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Trade Policy Restraint Prevented Destructive Acceleration Of Protectionism: WTO Trade Monitoring Report Chennai

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Port Wings News Network rade policy restraint by G20 economies, as well as WTO members more broadly, prevented a destructive acceleration of protectionist trade measures that would have further hurt the world economy, according to the WTO’s latest Trade Monitoring Report.

But WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala cautioned that obstacles to trade remain in place and continue to undermine global efforts to increase and diversify the production of vaccines.

“The multilateral trading system has again proven its value. As was the case during the global financial crisis more than a decade ago, the system has been a solid and effective bulwark against any acceleration of protectionism as we face the worst economic and health crisis in generations. As the world struggles to overcome the enormous human, economic and social impact of the pandemic, we must not be complacent. Trade recovery will not be sustainable unless vaccine equity is assured,” said the DirectorGeneral.

“While the report’s findings indicate trade-restrictive measures are coming down, G20 economies have more work to do to ensure the free flow of the medical inputs and supplies critical to saving lives. Trade restrictions hamper our efforts to ramp up production, particularly in the developing world, and ensure the equitable distribution of vaccines. Vaccine policy is trade

policy and we must do everything we can to prevent a resurgence of the pandemic, which would significantly jeopardize the global

economic recovery. At this juncture, G20 leadership will be crucial in underpinning a return to strong, sustainable and inclusive growth.”

The 25th WTO Trade Monitoring Report on G20 trade measures comes as the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. The mid-October 2020 to mid-May 2021 review period covered in this report provides important insight into a number of areas as countries begin addressing the challenges of a postpandemic economic recovery. In particular, the past several months saw international cooperation and coordination among nations and intergovernmental organizations increase and intensify.

The report indicates that trade

has been a force for good during the pandemic by enabling access to medical supplies. Despite the value of global merchandise trade shrinking by more than 8% in 2020, trade in medical supplies increased by 16%, and personal protective equipment (PPE) by 50%. The report also notes that the multilateral trading system File Photo has kept trade flowing, with the WTO playing a central role in ensuring that supply chains are kept open and restrictive trade policies are avoided.

However, COVID-19 continues to pose a serious threat to the global economy and to public health.

Production of vaccines has been slow and distribution uneven, contributing to significant disparities in access across countries, particularly for low-income developing economies, which are struggling to obtain enough doses to inoculate more than a small fraction of their populations.

In terms of numbers, G20 economies implemented 140 trade and trade-related measures in the area of goods since the outbreak of the pandemic - 101 (72%) of a tradefacilitating nature and 39 (28%) of a trade-restrictive nature. The reduction or elimination of import tariffs and import taxes made up Contd. on page -2

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A consignment of Leteku, which contains vitamin C and Iron, was sourced and packed at a collection centre in Darang district of Assam.

Consignment was exported by APEDA registered Kiega EXIM Pvt Ltd from Guwahati airport to Dubai via Delhi.

APEDA has been carrying out promotional activities to bring the North-Eastern states on the agricultural and processed food products export map of India.

Recently, APEDA facilitated exports of the first consignment of ‘red rice’ to the USA from Assam.

Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred to as ‘Bao-dhaan’, which is an integral part of Assamese food.

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Jackfruits sourced from the Tripura based Krishi SanyogaAgro P r o d u c e r Company Ltd was exported to London. The consignment was

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packed at APEDA assisted packhouse facility of Salt Range Supply Chain Solution Ltd and exported by Kiega EXIM Pvt Ltd. APEDA has provided financial assistance to the private sector to set up a pack house at Guwahati which has fulfilled the mandatory requirement or infrastructure for export of fresh fruits and vegetables to Europe.

APEDA undertakes market promotion activities for evolving structured marketing strategies for export of food products, market intelligence for taking informed decisions, international exposure, skill development, capacity building and high-quality packaging.

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‘States’ Autonomy At Stake’

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amil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently wrote to nine chief ministers proposing that all the coastal states and Union territories oppose the new draft Indian Ports Bill, 2021. Stalin wrote to his counterparts in Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry seeking their support in opposition to the bill.

Stalin said that the bill will have adverse implications on the management of the minor ports and also reduce the state government’s autonomy in the port’s regulation and management.

The Tamil Nadu chief minister argued that under the current system ports have seen good development. “Further to this, many powers currently exercised by state governments would be taken over by the Union government. Therefore, I propose that all the coastal states and Union territories should express their objection to this new draft Indian Ports Bill 2021 and take joint action to prevent any move to dilute the powers already vested with the states,” Stalin said in his letter.

The Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of State for Shipping, Mansukh Mandaviya, on March 12, 2020. The Bill seeks to provide for regulation, operation and planning of major ports in India and provide greater autonomy to these ports. It seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963.

The Bill will apply to the major ports of Chennai, Cochin, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Kandla, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Mangalore, Mormugao, Paradip, V.O. Chidambaranar, and Vishakhapatnam.

Under the 1963 Act, all major ports are managed by the respective Board of Port Trusts that have members appointed by the central government. The Bill provides for the creation of a Board of Major Port Authority for each major port. These Boards will replace the existing Port Trusts.

The Board will comprise a Chairperson and a deputy Chairperson, both of whom will be appointed by the central government on the recommendation of a selection committee.

Further, it will include one member each from (i) the respective state governments, (ii) the Railways Ministry, (iii) the Defence Ministry, and (iv) the Customs Department. The Board will also include two to four independent members, and two members representing the interests of the employees of the Major Port Authority.

The Bill allows the Board to use its property, assets and funds as deemed fit for the development of the major port. The Board can also make rules on: (i) declaring availability of port assets for port related activities and services, (ii) developing infrastructure facilities such as setting up new ports, jetties, and (iii) providing exemption or remission from payment of any charges on any goods or vessels.

Currently, the Tariff Authority for Major Ports, established under the 1963 Act, fixes the scale of rates for assets and services available at ports. Under the Bill, the Board or committees appointed by the Board will determine these rates. They may determine rates for: (i) services that will be performed at ports, (ii) the access to and usage of the port assets, and (iii) different classes of goods and vessels, among others. Such fixing of rates will not be with retrospective effect and must be consistent with the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002, or any other laws in force, subject to certain conditions.

Under the 1963 Act, the Board has to seek prior sanction of the central government to raise any loan. Under the Bill, to meet its capital and working expenditure requirements, the Board may raise loans from any: (i) scheduled bank or financial institution within India, or (ii) any financial institution outside India that is compliant with all the laws. However, for loans above 50% of its capital reserves, the Board will require prior sanction of the central government.

The Bill provides that the Board may use its funds for providing social benefits. This includes development of infrastructure in areas such as education, health, housing, and skill development. These benefits could be provided for the Board’s employees, customers, business partners, local communities, environment and the society at large.

The Bill defines PPP projects as projects taken up through a concession contract by the Board. For such projects, the Board may fix the tariff for the initial bidding purposes.

The appointed concessionaire will be free to fix the actual tariffs based on market conditions, and other conditions as may be notified. The revenue share in such projects will be on the basis of the specific concession agreement.

The Bill provides for the constitution of an Adjudicatory Board by the central government.

This Board will replace the existing Tariff Authority for Major Ports constituted under the 1963 Act. It will consist of a Presiding Officer and two members, as appointed by the central government.

SampleFunctions of the Adjudicatory Board will include: (i) certain functions being carriedTEXT out by the Tariff Authority for Major Ports, (ii) adjudicating on disputes or claims related to rights and obligations of major ports and PPP concessionaires, and (iii) reviewing stressed PPP projects.

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The TN chief minister is of the opinion that the present system has led to the good development of minor ports, under the states. This move of the Central Government to bring a new Bill will have long-term adverse implications on the management of minor ports, since the state governments will not have any major role anymore if the Bill is passed.

