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Chennai Port Clocks Rs 32 Crore Net Profit During Financial Year 2017-18 Chennai

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Port Wings News Network hennai port has reported a net profit of Rs. 32 crore during the financial year 2017-18 against Rs 13 crore in the previous fiscal.

Operating surplus was Rs 225 crore against Rs 217 crore in the previous year, a 3.82 per cent increase.

Announcing the overall performance of the port during the annual press meet on 7 April 2018, Shri P Raveendran, Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, said that the better financial performance was possible due to higher cargo volume of 51.88 million tonnes (mt) handled during the financial year ended March 31, 2018, against 50.21 mt in the previous year.

It may be noted that the port had surpassed the 48.88 mt target fixed by the Shipping Ministry for 2017-18.

It had handled higher cargo volume despite sluggish growth in global trade.

MATTER OF PRIDE FOR CHENNAI PORT It is a matter of pride for Chennai Port that despite sluggish growth in global trade, the cargo volume handled at Chennai Port during the FY 2017-18 was 51.88 Million MTs (MMTs) as against 50.21 MMTs handled during the FY 2016-17.

The net surplus is expected to be about Rs.32 Crores compared to Rs.13 Crores last year.

This volume is 3 Million MTs or 6% more than the target of 48.88 Million MTs (MMTs) fixed by the Ministry. Of this 51.88 Million MTs (MMTs), container traffic accounted for 30 Million MTs (MMTs) and petroleum products accounted for 13.5 Million MTs (MMTs).

PORT HANDLED 15,49,457 TEUS IN FY 2017-18 Chennai Port handled 15,49,457 TEUs in FY 2017-18 as against 14,94,831 TEUs handled in FY 2016-17, thus registered an increase of 3.65% YoY. Chennai Port has also registered significant records in handling of cargoes like Gypsum, Raw Sugar, POL Products, Barytes, etc during the FY 2017-18.

E f f i c i e n c y performance parameters like Pre-Berthing Detention, Turn Round Time and Ship Berth-day Output have improved compared to FY 2016-17. The Operating surplus for the FY 201718 is Rs.225.49 crores (provisional) as against Rs.217.20 crores during FY 2016-17 registering an increase of 3.82%, which was achieved by exercising tight control on operational expenditure.

TWO MODERN GODOWNS After Capital dredging at Dr. Ambedkar Dock & Jawahar Dock Basins, the alongside depth at the CTB 4 (Dr.Ambedkar Dock) is now -15 M, the port is geared up to handle 8000 TEUs capacity vessels at both terminals in Chennai Port. Chennai Port has made operational a New multi-lane Gate Complex at Gate No.1 facilitating faster entry and exit of container and other cargo trucks. Two modern Godowns with a total area of 9000 sq.m have been constructed for catering to the requirements of the EXIM Trade for clean cargoes.

COASTAL BERTH AT THE NORTHERN SHELTERING ARM Construction of the Coastal berth at the Northern Sheltering Arm will be completed by June 2018 and will add cargo volumes with benefits to the Users as part of the New Coastal Shipping Policy of the Government.

The JD strengthening works are also in progress and along with the construction of high quality concrete pavement yards at ONB and JD (E) areas. In order to tap the potential for Bunker fuels along the East Coast, it is proposed to construct a 181 M long Bunker Berth at BD at

an estimate cost of Rs.44 Crores and the LOA for the project has been issued already.

UPGRADATION OF CRUISE TERMINAL The existing Cruise terminal has been updgraded and modernized to International Standards through a grant from the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Cruise Shipping Policy and is ready to receive the Cruise Vessels with all facilities required for cruise passengers. The first Cruise vessel in this terminal ‘Viking Sun’ with 845 tourists was handled on 01.04.2018 en route to Cochin.

IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD NETWORK INSIDE THE PORT The Road Network inside the Port is being augmented through widening of existing roads to ease congestion and provide smooth flow of traffic inside the Port area.

Further, with focus on evacuation of containers, a dedicated corridor is proposed inside the Port under the Sagarmala Programme.

The work on development of a common railway yard has been completed and can receive full length rakes. Further, Chennai Port and CONCOR has started a new initiative of transporting DPD/DPE Containers from Concor Annexe at Tondiarpet from 23.03.2018.

Chennai Port is also poised to provide Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) at Jolarpet. In this regard, a consultant for preparation of DPR has been appointed for the Jolarpet MMLP by the Ministry. The Mappedu land is being considered for serving as a Maritime cluster near Chennai as it has potential for steel, petrochemicals, electronics and ship building industry. This facility is expected to attract business for the maritime industry by improving the economics for the cluster participants and also generate employment.

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New Mangalore Port Handles Record Traffic in 2017-18 Period New Mangalore Port Wings News Network uring the fiscal 2017-18, New Mangalore Port has handled a record traffic of 42.05 million tonnes of cargo surpassing the earlier record of 39.94 million tonnes handled in 2016-17.

According to a media statement, with the record handling, the port registered a growth rate of 5.28% over the traffic handled during the previous year.

Besides, the Port has also achieved 2.57% growth over the target of 41 million tonnes fixed by the Ministry.

Increase in the handling of Iron ore fines/pellets for KIOCL, POL Products, LPG, Cement, edible oil, Coffee and other containerized cargo has contributed to the above growth in traffic.

Another significant achievement is the growth in container traffic which has increased by 21.67% by handling a record of 1,15,498 TEUs as against 94,929 TEUS handled in previous year. The

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following are some of the notable achievements of 2017-18.

RECORDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS-2017-18 -Record traffic throughput of

42.05 million tonnes as against 39.94 million tonnes in 201617(5.28% growth) -Record container traffic of 1.15 lakh TEUs(17.43 lakh tonnes) as against 94,929 TEUs (14.10 lakh tonnes) in previous year(21.67% growth) -Highest coffee export of 2.41 lakh tonnes(12,249 TEUs)handled as against 2.36 lakh tonnes(12,200 TEUs) in 2016-17 Contd. on page -2

Cochin Port Trust Makes a TurnAround, Breaks 10-year Loss Cycle Cochin

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Port Wings News Network ochin Port Trust has made a turn-around in the financial front by making a net surplus of about Rs 4 crore overcoming the loss registered continuously during last 10 years.

The Port achieved an all-time high cargo throughput of 29.14 million metric tonnes for the year 2017-18 recording an impressive growth of 16.51% over 2016-17.

Incidentally, the cargo growth rate is the highest amongst all the Major Ports of India. Container traffic grew

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The Total no. of Containers handled during 2017-18 is 5.55 lakhs TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) and during 2016-17 is 4.91 lakhs TEUs registering a growth of 13%.

Total POL (Petrol, Oil & Lubricants) handling improved from 15.79 MMT during 2016Contd. on page -2

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Is There Any Relief After E Way Bill Implementation to Trade?

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ll India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) says that even though there were promises made prior to the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the E Way Bill norm that things would change, transporters are yet to see an end to inspector raj.

Talking to media, Naveen Kumar Gupta, Secretary General of All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said that ‘ease’ for transporters still seems a far-fetched reality. Gupta opined that with the E Way bill norm rolled out the transporters expected an end to harassment by police and tax officers but it is happening otherwise.

According to Gupta, the inspectors can stop the shipment at any time just for inspection, making it difficult for the shipments to move, in a way reinstating inspector raj.

