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PM Modi Launches Asia’s Longest Nitin Gadkari Meets Indonesian Minister of Tunnel Works in Kashmir Maritime Affairs

New Delhi Port Wings News Network rime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 May 2018 inaugurated works of the Rs 6,809 crore Zojila tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Leh, which will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. According to media reports, the project, said to be Asia’a longest and strategic bi-directional tunnel, is expected to be finished within five years. “I’m confident that it will be completed during your (Modi’s) tenure as prime minister,” Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said at the closing ceremony for the birth centenary celebration of the 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche.

Addressing a large congregation gathered for the occasion, the prime minister said that the tunnel would help in connecting the region with the rest of the country, a dream of the Buddhist spiritual guru.

Unveiling a plaque for commencing the work for the tunnel, Modi said, “Zojila tunnel is not a mere tunnel but a modern day marvel.”

ZOJILA PASS The Zojila pass is situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National highway and remains closed during winters due to heavy snowfall, cutting off Ladakh region from Kashmir. Thus, this project aims at the construction of 14.15 km long two-lane bi-directional single tube tunnel with a parallel 14.2 km long egress tunnel. The tunnel would cut down the 3.5 hours of drive through the mountainous Zojila to 15 minutes.

Modi said it would provide connectivity to the region besides employment to the local youths. He said the carbon dioxide would be

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New Delhi Port Wings News Network aking ahead the bilateral relations between India & Republic of Indonesia, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation met General (Retd.) Luhut Binser Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs of Indonesia, in New Delhi on 17 May 2018.

Ahead of the visit of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Jakarta in May 2018, General (Retd.)

Pandjaitan, who is on a 2-day visit to India met Shri Gadkari to discuss bilateral cooperation in the maritime sector between the two countries. The bilateral talks covered a wide range of topics including river rejuvenation, wastewater treatment, generating revenue streams from waste, enhancing shipping linkages between the two countries, developing ports and airports, training on light house technology and development of navigational aids.

Developing a cruise tourism circuit between Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Indonesia and thus implementing Govt of India’s vision to put India on the global cruise market both for ocean & river cruises under its Sagarmala programme was highlighted.

Cooperation for developing alternative fuels such as natural gas

T removed from the tunnel through a tower, seven times higher than the Qutub Minar.

This pass is most strategic for the entire Kargil sector which has seen intrusion and war in the past and thus as Modi said would help the armed forces for round-the-clock supplies.

The project will further increase the employment potential for the local labourers for the project activities. On its completion, it will lead to an enormous boost in employment as local businesses get linked to national market and tourist traffic increases.

Meanwhile, Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, who was also present for the inauguration, in his address said that 90 percent of employment would be provided to local youths in the construction of the tunnel.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired Modi had in January, approved the construction of the tunnel. And while Gadkari had given a time of seven years for completion of the tunnel, the prime minister asked him to ensure that it be completed in next five years.

The civil construction cost of the project which is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H)

through the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) is Rs 4,899.42 crore. As per a report in The Indian Express, The total capital cost of the project is Rs 6,808.69 crore and this includes the cost towards land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation and other pre-construction activities as well as maintenance and operation cost of the tunnel for four years.

“The Zojila tunnel has been planned as a smart tunnel. It will have latest safety features like fully transverse ventilation system, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), tunnel emergency lighting, CCTV monitoring, variable message signs (VMS), traffic logging equipment, over height vehicle detection, tunnel radio system, etc,” NDTV quoted a spokesperson. IL&FS Transportation had emerged as the lowest bidder for the project in July 2017.

MODI OPENS NEW 7-KM TRACK TO VAISHNO DEVI Prime Minister Narendra Modi threw open a new seven-kilometre track to Vaishno Devi shrine on Saturday, offering pilgrims an alternative route to the temple overlooking Katra township. He opened Tarakota Marg and launched a ropeway to carry goods to the cave Contd. on page -2

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was also decided that technical teams from Indonesia would visit India at the earliest to look at the experience of the Indian side on Ganga rejuvenation, development of National Waterways and training in the maritime sector.

The meeting was attended by a 10-member high level delegation comprising of senior officials of Department of Maritime Affairs, Indonesia, Chairman of Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) and the Ambassador of Indonesia to New Delhi along with senior officials from the Ministry of Shipping.

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Unshackle Major Ports to compete with Private Ports

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here are 12 major ports including Kamarajar Port (erstwhile Ennore Port), India’s first corporate port registered under Companies Act, 1956. All of them are controlled by Tariff Authority of Major Ports (TAMP) who regulate all tariffs, both vessel related and cargo related, and rates for lease of properties in respect of Major Port Trusts and the private operators located therein.

On the other hand, our country has over 180 minor ports, which are of late re-christened as non-major ports.

As the process to set up a new system for governing major port began more than a year ago, the Supreme Court few months ago has referred the issues in relation to interpretation of the Major Port Trusts Act, to a larger bench -- Whether in the interpretation of the provision of Section 2(o) of the MPT Act, the question of title of goods, and the point of time at which title passes to the consignee is relevant to determine the liability of the consignee or steamer agent in respect of charges to be paid to the Port Trust, and many others.

Presently, major ports account for 58 per cent of total cargo, while non-major ports are handling 42 per cent. In 2000-01, non-major ports handled just 10 per cent of total cargo. However, scenario has changed in last one decade.

The growth shows that non-major ports have grown exponentially over the years and the major ports have failed to garner more cargo.

While the record book may say it was sheer efficiency and productivity of non-major ports to record such growth in short time, the reality is totally different.

According to maritime experts, it was a fight between a free man (non-major ports) and a shackled lion (major ports).

Adani Port (Mundra), a non-major port in Gujarat, came into existence more than a decade ago. It has now established itself as a major port in terms of cargo volume and challenges other major ports in the region. Likewise, Kamarajar Port, which runs as a corporate entity, has more flexibility in decision making than other major ports governed by Major Port Trust Act, 1963.

While non-major ports (private ports) have a free hand to decide on port, cargo related charges and development projects, major ports are literally at the mercy of TAMP and every single decision on such matters has to be approved by the authority thus making it difficult to stay in the competition.

Without a level playing field, non-major ports have attracted, rather eaten away considerable cargo from major ports and registered themselves as efficient ports.

With the gap on loss of cargo widening rapidly, major ports have started pleading before the Union Government to do away with TAMP to remain in positive trajectory.

Though the previous UPA government relaxed TAMP’s claw from new PPP projects in major ports finalized after July 2013, chorus for a total liberty from the authority by 12 major ports is growing day by day.

Sample And the new NDA government is seized of the matter.

TEXT The recent plain speak by Shipping Ministry top official on TAMP’s existence clearly denotes that the message has reached its crescendo and outcome is sooner.

It is remain to see when the judiciary comes out with a clear definition and paves way for setting up a more powerful board, which will eventually help the major ports to stay inside the ring.

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Continued from page -1 shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi through a remote inauguration at Zorawar Auditorium here.

Modi said places of worship like Vaishnodevi and Amarnath shrines were important for the state’s economy. “Lakhs of devotees come to these places,” he said.

He said the Government is making efforts to ensure that pilgrims get better facilities and people of the state are financially benefited.

“The train has reached Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishnodevi.

Soon after taking over as a Prime Minister, I got an opportunity to inaugurate it,” he said. He said Tarakota Marg was the best way to the shrine for the devotees on foot.

The Prime Minister said the Mata Vasihno Devi Shrine Board is also constructing a ropeway to carry pilgrims, on the lines of the one he

inaugurated to transport goods.