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Continued from page -1 60% of trade-facilitating measures taken, and certain G20 economies reduced their tariffs on a variety of goods such as PPE, sanitizers, disinfectants, medical equipment and medicine/drugs. During the review period, three G20 economies temporarily eliminated their import tariffs on COVID-19 vaccines, thus bringing to ten the total of G20 members with zero rate most favoured nation (MFN) applied tariffs in this sector. Export bans accounted for more than 90% of all restrictive measures recorded.

G20 economies also continued to repeal measures implemented in response to the pandemic and, as at mid-May 2021, around 22% of COVID-19 trade-facilitating measures by G20 economies and 49% of the COVID-19 traderestrictive measures had been terminated. The trade coverage of COVID-19-related trade-facilitating measures implemented since the beginning of the pandemic was estimated at USD 215.7 billion, while that of the COVID-19-related trade-restrictive measures stood at USD 135.7 billion. According to preliminary estimates by the WTO Secretariat, the trade coverage of the trade-restrictive measures still in force (USD 98.8 billion) was slightly higher than that of tradefacilitating (USD 96.5 billion), suggesting that in terms of trade coverage the roll back of the tradefacilitating measures was swifter

than the roll back of trade-restrictive measures.

For products unrelated to the pandemic, G20 economies implemented 35 new tradefacilitating measures and 26 new trade-restrictive measures.

The monthly average of tradefacilitating measures was the third-lowest recorded since 2012 and that of trade-restrictive measures the second-lowest since 2012. The estimated trade coverage of the import-facilitating measures introduced during the review period (USD 438 billion) significantly exceeded the trade coverage of import-restrictive measures (USD 123.89 billion), suggesting a return to the regular trend identified since the beginning of the trade monitoring exercise in 2009.

During the review period, the extension of COVID-related stimulus measures exceeded spending during the global financial crisis, but the pace of spending slowed down, and most measures appeared to be of a temporary nature.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, G20 economies have communicated 618 COVID-19 support measures to the WTO, and another 290 measures were identified from public sources and governmental websites. These measures included grants, loans or stimulus packages targeting sectors of the economy heavily affected by the crisis, including agriculture, health, aviation,

transport, tourism, education and culture, and also fiscal and financial measures to support businesses and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The WTO has been monitoring the support packages since the beginning of the pandemic with broad support

by G20 economies and the WTO membership for transparency purposes.

The services sector in all G20 economies has been hit hard by COVID-19 and many of the measures affecting trade in services put in place early during the pandemic were extended to address the challenges which the sector continues to face. However, the rate of new services measures introduced by G20 economies since the third quarter of 2020 slowed significantly.

In addition, initiations of trade remedy investigations reached its lowest level after marking its highest peak in 2020. The monthly average of trade remedy initiations (15) was the lowest recorded since 2012.

The WTO trade monitoring reports have been prepared by the WTO Secretariat since 2009. G20 members are: Argentina; Australia; Brazil; Canada; China; the European Union; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Italy; Japan; the Republic of Korea; Mexico; the Russian Federation; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Turkey; the United Kingdom; and the United States.

Bestseller Secures Carbon-Neutral Ocean Transport Through New Partnership With Maersk Chennai

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Port Wings News Network .P. Moller - Maersk on 29 June announced the signing of a fully carbon-neutral transport agreement on ocean services with BESTSELLER. The open-ended agreement on lifestyle logistics covers all of BESTSELLERs global transportation requirements and includes inland logistics and CFS handling (warehousing).

“I am very pleased that BESTSELLER, one of the top fashion and lifestyle groups in the world, has chosen Maersk ECO Delivery to reduce the company’s carbon footprint in transportation at sea. This is a solution that makes a real difference as ECO Delivery uses sustainable biofuel to power selected Maersk-vessels and helps BESTSELLER make progress towards their ambitious sustainability goals,” said Vincent Clerc, Executive Vice President and CEO Ocean & Logistics, A.P.

Moller - Maersk.

BESTSELLER has an ambitious climate strategy with clear

reduction targets in line with the Paris agreement with the ultimate goal of becoming climate positive.

BESTSELLER has through the Science Based Targets Initiative committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions with 50 pct. by 2030, and scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and upstream and downstream transportation by 30 pct. over the same timeframe.

“In BESTSELLER, we are continuously exploring ways of improving our environmental footprint and we see the option of leveraging biofuel for our sea transportation as an important course of action.

We are pleased to be working with Maersk to take this initial step, which we expect to be one of several on our way to ultimately realizing a fully carbon neutral transportation option,” says CFO and Head of Logistics, Thomas Børglum-Jensen, Bestseller.

The Maersk ECO Delivery is a biofuel that is carbon neutral and manufactured from recycled sustainable biomass. It is certified as a sustainable fuel by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) body.

The global agreement on ECO Delivery and long-term logistics partnership between Maersk and BESTSELLER will enter effect as of 1st September 2021.

Ever Given owners, SCA hammer out compensation deal Chennai

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Port Wings News Network wners of the 20,000 TEU containership Ever Given, which has been stuck in Egypt for months following its grounding in the Suez Canal, have reached an agreement in principle with the canal authority over the compensation claim.

“Together with the owner and the ship’s other insurers we are now working with the SCA to finalise a signed settlement agreement as soon as possible.

Once the formalities have been

dealt with, arrangements for the release of the vessel will be made,” the UK Club said.

The agreement has been reached following long and arduous working sessions between the two sides which have lasted for over 15 days.

Details on the amount of compensation the two parties agreed upon were not disclosed.

The deal is being announced on the back of a new offer proposed

by Japanese company Shoei Kisen Kaisha to SCA to settle damages caused by the ship’s infamous

March grounding.

Initially, the Suez Canal Authority sought a compensation worth $916 million, which the owners turned down as too high. Subsequently, the claim was reduced to $550 million, provided that $200 million is paid in advance, while the remaining $350 million is paid as letters of guarantee issued by an “A class” bank in Egypt.

The deal comes after the ship spend almost three months anchored in the Great Bitter Lakes, awaiting for the legal dispute between the duo to be resolved.

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FIEO Welcomes Economic Stimulus Package Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman New Delhi Port Wings News Network r A Sakthivel, the new elected President of FIEO welcomed the stimulus package of Rs 6,28,993 crore announced by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Ms Nirmal Sitharaman to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19 pandemic during these difficult and challenging times.

This includes expansion of the scope of an emergency credit guarantee scheme, that offered relief to a large number of MSMEs, from ₹3 trillion to ₹4.5 trillion and guarantees to banks for their loans to micro lenders for lending up to ₹1.25 lakh per person. These will further help in increasing liquidity for micro and small businesses across the country, said Dr A Sakthivel.

New FIEO Chief added that yet another initiative to give a boost to the exports sector by the FM is the announcement of Rs 33,000 Crore for Project Exports through National Export Insurance Account (NEIA). This will facilitate both goods and services exports as many economies are opening up with large investment to propel project exports from India. Further Rs 88,000 crore boost to Export Insurance Cover through Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) will address the rising credit risks, during and aftermath of the pandemic, thereby providing relief to the exporters in terms of liquidity, reiterated Dr Sakthivel.

Below is the reproduction of speech Dr Sakthivel made during his first press meet as FIEO president.

TRUE WATCHDOG OF THE EXIM COMMUNITY “This is my first but almost instant interaction with all of you after taking over as the President, FIEO only an hour before. You all have been extremely supportive to the Federation helping it to be the true watchdog of the Exim community. I am sure you will continue to help me to discharge the onerous responsibility of the post at such a challenging time.

I always look at the positive side and thus feel lucky that I am taking over as the President, FIEO at a time when the second wave of the pandemic is on wane, vaccination is increasing and new vaccines are being developed helping the economy to back on track. A pandemic of this nature is bound to have huge setbacks but we, Indian entrepreneurs, have remarkable skills and resilience to quickly bounce back and thus I expect recovery to be much faster for our economy in general and exports in particular.

STUPENDOUS EXPORT GROWTH The Government aims at an export of US$ 400 Bn in the current fiscal. This looks a little ambitious but certainly achievable. Industry and Government should partner together to reach this milestone. The stupendous export growth witnessed in the months of April and May 2021 provide the impetus but we have to keep the momentum.