When the e way bill is to bring in transparency and in case any discrepancy is found that tax officer should catch hold of consignee/ consigner whoever is responsible, he lamented.

“There is clear details of consignee/consigner on the bill, in case they are cheating on tax, the government should arrest them and not the transporter, we should simply be asked to off-load, and that’s it”, he said.

With regard to the check posts being reduced under the new mechanism, he said significant work has been done, but there is a need to address other larger concerns of transporters in order to facilitate easy and smooth movement of goods in the country.

However, another media report says the e-way bill system seems to be working well for many exporters, with the Centre giving exemption to all exports moving from an inland container depot (ICD) to a customs port and also to e-sealed consignments.

The report said that exporters had some concerns on the e-way bill but most have been put to rest with the Centre’s decision to extend the exemption given to imports moving from gateway ports to ICDs to exports as well.

The e-way bill was introduced from April 1 under the GST framework to track inter-State movement of goods worth Rs 50,000 or more. The network will subsequently be expanded to track intraState movement of goods, too.

E Way Bill is an electronically generated document required to be generated for the movement of goods of value more than Rs 50,000 between states.

According to Ajay Sahai, Director General, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), a number of exporters have managed not to come within the purview of e-bills as their consignments are Sample TEXT e-sealed. Overall, exporters are not facing any problems after the introduction of the e-way bill because of all the exemptions.

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The Centre had initially decided to give an e-way bill exemption to imports wherein the goods are moved from ports, airports, air cargo complexes and land customs stations to an ICD or a container freight station.

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Continued from page -1 -Record quantity of 22.09 lakh tonnes of LPG handled as against 20.74 lakh tonnes handled in 201112 -Record qty of 7.92 lakh tonnes of edible oil handled as against 7.30 lakh tonnes handled in 2015-16 -Record handling of 10.17 Million tonnes of coastal cargo as against 8.33 Million tonnes handled in 2016-17(22.08% growth) -Import of river sand started through the Port during the current year which will contribute to the ecological balance and also stop illegal sand mining in the rivers -Container Corporation of India(CONCOR) has commenced their operation from ICD Bangalore

Gateway of Karnataka which is the only major Port of the State and 9th major port of the country, has steadily grown over the last 42 years since its commissioning in 1975.

From handling less than a lakh tonnes of cargo in 1974-75, the port has now crossed 42 million tonnes of cargo.

Shri Suresh P Shirwadkar, Chairman i/c., while recalling the sincere support and co-operation extended by the officers, staff, workers, trade union leaders , Trustees, port users and the Print and Electronic Media for the overall development of New Mangalore Port, has appealed for their continued cooperation for achieving more laurels.

Cochin Port Trust Makes a Turn-Around, Breaks...

Continued from page -1 17 to 18.66 MMT during 2017-18 registering a growth rate of 18.17%.

Cochin is the most preferred cruise destination port in India with 42 Cruise vessels called at the Port during 2017-18.

Cochin Port handled Coastal Steel Cargo of Rastriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINL), Vishakapatnam by Coastal Shipping with effect from October 2017.

The Port could attract river sand & Illmenite sand vessels during the current year and handled 1.33 lakhs & 0.37 lakhs respectively during 2017-2018.

Introduction of Incentive/Penalty Scheme under Berthing Policy of

Govt. of India w.e.f. 04/06/2017 has helped to achieve higher productivity in handling POL & Cement.

Cochin Port Trust and Indian Navy entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for utilising the Q2-Q3 berths at Mattacherry Wharf of Cochin Port for berthing Indian Navy ships. The MoU was signed on 5/1/2018. As per the MoU, Cochin Port’s Q2 and Q3 berths at Mattacherry Wharf, totaling 228m of quay length, is being handed over to Indian Navy for 5 years for berthing their ships.

FUTURE PROJECT Cochin Port proposes to provide International Cruise Terminal

facilities inside Ernakulam Wharf area to cater to the cruise passengers with the functional and service requirements as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued by Ministry of Tourism. The project consists of Construction of an International Cruise Terminal building of approximate area 2253 m2 with connected facilities.

NIT for a consolidated tender for Civil, Electrical and certain ELV works with estimated cost of Rs. 22.34 crores published on 9th Feb. 2018 with due date of tender submission on 12/03/2018. Technical Bids have been opened and are under evaluation. Work is expected to be awarded by May 2018.

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Creates New Record in Single Day Handling Tuticorin Port Wings News Network O Chidambaranar Port Trust created a new record by handling 14,800 Metric Tonnes of Cattle Feed from the vessel MV. Meray Glyfada on 03.04.2018 surpassing the previous Single Day record of 10,748 Metric Tonnes of Cattle Feed from the vessel MV. Clipper Lis on 06.03.2018. M/s. Hari & Co is the Steamer and stevedore Agent and

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SurajImpex(India) Pvt Ltd.., Indore. is the consigner.

During the last financial year, V.O. Chidambaranar Port had handled 1,38,969 Metric Tonnes of Cattle Feed and in this year the Port has handled 23,953 Metric Tonnesfrom 01.04.18 to 06.04.18.

Cattle Feed is being imported through V.O.Chidambaranar Port for usingin Poultry&Cattle farms and Oil extraction Industry. Mostly, Cattle

Feed is being imported from Ukraine.

Shri I. Jeyakumar, IRTS., Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust while thanking the stakeholders, officers and the employees of the Port who have contributed to achieve this record conveyed that this Port is continuously striving to achieve improvement in Performance and productivity in order to attract more volume of traffic through the Port. The Chairman requested all the concerned to continue to improve the performance in future also.

Kamarajar Port Hosts All India Major Ports Sports Badminton Tournament Chennai

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Port Wings News Network amarajar Port Limited has conducted the All India Major Ports Sports Badminton Tournament 2018 from 2nd to 4th April, 2018 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.

Out of 12 Major Ports in the country 10 Major Ports viz. Chennai Port Trust, Cochin Port Trust,

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to NMPT where they have established the railway siding and commissioned on 31-1-2018. This initiative will further boost the connectivity and transportation of container traffic through rail.

-For the consecutive 13th year Port’s net surplus crossed Rs.100 crores -95% of the power requirement of the port is now met with solar energy -NMPT has been ranked in No.1 position among 12 major ports of the country by Ministry of Shipping, for upkeeping the port and its surroundings clean and green under Swachh Bharat Mission Gateway of Karnataka New Mangalore Port, the

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Kamarajar Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Kandla Port Trust, Mumbai Port Trust, New Mangalore Port Trust, Paradip Port Trust, Visakhapatnam Port Trust, and V.O.C Port Trust had participated in this All India Major Ports Sports

Badminton Tournament -2018.

The Chief Guest Shri S.Anantharaman, IRTS, Principal Chief Operations Manager, Southern Railways, Chennai has inaugurated the Tournament in the presence of Shri R. Senthil Kumar, IRTS, CTPM Southern Railways, Shri. S.Mohan, Secretary, Chennai Port Trust, Shri Sanjay Kumar and Capt.A.K.Gupta, General Managers, KPL on 2nd April at 10.30 a.m at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.

T h e valedictory function of the above Tournament was held on 4th April at 6.00 p.m. at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.