“It is being constructed at a cost of Rs 60 crore. It will completed very soon”, he said, adding it will ferry 800 devotees per hour. J&K Governor N N Vohra, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Jitendra Singh, and state ministers were at the event, part of the prime minister’s day-long visit to the state. Apart from Jammu, he visited Srinagar and Leh. The track inaugurated today

between Banganga and Ardhkuwari on the Vaishnodevi route was approved by the shrine board in February 2011.

It has cost Rs 80 crore and is meant help decongest the rush of pilgrims on the existing sixkilometre track. A ‘havan’ (special prayer) was held earlier for the launch of the new track. It offers pilgrims a cleaner and a more scenic route with two restaurants and seven toilet blocks equipped with facilities for the elderly and the disabled, shrine board’s additional chief executive officer Anshul Garg said. A medical unit with doctors and paramedics will work round the clock on the route.

The entire track is based on a ramp-type design without any steps, and has anti-skid tiles to make it an easier walk, the official said.Sixteen ‘water ATMs’ have been installed, offering free filtered water.

Kerry Logistics To Expand Express Business In Thailand Chennai

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Port Wings News Network erry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, Stock code: 0636.

HK) has announced that Kerry Express (Thailand) Limited (“Kerry Express”), the subsidiary of the Company and the leading parcel delivery company in Thailand, has entered into certain agreements with VGI Global Media Public Company Limited (“VGI”), the subsidiary of Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (“BTS PLC”) and Thailand’s top Offline-to-Online (“O2O”) solutions provider.

Pursuant to the agreement, Kerry Logistics, together with existing shareholders of Kerry Express, have agreed to a transaction of disposal of 23% of the total issued share capital of Kerry Express to VGI, for a consideration of THB 5.9 billion (approximately HK$1,475 million).

The signing ceremony was held in Thailand today.

With this strategic partnership, Kerry Express will expand its service portfolio tapping the fast-

growing O2O demand through the venture with VGI. Kerry Express will become the only express logistics partner of VGI and Bangkok Mass Transit System (“BTS Skytrain”). The collaboration will enable Kerry Express to use BTS Skytrain to extend its express delivery services and to expand its customer base by adding more extensive delivery routes. Upon the signing of agreements, Kerry Express will also have the first right of refusal to set up service outlets in all BTS Skytrain stations for services such as parcel collection and drop-off.

Through the additional infrastructure provided by the BTS group of companies, Kerry Express will further improve its operating efficiency thereby enhancing its service level

and improving its growth performance across the country.

VGI for its part will solidify its establishment within the O2O ecosystem by further penetrating the digital online marketing sector in Thailand. The investment also enables VGI to have physical connectivity for the consumer, with a particular focus on the rapidly-expanding e-commerce business. VGI will also strengthen its capabilities in tailormade advertising solutions.

William Ma, Group Managing Director of Kerry Logistics, said, “This joint venture navigates new growth opportunities and connectivity with an ever-evolving e-Commerce ecosystem. As Asia’s premier logistics service provider, our expansion in Thailand will further strengthen the Group’s market position in the ASEAN countries, and add value to our express business in Thailand. We are confident in achieving good results and will continue to explore opportunities in other countries for our sustained development in the global market.”

Strong Trade Growth Continues, But Momentum May Soften in Q2 Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he strong rate of trade expansion is likely to continue, while slowing slightly in the second quarter of 2018, according to the WTO’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) released on 17 May. The WTOI’s current value of 101.8 remains above the baseline value of 100 for the index but below the previous value of 102.3, which suggests continued solid trade growth in the second quarter of 2018 but probably at a somewhat slower pace than in the first quarter.

The recent dip in the WTOI reflects declines in component indices for export orders in particular but also for air freight, which may be linked to rising economic uncertainty due to increased trade tensions.

MOST RECENT TRADE FORECAST The latest results are broadly in line with the WTO’s most recent trade forecast issued on 12 April 2018, which predicted a moderation of merchandise trade volume growth from 4.7% in 2017 to 4.4% in 2018.

Risks to the trade forecast posed by rising trade tensions remain present.

The moderate dip in the overall

WTOI index was driven by declines in component indices for export orders and air freight. The forwardlooking export orders index dropped sharply, falling from an above-trend plateau to a below-trend value (98.1) in the latest month. While the air freight index remains above trend (102.5), it has lost momentum in recent months. Container port throughput remains above trend (105.8) but shows signs of plateauing, while automobile sales (97.9) and agricultural raw materials (95.9) are currently weighing down the WTOI. In contrast to the mixed results elsewhere, the index for electronic components trade (104.2) has turned up, climbing above trend.

Designed to provide “real time” information on the trajectory of world trade relative to recent trends, the WTOI is not intended as a short-term forecast, although it does provide an indication of trade growth in the near future. Its main contribution is to identify turning points and gauge momentum in global trade growth. As such, it complements trade statistics and forecasts from the WTO and other organizations. Readings of 100 indicate growth in line with mediumterm trends; readings greater than 100 suggest above-trend growth,

while those below 100 indicate the reverse. The direction of change reflects momentum compared with the previous month.

FIRST CLUSTER OF MEETINGS FOR FISHERIES SUBSIDIES WTO members in the Negotiating Group on Rules on 14-17 May held their first substantive cluster of meetings on fisheries subsidies since the 11th Ministerial Conference (MC11) in line with their programme of work planned for May to July.

Members exchanged views and information on support for capital and operating costs of fishing, and related policies, in the context of ongoing work on disciplining subsidies that enhance or maintain fishing capacity or contribute to overcapacity and overfishing. Members also continued the work begun in 2017 to streamline negotiating texts in preparation for a return to text-based negotiations. In accordance with the work programme, the next cluster of meetings will be on 11-14 June, to discuss issues related to subsidies to fishing of overfished stocks, along with streamlining of text on definitions.

The work programme provides for multi-day meeting clusters, each organized around a theme, in May, June and July.

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One Asia, Unity in Diversity Chennai

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Port Wings News Network he Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) held its 27th Annual General Meeting on 15th May 2018 in Hong Kong, China, hosted by the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA).

Mr Jack Hsu, the 27th ASA President, welcomed delegates of member associations and called members to proactively work together to strengthen existing relationships with key regional and international stakeholders, to promote sustainable international shipping, and to take a leading role in international maritime matters affecting Asian shipowners.

PROTECT SEAFARERS IN ABANDONMENT The 2014 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), which entered into force on 18 January 2017, require that an expeditious and effective financial security system be put in place to ensure that shipowners provide compensation to seafarers and their families in the event of, inter alia, abandonment. In addition, under the 2014 amendments, it is mandatory for ships to carry aboard certificates and other evidence to demonstrate that the financial security system is in place.

A study by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) shows that a joint ILO/ IMO database recorded 55 cases of seafarer abandonment from 18

in advance of the implementation date, so thatships can bunker the new low sulphur fuel.Adequate fuel standards will be instrumental to achieve this. In addition to owners, charterers and fuel purchasers will need to be made aware of the technical and operational issues.

The ASA SNEC will monitor developments at the IMO very closely and urged ASA members to work closely with their respective maritime administrations to ensure that the views of the shipping industry are considered at the IMO, including the upcoming intersessional meeting of the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention & Response (PPR) this July.

The ASA SILC is concerned with insufficient planning and lack of understanding of safety and health implications which may hamper a smooth operational transition plan that cover crew training, tank cleaning and, on some ships, equipment and/or tank modifications.

January 2017 to 17 January 2018.

Condemning these abandonment cases, the ASA SCurges further ratification of the Convention and acceptance and enforcement of the 2014 Amendmentsas they will assure the protection of seafarers.

COMPLY WITH 2020 SULPHUR CAP Over the past few years, shipowners have had to contend with an increasingly complex regulatory regime, but one of the most significant regulationswill only come into force on 1 January 2020.