Such a target requires aggressive marketing strategy and venturing into new markets. My priority will

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be export promotion. I will create an export promotion cell to identify new markets and new products.

Accordingly, I will coordinate with all councils for product development and export promotion.

While the pandemic may take a

of exports have not done well in the past with increasing competition from emerging countries. We need to understand the factors responsible for such performance, engage with the industry and pursue with the Government to address them as

little more time to settle globally, we have to keep moving through virtual shows and exhibitions and quickly shift gears to physical one once the situation improves. The virtual

these sectors are crucial for job creation.

GROWTH IN AGRICULTURE EXPORTS AND SUNRISE SECTORS The growth in agriculture exports and sunrise sectors like electronics, machinery, pharma, networking products have been phenomenal and we need to further push it.

Countries’ reservation on imports of edible products from China and India’s focus on organic and value added exports will help our agri exports benefiting both the farmers and exporters. The Production Link Incentive (PLI) Scheme will help the sunrise sectors as investments have started flowing in. We will build a production base in the country in the next 2-3 years to augment our exports.

MSMEs are the backbone of the economy and provide the highest capital employment ratio. Their share in exports is on the rise. We need to nurture them particularly as they have suffered a lot owing to the pandemic. While various Government support were most timely, the same should continue till we fully recover from the pandemic and bring the economy on track.

I will take special care to promote services exports, Our services exports have been encouraging amidst the pandemic as digitization has helped the IT& ITES. While retaining our current position in software, we need to push other services as well.

12 Champion sectors, identified by the Government, require an enabling ecosystem to thrive and FIEO would be working with the Government in this direction. Our hospitality and aviation sector require little more handholding, being the worst victim of the pandemic.

We have already circulated a comprehensive note covering various issues affecting exports and through you, we would like to draw the attention of the Government on them. We appreciate the support given by the Government to the industry and businesses during Covid despite having focus on health and health infrastructure and a sharp decline in its revenue. We feel that exports should be a national priority and all the stakeholders should work in tandem to achieve it. FIEO, under my leadership, would work shoulder to shoulder with the Government to meet this objective.

I want to make FIEO as an export promotion Federation, which will be well known name internationally for international buyers as an one stop center for all Indian products and services.”

shows are quite cost effective costing less than 10-15% of participation of a physical show and this is ideally suited to MSMEs. I will create a virtual platform within FIEO to showcase products of our members and to do the export promotion focusing on new countries and new products.

I will create direct communication with all our Embassies and utilize their services to sell our Indian products/services in their region.

Our endeavour will be to participate in all international fairs virtually.

I will urge both the Industry and the Government to increase their marketing budget as showcasing is key to exports today. I will also urge the Government to look into enhancing Market Access Initiative funds from the current level of Rs 200 Cr. Alternatively, a planned scheme for marketing aimed to take exports to US$ 1 Trillion in next five years may be rolled in with a minimum corpus of Rs 1000 Cr annually.

FTAS WITH OUR MAJOR TRADING PARTNERS Another push for marketing may come from FTAs with our major trading partners: US, UK and EU besides one with Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Israel etc. Such FTAs will also help in attracting FDIs particularly those looking at both the Indian markets and exports. One of the reasons for the success of Vietnam, in attracting investment and relocating units, is its effective FTAs with the rest of the World. It is extremely encouraging that the Government is moving simultaneously with many trade partners in this direction.

We are confident that the Industry will play a pro -active role in such negotiations and will give required elbow room to our negotiators.

Many of our traditional sectors

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GRSE Gets 24x7 Artificial Intelligence Enabled Surveillance Kolkata

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Port Wings News Network dopting the latest technology with respect to security of infrastructure and other assets, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE), a Mini Ratna Category 1 Defence PSU and a leading warship building company has commenced today an Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled high end CCTV network across its five units in Kolkata at a cost of Rs 12.95 Crore.

The stateof-the-art technology will enable surveillance of 152.81 acre area of the shipyard to ensure 24x7 safety and security of all its premises. The AI enabled system will also prove to be a valuable tool during any investigation, detecting unauthorized intrusion or trespassing.

The AI enabled CCTV system was set into operation at the Main Control room, GRSE Main Unit in the august presence of Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Shri George Kuruvilla, CMD, BECIL, Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding) and Shri.

R.K. Dash, Director (Finance) and senior officials of GRSE and BECIL. This flexible and intelligent security of GRSE’s infrastructure is the need of the hour for a defence PSU and the shipyard has deployed the CCTV Network to boost operational safety and productivity.

All the CCTV cameras across the units are integrated with each other. The special Artificial Intelligence feature that has been enabled in the CCTV system includes tracking unidentified goods and materials, automatic alarm in case of unusual gathering of personnel, tracking alarm of camera tampering, automatic alarm for trespassing/ intrusion and tracking of personnel/ vehicles of dubious nature.

Since its inception as a Defence

PSU in 1960, GRSE has built 788 platforms which include 107 warships to Maritime security forces, which is the highest number of warships built & delivered by any shipyard in the country, till date.

GRSE has the capability to construct 20 ships concurrently, using its modernized infrastructure and ‘Modular Integrated Construction Philosophy’. Further, the dedicated, multi-disciplinary, in-house Design Team of the shipyard is continuously working towards developing various concept designs for ships that can cater to the current and future requirements of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. GRSE has also been steering research and development for energy efficient technologies that can be inducted into service on India’s in-land waterways and also provide cost effective solutions to other nations.

Exotic Dragon Fruit or Kamalam From Maharashtra Exported To Dubai Mumbai

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Port Wings News Network n a major boost to export of exotic fruit, a consignment of fibre and mineral rich ‘Dragon Fruit’, also referred as Kamalam, has been exported to Dubai.A consignment of Dragon Fruit for exports was sourced from the farmers of Tadasar village, Sangli district, Maharashtra and it was processed and packed at APEDA recognized exporter – M/s Kay Bee. Scientifically referred to as Hylocereusundatus, the dragon fruit is grown in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, the USA and Vietnam.

Dragon fruit production commenced in India in early 1990s and was grown as home gardens. Dragon Fruit has become increasingly popular in recent years in the country as it has been taken up for cultivation by farmers across various states.

At present, dragon fruit is grown mostly in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The cultivation requires less water and can be grown in various kinds of soils. There are three main varieties

of dragon fruit: white flesh with pink skin, red flesh with pink skin, and white flesh with yellow skin.

Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme in July 2020 on All India Radio had mentioned about the dragon fruit farming in the arid Kutch region of Gujarat. He had congratulated the farmers of Kutch for the cultivation of fruit for ensuring India’s self-sufficiency in the production.

The fruit contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It can help in repairing the cell damage caused by oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, and also improving the digestive system.

Since the fruit has spikes and petals resembling lotus, it is also referred as ‘Kamalam’.

APEDA promotes exports of agricultural & processed food products by providing assistance to the exporters under various components such as Infrastructure Development, Quality Development and Market Development. Apart from this the Department of Commerce also supports exports through various schemes like Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme, Market Access Initiative etc.

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu Calls For Making India A Leading Maritime Nation Chennai Port Wings News Network he Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu on 26 June called for making India a leading maritime nation and emphasized the important role ports will have to play in achieving the ambitious vision.

A presentation was made to the Vice President by the Chairman of the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), Shri K Rama Mohana Rao and other senior officials during an interaction with him at Visakhapatnam. They apprised the

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Vice President on various activities of the port, including its expansion plans.

Observing that India is strategically located on the world’s shipping routes with a long coastline of about 7,517 km and over 200 major and minor ports, he said “these ports play an important role in India’s economy.”

Recalling that ancient India was a great maritime power and that the navies of Chola kings and Kalinga kings used to rule over the oceans, the Vice President said “we have to regain that past glory”.