Shri K.Sellappan, General Secretary, Kamarajar Port Sports Council welcomed the gathering. The Chief Guest Shri R. Srinivasa Naik, IRS, Commissioner, Commissionerate II, Chennai Customs Zone spoke

on that occasion and distributed the Medals and Certificates to the winners of the Tournament in the presence of Shri S.Mohan, Secretary, Chennai Port Trust and Shri Sanjay Kumar, Capt.A.K.Gupta, Shri V. Krishnasamy, General Managers and Shri P.Radhakrishnan, Dy. General Manager, KPL The results of the Tournament MEN Team Championship WINNER – Cochin Port Trust RUNNER UP – Chennai Port Trust THIRD PLACE – Mumbai Port Trust Individual Championship 1st Prize - Mr. Joy T. Antony, Cochin Port Trust 2nd Prize - Mr. Vilas Kuvale, Mumbai Port Trust 3rd Prize - Mr. G.P. Mahesh, Chennai Port Trust VETERAN - Team Championship WINNER – Viskhapatnam Port Trust RUNNER UP – Jawarharlal Port Trust THIRD PLACE – Chennai Port Trust

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India to Showcase its Defence Manufacturing Capabilities at Defence Expo 2018 New Delhi Port Wings News Network he 10th edition of Defence Expo will be held in Chennai from 11 to 14 April 2018. The location of the event is Tiruvidanthal, Kancheepuram district on the East Coast Road near Chennai.

For the first time, the DefExpo will project India’s Defence manufacturing capabilities to the world. With a tagline ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’, the DefExpo will help brand India as a defence exporter of defence systems and components.

While showcasing strengths of India’s substantial public sector, it will also uncover India’s growing private industry and spreading MSME base for components and sub-systems.

671 EXHIBITORS 671 exhibitors have confirmed to be a part of the expo, which includes 517 Indian exhibitors and 154 international exhibitors. Nearly 15% of the total exhibition space has been booked by MSMEs. Indian participation includes majors like Tata, L&T, Kalyani, Bharat Forge, Mahindra, MKU, DRDO, HAL, BEL, BDL, BEML, MDL, GRSE, GSL, HSL, MIDHANI, Ordnance Factories, and many others.

Major international companies include Lockheed Martin, Boeing (USA), Saab (Sweden), Airbus, Rafael (France), Rosonboron Exports, United Shipbuilding (Russia), BAE Systems (UK), Sibat (Israel), Wartsila (Finland), Rhode and Schwarz (Germany) among many others.

47 OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES 47 official delegations from different countries have also

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confirmed their participation out of which 13 of these delegations are at Ministerial level.

Organised by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is the main implementing agency with support from Government of Tamil Nadu.

The main highlights of the event include a first of its kind National Level Open Challenge Competition– “Solution to Problem” aimed to finding solutions to the defence related problems by Innovators, Students, Professionals, Participants and Foreign Nationals.

INDIA PAVILION For the first time, India Pavilion is being set up at the event to showcase the combined strength of the country’s public sector and private sector in defence production. There will be a combined live display of Naval, Aero and Land Systems at the venue.

The inaugural ceremony will be webcast on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Periscope, etc. and also to live audiences in Indian Embassies across the world.

DEFEXPO 2018 – SHOWCASING INDIA DefExpo 2018 will, for the first

time, project India’s Defence manufacturing capabilities to the world. This is reflected in the tagline for the Expo, which is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’. DefExpo 2018 will brand India as a defence exporter of several defence systems and components for all three Services - Army, Navy and Air Force. While showcasing strengths of India’s substantial public sector, it will also uncover India’s growing private industry and spreading MSME base for components and sub-systems.

DefExpo 2018 will brandish Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd’s various flying platforms including domestically designed and manufactured fourth-generation Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas; Advanced Light Helicopter - Dhruv which have both civil as well as combat variants; Light Combat Helicopter for which IOC was received recently; Dornier civilian aircraft for which DGCA clearance was received and which is likely to be inducted for regional connectivity purposes. Apart from HAL’s platforms, the Expo will also promote domestic private industry and aero-components industry.

As the DefExpo is being held on sea-shore, along the East Coast road enroute Chennai to Mahabalipuram, it provides Indian Navy to brandish its domestic design and manufacturing capabilities. India will proudly present its Naval designing capabilities in shipbuilding. India is one of the few countries of the world with capabilities to design a naval vessel from scratch to finish.

India will also physically showcase, along the shoreline several frigates, corvettes and other ships.

UNVEILING INDIA’S CAPABILITIES IN MANUFACTURING The exhibition will also unveil India’s capabilities in manufacturing Scorpene class submarine. Naval shipyards in public sector including Mazagon Docks, GRSE, Goa Shipyards, Hindustan Shipyard and private shipyards will bring to view their capabilities in manufacturing and servicing ships. Kattupalli shipyard of L&T is only 40 km from Chennai and visitors to DefExpo can easily visit the same. It is relevant to mention that Indian shipbuilding is marked with growing indigenisation levels and ‘float’ of ships built in India have nearly 90% indigenous components. There is growing demand for Indian built vessels from many countries in South Asia, ASEAN and Africa and DefExpo will be a perfect stage to unfold the might of India’s shipbuilding capabilities.

FIRST TIME DISPLAY OF ADVANCED TOWED ARTILLERY GUN As regards land systems, India will unveil its 155mm Advanced Towed Artillery Gun (ATAG) in DefExpo. This is the first time that

India has its own ATAG which has been designed and developed by DRDO in partnership with Kalyani

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Group, Tata Power and OFBs. India also proposes to showcase its tank making capabilities, including MBT Arjun, T90 and T-72, Bridge Laying Tanks (BLTs) with a span of over 70 feet among others. India will also be showcasing 155mm artillery gun ‘Dhanush’. DefExpo will also provide an opportunity to showcase India’s plans for putting India on the global map of small arms manufacturing with its decision to manufacture about 7.5 lakh Assault Rifles, 3.5 lakh Carbines and about 40,000 LMGs. India will also showcase its Missile and Rocket manufacturing capabilities, including BrahMos missiles available for all kind of attacks including surface-to-air, air-to-air and sea-to-air. Further Akash Missile system will be a major attraction at DefExpo. Pinaka rockets will also be highlighted during the show.

Given the focus on highlighting India as an emerging defence production hub, DefExpo 2018 has earmarked at least half the space for domestic exhibitors. This will make DefExpo 2018 the biggest ever opportunity to show their capabilities and integrate with the global supply chain of defence manufacturing.

Emphasis is being given to invite delegations from countries which have shown keen interest in India’s weapon systems and platforms so that DefExpo 2018 provides a boost to overall defence manufacturing capabilities in the country and to its export potential.

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Mumbai Port Trust Emerges Champions in All India Major Ports Hockey Tournament New Mangalore Port Wings News Network umbai Port Trust Hockey Team played sizzling Hockey beating Visakhapatnam Port Trust 6-2 in the finals, to clinch the title in the 39th All India Major Ports Hockey Tournament, 2017-18 held at MHA Mahindra Hockey Stadium, Mumbai organized by Mumbai Port Sports Council on 5 April 2018.

Chennai Port Trust beat Paradip Port Trust to win the Bronze.

Ravi Panche scored a brace, while Digvijay Naik, Riyaz Qureshi, Salauddin Siddique & Shreedhar Krishnamurthy scored a goal apiece for Mumbai Port Trust. Ravi Panche, Mumbai Port, was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, while Nelson Peter, Vizag Port was the highest goal scorer. Akshay Singh & Ainul Haq, both Mumbai Port were adjudged as the Best Goal Keeper and Forward respectively.