The IMO’s decision to implement a 0.50% sulphur cap on marine fuel with effect from 1 January 2020 is arguably one of the industry’s most defining moments. A great deal of work has to be done at IMO to determine how the sulphurcap will be regulated and enforced so as to ensure a level playing field.

In view of the global sulphur cap, refiners and bunker suppliers must ensure that compliant and suitable fuels are made widely available well

Respect and maintain International conventions The ASA SILC believes in respecting the International Conventions which are essential for global shipping’s survival and sustainability. It is deeply concerned by decisions made by Spain and Franceto pass judgements or laws which contravene the statutes of the CLC and Fund Conventions, to which Spain and France are parties.

Such actions are clearly in contravention of international law and the Conventions, andwill greatly affect trade and there would be costs to trade with these countries, due to uncertainties caused by their recent decisions.

UPHOLD FREE TRADE The ASA SPC cautions ASA members of the growing threat of protectionism in the world including the new Indonesian cargo reservation regulation and the US Bill to restrict the transportation of certain energy exports. Mr Yuji Isoda, Chairman of the SPC, said, “The ASA has grave concerns

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regarding recent protectionist developments in the world.” He emphasised the importance for the shipping industry to keep longstanding international practices and maritime free trade principles.

ENACT THE HONG KONG CONVENTION The ASA SRC reaffirmed the necessity to increase the number of yards compliant with the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and EnvironmentallyFile photo Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) to meet the steady demand for ship recycling globally.

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Tenth Batch of Students Receives Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship Chennai

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Port Wings News Network SA International Pte Ltd (“PSA”) hosted the Howe Yoon Chong (“HYC”) PSA Scholarship awards ceremony on 16 May 2018, where 38 deserving students received their Scholarships.

PSA Group Chairman, Mr Fock Siew Wah, was the Guest of Honour at the ceremony, and presented the students with their award certificates. This is the tenth batch of students receiving the HYC PSA Scholarships. Over the last ten years, 196 students have now benefitted from the HYC PSA Scholarships.

The scholarships are funded by the Howe Yoon Chong PSA Endowment Fund which was set up in 2008 under the auspices of local charity organisation Trailblazer Foundation to provide scholarships for Singaporean students from low income families who have triumphed over trying and difficult circumstances and contributed actively in their communities. The Fund, with contributions from PSA, Temasek Holdings and NSL Ltd, is named in honour of the late Mr Howe Yoon Chong, who was Chairman of the then Port of Singapore Authority

from 1970 to 1979.

This year’s 38 HYC PSA Scholars were selected from a pool of almost 800 applications. They will pursue academic studies at the Institute of Technical Education, the Polytechnics and local Universities.

The bond-free scholarships will pay for tuition and other compulsory fees in full, as well as book and living allowances.

PSA Group Chairman Mr Fock Siew Wah said, “I am filled with a deep sense of pride that the late Mr Howe Yoon Chong’s legacy continues in this meaningful way, by making a difference in the lives of 196 scholars over the last 10 years. I am glad to see that many of our scholars successfully emulate Mr Howe’s example, continuing to pay it forward by reaching out and giving others a helping hand, while successfully juggling school work, family commitments and community work. We also

congratulate the 2018 batch of HYC PSA scholars on their achievements. It is my hope that they will take this gift of further education, and be spurred on to create a better future for Singapore and Singaporeans.”

Zulayqha Binte Zulkifli (2012 HYC PSA Scholar) said, “I want to make a positive impact in people’s lives and inspire people who face similar situations as me, to move on from their hardships and the obstacles that they face.”

Jena Lim (2017 HYC PSA Scholar) said, “For me to be a HYC PSA scholar means that I am willing and able to help others in need. And I don’t need to be smart or to be top of my cohort or even be rich to help somebody.”

Muhammad Shazuan Bin Shiraj Abdullah (2018 HYC PSA Scholar) said, “My gratitude goes to the Howe Yoon Chong PSA Scholarship Committee, for your generosity and for believing in all us. Receiving this scholarship would really allow us to immerse ourselves in what truly matters – education – so that we can empower ourselves to be successful.”

Department of Commerce Sets Up Directorate General of Trade Remedies Mumbai

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Port Wings News Network epartment of Commerce formally issued notification for creation of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Hon’ble Commerce and Industry Minister Sh. Suresh Prabhu has given his approval for creation of DGTR in Department of Commerce, consequent upon amendment carried out by Government of India to the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 on May 7, 2018 in this regard.

DGTR will be the apex National Authority for administering all trade remedial measures including antidumping, countervailing duties and safeguard measures. The DGTR will bring Directorate General of Antidumping and Allied duties (DGAD), Directorate General of Safeguards

(DGS) and Safeguards (QR) functions of DGFT into its fold by merging them into one single national entity. It will also provide trade defence support to our domestic industry and exporters in dealing with increasing instances of trade remedy investigations instituted against them by other countries. In the last three years, India initiated more than 130 anti-dumping/ countervailing duty/safeguard cases to deal with the rising incidences of unfair trade practices and to provide a level playing field to the domestic industry.

DGTR has been approved with a sanctioned strength of 112 posts drawn from Directorate General of Anti-dumping and Allied duties

of Department of Commerce and Directorate General of Safeguards of CBEC. DGTR will be a multi service organization drawing upon the skill-set of various officers from the field of International Trade, Customs, Revenue, Finance, Economics, Costing and Law. The creation of DGTR will also result in savings of 49 posts to the Government on account of merging DGAD and DGS. This has been in tune with the goal of the Prime Minister to have “Minimum Government Maximum Governance”.

Sh. Suresh Prabhu, Commerce and Industry Minister has expressed satisfaction over creation of DGTR, an issue pending since 1997, and has termed it to be manifestation of vision of Prime Minister to provide a level playing field to our domestic industry.

APM Terminals Pipavav Announces Standalone Financial Results

Mumbai Port Wings News Network PM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), on 17 May announced the standalone financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 31, 2018.

For the fourth quarter ended March 2018, the company reported a net profit of INR 486 million for Q4FY18 as against INR 662 million in Q4FY17. Total Income for the quarter under consideration stood at INR 1,655 million as against INR 1,746 million in Q4FY17. EBIDTA for the quarter was at INR 930 million and EBIDTA margin stood at 56%.

The Container cargo business for the quarter stood at (appx.) 205k TEUs, Bulk business at (appx.)

266k MT and Liquid business at (appx.) 210k MT. RoRo business at (appx.) 23k units for the quarter under review.

For the full year ended March 2018, the company reported a net profit of INR 1,985 million. Total Income from operations for FY18 stood at INR 6,489 million. EBIDTA for FY18 was at INR 3,741 million and EBIDTA margin stood at 58%.

For FY18, the Container cargo

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business was 703k TEUs, Bulk business was 1.82 million MT, Liquid business was appx 1.02 million MT and RoRo business was appx. 98k units. The board recommends a dividend of 17% (Rs 1.7 per share) for FY 18.

Commenting on the results, APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd), Managing Director, Mr. Keld Pedersen said: “The container volume grew by 19% in Q4FY18 compared to the previous quarter on account of new line additions. On the west coast, the company registered a record growth rate in container volumes of 29% in Q42018 compared to the same quarter last year. We are grateful to our customers for their sustained support”.

Business highlights and developments at APM Terminals Pipavav in FY 18: • Added Maersk FM3 service at the Port • Added Cl1 service operated by COSCO and Wanhai.

• Hosted ‘Adrian Maersk’, the longest ship with overall length of 353 meters at the port

Chennai Port Surpasses Previous Record Handling of Project Cargo

Negative Export Growth in Labour Intensive Sectors is a Great Concern: Dr Sakthivel Chennai

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Port Wings News Network hile referring to the trade data for April, 2018 released, Dr. A Sakthivel, Regional Chairman, FIEO Southern Region said that negative growth in labour intensive and MSME dominated sectors is a deep concern of the economy and need to be arrested immediately by taking all possible remedial measures.

