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Avana Logistek & KICT jointly create new milestone

( Continued on page 6)

Exim News ServiceGandhidham, aug. 2

aVaNa Logistek and Kan-dla international Container

Terminal (KiCT) jointly cre-

by loading on the vessel MV SSL Brahmaputra 065 to its full capacity from a single terminal for the first time, high-lighted a release.

The vessel sailed on July 29, 2020 with a total exchange of 3,918 TEUs (discharge: 2,210 TEUs, Load: 1,708 TEUs).ated a new mile-

stone recent ly

FAS elects new office-bearers headed by Ishwar Achanta as President

Exim News ServiceVisaKhapaTnam, aug. 2thE Federation of associ-

ation of stevedores (Fas) held

its aGm virtually on July 29, 2020 and elected the following office-bearers unanimously:

l mr ishwar achanta -

Mr Ishwar achanta president

Mr Yogesh Mehta Vice-president

Mr a.V. Subba Raosecretary

Mr Jesiah Villavarayar Joint secretary

Mr Shekhar PujariTreasurer

Mr k. krishnakumar immediate past president

president l mr Yogesh

mehta - Vice-president

l mr a.V. subba Rao - secretary

l mr Jesiah Villavarayar - Joint secretary

l mr shekhar pujari - Treas-urer

mr K. Krishna-kumar i s t he i m m e d i a t e pas t president

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veSSeLS AT berTH IN KDS AT KPD, NSD/MHC, CPY, SAgAr roAD, DD. Hrb. & buDge-buDge MhC/NSD StEaMER’S NaME agENtS MhC/NSD StEaMER’S NaME agENtS MhC/NSD StEaMER’S NaME agENtS

NSD Cont Ship Hub (V. SK030R) MSC (I) MHC X-Press Godavari (V. 20015) Sea Consortium (I) MHC Reinhard Schepers (V. 069E) Far Shipping (I)

MHC MTT Tawau (V. 001) Samudera MHC Hermann Schepers (V. 20014) Sea Consortium (I) MHC Asiatic Dawn (V. 018) Shreyas Shipg & Logs

Kota Tenaga (V. KTNG0102E) PIL (I)

veSSeLS AT berTH IN HALDIA DoCK CoMPLeX

feeder services ex- kolkata/haldia TANjuNg PeLePAS / SINgAPore / PorT KLANg

Eta EtD StEaMER’S NaME VoY. agENtS/lINE E. R. No. V. C. N. REaDY DoCk Eta Eta Eta PoRt PoRt No. & DatE StuffINg CloSINg PtP SINg P. klaNg K-In Port (31/07) 03/08 X-PRESS GODAVARI 20015 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 200194-23/07 CCU12000309 LOADING CLOSED — 08/08 09/08 H-In Port (02/08) 03/08 KOTA TENAGA KTNG0102E PIL (I) / ACL 199751-17/07 HAL12000560 LOADING CLOSED — 08/08 —

K-In Port (02/08) 04/08 REINHARD SCHEPERS 069E Far Shipping (I) / Far Shipping 199950-21/07 CCU12000301 LOADING CLOSED — — 10/08

K-In Port (02/08) 04/08 MTT TAWAU 001 Samudera / Samudera 200267-24/07 CCU12000313 LOADING CLOSED — 09/08 —

K-03/08 05/08 X-PRESS YAMUNA 20013 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 200040-21/07 CCU12000305 MHC 03/08 — 10/08 —

K-03/08 K-05/08 ASIATIC CLOUD 2010S TGLS (I) / SOL 200139-23/07 CCU12000304 MHC K-CLOSED — 13/08 12/08 H-06/08 H-08/08 HAL12000588 HALDIA H-06/08

K-03/08 06/08 SUPA BHUM 075E Chakiat Shipg Services / RCL Feeders 200329-25/07 CCU12000316 CPY 03/08 — — 12/08

K-05/08 07/08 MTT PENGERANG 002 Samudera / Samudera 200265-24/07 CCU12000312 MHC 05/08 — 12/08 —

K-05/08 08/08 X-PRESS GANGES OSI4ES1NC BTL (I) / BTL 200399-27/07 CCU12000321 MHC 04/08 — 14/08 13/08

K-06/08 08/08 KOTA TABAH KTBH0880E PIL (I) / ACL 200590-30/07 CCU12000331 CPY 04/08 — 13/08 —

K-06/08 K-08/08 KOTA RIA KRIA0475E PIL (I) / ACL 200154-23/07 CCU12000330 MHC K-04/08 — 14/08 — H-08/08 H-09/08 HAL12000592 HALDIA H-07/08