Touching upon the development of the port infrastructure in the country, he said that as part of the ambitious Sagarmala project,

more than 504 projects have been identified to unlock the opportunities for port-led development and these initiatives are expected to mobilize more than 3.57 lakh crore of infrastructure investment.

Noting the decline in the cargo trend at Visakhapatnam port during 2020-21 due to the pandemic after a healthy upward swing between 2015-16 and 2019-20, the Vice President expressed the hope that the port would regain its growth trajectory once the situation normalizes. “It is important to note that ports will play an important role in post-Covid economic recovery”,

contain pollution and protect the environment. Appreciating the Port’s green initiatives, he also wanted them to focus more on renewable energy and energy conservation.

He also appreciated Visakhapatnam Port Trust’s initiatives in creating worldclass infrastructure, port-led industrialization, digitization of processes and various green initiatives for sustainability. “I am pleased to learn about the expansion plans of VPT in the coming years”, Shri Naidu added.

Earlier, the Vice President was

he added.

Lauding the ports for having played a proactive role in handling oxygen supplies and humanitarian relief work during the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic and cyclones Tauktae and Yaas, he said “I compliment you all for that”.

Referring to the Maritime India Vision 2030, the Vice President wanted the Port to adopt global best practices in port operations and development. He said that the Vision-2030 is not impossible to achieve as India has the inherent strength of knowledge and wanted everyone to work together in the spirit of Team India.

During the interaction, the Vice President was keen to know the measures taken by VPT to

apprised of the expansion plans of the Visakhapatnam Port, including the proposed establishment of a Rs. 406-crore Free Trade and Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) in an area of 103 acres.

The proposed FTWZ is to be funded under Sagarmala and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be set up to develop basic infrastructure like roads, electricity, rail and road connectivity.

Shri M. Srinivasa Rao, Minister for Tourism and Youth Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Shri K. Rama Mohana Rao, Chairman, Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), Shri Durgesh Kumar Dubey, Deputy Chairman, VPT and other senior officials of the Port were present during the interaction.

Maiden Voyage of Coastal Shipping Service “Green Freight Corridor-2” From Cochin Port to Beypore and Azhikkal Ports New Delhi Port Wings News Network he Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has accorded high priority to building greater synergies between the Major Ports and Non-Major Ports in order to promote coastal trade and to provide sustainable, cost-

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effective and efficient Intermodal & Multimodal customer solutions.

By doing so, the Ministry aims to provide seaborne connectivity to the trade and industries in the hinterland, reduce congestion on the road and rail besides bringing down logistics cost.

As a step in this direction, the Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sri Mansukh Mandaviya on 29 June inaugurated the loading operation on the

maiden voyage of Coastal Shipping Service “Green Freight Corridor-2” from Cochin Port to Beypore and Azhikkhal Ports.

Green Freight Corridor Service is operated by Round The Coast Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, a JM Baxi Group Company. This service will connect Kochi-Beypore-Azhikkal, and later Kollam port will be added to this service.

M/s JM Baxi is the general agent for the service.

The vessel will call at Cochin Port twice a week and will feeder exim and coastal boxes to the ports of Beypore and Azhikkal.

The commodities that would be shipped would include

Rice, Wheat, Salt, Construction Material, Cement, etc. unloaded at Cochin from Gujarat. On the return

leg, the Operators are targetting to move exim cargo such as Plywood, Footwear, Textiles, Coffee, etc.

Similarly the imported Cashew containers would also be moved from Cochin to Kollam at a later stage.

In order to promote coastal shipping of containers, Cochin Port is offering 50% rebate in vessel related charges for the River Sea vessels. Similarly, the Government of Kerala has also offered an operational incentive @10% above the road transportation cost as per the NATPC study report for coastal shipping in the minor ports in the state for a period of one year from 23.01.2021.

These handholding measures would help the sustenance of the service during the initial period and would encourage introduction of more services of this kind on a regular basis.

This service is expected to bring about a marked modal shift of transportation of containers and ease the congestion on the road and reduce carbon footprint. This also augurs well to connect the hinterlands of northern Kerala, particularly the exim trade in Calicut and Kannur region who will gain direct access to Vallarpadam ICTT by sea mode saving cost and transit time.

JNPT Inaugurates 2 Mobile X-ray Scanners

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community move their goods faster.

These mobile scanners will also help inspect the containers inside the Terminal premises, giving the security agencies an advantage to take appropriate action before the

Three Mobile Container Scanners one each for the three Terminals of JNPORT viz. JNPCT, DP World and APMT were procured through IPA and installed by Port at the total project cost of 101 Crores. Out of these three scanners, one Scanner was rolled out for operation on 30.03.2021. In addition to this, Port is also installing one Drive through Container Scanner for BMCTPL at the total cost of Rs. 46.25 Crores.

Presently 75% work for this project is completed and same is expected to be operational by March, 2022.

Increasing efficiency at the Port, the new Mobile Container Scanner will scan up to 20 containers per hour, thereby helping the EXIM

container is allowed to exit.

This facility will benefit trade, as DPD containers can be allowed directly from the Port after examining the same with the help of new mobile scanners. The scanning process will also be faster, ultimately saving time and cost for all the stakeholders.

Speaking on the launch, JNPT Chairman, Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS said, “The newly inaugurated mobile x-ray scanner facility will help scan the containers inside the terminal premises; thus, security agencies will have the advantage of taking appropriate action before the container is allowed to exit.

These scanners will help enhance our efficiency and considerably reduce import dwell time due to independent scanning facilities for each Terminal.”

These measures will help the port be at par with technologically advanced global ports augmenting JNPT’s stature to be among the leading container ports in the world.

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Port Wings News Network n a major technological push and with a vision to enhance the port’s efficacy, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), India’s premier container port, on 29 June inaugurated 2 Mobile X-ray Scanners at NSICT & APMT. The mobile scanners were inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPT, and Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Shri U. Niranjan, JNCH, in the presence of the stakeholders and Trade representatives.

China’s Yantian Port Suffering A Huge Backlog Of 175,000 Containers Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he container build-up at China’s Yantian Port could be worse than the Suez Canal blockade in March, experts have warned. The Yantian Port is at the centre of China’s most recent coronavirus containment efforts that are hampering endeavours to reopen the world’s economy.

For some organizations, the disruptions at the port could be worse than that caused in March after the Ever Given ran aground in the Egyptian waterway.

From June 1-15, about 298 container ships with a combined capacity of over 3 million 20-foot equivalent units – the standard measure for the volume of freight containers or TEU – skipped the southern container port in Guangdong, per project44, a shipping and logistics platform.

That marked a 300% monthly increase in blank sailings – when a vessel skips a port lying along the scheduled route or cancels its journey as it is not permitted to load or discharge cargo, said the analysts of project44.

Over two weeks, the sevenday average for the median dwell times – representing the time spent by export containers at the Yantian International Container Terminal –

had doubled and reached 23.06 days on June 15.

Although not the ships’ entire cargo was for Yantian, the volume of the loaded export containers that had been left behind resulted in a huge backlog, excessive inventory shortages, and unforeseen transport costs for businesses, per the platform.

Yantian currently has a backlog of nearly 175,000 containers. If the terminal works at, for instance, 70% of its operating capacity, there will still be a TEU/day delay of 12,000.

Yantian port authorities on Tuesday said that its operations need to return to normal by the end of the month as workers have come back and more berths have reopened.

On average, the operating capacity has returned to 70%, but project44 has said that it could take up to some weeks to process the pending clearance of containers.

Two shipping lines are now entering the Trans-Pacific route: CU and BAL Lines. Each may be contracting vessels of about 2,400 to 2,500 TEUs. There are some rumours that more shipping lines will enter business in 2021. With the charter rates at an all-time high, it appears unlikely that new entrants in the Trans-Pacific route will be offering lower rates than the current ones

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Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs 18th Meeting of the Maritime State Development Council New Delhi Port Wings News Network nion Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) through a video

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conference organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, on 24 June 2021.