MSME faces serious hurdles due to increase in operational costs which includes non-availability of funds in time, cost of funds, pending GST claims, etc apart from various

hurdles faced in major m a r k e t s and stiff competition f r o m neighbouring countries.

W h i l e referring to the alarming negative growth for Ready-made Garment sector which shown negative growth of 24.40 compared to same month last year, FIEO Regional Chairman urged the Govt. to reinstate ROSL at old rate by including embodied taxes and

disburse all pending claims immediately.

Dr. Sakthivel also said that irrespective of best efforts by the Officials and the Department, pending refund claims are a mystery due to GSTN issue and nonintegration of data. Unless it is taken very seriously, many MSMEs will force to close their shop shortly.

Dr Sakthivel also expressed his concern on negative growth of sun rising sectors like Agri and process food which he said will affect overall economy.

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Port Wings News Network he Chennai Port has recorded another landmark performance by handling Project cargo of 4257 Tonnes, in a single day on 13.05.2018, imported from the vessel m.v. Lady Celine at SQ I. The above noteworthy achievement surpasses the previous record of 3531 Tonnes imported from the vessel m.v. Yin Shun at

WQ 3 on 05.11.2014 and emphasizes the expertise of Chennai Port in handling project cargo and over dimensional cargo.

The Chairman, Chennai Port Trust, congratulated the importer M/s. BHEL and their Stevedore M/s. Seagreen Stevedoring and Logistics Private Limited, for the above achievement.

May 23rd - 29th Issue

Disruption Challenges Faced by Online Logistic Start-ups Chennai

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Port Wings News Network n the recent years, digitisation has led to disruption of major industries and sectors, transforming business processes and functions. Logistics, however, has been one of the least impacted sectors. This is slowly changing as the next generation entrepreneurs from the freight forwarding community are taking up the challenge of disrupting the sector through innovative digital solutions.

With a fresh focus on organising the sector, streamlining pricing and operations and introducing automated and transparent processes, the new age digital logistics start-ups are bringing in a fresh wave of reforms, even as the sector continues to hold on to the set systems and processes of the past.

Some key challenges that start-ups in logistics are facing, include: Transition from Offline to Online: For decades, the logistics sector has been dominated by cumbersome manual processes where export/ import managers have been required to compare individual email quotes and conduct lengthy negotiations over the phone. This has led to a large task force that is not digitally savvy. Apart from quotations and negotiations, shipping updates and operations are also dependant largely on telephonic conversations with multiple contact persons.

As a result, these systems and processes have been deeply

ingrained as a set way of functioning.

This has made it difficult for online logistics start-ups to push their digital platforms even though they offer online freight rates for easy comparisons and shipment management on a single dashboard.

However, the quick proliferation of web and mobile consumer apps in day to day services may help accelerate the digital adaptability of the task force.

Pre-existing Business Relationships: Just as in most B2B industries, the logistics sector in India has also been functioning on strong interpersonal relationships. Loyal and long standing relationships between logistics providers and clients are often difficult to break, despite having access to more efficient online freight service offerings. Additionally, lengthy credit periods are difficult to turn down for most businesses, even when receiving discounted prices.

Having said that, several online logistic start-ups are now forging newer and mutually beneficial relationships with clients, by illustrating to customers how access to all-inclusive freight pricing and schedules and transparent shipping

updates allows them to save time and make more efficient decisions while reducing logistics costs for their businesses.

Creating Value for Logistic Service Providers (LSP’s): Since the benefits of digitisation and organised logistics are yet to make their way into mainstream logistics business, getting LSP’s on-board is equally as challenging as getting importers/exporters onboard a digital platform. With a largely experienced task force that has, for decades, been successfully growing and shaping the sector through trusted processes, the transition to a digital framework is met with scepticism. Hence, even though customers cannot make efficient decisions due to lack of information such as total freight cost, schedules and multiple carrier options, the LSP’s are yet to take a step to move to an online platform that will help them share complete online freight quotes to their clients. Through a collaborative approach and creating a win-win business opportunity for LSP’s and a committed service oriented approach for importer/exporters, online logistics start-ups are trying to address the issue effectively.

Cessation: While the shift from offline to online is imperative, the logistics sector is a marred by multiple limitations that can slow down the process. With a calculated and transparent approach to accelerate

Tirupur Exporters Association President Meets MSME Minister, Discusses Industry Issues Chennai

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Port Wings News Network hri.Raja M Shanmugham, President, Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) has met Shri.Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of MSME, in New Delhi and discussed the plight of Tirupur knitwear sector and requested his help for restoration of Duty Drawback and ROSL rates and also enhancement of Interest Equalization incentive from 3% to 5% including GST related issues.

According to a media statement, the Minister has assured to help to address the issues.

Shri.Raja M Shanmugham said Shri. Ravindra Nath, Chairman, National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was also in the discussion meeting and he mentioned about the NSIC support for imparting skill training to the workers.

Associations Seek To Permit Hosiery Related Goods Carrying Vehicles To Operate During Peak Hours In a press release issued on behalf of all Associations -- Tirupur Exporters’ association (TEA), Dyers Association of Tirupur (DAT), The South Indian Imported Machine Knitters Association (SIIMKA), Tirupur Industrial Federation (TIF), Tirupur Computer Embroiderers Association, Tirupur Export Knit Printers Association, (TEKPA), Association of Buying Agents for Textiles (ABAT), The Knit Compacters Association, and Tirupur Raising Association – on 16 May 2018, Shri.T.R.Vijayakumar, General Secretary, TEA said as yarn, fabric or other hosiery items carrying vehicles other than heavy truck and lorries are also stopped

during the peak hours (between 8.00 AM and 10.00 AM, between 4.00 PM and 8.00 PM) inside Tirupur city, a joint memorandum was submitted in the Tirupur Police Commissionerate not to stop the vehicles other than heavy truck and lorries during peak hours also .

In the memorandum it was mentioned that the entire operation of production is not taking place in a single location and the transportation is taking place in each stages of production, at least minimum four to five places. Being exporting units, it have to apparently

follow the time bound production and keep up the delivery schedule mainly to sustain and retain the foreign buyers. The cause of concern is that the units are not having any cushion period to stretch the production and any deviation in it will totally affect the production planning and control.

Shri. T.R.Vijayakumar, General Secretary, Tirupur Exporters’ association (TEA), Shri. S.Nagaraj, President, Dyers Association of Tirupur (DAT), Shri.

N. Vivekanandan, President, The South Indian Imported Machine Knitters Association (SIIMKA), Shri. Ahill M. S.Mani, President, Tirupur Industrial Federation (TIF), Shri.R. Kalyanasundaram, President, Tirupur Computer Embroiderers Association, Shri. T.R. Srikanth, President, Tirupur Export Knit Printers Association, (TEKPA), Shri.K. Mezhiselvan, Association of Buying Agents for Textiles, Shri. Eswaramoorthi, Secretary, The Knit Compacters Association, Shri.M.V. Ramasamy, President, Tirupur Raising Association have jointly submitted the memorandum in Tirupur police Commissionerate.

Ms.A.Kayalvizhi , Deputy Commissioner of Police has assured to address the concerned issue.

growth, new age online disrupters in logistics need to address limitations faced by all stakeholders involved, and help them see value in the transition. Through consistent and result oriented strategies coupled with adequate technology support,

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logistics in India is slowly but surely transforming into a dynamic sector poised for exponential growth.