Om Mangesh of Chennai Port was

the Best Defender and Kamal Raj of Vizag Port was the Best Mid-Fielder.

Mr.Dhananjay Mahadik, Former India International, Chief Guest and Mr. N.B. Mote, Dy.Director, Sports & Youth Affairs (Mumbai Division) and Mr.K.G. Nath, FA&CAO & Member, MPSCB, gave away the prizes at a gala Valedictory Function held at the venue.

Earlier, the 39th All India Major Ports Hockey Tournament, 201718, organized by Mumbai Port Trust under the aegis of Major Ports Sports Control Board, was declared open by Mr Devinder Walmiki, India Olympic Hockey Player at the MHA Mahindra Stadium, Churchgate

on 2 April 2018 in the august presence of Mr.Yuvraj Walmiki, India International Hockey Player, Mr.Deepak Chaturvedi, ITS, Chief Vigilance Officer, SCI & VOCPT, Mr. R.P. Paibir, Secretary, MbPT & Chairman, Mumbai Port Sports Council, Shri K.G. Nath, FA&CAO & Member, MPSCB and other dignitaries.

In the inaugural match, Mumbai Port Trust beat VOC Port Trust 4-0 with Ravi Panche scoring a brilliant hat-trick and Digvijay Naik rounding off the tally. In the other matches, Visakhapatnam Port Trust beat Paradip Port Trust 5-1 and Chennai Port Trust beat VOC Port Trust 3-0.

India to Showcase its Defence Manufacturing Capabilities at Defence Expo 2018 April 11 : The show will be open for business visitors. Business visitors can get entry badges on registration at DEFEXPO website www.

DefExpoindia.in and payment of Rs. 2000 / USD 40. Details like name, age, gender, ID (Passport, Govt ID, Aadhar Card) are required to be entered online and a unique registration ID no. is generated.

There will be live demonstration of large platforms and also flying display by HAL and IAF. Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a press briefing after the live demonstration. Six parallel business seminars are planned on the day. These are being organized by industry associations and business chambers. Raksha Mantri would also be hosting a reception for the guests on the evening of 11 April 2018.

April 12 : Formal Inauguration of the event will be held followed by live demonstration of Naval Systems, Aero Systems and Land Systems.

Live Demonstration will be done for systems which are designed/built in India.

The show will be open for business visitors after the formal inauguration.

Three business seminars are planned by industry associations/business chambers.

There will be Night illumination of anchored Navy vessels which will be a visual delight from the coast.

April 13: The show will be open for business visitors.

The India Russia Military Industry Conference will be held on the sidelines of DefExpo 2018 at the venue. Over 100 Russian and over 200 Indian industry leaders are expected to participate. The India Russia Military Industry Conference

is being coordinated by SIDM from industry side.

Indian Navy ships will be available for onboard viewing on Chennai harbour. The public interested in viewing these ships should carry their ID (Passport, Govt ID, Aadhar Card) proof and should not carry any baggage, water bottle, mobile or any eatables. They should approach Chennai port gate, from where they will be picked up and escorted to the ship and brought back.

There will be live demonstration of large platforms and also flying display by HAL and IAF at the DefExpo venue.

April 14: The DefExpo would be open for public. There will be live demonstration of large platforms and also flying display by HAL and IAF for appreciation by general public.

DP World Cochin Achieves 19% Growth in First Quarter of 2018 Cochin

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Port Wings News Network lobal trade enabler DP World operated India Gateway Terminal (IGTPL) witnessed a 19% increase in volume in the first quarter of 2018 compared to its performance in the first quarter of 2017.

According to a media statement, the terminal also handled the highest monthly volume of more than 52,000 TEU (twenty foot equivalent unit) in March’18.

In the last fiscal year, the country’s first international transshipment gateway successfully handled a volume of more than 5.5 lakhs TEU. The terminal registered an increase in volumes due to its strong feeder connectivity along the Indian coasts; it is directly connected to ports at Mundra, NhavaSheva, Goa, Mangalore, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Kattupalli, Krishnapatnam, and Tuticorin.

The exponential growth is due to the terminal’s constant endeavor of investing in technology and innovation, further enabling trade and facilitating ease of doing business. Bharat Trade, which is a Port Community System (PCS) provides a single window to

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customers and paperless transactions to the trade. The system has revolutionized container terminal operations at DP World and IGTPL is the first terminal in the country to successfully adopt it.

Mr. Jibu Kurien Itty, Chief Executive Officer, DP World Cochin said, “At DP World Cochin, we provide our customers with tailor made solutions in order to facilitate ease of doing business.

We have been able to strengthen our connectivity through adequate feeder links coupled with strong intermodal rail connections and have further created an ecosystem valuable to our customers’ logistics supply chain. We are diligently working towards enhancing terminal efficiency with efforts channelized towards providing our customers with a cohesive experience while

working with us.”

DP World Cochin serves as a natural gateway to the vast industrial and agricultural produce markets of the South and West of India. The terminal in the last two years has consistently maintained a high productivity level of Gross Crane Rate (GCR) of 31+ moves per hour and a truck turnaround time of 27 minutes, which is considered to be amongst the best international maritime standards.

Improved road and rail connectivity have substantially reduced the transit time and logistics costs for the trade, making IGTPL a preferred gateway for exports and imports from/to the hinterland. The terminal is directly connected to crucial ports of Australia, Far East, South East Asia and Middle East through direct services.

IGTPL also vigorously works in association with its local NGO partners, neighbouring schools and hospitals. They have implemented various initiatives in areas of health awareness, women empowerment and the environment, which is in line with DP World’s global sustainability program ‘Our World Our Future’.

Port Wings News Network he 55th National Maritime Day was observed with gusto

by Paradip Port Trust on 5 April, 2018. Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest, Shri Rinkesh Roy, Chairman, Paradip Port Trust unfurled the National Maritime Day flag at the function held at Wet Basin of the Port in the morning.

Addressing on the occasion Shri Roy, highlighted how PPT inspite of handling dry bulk cargo, became the 2nd Major Port in India by achieving coveted 102 MMT mark in terms of cargo handling in the last fiscal.

He made some worthy mentions of innovations put into place by some PPT Officials and employees to realize the dream of 100 MMT mark and thus by PPT joined an exclusive club of Ports to achieve the record fate. He commended the efforts put forth despite significant reduction in staff strength. He called upon all the stakeholders to put up their best efforts, so that PPT can achieve the mission of No. 1 Port in India and the coveted 120 MMT cargo handling mark in the current fiscal.

Guest of Honour Shri N. Vaiyapuri, Dy. Chairman, PPT elucidated on the importance of celebration of Maritime day and emphasized how PPT is offering the lowest cost freight services.

Presiding over the function, Capt.

A.K. Mohapatra, Dy. Conservator, PPT in his welcome address said that the 5th April is celebrated as National Maritime Day in India because history was created on this day in the year 1919, when the first Indian owned ship SS Loyalty, sailed from Bombay to London. Guest of Honour Shri Prithiviraj Patnaik, Sr. Chief Engineer, Marine (Retd.) was felicitated on the occasion.

Several competitions relating to marine jobs were conducted

amongst the employees of Paradip Port Trust, ladies present on the occasion, Indian Coast Guard, CISF and the trainees of Orissa Maritime Academy. Chief Guest Shri Roy gave away the prizes to the winners.