K-06/08 09/08 X-PRESS MEGHNA 20014 BTL (I) / BTL 200476-28/07 CCU12000326 MHC 06/08 — — 14/08

K-07/08 09/08 GUANG PING 018 Samudera / Samudera 200364-27/07 CCU12000320 MHC 07/08 — 13/08 — K-09/08 11/08 MCP LONDON 20009 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 200661-30/07 CCU12000334 — 09/08 — 16/08 —

K-12/08 15/08 DANU BHUM 436E Chakiat Shipg Services / RCL Feeders — — — 12/08 — — 21/08

H-13/08 H-14/08 OEL FORTUNE 2012S TGLS (I) / SOL — — — — — 22/08 21/08 K-15/08 K-17/08

K-13/08 15/08 SINAR PENIDA 032 Samudera / Samudera — — — 13/08 — 20/08 —


Continued from page : 4 CoLoMbo Eta EtD StEaMER’S NaME VoY. agENtS/lINE E. R. No. V. C. N. REaDY DoCk Eta PoRt PoRt No. & DatE StuffINg CloSINg ColoMBo K-In Port (29/07) 03/08 CONT SHIP HUB SK030R MSC (I) / MSC 199909-20/07 CCU12000295 LOADING CLOSED 07/08 K-In Port (01/08) 03/08 HERMANN SCHEPERS 20014 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 200039-21/07 CCU12000303 LOADING CLOSED 08/08 H-03/08 04/08 FSL KELANG 005S Far Shipping (I) / Far Shipping 199949-21/07 HAL12000575 HALDIA 03/08 08/08 K-03/08 06/08 OEL INDIA SK031R MSC (I) / MSC 200143-23/07 CCU12000308 CPY 03/08 10/08 H-04/08 H-05/08 BLPL BLESSING 2015W TGLS (I) / SOL 200486-28/07 HAL12000625 HALDIA H-03/08 12/08 K-06/08 K-08/08 CCU12000322 CPY K-06/08 K-04/08 K-07/08 FSL SINGAPORE 009S Far Shipping (I) / Far Shipping 200389-27/07 CCU12000315 MHC K-04/08 14/08 H-08/08 H-10/08 HAL12000320 HALDIA H-08/08 H-07/08 09/08 RHL AURORA SH032R MSC (I) / MSC 200711-30/07 HAL12000638 HALDIA 07/08 13/08 K-15/08 K-19/08 OEL PROGRESS 2015W TGLS (I) / SOL — — — — 25/08 H-20/08 H-21/08

Eta EtD StEaMER’S NaME VoY. agENtS/lINE E. R. No. V. C. N. REaDY DoCk Eta Eta PoRt PoRt No. & DatE StuffINg CloSINg ChIttagoNg PaNgaoN K-06/08 08/08 ASIATIC MOON 31E Sea Consortium (I) / GSL 200653-30/07 CCU12000333 MHC 06/08 10/08 — K-07/08 K-08/08 SHEJYOTI 014 Pennon / CJ Darcl 199936-20/07 CCU12000299 MHC K-07/08 12/08 — H-09/08 H-10/08 HAL12000640 HALDIA H-09/08 K-12/08 14/08 TRANS SAMUDERA 023 Pennon / CJ Darcl 200442-28/07 CCU12000323 — 12/08 16/08 —

CHITTAgoNg / PANgAoN

CHeNNAI / PorT bLAIr / KrISHNAPATNAM Eta EtD StEaMER’S NaME VoY. agENtS/lINE E. R. No. V. C. N. REaDY DoCk Eta Eta Eta PoRt PoRt No. & DatE StuffINg CloSINg ChENNaI P. BlaIR kRIShNaPatNaM K-In Port (31/07) 04/08 ASIATIC DAWN 018 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 200063-22/07 CCU12000306 LOADING CLOSED 06/08 — — K-04/08 06/08 X-PRESS HOOGLY 20016 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 200343-26/07 CCU12000319 MHC 04/08 — — 08/08 K-04/08 07/08 SSL CHENNAI 159 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 200339-25/07 CCU12000318 CPY 04/08 09/08 — — H-05/08 07/08 SSL KUTCH 193 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 200368-27/07 HAL12000611 HALDIA 05/08 11/08 — — K-06/08 08/08 MCP LINZ 042 SCI / SCI — — — 06/08 — — 10/08 H-08/08 10/08 MCP Salzburg 044 SCI / SCI — — — 08/08 — — 12/08 H-10/08 12/08 SSL KOCHI 186S Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 200463-28/07 HAL12000623 HALDIA 10/08 14/08 — —