(Courtesy: Samir Lambay, CEO and Director of FreightCrate Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)

April Exports Show Modest Growth: FIEO Chief Ganesh Kumar Gupta Chennai

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Port Wings News Network eacting to the April, 2018 trade data, FIEO President, Mr Ganesh Kumar Gupta said that the exports data is not encouraging. Almost all the labourintensive sectors of export including gems & jewellery, leather & leather products, RMG of all textiles, jute manufacturing including floor covering, carpets, handicrafts, agri products and many other sector of exports, dominated by MSMEs are into negative territory. These sectors are still facing the problem of liquidity as banks and lending agencies have continuously been tightening their lending norms and flow of GST refund has also slowed down, which does not augur well for exports in the new fiscal added, Mr Ganesh Kumar Gupta. President FIEO said that the overall cushion provided by the petroleum sector to exports in recent months is also not available in April as its own exports declined by 4.5%.

FIEO Chief also expressed his concern on the rising trade deficit,

primarily on account of swelling of crude imports bill with further northward movement of prices, which may add to inflationary pressures.

Only 16 out of 30 major product groups were in positive territory during March, 2018 including engineering, organic & inorganic chemicals, drugs & pharmaceuticals, cotton yarn/fabs/ made-ups, electronic goods, plastic & linoleum and rice have shown positive exports growth during April, 2018.

Mr Gupta said that domestic issues including access to credit, cost of credit especially for MSMEs and pending GST refund affecting exports should be seriously looked into as global challenges and increasing protectionism, has also added to the woes of the exporters.

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Tel: +91 (44) 25243623-28 Fax: +91 (44) 25243629 E-mail: admin@ksrindia.net

branches Bengaluru KSR FREIGHT FORWARDERS PVT.LTD. 77/10, Maranayakanahalli, Chikajala Village and Post, Bangalore - 562 157.

Mob: +91 77609 80009 Email: anand@ksrinda.net kandla / mundra K.S.R. FREIGHT FORWARDERS PVT LTD Plot No 96,Sector-08, Nr. KDBA GYMKHANA, Gandhidham, Kachchh-370201, Gujarat, INDIA, Tel: +91 (2836) 229279 Cell : +91 9099945758 Email:.mundra@ksrindia.net mumbai ksr freight forwarders (p) ltd.

No.220, NBC Complex, Plot No.43, Sector-11 CBD Belapur (West), Navi Mumbai - 400614. India.

Tel: +91 (22) 27564120/30 E-mail: sarika@ksrindia.net new delhi K.S.R. FREIGHT FORWARDERS (P) LTD Plot #100, Khasra # 625, Ground Floor, Nr. Tata Telco Warehouse, B/s. Blue Bird School, Rangpuri Extension, New Delhi-110037,India Tel: +91 (11) 65052500 Mobile :+ 91 9810579023 tuticorin ksr freight forwarders (p) ltd.

5A/180A, Caldwell Colony, 2nd West Street, Tuticorin-628 008 Tel: 0461-2375842 Telefax: 0461-2375842 Email: kskanthan@ksrinidia.net TIRUPUR KSR FREIGHT FORWARDERS PVT.LTD. M. SENTHIL KUMAR #19/171, Stanes Road, Third Street, Odakkadu, Tirupur - 641 602 Mobile : +91 89397 14353

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H/No. 23-178, 1st Floor, Madhura Nagar, Shamshabad, Airport Road, Hyderabad - 501 218.

Tel: +91 8413 222428 E-mail: sreekumar@ksrindia.net kolkata ksr freight forwarders (p) ltd.

22, Lake Place, 2nd Floor, Kolkata - 700029.

Tel: 91+(33) 40614134 Mob: +91 9038011590 E-mail: kolkata@ksrindia.net Gudur KSR FREIGHT FORWARDERS PVT LTD. No: 12/74 Ankamma Street, Gamallapalem, Gudur-524101.

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No. 31-38-17, Rajiv Nagar, Rasalama Colony, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam - 530 046.

Tel: +91 (891)2574990 / 2705072 E-mail: giribabu@ksrindia.net Petrapole KSR FREIGHT FORWARDERS PVT LTD Jatindra Bhavan, Petrapole, Land Phone-(03215)-245087.

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Flat No. Tf - 8, Nanksh Tower, Ward No.1, Depa Nagar,Mandideep, Bhopal - 462046 Contact No.+91 89399 14353

Website: www.ksrindia.net

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Vessel Position at Terminals - (23.05.2018 To 30.05.18)

May 23rd - 29th Issue

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CITPL - Chennai

CCTL - Chennai Agent/Line

Calling Ports

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

MSC

Colombo

24/05

MD1

WAN HAI 301

22566E

WAN

CHEX

IRENES WARWICK

MSK

Vizag, Krishnapatnam, Qindgao, Xing gang, Shangahi,

23/05

Vizag, West Port Klang, Port Klang, Singapore

23/05

24/05

TSC

RACHA BHUM

100E

RCL

BOX1

OCEAN PROLOGUE

SEP

Colombo

Port Klang, Singapore, Laem Chabang

HLL

Cochin, Damietta, Malta, Geno, Tilbury, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Le Havre, Genoa, Damietta

24/05

25/05

ACS

HYUNDAI PARAMOUNT

033E

HMM

Krishnapatnam, West Port Klang , Singapore, Cailan- Busan, Ulsan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian

WAN

"Port Kelang(North port), Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Shekou Singapore , Port Kelang (West port"

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

23/05

24/05

SIF

26/05

27/05

23/05

24/05

29/05

30/05

NEMO

Voy

AL RAWDAH

PSA Sical - Tuticorin ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

E.G.M.NO.

23/05

24/05

FEEDER

Queen of Luck

083

Transworld

COLOMBO

150477/18-05

27/05

28/05

FEEDER

Queen of Luck

084

Transworld

COLOMBO

150478/18-05

25/05

26/05

FEEDER

Cape Nemo

364

BTL (I) / BTL

COLOMBO

150187/14-05

28/05

29/05

FEEDER

Cape Nemo

365

BTL (I) / BTL

COLOMBO

24/05

25/05

CI3

WAN HAI 506

158E

25/05

26/05

CI3

WAN HAI 501

182

ISL

"Port Kelang(North port), Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Shekou Singapore, Port Kelang (West port"

25/05

26/05

FME

CMA CGM VERDI

250E

CMA

Port Klang, Singapore, Manila, Pusan, Shanghai, Hong Kong

DAKSHINBHARATH GATEWAY TERMINAL / Tuticorin

KPCT, Krishnapatnam

23/05

24/05

FEEDER

VICTORIA STRAIT

CHAKIAT

Colombo

24/05

25/05

PIX2

SSL KOCHI

SHREYAS

KPCT, TUTICORIN, COCHIN, JEBELALI

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

24/05

25/05

COASTAL

TCI ARJUN

VSP

MUNDRA, TUTICORIN, COCHIN

27/05

28/05

ACS

Hyundai Paramount

33E

Hyundai & Zim

25/05

26/05

FEEDER

ER SYDNEY

BTL

Colombo

Krishnapatnam, West Port Klang , Singapore, Cailan- Busan, Ulsan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian

28/05

29/05

CHX

Irenes Warwick

1807

Maersk & Safmarine

Colombo

24/05

25/05

CCS1

Vladivostok

053S

MSC & NVOs

Colombo

26/05

27/05

COASTAL

SSL Kutch

138

Kolkata, Haldia, Vizag

26/05

27/05

COASTAL

SSL Chennai

093N

Kolkata, Haldia, Vizag

27/05

28/05

FEEDER

Chicago

1820

Maersk & Safmarine

Colombo, Salalah

28/05

29/05

CCG

ALS Fides

005

MSC, SCI

Colombo, Jebel Ali

25/05

26/05

PIX2

SSL Bharat

047W

SCI

KIC, TUTICORIN, COCHIN, JEBELALI

APM Terminal - Mumbai ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

23/05

24/05

ME3

24/05

25/05

HLS

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

MAERSK KYRENIA

MSK

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

NEWARK

ONE

Port Klang, Singapore, Nhava Sheva, Karachi, Pipavav, Colombo, Port Klang

25/05

26/05

MINA

TIRUA

HLI

Jebel Ali, Mundra, Hazira, Nhava Sheva

26/05

27/05

ASX

NORTHERN PRACTISE

SEC

Jebel Ali, Mundra, Hazira, Nhava Sheva

26/05

27/05

FM3

NORTHERN JUBILEE

MSK

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

ICTT - Vallarpadam ETA

ETD

22/05

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

23/05

TCI VIJAY

7

TCI

23/05

23/05

GREAT SEA VEMBANAD

107

GSS

24/05

25/05

SSL BHARAT

047

SHR

25/05

26/05

SARAYU

044

SMI

25/05

26/05

SSL BRAHMAPUTRA

015

SHR

26/05

27/05

EMIRATES SANA

0186E

ESA

27/05

28/05

XIAMEN

009W

MBK

Kattupalli ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

23/05

24/05

CCG

XIAMEN

9

SIM

Colombo, Jebel Ali

25/05

26/05

TCX

NYK FURANO

45

ONE

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

26/05

27/05

ACS

HYUNDAI PARAMOUNT 2

033W

HMM

Krishnapatnam, West Port Klang , Singapore, Cailan- Busan, Ulsan, Shanghai, Ningbo, Yantian

26/05

27/05

C13

WAN HAI 506

158E

ISL

Port Kelang(North port), Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Shekou, Singapore

27/05

28/05

C13

WANHAI 501

182W

ISL

Port Kelang(North port), Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Shekou, Singapore, Port Kelang

Calling Ports

JNPT - Mumbai

Mundra International Container Terminal

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

23/05

24/05

AIS

24/05

25/05

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

KMTC MUMBAI

KMD

Port Klang, Nhava Sheva

C12

WAN HAI 513

WHI

Vizag, Port Klang, Singapore

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

23/05

24/05

MIDAS 2

AS CYPRIA

0DW1

CGM

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

25/05

26/05

CISC

HONOLULU BRIDGE

ONE

23/05

24/05

MAWINGU

UNI FLORIDA

1811

CGM

JNPT, Mundra, Port Qasim, Salalah, Mombasa

Nhava Sheva, Colombo, Singapore, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Port Klang

28/05

29/05

IGS

OEL TRANSWORLD

LMR

Jebel Ali, Mundra, Nhava Sheva

26/05

27/05

IGS

OEL TRANSWORLD

46

MSK

Jebel Ali, Mundra, Nhava Sheva

28/05

29/05

ICX

HYUNDAI COURAGE

HMM

28/05

29/05

EPIC1

ADAMASTOS

317W

HLL

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

Port Klang, Colombo, Jebel Ali, Karachi, Mundra, Colombo

29/05

30/05

IGI

NORTHERN GENERAL

SMM

Port Klang, Colombo, Jebel Ali, Karachi, Mundra, Colombo

NSICT - Mumbai

VCTPL, Vizag ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

ETA

ETD

Service

Vessel Name

22/05

23/05

FME

FLEXISTOWE BRIDGE

061E

RCL

Port Klang, Singapore, Manila, Pusan, Shanghai, Hong Kong

22/05

23/05

GALX

22/05

23/05

FSLVCH

VLADIVOSTOK

053S

FOC

24/05

25/05

CHX

KYPARISSIA

1806

MKS

Colombo

23/05

24/05

25/05

26/05

MDM

WANHAI301

22566E

WHL

27/05

28/05

CCG

ALS FIDES

5

SMI

Colombo, Jebel Ali

24/05

29/05

30/05

FME

CMA CGM VERDI

250E

CMA

Port Klang, Singapore, Manila, Pusan, Shanghai, Hong Kong

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

Voy

Agent/Line

Calling Ports

M V BALBINA

ESA

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

MESWA

MAERSK TEMA

MSK

Port Qasim, Nhava Sheva, Hazira, Mundra, King Abdullah City, Gioia Tauro, Tanger Med

25/05

INDUS

MSC SIL VANA

MSC

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

27/05

28/05

MECL

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68th Meeting of Council for Rail Transport of Member States Begins Chennai

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Port Wings News Network n May 17, the 68th meeting of the Council for Rail Transport of member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States opened in Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic).

Council members taking part are the heads of railway administrations of the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine; heads of railways of Georgia, Latvia, Bulgaria and Finland are associate members of the Council.

The meeting also included observers at the Council: representatives of the railway administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the International Confederation of Trade Unions of Railway Workers.

During the plenary meeting, the results of the operational work of the railway network and international passenger transportation were summed up.

In 2017, railways of the CIS and Baltic countries transported 2002.5 million t of cargo, which is 55.6 million t higher than in 2016 (3.1%),

and cargo turnover grew by 6.3%.

Cargo transportation in containers increased 14.1% from 2016. These positive dynamics remained in the Q1 2018. In this period, 493.1 million t of cargo were shipped, which is 12.7 million t higher than the level of 2017 ( 2.6%), and cargo turnover grew 4.7%. Shipping of goods in containers increased 12.6% from the same period in 2017.

International passenger transportation in 2017 was to 18.6 million passengers (-2.8% from 2016).

At the same time, overall passenger turnover increased 1.2% to 7.3 billion passengers per kilometer, with a 2% increase in the average range of passenger transportation.

In the first quarter of 2018, 3.7 million passengers traveled internationally, which is 5% more than in the same period in 2017.

Total passenger turnover amounted to 1.5 billion passengers per kilometer ( 0.4%).

The consideration of mutual settlements between railway administrations, summarizing the census of freight cars and containers, approval of R&D plans and other

issues are also on the agenda for the meeting.

In addition, more than 30 drafts of normative documents and amendments have been prepared, which are being submitted to the Council for approval. These include the Rules of Operation and Uniform Registration of Freight Cars, Rules of Operation and Uniform of Accounting and Payments for the Use of Wagons Owned by Other States, Unified Tariff-Statistical Nomenclature of Goods (UTSNG), Rules for Transporting Dangerous Goods, Rules Carrying Liquid Cargo in Bulk in Tank Wagons and Bunker-Type Wagons for the Transportation of Petroleum Bitumen, Rules for the Use of Passenger Cars in International Travel, Regulations for the Repair and Operation of Rolling Stock and other documents.

The Council for Rail Transport of the Commonwealth Member States was established to coordinate the work of rail transportation at the interstate level and develop agreedupon principles for operation under an agreement of the heads of government of member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States on February 14, 1992.

Piyush Goyal Reviews Coal Production New Delhi Port Wings News Network tressed on the Necessity for Pithead Power Plants to Run at 100 % PLF. Urged States to Use Provisions Under “Flexibility of Utilization of Coal” Rules.

Emphasized the need to Improve the Turnaround Time of Rakes Officials of Railways, Coal and Power Ministries to Work in Close Coordination with Chief Secretaries and Power Secretaries of States.

Urged that Team Work and Better Coordination among Ministries to Ensure 24X7 Power Supply for the People of India.

The Union Minister of Railways and Coal, Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a detailed review meeting with Shri R.K. Singh, Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy and with top officials of Ministries of Coal, Railways and Power in New Delhi on 18 May. In the meeting, review of Power supply requirement during the ongoing summer and forthcoming winter

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season was carried out. Various short term, medium term and long term measures were discussed in detail to improve the coal stock position in Power Plants of the country.

Comprehensive review of targets for coal production and dispatches by the coal companies is carried out.