Shri B. Sikdar, Sr. Marine Engineer of PPT tendered Vote of thanks. Last evening, a seminar was organised

by Marine Deptt. with the theme “Indian Shipping - An Ocean of Opportunities” as part of Merchant Navy Week celebrations from 29th March to 5th April, 2018. Around 200 participants from the State & Central Govt. Agencies, Port Users, PPT Officials and cadets from Orissa Maritime Academy participated in the seminar.

Suresh Prabhu Launches Digital Initiative for Ease of Export New Delhi Port Wings News Network nion Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu on 3 April launched digital initiatives

by Export Inspection Council (EIC) for ease of export in New Delhi.

Speaking on this occasion the Minister said that India’s potential for agricultural and food export will get a great boost due to these digital initiatives.

FLAGSHIP PROJECT OF DIGITAL INDIA INITIATIVE EIC is the official export certification body of Government of India and has launched this flagship project of Digital India Initiative to keep pace with changing dynamics of the world.

In order to continue the vision for credible inspection and certification and to strengthen the confidence on Indian produce, three portals have been developed to reduce transaction time and cost in a transparent manner. The portals not only provide an opportunity for ease of export but also plays an important role in the Go Green initiative by reducing paper usage and saving millions trees.

To provide fast, efficient and transparent services for ease of doing business in all sectors the complete export food chain has been integrated in this digital platform.

Primary production, chain catch, aquaculture pond, dairy farms and apiaries are all linked. Processing units, testing laboratories, official controls and exports have complete traceability.

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COMMON PLATFORM One lab one assessment portal provides unified approach to all stakeholders like accreditation bodies, regulators and laboratories by bringing them together on a common platform.

Simplified procedures for granting joint certification and joint decisions helps in reducing cost, time and multiplicity of assessment.

The Export Alert Monitoring portal monitors non compliances raised by importing countries. The

portal will enable monitoring of alerts and action taken by multiple organizations involved in initial certification in the food safety & bio-security and analysing the trend, understanding the trade barriers to reduce the alerts and enhance the export trade.EIC has worked towards building the analytical capability for the country by providing accredited Proficiency Testing (PT) providers at Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai by reducing dependency on foreign PT providers and ease of access.

Minister of State, Shri C.R. Chaudhary along with Commerce Secretary, Rita Teaotia, were also present on the occasion.

Special Story

Apr. 11h - 17th Issue

India Has Huge Potential For Ports Infrastructure: Former Shipping Secretary Vishwapati Trivedi Chennai

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Port Wings News Network ndia has a huge potential and entrepreneurship for development of ports infrastructure, Dr. Vishwapati Trivedi, former Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, has said.

He said that present Government has taken many steps including launching of Sagarmala project in a big way to develop maritime trade & infrastructure. He said that India is a vigorously trading country using major waterways with a maritime history dating back to the Lothal of Indus Valley Civilisation.

Dr Trivedi was delivering the Key Note Address at two day lead-up Conference to build up the momentum to the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on the theme of “Enhancing Port and Coastal Infrastructure: A Primer on Potential Areas” in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 3 April.

Regional Conference The AIIB’s two-day Regional Conference is being organized by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India in collaboration with AIIB, CII and Research and Infrastructure System (RIS) for Developing Countries. Around 150 delegates representing different color industry, academic and research institutions are participating to deliberate up on the major bottlenecks in the quest for developing blue economy in order to achieve higher and inclusive economic growth.

Dr. Vishwapati Trivedi Former Secretary, Ministry of Shipping

MARITIME HERITAGE OF THE COUNTRY Dr. Trivedi further said that the maritime heritage of the country is huge. During the last 10-15 years, the rising middle class in the country has seen large amounts of imports in the form of crude and oil, simultaneously registering growth in exports of various products including automobile. He said national waterways development render safe transportation of cargo which is also cost-effective and less cumbersome if port connectivity is networked properly. The present Union Government, he said, has taken several initiatives to develop

maritime related regulations needs to be relaxed, while ease of doing business should be promoted to facilitate the investors especially foreign investors to come with huge investments.

Speaking on the PPP projects in Port sector, he said that the Central government has initiated 70 to 80 projects under PPP mode for Costal Infrastructure Development. In Andhra Pradesh, Gangavaram and Krishnapatnam are being developed under PPP mode. He further said most of the ports in the country have huge land resources which can be utilized for the development initiatives. He also said that Visakhapatnam Port is one of the few ports in the country which have highest net-worth in terms of development.

SHIP REPAIRING IS ONE OF THE MAJOR BUSINESSES Mr. Trivedi opined that ship repairing is one of the major businesses on which India is focusing.

He observed that Bunkering and Transportation are other key areas where there’s huge potential for the development of shipping sector in the country.

Professor Amithab Kundu, Distinguished Fellow, RIS who chaired the inaugural session of the

waterways for hassle free and easy transportation across the country. He said the India has identified 107 waterways under Sagarmala Project in order to lessen the logistic stress on road/rail freight transport in the country.

MARITIME RELATED REGULATIONS NEEDS TO BE RELAXED He observed that for investments to flow in,

CONCOR Launches Multi Modal Logistic Park at Balli Mumbai

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Port Wings News Network Multi Modal Logistics Park at Balli Station near Madgaon in Goa state on Konkan Railway route was inaugurated by CMD Konkan Railway Shri Sanjay Gupta and P K Agarwal, Director, Container Corporation on 28 March 2018.

The park has been set up with an investment of Rs 43 Cr. as per the MoU entered between Konkan Railway & Container Corporation of India Ltd.(CONCOR).

The distance between JNPT port of Mumbai and Goa is around 650 Km. Presently containers from Goa reach JNPT via road in 30-40 hrs. After completion of Container Depot at Balli, containers could reach JNPT within 16 to 18 hrs which will not only save the time but also cost of transportation, relieving congestion on road and last but not least the fuel which in turn would affect reduction in pollution.

Both Trade & Industry in Goa will greatly benefit from

the economic transport solutions & state of the art facilities that CONCOR will be providing in partnership with Konkan Railway at this facility. In the first year of operations itself, the facility is likely to generate additional source of revenue for Konkan Railway.

The facility is initially spread over 81,300 square meters with a scope for expansion as the traffic may grow in future. This Logistics Park will be able to handle both Domestic and Exim Container Traffic. In addition to container traffic, commodities transported by both open and covered wagons can also be handled from here. 5000 square meters of Custom Bonded Warehousing space is also being created and a host of value added services like stuffing, repackaging etc will be available to its users.

two-day conference observed that coastal infrastructure development plays a major role in development of the shipping sector in the country.

He further noted that attracting larger traders as partakers in the shipping sector is a big challenge. He said the initiatives should be sustainable for development along the coastal areas of the country. He also added the development initiatives must take the people of various economic backgrounds into its fold and they cannot be left behind.

INDIA’S INVESTMENT NEEDS Mr. Shakil Alam, Director, Multilateral Institutions Division, Department of Economic Affairs said that AIIB is one of the sourcing handle for India’s investment needs next only to China. He said that there are five new AIIB funded projects which are underway in India with investments worth US$ 1.1 billion.

Director General, Investment Operations, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Mr. Yee Ean Pang said that the AIIB was established in 2016 with 57 founding share holders.

