard employment between Jan 1 and June 30 next year (2021) can apply. The package provides up to $700 a month in financial assistance for a maximum of six months.

There are about 500 Singaporean seafarers who could benefit from the package. MPA said it worked with the Singapore Maritime Officers’ Union and the Singapore Organisation of Seamen for the extension.

The three organisations, with the Employment and Employability Institute, will extend an award scheme to reward eligible seafarers up to $10,000 for successfully obtaining their Singapore-issued Certificate of Competency 1, and accumulating at least six months of working experience on board in senior shipboard management.

Another scheme to help maritime companies provide internship opportunities for Singaporeans or permanent residents will be extended for a further six months.

MPA co-funds 50 per cent of the internship allowance paid by these companies, under the Internship Reimbursement Scheme. This is capped at $500 per month per intern, up to a maximum of six months.

The extension will cover

internships that start from May 1 this year to June 30 next year.

Co-funding support of up to 90 per cent for selected training schemes – to encourage skills improvement and digital transformation efforts – will be extended for another six months.

With passenger volumes continuing to remain low due to the pandemic, MPA said it will continue to provide economic relief to passenger vessel owners and operators, as well as passenger terminal operators.

A 50 per cent port dues concession for passenger-carrying vessels from March 1 to Dec 31 that was previously announced will be extended for another six months.

Passenger terminal operators Sats-Creuers Cruise Services and Singapore Cruise Centre will be granted a 100 per cent waiver of their public licence fees for one more year.

As for companies which face difficulties managing their cash flows, MPA said it will continue to extend credit terms of up to an additional 45 days, beyond the existing 30-day standard credit terms, until June 30 next year.

The maritime industry contributes about 7 per cent of Singapore’s gross domestic product and employs more than 170,000 workers, according to the Maritime Singapore website.

Despite maritime trade routes largely being kept open to maintain supply lines, the total number of vessel arrivals in June fell nearly 40 per cent compared with a year ago.

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ILO Reiterates Call For Action To Address Plight Of Seafarers Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he International Labour Organization (ILO) once again added its voice to the other organizations calling for action to address the plight of seafarers because of the restrictions related to the pandemic.

The Governing Body of the labor organization adopted a resolution reiterating the messages expressed by the UN General Assembly, the International Maritime Organization, and many others regarding the hundreds of thousands of seafarers who have been at sea now up to 17 months or caught at home unable to reach their ships.

“The problems faced by seafarers resulting from efforts to contain the virus have lasted unacceptably long”, said ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder. “These key workers continue to transport the food, medicines, and goods that we need, but their extended periods at sea, and the inability of seafarers ashore to relieve them, are simply unsustainable. The Resolution sets out the actions to be taken urgently.”

The resolution renews the emphasis on the need to address the same challenges which have been at the heart of the discussion since the spring of 2020.

Specifically, it calls upon ILO member-states to Identify obstacles to crew changes and to establish and implement measurable, time-bound plans to ensure safe crew change and travel of seafarers.

The resolution also repeats the call for the designation of seafarers as key workers to permit “safe and unhindered movement” for embarkation and disembarkation as well as now calling for the designation to permit shore leave for the crews on the ships.

The ILO asks members to consider the acceptance of internationally recognized documentation carried by seafarers as well as temporary measures, including waivers, exemptions, or other changes to the visa or documentation requirements.

The rights of seafarers set out in the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 and the Work in Fishing Convention 2007, the ILO highlights, include the right to repatriation and to access medical care ashore.

They are calling for member states to ensure that seafarers who require immediate medical care are given access to medical facilities ashore, emergency medical treatment regardless of nationality and, where necessary, emergency repatriation.

Citing the “immense risk that seafarer fatigue represents for the physical and mental health of individual seafarers and the safety of navigation, security and the protection of the marine environment,” the ILO is seeking to again highlight the urgency of the need to address the hardships seafarers have been dealing with for most of 2020 and which are likely to continue into the new year.

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The officials cited a surge in China’s exports and the low turnaround rate of containers from aboard as the causes for the increased demand for containers. They also noted that it is the peak season for exports to Europe and the United States, which is also contributing to the shortage of containers.

Speaking at a news conference, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of SCommerce er v said ntthat steps are being taken ice T ffere supply of containers. ruly Dithe to increase They said that China will continue to work with related parties to provide more containers to the market, speed up the turnaround of containers, and help container manufacturers to expand productivity.

The state media noted that the China Container Industry Association is urging shipping container manufacturers to increase the production of the standard boxes.

They reported that China has produced 300,000 TEUs per month since September to help ease the shortage. Chinese container manufacturers have reportedly extended their normal working hours from eight hours to 11 hours a day.

The growth of shipments from China, the officials said, has been sustaining the global economy and helping to stabilize global supply chains. They cited a 79 percent year-overyear increase at Shanghai in railway-to-port

multimodal transportation of containers as an example of China’s growth in throughputs and efforts to support global trade.

According to Shanghai International Port Group, the total throughput of containers in Shanghai Port exceeded 40 million TEUs as of the end of November, marking the fourth consecutive year that the port broke the world record it set in 2017.

Also, they reported a better than five percent increase in container volume in 2020 at the Tianjin Port and a container

throughput of 15.8 million TEUs during the first nine months of the year in southern China according to the Guangzhou Port Group.

The surge in exports the Chinese officials said has also resulted in increased shipping rates. As a result, they said China would “tighten monitoring of the shipping market to further stabilize the rising logistics costs in international trade.”

Some countries the officials recognized have “been facing logistics issues due to the unequal distribution of containers.” The Chinese efforts they reported would ease the shortage of containers to ensure that they maintained the recovery in global supply.

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