Shri Piyush Goyal stressed on the necessity to increase Plant Load Factor (PLF) of various Power Plants of the country. He said that all pithead plants with sufficient coal supply should run at 100% PLF. He expressed the desire to hold fortnightly meeting of the ministries involved, to review the power situation in the country.

He stressed on the need for States located far from mines to use provisions under “Flexibility of utilization of Coal” rules, so that this coal can be used by those power stations near the coal source . Gujarat and Maharashtra have already been using these provisions.

This will enable cheaper power to the respective States and efficient utilization of rolling stock enabling

coal supply for other power stations.

He gave clear instructions to the officials of the three ministries to keep a close vigil on the power production and supply situation in the country and to keep in close touch with Chief Secretaries and Power Secretaries of the States for this purpose.

Shri Goyal expressed the need to improve the turnaround time of rakes by better scheduling of trains and optimum utilization of traffic blocks. He expressed the need to rationalize operational and maintenance practices on the high density routes of Indian Railways.

He stressed on reducing terminal detention of wagons inside Power Plants and Coal sidings to generate extra capacity.

Last but not the least, he emphasized that team effort, better coordination between Ministries involved and the rationalization of work procedures will lead to generation of extra capacity within the existing system and ensure 24X7 power supply for the people of India.

Parcel Cargo Express Train Begins Operation, Connecting Northeast to the West Coast Chennai

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Port Wings News Network arcel Cargo Express Train enables farmers to market their products like tea, betal nuts, pineapple, jute, horticulture products, cane furniture etc. at the retail markets in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Pune Parcel Cargo Express Train has emerged as a business tool without any additional strain on the resources of the railways A single PCET can carry consignment equivalent to 52 nos. of trucks. This will ensure less Carbon Emission which will contribute for Green India & saving of foreign exchange on account of purchasing of fuel In line with Government’s priority to provide connectivity to Northeast region and empowering local industries of this region particularly,

Northeast Frontier Railway has started operating one lease Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) on fortnightly basis, connecting Northeastern part of the country to the West Coast. The route of this Parcel Cargo Express Train lease is : New Guwahati in Assam to Kalyan in Maharashtra with stoppages at New Jalpaiguri, Kalumna Goods Shed. This move would enable farmers to market their products like tea, betal nuts, pineapple, jute, horticulture products, cane furniture etc. at the retail markets in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Pune etc. This initiative will not only promote industries of the region particularly but will also provide sustainable job opportunity to the local youths including unskilled labour.

Parcel Cargo Express Train has emerged as a business tool and

this has been done without any additional strain on the resources of the railways. These leased PCETs will also generate substantial revenue to the Indian Railways in their contractual periods of 6 years each. The Unit transportation cost through PCET will be relatively less than the cost of road transportation. So, the transporters as well as ultimate consumers will be benefited on account of less transportation cost. A single PCET can carry consignment equivalent to 52 nos. of trucks. This will ensure less Carbon Emission which will contribute for Green India & saving of foreign exchange on account of purchasing of fuel.

Several other zonal Railways have also taken initiatives to lease out Parcel Cargo Express Train(PCETs) on round trip.

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NEWS - BITS Extension of date for filing return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April, 2018

In the interest of taxpayers, it has been decided to extend the last date for filing of return in FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April, 2018 for two days, i.e., till 22nd May, 2018. The notification in this regard shall be published shortly.

Earlier it was brought to the notice of the competent authority that certain technical issues are being faced by the taxpayers during the filing of FORM GSTR-3B for the month of April, 2018. In order to resolve the same, emergency maintenance is being carried out on the system.

Throughput of port Taganrog in Jan-Apr’18 up 39.8% to 1.46 million tonnes

In January-April 2018, sea transport hub of Taganrog handled 1,146,200 tonnes of cargo (+39.8%, year-on-year), the Azov Sea Ports Administration told IAA PortNews.

In the reporting period transshipment of grain surged by 84.1% to 547,000 tonnes, oil products – up 42.3% to 278,400 tonnes, coal – up 8% to 203,300 tonnes, ferrous metal – down 44% to 41,600 tonnes.

Exports grew by 16.1% to 643,900 tonnes, short-sea traffic – 2-fold to 468,000 tonnes. Omports declined by 1.1% to 34,400 tonnes.

In the 4-month period of 2018, the Harbour Master’s office of port Taganrog registered 306 arrivals and 286 departures versus 237 arrivals and 225 departures in January-April 2017.

Costa Group and Marseille Fos Port announce partnership

Aboard the Costa Mediterranea, the CEO of the Costa Group - the leading cruise line company in Europe - and the CEO of the Port of Marseille Fos (Marseille Fos Port Authority) today signed an agreement aimed at increasing their cooperation in three areas: • enhanced control of exhaust emissions through concerted action, notably in terms of deploying advanced exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) and LNG propulsion in which the Costa Group is investing heavily • creation of a dedicated warehouse for the strategic equipment and spare parts needed for repair and refit operations in the Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNM) shipyard. This multiuser warehouse will be made available to all CNM customers, in particular the Costa Group and the Carnival fleet. In conjunction with the relevant government departments, the Marseille Fos Port Authority will provide support to CNM as regards introducing the most efficient processes and equipment • development of a training project for naval officers and engineers wishing to join the Costa Group’s fleet, setting up a specific professional marine training course in Marseille.

Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane for Nigerian river port Konecranes received an order at the start of 2018 for a Konecranes Gottwald Model 2 Mobile Harbor Crane. The crane will mainly handle containers and general cargo in Baro, the northernmost port of Nigeria, the company said in its press release.

The Nigerian company First Index Project and Services Ltd., operating as a public sector supplier, purchased the eco-efficient, diesel-electric crane for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). The crane’s main components, pre-tested in the factory, will be shipped to Lagos and then transported by land to Baro, situated 650 km inland on the River Niger.

The Model 2 mobile harbor crane is part of an investment in sustainable port infrastructure in Baro. Boss Mustpha, former Managing Director of NIWA, the main sponsor of the project, explains: “The Port of Baro is vital for Nigeria’s economy. In Baro, freight that arrives on the Niger River from the Atlantic is forwarded inland by train and road, and vice versa. To ensure productive and reliable cargo handling at this hub, we have opted for the first time for a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane. The versatile Model 2 crane is the perfect choice for our terminal, where highly efficient operation is required.”

Andreas Czwalinna, Regional Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions, says: “NIWA’s decision to opt for a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane shows how we can provide the right crane for virtually any application and terminals of every size and type. Model 2 was specially developed for use in small terminals, situated in sea ports or, as in the case of NIWA, in river ports.”

CUSTOMS EXCHANGE RATES Notification No.43/2018 (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 (100) Kenyan Shilling (100)

with effect from 18th May 2018

RATE (INR) Import Export 52.15 185.60 54.05 10.85 10.95 81.50 8.75 232.15 47.90 8.55 93.35 19.25 18.70 51.40 5.65 7.95 69.00 19.05 68.65 62.55 64. 90

50.40 173.70 52.30 10. 50 10.55 78.85 8.50 217.20 46.05 8.25 90.40 18.00 17.50 49.85 5.25 7.65 66.80 17.85 66.95 60.50 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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DP World Chairman Meets Kazakhstan President, Discuss Future of Trade

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Port Wings News Network nfrastructure is a bedrock of trade and economies, leading to prosperity for people, according to global trade enabler DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, who sat with President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, for a roundtable discussion in Baku this week as part of the Astana Global Economic Forum 2018.

Discussions focused on exploring Kazakhstan’s future responses to global challenges and the role of business, government and international organisations to enable growth. Mr. Bin Sulayem also addressed the conference, highlighting the investment of successful nations in their infrastructure, multi-modal transport systems, digital technologies and upskilling of their people to develop further. He highlighted Kazakhstan’s 2050 economic strategy, plans to become one of the top 30 most developed nations and its USD 9 billion ‘Nurly Zhol’ initiative to enable infrastructure growth, commerce and entrepreneurship as examples of long term thinking.