Eta EtD StEaMER’S NaME VoY. agENtS/lINE E. R. No. V. C. N. REaDY DoCk Eta Eta PoRt PoRt No. & DatE StuffINg CloSINg PaRaDIP VIZag H-05/08 07/08 SSL KUTCH 193 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 200368-27/07 HAL12000611 HALDIA 05/08 08/08 —

PArADIP / vIZAg


FAS elects new office-bearers headed by Ishwar Achanta as President( Continued from page 3)

Avana Logistek & KICT jointly create new milestone( Continued from page 3)

“it’s a result of joint ef-forts and team work. We express sincere gratitude

to KiCT for the excellent support and cooperation,” said a communiqué from avana Logistek. “This is

the first time SSL Brah-maputra loaded to full ca-pacity from one terminal. We are sure we along with

KiCT will continue to cre-ate such sterling perfor-mances in the coming days too.”

govt notifies extension of safeguard duty on

imported solar cells, solar modules by a year

Exim News ServicenEW dELhi, aug. 2

aS recommended by the directorate-General of Trade Remedies (dGTR) earlier this month, the Finance ministry has notified the extension of the safeguard duty on imported solar cells and solar modules by another year. a safeguard duty rate of 14.90 per cent will be imposed on solar cells and

modules for the first six months starting July 30, 2020 (minus anti-dumping duty payable, if any) and 14.50 per cent for the subsequent six months, as per a notification issued by the Finance ministry, said a report.

however, the duties will not apply to any developing coun-try with the exception of China, Thailand and Vietnam, the report added.

of Fas.Fas is the apex body of

stevedoring associations of the major ports in india, except JnpT and mumbai port, said a release.

mr ishwar achanta said,

“Taking over from mr K. Krishnakumar, who has ren-dered yeoman service, is both a great honour and challenge. Very eminent stevedores have occupied this chair and i am humbled that i now have a chance to lead this extraordi-nary group of people. Covid-19

has changed the face of busi-ness and our members have worked non-stop, as frontline Corona warriors, keeping the ships loaded and discharged. it will be my job to change the way stevedores are perceived and work closely with govern-ment, port managements and

other stakeholders to bring back the efficiencies and econ-omies of scale”.

Fas has played a key role in over 25 years in 5 BWnCs and is represented in the min-istry of Labour’s dGFasLi advisory Committee for dock Workers, the release added.

Hindustan Infralog announces ` 1,000 cr. investment in Nhava Sheva business Park FTZ

Signs agreement with JNPtExim News Service

mUmBai, aug. 2DP World and National

Investment & Infrastructure fund (NIIf) joint venture

h i n -d u -s t a n

Infralog Pvt. ltd (hIPl) has announced an

investment of Rs 1,000 crore in developing its nhava sheva Business park (nsBp) Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in mumbai.

NSBP, a Special Purpose Vehicle, is a co-developer for the Jawaharlal Nehru Port trust (JNPt) SEZ. the company signed a lease agreement on Wednesday with JNPt for the project. the ftZ is on a long-term lease of 60 years, and is lo-cated 5 km away from JNPt.

its strategic proximity – to the port, the upcoming navi mumbai international airport, Western dedicated Freight Corridor and national high-ways – provides quick and direct access to domestic and global markets. it will of-fer long-term advantages to domestic as well as global traders and manufacturers, by enabling reliable and fast movement of cargo, highlight-ed a release.

The facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastruc-ture like specialised multi-product and temperature-controlled warehouses, and a container yard with ultra-modern digital and security systems. it will offer round-the-clock Customs clearance and

value-add-ed services to provide customers a one-stop solution for all their con-s u m p t i o n and trad-ing needs, the release said.