Addressing the council, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said that the objective of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) is to develop a national plan for the development of the maritime sector beneficial for both states and the centre and to adopt best practices for the sector. He further said that the development of the country depends on the development of the states and MSDC is the best example of cooperative federalism. “In a scattered way we can’t develop, united we can achieve”, the Minister added.

Stressing on the need for the ‘Indian Port Bill 2021’, the Minister requested state governments to see the Indian Port Bill as a development issue and not as a political issue. He highlighted that the ‘Indian Port Bill 2021’ will facilitate to have optimum management and utilization of the coastline by way of participation by both the Union Government and Maritime States/Union Territories.

He assured the states that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will welcome all the suggestions of the states to develop a comprehensive port bill.

The Minister of MoPSW said, “The 18th Maritime State Development Council Meeting today has discussed very significant issues pertaining to the overall progress of the maritime sector.

Both Central Government and State Governments will jointly work on the development of the maritime sector including several non-functional ports. Our growth aspiration, as visioned by our Prime Minister, need collective actions in a time-bound manner and MSDC is an active platform to discuss these matters’’.

The key items discussed during the meeting are Indian Port bill 2021, National Maritime Heritage Museum (NMHC), Rail and Road connectivity with Ports, Floating Jetties for Marine Operations and Sea Plane Operations, Sagarmala Projects and National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) projects.

Indian Port Bill 2021: A step towards accelerating India’s Port Development In FY 2020, the traffic handled

at Indian ports is about 1.2 billion MT, which is expected to increase to 2.5 billion MT by 2030. On the other hand, only a few ports in India are having deeper draft which can handle capsize vessels. In addition, there are around 100 non-functional ports distributed across the coast

Companies, of which 13 projects are completed and 85 projects are in various stages of development and implementation. Similarly, 91 port-rail connectivity projects worth Rs. 75,213 Cr. have been taken up

by MoPSW with Indian Railways, Major Ports, and Maritime Boards,

123 projects amounting to Rs. 1.28 Lakh cr. under NIP initiated in 2020. In addition, there are 1226 projects under Sagartat Samriddhi Yojana for coast led prosperity, out of which 192 projects are under implementation.

The MoPSW requested the

of India. The ever-increasing size of ships mandates to have deeper draft ports and indeed mega ports need to be developed. Similarly, the non-functional ports also need to be prioritized and developed.

A national-level integrated approach is required to augment the existing ports or to develop new ports in an efficient and sustainable manner which in turn will reduce the freight costs to a greater extent and improve the trade growth.

The national-level integrated port planning is also highlighted in various report including ‘The World Bank’s Port Reform book, UNCTAD’s ‘Handbook for Planners in Developing Countries’ etc.

MSDC will advise on the planning of all ports including Major Ports. In addition, several conventions pertaining to safety, security and prevention of pollution are incorporated in IP Bill 2021 for implementation of all requirements stipulated in such conventions by all ports.

NMHC – India’s first maritime heritage complex National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is to be developed as a world-class museum dedicated to the legacy of Maritime Heritage of India, in an area of about 350 acres at Lothal, Gujarat. This maritime heritage complex would be developed as an international tourist destination with a maritime museum, lighthouse museum, maritime theme parks, amusement parks, etc.

One of the key attractions of NMHC is that it would have a pavilion for each coastal states and union territories to showcase the maritime heritage of the specific states and union territories. During the meeting, the coastal states and UTs were requested to take up the development of their respective pavilion.

Enhancing Port Connectivity The upgradation of port connectivity is one of the critical enablers for ports, and MoPSW through its key initiative Sagarmala Programme emphasizes port connectivity. MoPSW has taken up 98 port-road connectivity projects worth Rs. 45,051 cr. with various implementation agencies like MoRTH, Major Ports, Maritime Boards, and State Road Development

of which 28 projects are completed and 63 projects are in various stages of development and implementation.

To address the issues in funding and for the projects that are not suitable to develop under PPP mode, it is suggested that a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) may be formed between state government, central government and private players for which interest from the state governments/UTs is requested during the meeting.

Floating Jetties for Marine Operations & Seaplane Services Floating jetties are widely used in other countries. The floating jetties have unique advantages in comparison with the convention jetties, like cost-effectiveness, speedy construction, minimal environmental impact, flexibility to expand and relocate, suitable for the locations with high tidal variation etc.

National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC), IIT Madras was given the mandate to prepare the Detailed Project Report for developing more than 150 floating jetties across Indian Coastline and the work is in progress. It is proposed to utilize the floating jetties majorly for fishing harbours/fish landing centers, and seaplane operations.

The MoPSW informed that the states/UTs are encouraged to explore using floating jetties/platforms for their project and requested states/ UTs to identify more locations for developing floating jetties. Projects may be considered for funding from Sagarmala after the due approval of the proposal.

Strengthening Indian Infrastructure through Sagarmala Programme and National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) The MoPSW has various infrastructure projects that are undertaken under Sagarmala Programme and National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP).

The MoPSW proposed to develop 802 projects worth investment of Rs.5.53 lakh crore for implementation under the Sagarmala Programme. Out of which, 168 projects worth Rs. 87,000 crore have been completed and 242 projects worth Rs. 2.18 lakh crore are under implementation.

Similarly, MoPSW is handling

coastal states/UTs to expedite the implementation of the projects where the state government is the implementation agency, and funding support can be considered for central funding via grants from MoPSW or via equity funding through Sagarmala Development Company Ltd (SDCL).

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister of MoPSW emphasized the pertinent and urgent need for infrastructure development be it port augmentation, multi-model connectivity through rail/road infrastructure and various project initiatives undertaken through the Sagarmala, National Infrastructure Pipeline, and Sagartat Samriddhi Yojana.

The meeting was attended by

Shri. Ahmed Devarkoil, Minister of Ports, Kerala, Thiru E.V.Velu, Minister for Public Works, Tamil Nadu, Shri Aslam Sheikh, Minister of Textile, Fisheries and Port Development, Maharashtra, Shri Michael Lobo, Minister for Science and Technology, Waste Management, RDA and Ports, Goa, Shri. Mekapati Goutham Reddy, Minister for Industries, Commerce, Information Technology, Andhra Pradesh, Shri.

Padmanabh Behera, Planning & Convergence, Commerce & Transport, Odisha, Admiral D K Joshi (Retd), Lieutenant Governor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands along with the representatives from the States.

The meeting was also attended by representatives and officials from allied Ministries.

MSDC Background: MSDC is an apex advisory body for the development of the Maritime sector and aims to ensure integrated development of Major and non-Major Ports. The MSDC was constituted in May 1997 to assess in consultation with State Governments, the future development of existing and new Minor Ports by the respective Maritime States either directly or through captive users and private participation. Further, MSDC also monitors the development of minor ports, captive ports and private ports in the Maritime States with a view to ensure their integrated development with Major Ports and to assess the requirements of other infrastructure requirements like roads/rail/IWT and make suitable recommendations to the concerned Ministers.

KLP Divests From Adani Ports Over Links To Myanmar Military Chennai

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Port Wings News Network orwegian pension fund KLP is divesting from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited on the grounds the company’s links with the Myanmar military breach the fund’s responsible investment policy, according to a Reuters report.

Adani Ports, India’s largest port operator, has been under scrutiny from international investors over its project to build a container terminal in the city of Yangon on land leased from a Myanmar military-owned conglomerate.

A military coup in Myanmar on Feb. 1 and an ensuing crackdown on mass protests in which hundreds have been killed has drawn international condemnation and sanctions on military figures and military-controlled entities.

“Adani’s operations in Myanmar and its business partnership with that country’s armed forces constitutes an unacceptable risk of contributing to the violation of KLP’s guidelines for responsible investment,” KLP said in a statement to Reuters.

A spokesperson for the Myanmar military did not answer calls from Reuters seeking comment.

KLP, Norway’s largest pension fund, had an investment worth nine

million crowns ($1.05 million) in Adani Ports at the time of its decision, it told Reuters.