During his visit, Mr. Bin Sulayem also met other senior government officials, including Kazakhstan Prime Minister, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, First Deputy Prime Minister, Askar Mamin and Samruk Kazyna Chairman, Akhmetzhan Yesimov.

DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, said: “Kazakhstan can use transit revenues and develop new export markets, because when trade grows, we all benefit. We’ve learnt that connecting multimodal transport, industrial parks, economic zones, ports and terminals through a focus on infrastructure is the way to grow. It’s a model we’ve pioneered at our Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone in Dubai and replicated around the world, including at London Gateway in the UK and Caucedo in the Dominican Republic.

The success is measurable – Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone contribute to over 20% of Dubai’s GDP today.”

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem stated: “Technology is changing the way we handle

cargo because people want their goods ‘now’ and faster than ever before and those who invest in technologies to enable that today will forge ahead tomorrow.

The efficient use of all four modes of transport,

supplemented with digital technology will be key in developing future economies. Public private partnerships will also help in the development race and China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is a prime example. We need to also anticipate the growth of smart cities and e-commerce, and how to participate given that many jobs needed for the future do not even exist today.”

DP World has been advising the government of Kazakhstan on its ports, free zones and trade infrastructure since 2013, at the Port of Aktau and the Khorgos Logistics and Industrial Zone, introducing safety, commercial, engineering and operational procedures followed by DP World across its global operations.

In 2017, the global trade enabler signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Kazakhstan for the development of a special economic zone (SEZ) in Aktau, further boosting trade and logistics in the country. The same year, two other agreements were signed with the Kazakhstan government and its customs department for the development of a port community system (PCS) to support the Eurasian transcontinental trade corridor. In March 2018, DP World signed two new framework agreements relating to the acquisition, governance and management of SEZs in Aktau and Khorgos.

Yang Ming wins Best Shipping Line – Intra-Asia Award

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ang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming), has once again won the “Best Shipping Line – Intra-Asia” award of 2018 Asian Freight, Logistics & Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS), at a ceremony held in Shanghai on May 15th, 2018, the company said in its press release.

The AFLAS Award was hosted and held by Asia Cargo News, while the candidates were nominated

and voted by readers around the world. The award is deemed as the most influential in the Asian supply chain. The four criteria used to assess the nomination of “Best Shipping Line” award were maintenance of schedule integrity, effective and easy-to-use IT system backed by efficient and professional customer service systems, comprehensive ports of call on the specific trade, and competitive freight rates for level of service delivered.

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AirBridgeCargo Airlines, PACTL Sign MoU to Extend Solutions for Pharma Customers in China Chennai

Port Wings News Network irBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Co., Ltd (PACTL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the sector of time & temperature sensitive shipments, primarily focusing on pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

The agreement will serve as a commitment by both parties to develop, expand, and promote business cooperation in this area, and corresponds to the strategic cooperation agreement between ABC and Shanghai Airport Authority signed in September 2017.

With both companies already IATA CEIV Pharma-certified, the MoU concentrates on the enhancement of operations for pharmaceutical shipments by optimizing internal procedures, strengthening personnel skills, and leveraging innovative IT technologies to deliver the best customer experience and achieve the optimum benefit to support the well-being of end-user patients around the world.

“The pharmaceutical sector sets the high level of expectations for all supply chain stakeholders. Understanding the need for high-end services our customers expect us to provide, we work with forward-thinking and trustworthy partners. We are proud to have PACTL among our strategic partners, sharing the same values and business prospects towards the development of the pharmaceutical sector,” highlighted Sergey Lazarev, General Director of AirBridgeCargo Airlines.

Christian Haug, Vice President of PACTL, said: “Now it’s the right time to collaborate

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with AirBridgeCargo. PACTL’s IATA CEIV has been granted since the very beginning of 2016 and the PACTL Cool Center is the newest contribution to cool chain infrastructure for all temperature sensitive goods in PVG. The facility is about 3500M2 and with the capacity to handle 100,000 tons annually. Meanwhile, PACTL provides integrated, qualified, and reliable cool center solutions, and advocate to eco-friendly concepts to improve the customer values. There’s no doubt that PACTL will assist AirBridgeCargo to coordinate with all parties for TTSP shipment handling and storage.”

China has been the backbone of ABC’s strategy from the day first of its operations, with the company strengthening its footprint and introducing more destinations and frequencies to meet the needs of its customers. Shanghai was among ABC’s first online stations in China and the company is increasing frequencies each season, currently operating more than 20 weekly flights, with the support of its trusted and reliable partners, such as PACTL. The official signing ceremony was held on the first day of the Air Cargo China 2018 exhibition, which takes place in Shanghai every two years and is considered to be one of the world’s major logistics events. It was followed by a welcome reception on AirBridgeCargo’s eye-catching exhibition stand.

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S Begins 2018 With Strong Revenue Growth

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Port Wings News Network n Q1 2018, A.P. Moller - Maersk had a revenue growth of 30% to USD 9.3bn, 10% excluding Hamburg Süd, with growth in all business segments and a strategic transformation well underway. A.P. Moller Maersk reiterates its expectations for 2018 of an underlying profit above 2017 (USD 356m), however noting increased uncertainties due to geopolitical risks, trade tensions and other factors impacting freight rates, bunker prices and rate of exchange.

“In the first quarter of 2018, we reported a 30% revenue growth and the integration of the business is well underway with a successful start to the Hamburg Süd integration and the closing of Maersk Oil transaction in March with an accounting gain of USD 2.6bn. At the same time, on the shortterm performance, our result especially in the ocean related part of the business was unsatisfactory. In response to the current challenging market conditions we are implementing a number of short-term initiatives to improve profitability and we reiterate our guidance for 2018,” says Søren Skou, CEO of A.P. Moller - Maersk.

Reporting in new segments A new financial reporting structure is implemented from Q1 2018 to support the strategic direction towards becoming the global integrator of container logistics. The four new business segments (Ocean, Logistics & Services, Terminals & Towage and Manufacturing & Others) are aligned with the strategic focus on growing the non-ocean part of the business disproportionally to the ocean.

Søren Skou, CEO of A.P. Moller - Maersk explains: “The new format reflects that we are an integrated global container transport and logistics business focusing on our customers’ value chains, and it allows us to follow our progress, particularly in those parts of the business which are not purely ocean freight, which we need to grow in order to minimise

the cyclical part of our business.”

A.P. Moller - Maersk increased its revenue to USD 9.3bn with volume growth in Ocean - excluding Hamburg Süd - at 2.2%, as expected slightly below estimated global demand growth of 3-4%. The nonOcean businesses reports a revenue growth with 6% in Logistics & Services and 11% in Terminals & Towage, reflecting strong growth in volumes mainly driven by commercial wins and new terminals and services. Further,

synergies have been realised from increasing collaboration especially between Ocean and gateway terminals, leading to volume growth significantly above the market growth.

Earnings before interests, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 5% to USD 669m, negatively impacted by adverse rate of exchange development compared to same period last year of around net USD 100m. Earnings in Ocean of USD 492m was impacted by higher unit costs among others due to adverse developments in bunker price and rate of exchange. For the non-Ocean businesses, the higher volumes in Terminals & Towage led to an improvement in EBITDA from USD 139m to USD 196m, while Logistics & Services reported slightly lower EBITDA of USD 23m from USD 32m.

The underlying result after financial items and tax of negative USD 239m was unsatisfactory.

A number of short-term initiatives are being implemented to improve profitability.

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