LANDSCAPE OF INFRASTRUCTURE He said the AIIB wish to change the landscape of infrastructure

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funding across its partner countries, laying emphasis on cross-country and cross-sectorial investments in shipping sector. He said that AIIB also focuses on mobilizing the private sector for its major participation in infrastructure development of Port and coastal areas. He opined that in shipping sector, there is a need for the private companies to step in.

He said 40-45 per cent of stake in partnership is being offered to the private players. He also noted that the AIIB is co-financing with World Bank and ADB in the spread of infrastructure development activities in underdeveloped and developing countries of Asian region.

BLUE ECONOMY Mr. Pang said that in two years time, since its beginning in 2016, the AIIB is into 24 projects across the world among which 5 projects were approved for India even though there is no project related to Blue Economy.

The panel also discussed elaborately on various port & coastal infrastructure related issues including facilitation of trade, port infrastructure and maritime regulations among others for implementation of Sagarmala project in a successful and time bound manner.

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OCEAN PROLOGUE

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Vizag, Krishnapatnam, Singapore, Qingdao, Shanghai.

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Port Klang, Singapore, Laem Chabang

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Port Klan, Singapore, Ulsan, Shanghai, Hong Kong

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Cape Nemo

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COLOMBO

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THIRUNGIA

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VICTORIA STRAIT

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17/04

18/04

FME

XIN QIN HAUNG DAO

43

COS

11-4

12-4

EPIC1

EXPRESS ROME

8310W

APL

Tanger Med, Southampton, Rotterdam, Humburg, Antwerp, Dunkerque, Le Havre, Port Said East

17/04

18/04

SBF

SINAR1

019

KSA

18/04

19/04

FSLVCH

CAPE ARAXOS

008S

FOC

11-4

12-4

MIDAS-2

AS CYPRIA

01W1MA

HLL

Port Elizabeth, Durban, Port Louis, Jebel Ali, Mundra, JNPT, Colombo, Durban

11-4

12-4

MAWINGU

HUGO SCHULTE

1809

CGM

JNPT, Mundra, Port Qasim, Salalah, Mombasa

12-4

13/04

GALEX

EMIRATES DANA

1812W

ESA

Port Kelang, Colombo, Cochin, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Hazira

14/04

15/04

IGS

OEL TRANSWORLD

43

MBK

Jebel Ali, Mundra, Nhava Sheva

ICTT - Vallarpadam ETA

ETD

11/04

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1

PSA

12/04

12/04

KARUTHAL

1806

TAL

12/04

13/04

SARAYU

041

SMI

12/04

12/04

BALBINA

01810E

ESA

13/04

13/04

AL HILAL

8104

HPL

14/04

14/04

LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI

SM394

SCI

15/04

16/04

XIAMEN

007E

MBK

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Calling Ports T.Pelepas, Qingdao, Xingang, Busan, Shangahi, Nansha

National Maritime Day Celebration at New Mangalore Port New Mangalore Port Wings News Network he 55th National Maritime Day was celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm 5th April2018 at New Mangalore Port this year to mark the successful voyage of the Indian owned ship ‘S.S. Loyalty’, belonging to the erstwhile ‘Scindia Steam Navigation Company’, which set forth from Mumbai to London on 5th April 1919.

The main objective of the ‘National Maritime Day’ is to highlight the role of Indian shipping industry in the country’s development and recognize the valuable services rendered by seafarers, port entities and other marine establishments in the development and prosperity of our Nation.

The highlight of the multifarious week long events was the enthralling Sail Past ceremony held on 5th April witnessed by Chief Guest Shri Suresh P. Shirwadkar,Chairman i/c., NMPT. The day began with paying homage

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to the seamen who have lost their lives in the course of duty at sea.Following this, the privileged audience was witness to thrilling practical presentations on different type of perils encountered at sea and the subsequent daring and skillful contingency responses to tackle the emergencies and bring them under the command of Capt.S.R.Pattanayak, Dy.Conservator NMPT. The function was also attended by officials of NMPT, CISF, Customs, Coast Guard, MMD and Port users in large numbers.

Apr. 11h - 17th Issue

Adani Ports Inaugurates Phase II of Dhamra Port New Delhi Port Wings News Network dani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and a part of the $12-billion Adani Group, on 7 April inaugurated the Phase II expansion of Dhamra Port in Odisha.

The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, among others, a report in Businessline said quoting company official.

PHASE II EXPANSION The Phase II expansion will not only make Dhamra the country’s largest port but also serve as India’s major gateway for trade with the South East Asian nations, Adani said, while addressing the gathering.

Karan Adani, CEO, APSEZ, said the Phase II expansion was completed way before schedule.

It will help achieve the company’s Vision 2020 of handling 200 million tonnes (mt), well ahead of time. “We now aim to touch 500 mt by the year 2025.”

The Phase II expansion of Dhamra Port will increase the cargo handling capacity of the port to over 100 mtpa, up from 25 mtpa at present. The company deployed

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more than 3,000 manpower with around 88 per cent locals employed for the Phase II expansion.

The port is located at 215 km from Bhubaneswar and is situated between Haldia in West Bengal and Paradip in Odisha. It serves as a gateway to Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and the entire geopolitical region, including the ASEAN region.

The Adani Foundation has also set up an Adani-DAV Public School at Kumamara in Bhadrak district in Odisha, providing free education to over 340 students up to Class IX at present. It will also set up Adani Skill Development Centre (ASDC) at Dhamra to impart skills to the youth.

APSEZ operates ports in Mundra, Hazira, Tuna-Tekra (Kandla) and Dahej in Gujarat, Dhamra in Odisha, and Katupalli and Ennore in Tamil Nadu. It also operates specialised coal-handling facilities at Mormugao in Goa andVisakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Besides, it is also setting up a container transhipment hub at Vizinjham in Kerala.

108 MILLION TONNE CARGO CAPACITY Gautam Adani owed Dhamra port on the eastern coast has doubled its capacity to 50 million tonne with addition of two bulk cargo berths and one barge berth, according to another report in Business Standard.

Dhamra port, which was acquired by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) from Tata Steel and L & T in 2014, was operating with two berths of 25 million tonne capacity till date.

The new facilities have been put up under Phase-II expansion of the port which envisaged 108 million tonne cargo capacity with an investment of over Rs 100 billion Meanwhile, the company has submitted a revised master plan seeking environment clearance (EC) that aims to increase the final port capacity to 315 million tonne with construction of 35 berths.

Besides, two bulk berths and one barge berth, a fertiliser storage complex with capacity to handle 3 million tonne of fertiliser annually was commissioned today. The company has spent Rs 30 billion in the Phase II work

till now.

The port’s second phase expansion also included establishment of a 5 million tonne per annum LNG terminal and 2.5 million tonne capacity LPG terminal. The LNG terminal, being put up in joint venture with Indian Oil Corporation and GAIL, is estimated to cost Rs 50 billion. The LPG terminal will cost about Rs 30 billion. Both the projects are slated to go on stream in 2020-21.

“With an envisaged capacity of 315 million tonne Dhamra will emerge as India’s largest deep water port and also serve as India’s major gateway for trade with South East Asian Nations. We would like to thank the Odisha government for their support in completing phase-II expansion work which will enhance growth, trade and industry for Odisha and India”, said Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group.