It was divesting because the container terminal is being built on land owned by the Myanmar military and that there is an “imminent danger” the armed forces could use the port to import weapons and equipment, or as a naval base.

“In this way, the port could be used by the army to continue its violations of human rights,” KLP said.

Adani Ports was not immediately available for comment.

Adani Ports said in May it could abandon the Myanmar container terminal project and write down the investment if it was found to be in violation of sanctions imposed by the United States.

KLP said it had been in a dialogue with Adani Ports since March this year and held a meeting with the company’s management in April.

Adani told KLP “it takes human rights seriously, and that it has a human rights policy”, KLP said in its statement.

At the same time, “Adani said it had made no due diligence assessments relating to human rights before the agreement it concluded with the Myanmar military”, KLP said

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CCTL - Chennai ETA

ETD

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Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

02/07

03/07

CI5

INTERASIA HERITAGE

TAO/PUS/SHA/SKU/SIN/PKW/ PKG/MAA/KAT/PKG/SIN/PGU/ SKU/KHH/TAO

30/06

01/07

PIC-2

SSL DELHI

CMB/TUT/COK/JEA/IXY

03/07

04/07

ISG

HANSA ROTENBURG

JEB/COK/CMB

30/06

01/07

ECC

SSL SABARIMALAI

VTZ/CCU/KRI/KAT

30/06

01/07

ADHOC

TCI ARJUN

02/07

03/07

COST

TCI PRABHU

CITPL - Chennai ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

30/06

01/07

FME

VERMONT TRADER

022W-022E

RCF

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

30/06

01/07

CI3

TONGVA

W 011 - E 011

WAN

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

30/06

01/07

ADHOC

SUN S

72021

NSP

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

RGN

05/07

06/07

TCXNEW

RACHA BHUM

167W-167E

RCF

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

PBA

05/07

06/07

TCXNEW

THANA BHUM

322W-322E

RCF

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

Kakinada Container Terminal ETA

ETD

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Vessel Name

02/07

03/07

HAL>INCOK>IMA

08/07

09/07

KAK>CMB

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

SSL GUJARAT

IMPERIA

HAL>INCOK>IMAA

MSC JAINS 3

SAMSARA

HAL>KAK>CMB

DAKSHINBHARATH GATEWAY TERMINAL / Tuticorin

Kattupalli ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

01/07

02/07

ADHOC

BLPL BLESSING

2110

BLP

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

01/07

02/07

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HYUNDAI PRESTIGE

086W

HMM

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

03/07

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MOGRAL

39

SIM

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

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MV.KAPTIAN MASLOV

137S

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COLOMBO, TUTICORIN, COLOMBO

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04/07

ACS

HYUNDAI MASAN

008W

HMM

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

01/07

02/07

TUX

MV.OEL SHRAVAN

21141

TWF

COLOMBO, TUTICORIN, COLOMBO

04/07

05/07

TCX

RACHA BHUM

167W

RCP

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore,Shangha

05/07

ECS

SSL SABARIMALAI

89

HMM

Tuticorin,cochin,Pipava, Kandla,Jebel ali

03/07

BOX

MV.AS SOPHIA

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BTL

COLOMBO, TUTICORIN, COLOMBO

04/07

02/07

05/07

06/07

C15

INTERASIA HERITAGE

29

IAS

03/07

04/07

CTS

MV.KAPTIAN MASLOV

138S

FAR SHIPPING

COLOMBO, TUTICORIN, COLOMBO

05/07

06/07

C15

STRAIT MAS

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WAN

VCTPL, Vizag

NSICT - Mumbai ETA

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RIO CENTAURUS

MSK

30/06

01/07

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COSCO NAGOYA

PRD

AIM

X PRESS KARAKORAM

HLI

02/07

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Agent/Line

Calling Ports

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01/07

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MAERSK NILE

125W

MSK

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

30/06

01/07

CCG

MOGRAL

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SMI

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

01/07

02/07

FME

VERMANT TRADER

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RCL

Port Kelang (North port) – Singapore, Shangha

05/07

06/07

MDM

TRF KAYA

1725E

OAS

Colombo

05/07

06/07

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Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore, Shangha

06/07

07/07

ADHOC

AS SHOPIA

MSK

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

06/07

07/07

CHX

MAERSK HANSHA

126W

MSK

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

02/07

03/07

MIDAS

AS PATRICIA

MSK

02/07

03/07

IPAK

MSC LUCY

MSC

02/07

03/07

IIX

KASHAN

IRI

03/07

04/07

BMM

INTER SYDNEY

EMS

03/07

04/07

MWE

MAERSK BENTONVILLE

MSK

04/07

05/07

MECL

MAERSK SENTOSA

MSK

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07/07

FME

KMTC MUMBAI

2104E

KMT

Port Kelang(North port) – Singapore, Shanghai

05/07

06/07

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CMA CGM RACINE

CCA

07/07

08/07

CCG

SM NEYYAR

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SMI

06/07

07/07

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CMA CGM JAMAICA

CCA

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

07/07

08/07

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NORTHERN DEPENDENT

MSK

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

APM Terminal - Mumbai ETA

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01/07

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HLI

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

MINA

BERLIN EXPRESS

CCA

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

TIP

MOL GRANDEUR

SEC

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

03/07

04/07

PS3

ONE CONTINUITY

ONE

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

03/07

04/07

FM3

SC MONTREUX

MAE

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

05/07

06/07

CIX

WAN HAI 506

WHI

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

04/07

05/07

ME3

SANTRA RITA

MAE

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

02/07

03/07

ASX

GFS GISELLE

SMM

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

30/06

01/07

ADHOC

CAPE MONTEREY

GLD

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

04/07

05/07

CWX

CALIFORNIA TRADER

SEC

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

01/07

02/07

TIP

X-PRESS BARDSEY

SEC

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

04/07

05/07

CIX3

CHARLESTON

RCL

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

02/07

03/07

CIX

WAN HAI 503

WHI

Jebel Ali, Mundra,Hazira,Nhava Sheva

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BRS, Deltamarin, and Bureau Veritas Join Forces To Provide Future Emissions And Performance Toolbox

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Port Wings News Network hree global players, the shipbroker Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS); Deltamarin, the ship designers and engineers; and Bureau Veritas, a world leader in ship classification, have agreed to cooperate to provide effective ship performance and energy transition solutions for the world’s shipowners.

The focus of the initiative is to provide a pathway and tools for owners to measure, verify and improve performance – both for specific compliance with Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indictor (CII) requirements and broader Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and financial targets.

By uniting the strengths of each player, the agreement will enable shipowners to find a pathway through the uncertainties of compliance with new and developing EEXI and CII emissions regulations as well as the demands of their own - and their stakeholders’ - ambitions to meet both emissions and financial performance targets.

The partnership will develop a service to assess the operational and retrofit solutions available to reach decarbonization targets, including EPL, propulsion optimization, and energy saving devices, new fuels, wind

propulsion or other options. Deltamarin will focus on calculations and engineering optimization solutions. Bureau Veritas will provide verification, risk and compliance services related to confirming calculations and the safety and risks management of engineering solutions. BRS will be focused on optimizing the financial performance and cost control aspects of projects including carbon credit offers / benefits / opportunities, as well as working with the shipyards that will carry out modification and retrofit work.

Matthieu de Tugny, President Marine & Offshore, Bureau Veritas, commented: “We need to do more than just calculate the EEXI and CII requirements. We need to find, verify and market the benefit of solutions to help shipowners meet their performance targets.”

Janne Uotila, CEO of Deltamarin, added: “The future is not only about complying with the upcoming design and operation indexes. It is about finding a transition pathway towards low and eventually zero carbon shipping. This collaboration enables us to address all of the aspects which need to be considered in solving this complex equation.”

Francois Cadiou, President, BRS, concluded: “‘This commercial agreement will permit our clients to make better-informed decisions and comply with the regulations set out by the IMO. Ultimately this will help move shipping towards a more sustainable future.”