“This expansion will help us achieve our vision of 200 million tonne cargo capacity by 2020, well ahead of time and we now aim to touch 500 million tonne by the year 2025”, Karan Adani, CEO, APSEZ. Apart from Dhamra in Odisha, APSEZ operates ports in Mundra, Hazira, Tuna-Tekra (Kandla) and Dahej in Gujarat, Katupalli and Ennore in Tamil Nadu and operates specialized coal handling facilities at Mormugao in Goa and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

Currently, it is setting up a container transhipment hub at Vizinjham in Kerala.

The company also proposes to set up an industrial park near its port at Dhamra for which it has sought 1000 acres land from the Odisha government. The park could be a hub for LNG and energy based units, chemical and pharmaceutical and food processing manufacturers, said Subrat Tripathy, COO of Dhamra port.

FIEO Sees Huge Potential in Chinese Market for Startups and Small Exporters Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) sees huge potential in the Chinese market for startups and small exporters. In order to help promote exports to the region, FIEO will be participating in the 25th China Import Export Fair, held in Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 14th to 20th June 2018.

India’s exports to China have registered a sharp increase of over 53% and reached a total of US$ 1.24 Billion during the year 2017.

Indian Exports that is having a huge

potential are Organic Chemicals, Textiles and Garments, Silks, Food Products, Granites, Minerals, Medical Device and Pharmaceuticals, Ayurvedic Products, Jewellery, Decorations, Handicrafts, Software’s, Tourism, Apparatuses, Building Materials, etc. China has started liberalizing its Import rules and regulations off late and this has helped boost Indian Exports due to the Geographical location of the country, low level of costs incurred for logistics and the availability of numerous export opportunities to China.

With new trade restrictions being imposed by the United States and by developed nations, it is time for the Indian Exporters to look for opportunities that are closer to home and the ChinaSouth Asia Expo cannot have come at a better time with huge opportunities available for the exporters to explore. The expo will be open to B2B as well as B2C, giving the exporters a chance to directly sell their products to Chinese consumers.

FIEO will be setting up an Indian Pavilion at the Exhibition and will provide stalls to small exporters at concessional rates.

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NEWS - BITS Ocean Network Express starts new service connecting Koper with Piraeus and Damietta On April 1st 2018 »ONE« (Ocean Network Express) started a new service connecting Koper with Piraeus and Damietta, Port of Koper said in its press release. The new carrier, which was formed in 2017 as a joint venture between Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K.), Mitsui O.S.K. (MOL) Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line), is currently ranked as the 6th largest container shipping line in the world.

ONE is operating more than 250 container vessels, of which currently 31 are ultra-large container ships. The services will be provided as part of »THE Alliance« and will ensure regular weekly service between Port of Koper all major worldwide destinations through the transhipment ports of Piraeus and Damietta.

ESPO supports EU position on IMO CO2 negotiations The International Maritime Organization (MEPC 72)1 is expected to adopt its Initial GHG Strategy for shipping by the end of next week. The discussions aim to include in the Initial Strategy a CO2 emissions reduction target for the sector as well as potential short, mid, and long-term reduction measures. Once adopted, this strategy will be the contribution of the sector to the Paris Agreement.

Together with all other national reduction commitments, it will be tested whether it is fit for purpose at the “stock-taking” meeting planned later this year.

The EU has recently agreed on a position with regard to the negotiations in the IMO on a CO2 emissions reduction target. ESPO supports the EU position and believes that it is a positive contribution to the IMO discussions.

The oceanographic vessel “Kronprins Haakon” delivered in the Norwegian yard of Vard Langsten

“Kronprins Haakon”, the oceanographic icebreaker which will operate in in the polar waters and which was built by Fincantieri for the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), the Norwegian governmental body for oceanographic research and fishing, was delivered in recent days in the Norwegian yard of Vard Langsten, Fincantieri said in its press release.

After the completion of the building process at Fincantieri’s Integrated shipyard of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano, the vessel sailed to Norway for the performance of the final tests and preparation for the delivery.

Höegh LNG takes delivery of its eight FSRU, Höegh Esperanza

Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Höegh LNG) today took delivery of Höegh Esperanza, its eight floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), the company said in its press release. This high-specification FSRU has been constructed at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and is designed for open, combined and closed loop regasification operation. It has a storage capacity of 170 000 cbm of LNG and a maximum regasification throughput of 750 million standard cubic feet per day. It is equipped with a GTT Mark III membrane containment system and dual-fuel diesel-electric (DFDE) propulsion.

Höegh Esperanza is fully financed at a fixed interest rate of approximately 4%, with the USD 200 million debt portion expandable to USD 230 million once long-term employment has been secured, as further set out in the stock exchange notice of 24 July 2017.

Throughput of port Ventspils (Latvia) in 3M’18 down 31% to 4.913 million tonnes

In January-March 2017, the port of Ventspils handled 4.913 million tonnes of cargo (-31%, year-on-year), the port authority told IAA PortNews. Transshipment of liquid bulk cargo fell by 25% to 2.905 million tonnes including 1.332 million tonnes of dry bulk cargo (-50%) and 676,000 tonnes of general cargo (+13%).

The port’s container throughput totaled 1,200 TEUs (no containers were handled in the same period of the previous year). Turnover of passengers grew by 8% to 43,897. The number of calls fell by 2% to 385. Ventspils port is located near Venta river. There are terminals for loading and unloading of crude and oil products, liquid chemicals and fertilizers, metal and coal, timber and fish, containers and Ro-Ro trailers. In 2016, the port handled 18.8 mln t of cargo.

CUSTOMS EXCHANGE RATES Notification No.31/2018 (N.T.) ALL RATES PER UNIT

FOREIGN CURRENCY Australian Dollar Bahrain Dinar Canadian Dollar Chinese Yuan Danish Kroner EURO Hong Kong Dollar Kuwait Dinar New Zealand Dollar Norwegian Kroner Pound Sterling Qatari Riyal Saudi Arabian Riyal Singapore Dollar South African Rand Swedish Kroner Swiss Franc UAE Dirham US Dollar Japanese Yen Kenyan Shilling

with effect from 6th Apr. 2018

RATE (INR) Import Export 51.05 178.30 51.90 10.50 10.95 81.20 8.40 224.35 48.45 8.45 93.05 18.40 17.95 50.40 5.65 7.90 68.80 18.30 65.90 61.90 64.90

49.30 166.95 50.15 10. 15 10.50 78.50 8.15 209.70 46.55 8.15 90.05 17.40 16.80 48.75 5.30 7.60 66.55 17.15 64.20 59.80 60.65

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

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Air Freight Up 6.8% in February but Protectionist Risks Remain Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2018 showing a 6.8% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. Adjusting for the potential Lunar New Year distortions by combining growth in January 2018 and February 2018, demand increased by 7.7%. This was the strongest start to a year since 2015.

Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 5.6% year-onyear in February 2018. Demand growth outstripped capacity growth for the 19th month in a row, which is positive for airline yields and the industry’s financial performance.

AIR CARGO DEMAND IS CONSISTENT The continued growth in air cargo demand is consistent with ongoing robust global trade flows.

There are, however, signs that the best of the upturn for air freight has passed. Demand drivers for air cargo are moving away from the highly supportive levels seen last year. In recent months the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing and export orders has softened in a number of key exporting nations including Germany, China and the US. And the seasonally- adjusted demand for air cargo which rose at a doubledigit annualized rate for much of 2017 is now trending at 3%.