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Abu Dhabi Ports Celebrates ‘Day of the Seafarer’ Chennai

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Port Wings News Network bu Dhabi Ports, part of ADQ – one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, celebrated ‘Day of the Seafarer,’ an annual day of recognition organised by the International Maritime Organization on 25 June.

Throughout its diverse range of clusters, Abu Dhabi Ports has prioritised the wellbeing of seafarers, recognising the importance of providing safe facilities and a full range of wellbeing services.

In addition to distributing special gifts to seafarers as a token of appreciation, the company joined several of the world’s leading ports in having ships within their harbours sound their horns in a gesture of solidarity, reviving the “Horns of Hope” initiative unveiled by Abu Dhabi Ports in 2020.

Recognising the efforts of maritime personnel, “Horns of Hope” reached more than 260 million people in over 23 countries and involved leading global and regional organisations, such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Arab Sea Ports Federation (ASPF).

Abu Dhabi Ports also cooperated with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) in launching a comprehensive campaign to allow easy access to PCR testing and COVID-19 vaccinations for seafarers.

More than 10,000 seafarers were eligible in the initiative’s first phase, which covered all Abu Dhabi Ports’ facilities, including Al Dhafra Region.

The Group also introduced new remote capabilities to eliminate human contact between port vessels and incoming ship crews, using remote pilotage and a range of intelligent shipping applications.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “Our seafarers serve as the unsung heroes of world trade, and they deserve our utmost respect, attention, and care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they have played a key role in securing the smooth flow of goods and medical supplies into Abu Dhabi as normal.

“Day of the Seafarer is one of the many ways we support them and celebrate their contribution. We highly value our close cooperation with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, which helped ensure the safety and health of seafarers at our ports and facilities.”

In addition to working closely with DoH to launch a PCR testing and COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Abu Dhabi Ports today holds a leading role within the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, a UAE-based publicprivate partnership that is dedicated to facilitating the safe and efficient delivery of billions of COVID-19 vaccines across the world.

Having already facilitated the global distribution of over 20 million doses, the Hope Consortium, comprising leading Abu Dhabi and global entities involved across the entire value chain, is overseeing the entire journey from cold storage to demand planning, digital tracking and transportation, as well as final administration of the vaccine.

For its part within the Hope Consortium, Abu Dhabi Ports is leveraging its cold chain and ultra-cold storage capabilities, which include a dedicated 19,000 square metre temperaturecontrolled warehouse facility in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), as well as its strategic position serving East and West trade and its robust logistical capabilities to accelerate the global dissemination of COVID-19 vaccines.

Seafarers International Relief Fund In Push For Donations To Reach $1m Target Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he Seafarers International Relief Fund has issued an urgent appeal for donations on the eve of this year’s IMO Day of the Seafarer, as it pushes towards its fundraising goal of US$1 million in support of seafarers and their families affected by COVID. The appeal currently stands at US$ 869,502 in donations and pledges received from across the shipping industry, including corporate and personal contributions.

More than US$610,111 has already been awarded in grants to deliver emergency support for seafarers and families in India.

The Seafarers International Relief Fund (SIRF) was established by leading seafarer welfare charities, after an approach from Ardmore Shipping, wanting to do more to support seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial focus of the campaign is on India, which continues to bear the brunt of a devastating wave of COVID infections, with catastrophic consequences for many seafarers and families who lack access to vaccinations, medical treatment, basic sustenance, and welfare services.

The latest SIRF grants have been issued to leading seafarer charities ISWAN and Stella Maris. The ISWAN grant will be used to fund the facilitation and coordination of priority vaccinations for 5,000 seafarers, as well as financial hardship grants for seafarers and the next of kin of those who have lost their lives, further support through ISWAN’s ‘SeafarerHelp’ telephone line. The Stella Maris grant will fund 200 food parcels, including PPE, for the next three months.

As the global shipping industry comes together to mark the annual IMO Day of the Seafarer. SIRF is asking for organisations to show

their support for seafarers by donating to the relief fund to reach the goal of US$1 million, all of which will go towards delivering emergency relief to those in dire need.

Speaking on behalf of SIRF ahead of Day of the Seafarer,

Catherine Spencer, Chief Executive of The Seafarers’ Charity who are managing the SIRF Fund, commented: “This year more than ever, the Day of the Seafarer needs to be a day of action, not just words.

The Seafarers’ Charity is supporting maritime welfare charities’ core costs of delivering their response in India, ensuring that the funds raised through SIRF will support Indian seafarers and their families. We are working with our long-term partners to deliver lifesaving relief to those most in need. It is wonderful to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues from across the industry.

We are hugely grateful for the many generous donations and will ensure that they make a difference on the frontline of the fight against COVID. “However, there is so much more to be done. We urgently need to reach our target and more, if we are to make a difference for the thousands of seafarers and families affected by the pandemic, not just in India, but in other seafaring nations too. If you are marking Day of the Seafarer and recognising the immense sacrifices made by all those who serve at sea, please consider donating to the SIRF appeal.”

SIRF would like to express its sincere gratitude to all donors who have so generously contributed to its appeal. Recent donors include Danish Shipping, Damico, FedNav Ltd, Glander International Bunkering, North of England P&I Club, Rightship, Seaspan Ship Management, Vantage Shipbrokers, Hong Kong Seafarer Mutual Assistance Fund, and The Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation.

SIRF has been established by leading international seafarer welfare organisations, The Seafarers’ Charity is managing the fund with delivery of relief and welfare services provided by The Mission to Seafarers, ISWAN, Sailors’ Society, Stella Maris, ICMA and others. 100% of SIRF donations will go directly to helping seafarers and their families. The Seafarers’ Charity is an agile and responsive grant maker providing full grant assessment, financial assessment and due diligence whilst ensuring the SIRF processes – from application to payment of funds - are turned around in the shortest timescales as required for an ‘emergency fund.

SIRF’s relief efforts are focused on India, home to many thousands of the men and women that serve on the global fleet. However, other countries are also in urgent need of relief, including the Philippines, where COVID cases remain high.

The goal of the SIRF is to support seafarers and families in other countries, such as the Philippines, but it urgently requires further donations if it is to extend its support.

To donate today, please visit https://donate. t h e s e a f a re r s c h a r i t y. o r g / sirf.

Alternatively, email keziah.cunningham@ theseafarerscharity.org or call +44 (0) 20 7932 0000.

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NEWS - BITS Damen Marine Components Delivers High-Lift Rudders For Ten Arklow Vessels

Damen Marine Components has made a significant contribution to ten ships for the Irish shipping company Arklow Shipping, the latest of which, the Arklow Artist, will be put into service in the foreseeable future, according to the company’s release.

To be able to generate high lifting forces, the ships are equipped with Van der Velden® MASTER rudders and BARKE® high-lift flap rudders. The Arklow Artist is currently being outfitted at the Ferus Smit shipyard in Westerbroek, the Netherlands. This vessel is part of Arklow Shipping’s 8,500DWT series. The first five ships in this series, Arklow Abbey, Accord, Ace, Archer and Arrow, are now in service. This also applies to the 16,500DWT series, which consists of four ships: the Arklow Wave, Wind, Willow and Wood. Initially, both series were going to be equipped with NXA fishtail rudders. Arklow Shipping, with offices in Arklow, Ireland and Rotterdam, the Netherlands, asked its captains and superintendents for feedback, which revealed a strong need for the capability of crabbing; the ability of a ship to move sideways without moving forwards.

“An understandable wish,” says Marnix de Bruijn, sales manager of DAMEN Marine Components. “Especially the ships from the 8,500DWT series need a lot of lateral movements, because they commute from port to port and have to manoeuvre a lot.” DAMEN Marine Components has adopted this wish. In consultation with the management boards of Arklow Shipping and Ferus Smit, it was decided to replace the NXA rudders from the original design.

Shipping Community Puts Pressure On Governments To End Crew Change Woes

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), along with members and partners, has called for governments to prioritise seafarers for vaccinations, as ships around the world sound their horns on ‘Day of the Seafarer’ to highlight a growing crew change crisis, ICS says in a press release.