“Demand for air cargo continues to be strong, with 6.8% growth in February. The positive outlook for the rest of 2018, however, faces some potentially strong headwinds, including escalation of protectionist measures into a full-blown trade war. Prosperity grows when borders

are open to people and to trade, and we are all held back when they are not,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO. Regional Performance All regions reported an increase in demand in February 2018.

Asia-Pacific airlines saw demand in freight volumes grow 6.5% in February 2018 and capacity increase by 7.2%, compared to the same period in 2017. The upward-trend in seasonally-adjusted volumes has returned, with volumes currently trending upwards at an annualized pace of between 6.0% and 7.0%.

As the largest freight-flying region, carrying close to 37% of global air freight, the risks from protectionist measures impacting the region are disproportionately high.

North American airlines’ freight volumes expanded 7.3% in February 2018 compared to the same period a year earlier, and capacity increased by 4.1%. Seasonally-adjusted volumes are broadly trending sideways. The weakening of the US dollar over the past year has helped boost demand for air exports. Data from the US Census Bureau shows a 10.2% year-on-year increase in air export volumes from the US in January 2018, compared to a slower rise in imports of 6.7%.

European airlines posted a 5.7% increase in freight volumes in February 2018. This was almost half the rate of the previous month and the slowest of all regions. Capacity increased 3.8%.

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adjusted volumes have been volatile in 2018 with the jump in demand in January largely reversed in monthon-month terms in February. The strength of the Euro and the risks from protectionist measures may impact the European freight market which has benefitted from strong export orders, particularly in Germany, in recent years.

Middle Eastern carriers’ yearon-year freight volumes increased 7.4% in February 2018 and capacity increased 7.6%. Seasonally adjusted freight volumes continue to trend upwards, however, they have slowed to an annualized rate of 4% since late 2017. This largely reflects the weak conditions on the routes to and from Europe which have seen demand trend downwards at a double-digit rate over the past five months.

Latin American airlines experienced growth in demand of 8.7% in February 2018 and a capacity increase of 6.9%. The pick-up in demand over the last 18 months comes alongside signs of economic recovery in the region’s largest economy, Brazil. Seasonallyadjusted international freight volumes are now back to the levels seen at the end of 2014.

African carriers’ saw freight demand increase by 15.9% in February 2018 compared to the same month last year – the largest increase of any region. Capacity increased by 3.9%. The increase was helped by very strong growth on the trade lanes to and from Asia driven by ongoing foreign investment flows into Africa. While the surge in demand on the route looks to have stabilized, volumes still increased by nearly 24% in year-on-year terms in January.

Bolloré Logistics Inaugurates New Foreign Trade Zone Facility in Miami Chennai

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Port Wings News Network olloré Logistics USA inaugurated its new Foreign Trade Zone facility in Miami, in presence of Cyrille Bolloré – Chairman of Bolloré Transport & Logistics, Thierry Ehrenbogen – CEO of Bolloré Logistics and Clément Leclerc – Consul general of France in Miami.

The new site of more than 200,000 square feet consolidates freight forwarding and contract logistics activities previously housed at two different locations and will support operational synergies and cargo turnaround time for customers with time-critical logistics requirements.

By combining traditional freight forwarding with value added logistics services, coupled with industry vertical expertise, the Miami hub has become a multimodal platform meeting the needs of its various customers. The new logistics hub is designed to deliver logistics excellence with an end-to-

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end solution offering and to create value to its customers, especially in the cosmetics, aerospace and travel retail industries.

The secure facility has on-site 24/7 guard coverage, biometric access control, CCTV monitoring and recording, perimeter fencing and fire sprinkler systems engineered to handle specific commodity classifications. The warehouse offers state of the art infrastructure with 52 dock doors, 32’ clear height, 60’ speed

bay and a line of material h a n d l i n g equipment that can handle the warehouse challenges w i t h r e l i a b i l i t y, p o w e r , p r o d u c t i v i t y, performance, and efficiency.

The facility also reflects the environmental dimension required today for any real estate project of Bolloré Logistics and is built to Silver LEED. “We are extremely proud of our newest logistics center. Miami is geographically pivotal to regional trade and a strategic location for Bolloré Logistics Americas. With this investment, we aim to play a key role in supporting the supply chain transformation of this industry,” said Tony Rodrigues, CEO Americas.

Apr. 11h - 17th Issue

Boskalis To Build Landmark Polder Development in Singapore Chennai

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Port Wings News Network oyal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has received a Letter of Award from the Housing & Development Board of Singapore for the development of a polder at the north western tip of Pulau Tekong. The contract value for the joint venture with Penta Ocean Construction Company is approximately EUR 800 million of which Boskalis’ share is approximately EUR 400 million.

Boskalis and its partner will be responsible for building the required dike closures and reinforcement of the existing dike to create a 10 kilometers long dike, the drainage of the reclamation area and extensive dry earthmoving activities to create Singapore’s first polder.

In contrast to reclaiming land by filling a reclamation area up to and above sea level, the land for the polder is reclaimed by draining off the water by means of pumps and canals. For this project Boskalis is able to draw on its expert knowledge and experience with dike closures and the construction and reinforcement of sea dikes in the Netherlands gained over the past 100 years.

Commenting on the development,

Peter Berdowski, CEO Boskalis, said, “The award of this sizable project marks a historic moment.

Our company has a rich heritage of building dikes and developing polders in the Netherlands, and the creation of this first polder in Southeast Asia is an important new milestone. Over the past decades Boskalis has been active

in Singapore reclaiming land enabling the country to grow. The use of polders however creates new opportunities to expand. Through this project we look forward to pushing back boundaries and demonstrating our global leadership position as dredging and marine experts.”

The high quality of the proposal

by Boskalis and its partner played a decisive role in the contract award; solely on price the proposal came in fourth.

Construction works will commence in the coming months.

The construction activities will take place over a 4 year time frame and are expected to be completed in 2022.

AirBridgeCargo Airlines Introduces Scheduled Service At Rickenbacker International Airport Chennai Port Wings News Network irBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) will become the fifth world-class freighter operator to provide scheduled service at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

The Russia-based company, which is one of the fastest-growing international freight carriers, joins the thriving network of premier logistics service providers at cargodedicated Rickenbacker, which is known throughout the world for its rapid speed, personal service and centralized location in North America. ABC will employ its fleet of Boeing 747 freighters that provide up to 139 tons of capacity for all types of imports and exports.

“With a view to continue expansion of our footprint in the USA, Columbus has been on the radar of our business interests for quite a while,” said Sergey Lazarev, General Director for ABC. “Rickenbacker’s strengths, such as proximity to distribution centers of various companies, including the fashion and apparel industries; airport and ground handling infrastructure and facilities; and the existing network of partners in the Columbus Region, ensure we can provide our clients with reliable and efficient service.”

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ABC’s inaugural flight will land April 5, and weekly scheduled flights will continue on Thursdays, carrying freight inbound from the airline’s global hub in Moscow and returning to Moscow through Liege, Belgium.

ABC joins Cargolux, Cathay Pacific Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo and Etihad Cargo as premier freight carriers that operate up to 15 weekly international flights at LCK. Numerous world-class freighter operators also provide regular, ondemand charter services.

“We’re excited Rickenbacker’s advantages have translated to success for our forward-thinking logistics partners, which in turn drives the success of the Columbus Region,” said Joseph Nardone, President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which operates Rickenbacker. “Rickenbacker has grown phenomenally during the past five years, and the next five years look even more promising.”

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