Esben Poulsson, Chairman of the Board at ICS, commented on the urgent need for governments to live up to their responsibilities: “In my 50 years in the maritime industry, the crew change crisis has been unprecedented in the devastating impact it has had on seafarers around the world”, he said, following the conclusion of ICS’s quarterly board meeting.

“We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to the plight of hundreds of thousands of seafarers. All nations have benefited from their sacrifice throughout the pandemic. Those same nations have a duty to prioritise seafarers for vaccinations and keep their word to allow crew changes.

“We will be feeling the ripple effects of this crisis for years to come, but today, governments have a chance to take meaningful action to protect both seafarers and global trade. They must seize it.

“Seafarers cannot survive on platitudes. The ships sounding their horns today are letting national governments know that the world is watching.”

European Environmental Certificate Highlights North Sea Port’s Ambition

North Sea Port was presented with the PERS certificate by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO). This means North Sea Port joins a select club of ports entitled to carry the label for sustainable environmental management. But achieving that quality mark is not an end in itself.

North Sea Port is the first cross-border port and the first Flemish port to be awarded the PERS certificate. This double first crowns the work the port has been doing for years in the field of environmental management.

“The aim of obtaining this certificate was expressed at the time of the merger between Ghent and Zeeland Seaports and included in the strategic plan”, emphasises North Sea Port CEO Daan Schalck. “More than the certificate itself, what counts is the commitment to a better environment. We attach great importance to circularity and sustainability in our own processes. This is in addition to the many efforts that our companies and other stakeholders are making in partnership with us to make their activities greener, to give more space to nature and to make the climate transition and energy transition a reality. That transition is also central to the new strategic plan we are drawing up for the next five years. The certificate demonstrates that we are actively taking up that challenge.”

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DP World and Somaliland Open New Terminal at Berbera Port

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Port Wings News Network P World, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, and the Government of Somaliland, on 24 June inaugurated the new container terminal at Berbera Port, following completion of the first phase of the port’s expansion as part of its development into a major regional trade hub to serve the Horn of Africa.

The new terminal was officially opened

by Muse Bihi Abdi, President of Somaliland, and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, at a special event attended by over 200 guests, including a Government delegation from Ethiopia, led

by Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance and Dagmawit Moges, Minister of Transport.

The event also included a symbolic groundbreaking for the new Berbera Economic Zone, the first phase of which is under construction.

The new container terminal with a deep draft of 17m, a quay of 400m and three ship to shore (STS) gantry cranes, can handle the largest container vessels in operation today, and increases the port’s container capacity from current 150,000 Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) to 500,000 TEUs annually. The terminal also includes a modern container yard with eight rubber tyred gantry cranes (RTGs). A new port One Stop Service Centre is also currently being built and will be ready in quarter three this year.

DP World has committed to investing up to US$442 million to develop and expand Berbera Port, and with the first phase now complete, Mr bin Sulayem also announced that work is already underway to further expand the port in a second phase. This includes extending the new quay from 400 to 1,000 metres, and

increasing the total from three to 10, enabling the port to handle up to two million TEUs a year, and multiple large container vessels at the same time.

Part of the overall Berbera plan and modelled on DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, the economic zone is linked to the port and strategically located along the Berbera to Wajaale road (Berbera Corridor).

The economic zone will serve as a centre of trade with the aim to attract investment and create jobs, and will target a range of industries, including warehousing, logistics, traders, manufacturers, and other related sectors. It will allow producers, suppliers, and customers to operate in a conducive and competitive environment for investment and trade.

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for Development (ADFD) and the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), and the Hargeisa Bypass Road funded by UK Aid, is set for completion in quarter four, 2021 and quarter three 2022, respectively. The road will link to the existing modern highway on the Ethiopian side and position Berbera as a direct, fast, and efficient trade route for Ethiopian transit cargo.

Muse Bihi Abdi, President of Somaliland, said: “This is a proud and historic moment for Somaliland and its people, as the completion of the first phase has made our vision of establishing Berbera with its strategic location into a major trade hub in the region a reality. With the new terminal, along with the second phase of expansion and economic zone along the Berbera corridor, we are now firmly positioned to further develop

and grow our economy through increased trade, attracting foreign direct investment and creating jobs”.

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman and CEO, said: “Our further expansion of the port in a second phase, and its integration with the special economic zone we are developing along the Berbera Corridor, reflects our confidence in Berbera and intent to develop it into a significant, world-class centre of trade. It will be a viable, efficient and competitive option for trade in the region, especially for Ethiopian transit cargo”.

DP World Berbera, which began operations at the port in March 2017, has since increased volumes by 35 percent and vessel productivity by 300 percent, and reduced container vessel waiting time from four to five days, to only a few hours.

DP World and the Ethiopian Ministry of Transport signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May this year, with the aim of developing the Ethiopian side of the road linking Addis Ababa to Berbera, into one of the major trade and logistics corridors of the country’s international trade routes.

Crowley Maritime, University of North Florida To Establish Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics

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Port Wings News Network rowley Maritime Corporation and the University of North Florida (UNF) on 25 June announced that Crowley has donated $2.5 million as an endowment gift for the creation and operation of a new center of excellence named the Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics (CCTL). The center will reside in UNF’s Coggin College of Business and utilize interdisciplinary faculty expertise from across the University.

Headquartered in Jacksonville, where UNF is located, Crowley is a global leader in logistics, marine and energy solutions for the commercial and government sectors. As one of the U.S. maritime industry’s leading employers with nearly 130 years of experience and innovation development, the company has recently advanced into new energy supply chain solutions such as offshore wind, as well as digital innovation at its locations across America, the Caribbean, Central America and beyond.

Crowley and the company’s charitable work have historically supported logistics careers in its industry. The company’s $2.5 million donation to UNF establishes a landmark commitment to the growth and development of skilled, talented students to be innovative leaders in transportation and logistics and faculty researchers leading data analytics through the establishment of the center.

“This donation represents a strategic investment in our industry’s future – the talent and knowledge our leaders of tomorrow and the research needed to propel our industry forward successfully,” said Tom Crowley, the company’s chairman and CEO. “We are humbled to be able to play a role in supporting the advancement of researchers, students and their careers in transportation and logistics.

The University of North Florida, a dynamic leader in education in one of the global hubs of logistics services, is the rightful home to our new center.”

The center is designed to be a worldleader in transportation and logistics research, education and industry engagement. The endowment will help fund the CCTL operations and leadership, faculty support,

visiting scholars, pertinent industry research, pursuit of federally funded grants and contracts, student recruitment in the areas of transportation, logistics and data analytics, and course development.

“UNF is extremely appreciative of this generous gift by Crowley to establish a distinguished center of transportation and logistics research and education that will foster a collaborative environment of continued logistical growth, development and innovation,” said UNF President David Szymanski. “Our partnership and alliance with Crowley will allow UNF’s Coggin College of Business and the Crowley Center for Transportation and Logistics to be at the forefront of cuttingedge education and research and help prepare our students with skills for the workforce.”

UNF’s Coggin College of Business’ transportation and logistics program is considered among the best in the nation due to an active and supportive regional professional community and a high-tech Logistics Information Technology Solutions Lab for students to learn about state-of-the-art supply chain tools and solutions.

Jacksonville is often lauded as “America’s Logistics Center” and has many geographic advantages as an international transportation hub. Crowley’s shipping and logistics services serving Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Central America have operated in the city for decades, providing containerized, oversized, refrigerated and recently, liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain services.

The combination provides a wealth of opportunities for UNF transportation and logistics graduates.

“Crowley Maritime’s gift to establish this center is not only important for the Coggin College and UNF but is a major investment in Jacksonville,” said Richard Buttimer, dean of UNF’s Coggin College of Business.

“This center will train future generations of transportation, logistics and supply chain leaders, and will ensure that Jacksonville and Northeast Florida has a world-class pool of talent and leadership for this vital industry.”

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