Commented Mr Rizwan Soomar, CEo & MD, DP World Subcontinent, “the free trade Zone will be ready towards the end of 2021. This investment rein-forces dp World’s strategy and commitment to india, and strengthens our integrated lo-gistics portfolio in the country. alongside dp World’s global network of ports and terminals and inland logistics infrastruc-ture in the region, the FTZ will provide a seamless experi-ence for both domestic and international customers.

“We believe that the FTZ will contribute in establish-ing india as a major trade and manufacturing hub, and support the government’s ‘at-manirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant india) programme. With its strategic location, the FTZ will help position india as a prime hub for exports to neighbour-ing countries, and provide a huge fillip to the manufacturing sector in the country.”

Mr Vinod giri, Managing Partner, National Investment & Infrastructure fund, said, “niiF is pleased to partner in this project through hipL. This unique public-private partner-

Mr Rizwan SoomarCEO & MD, DP World

Subcontinent

ship project with Jawaharlal nehru port Trust (JnpT) sig-nificantly enhances the value proposition of logistics sector in india. This project will enable domestic companies to dove-tail world-class logistics facili-ties with an established ports ecosystem offered by JnpT to support the continued growth of trade and manufacturing sec-tors which are crucial for the in-dian economy. This investment exemplifies NIIF’s ability to channelise international capital and expertise from partners of high repute to enable primary capital formation in the indian infrastructure sector.”

The Rs 1,000 crore dp World FTZ investment comes under the hipL joint venture between dp World (65%) and the national investment & infrastructure Fund (niiF)

(35%). This venture has been created to invest up to $3 billion in ports, logistics and related sectors across the country.

The project will help boost trade especially in sectors like electronics, iT, telecom, phar-maceuticals, chemicals and petrochemicals, machinery, agri and foods, and metals, the release added.

National Investment and Infrastructure fund ltd (NIIfl) is a collaborative in-vestment platform for interna-tional and indian investors, an-chored by the Government of india. niiFL invests across as-set classes such as infrastruc-ture, private equity and other diversified sectors in India, with the objective to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors.


Logistics industry to be greatly impacted by Dedicated Freight Corridor: MDExim News Service

nEW dELhi, aug. 2 MR a. K. sachan, managing director, dedicated

Freight Corridor Corporation of india Ltd (dFCCiL), has said that being one of the most prestigious infrastructure projects in the country, the dedicated Freight Corridor is a high priority area for the government, as per a release.

addressing a FiCCi webinar on ‘Opportunities in indian Railways: Fostering infrastructure for Future’, mr sachan said, “DfCCIl plans to connect the inland waterways from Varanasi to the eastern

corridor to provide direct connectivity from hal-dia Port to ludhiana.” We will also be allowing private players to operate on these corridors,” he added.

Elaborating on the project, mr sachan said, “dedi-cated Freight Corridor project has created many employment opportunities and multiple industries are dependent on it. The construction industry has highly benefited from this sector and once the op-eration starts, the logistics industry will be greatly impacted.”

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CaRRIER PoRtS SERVED VESSElS / flag VoYagE CaPaCItY YEaR of DWt kNotS CRaNE REEfER fREQu- uSERS/ EMPloYED No. IN tEuS of BuIlt CaPaCItY PoINtS ENCY oPERatoRS

Krishnapatnam, Kolkata, X-pREss GOdaVaRi (maLTa) 20015 917 2008 10,617 mT 18.0 Gearless 200 5 days

singapore, port Klang

singapore, Kolkata, X-pREss GanGEs (sinGapOREan) Osi4Es1nC 500 2006 10,733 mT 16.0 niL 100

port Klang, singapore

singapore, Kolkata, singapore X-pREss YamUna (sinGapOREan) 20013 563 2007 10,700 mT 18.0 Gearless 200

mCp LOndOn (LiBERian) 20009 618 2007 7,702 mT 15.0 2x40 Tonnes —

port Klang, Kolkata, port Klang X-pREss mEGhna (sinGapOREan) 20014 — 2009 10,600 mT 18.0 Gearless 100

Colombo, Kolkata, X-pREss hOOGLY (manROVian) 20016 500 2009 10,700 mT 18.0 Gearless 200

Krishnapatnam

Colombo, Kolkata, Colombo hERmann sChEpERs 20014 750 2003 9,137 mT 17.0 Gearless 100

Chittagong, Kolkata, Chittagong asiaTiC mOOn (sinGapOREan) 31E 1155 2006 12,555 mT 18.0 Gearless 232

port Klang, Kolkata, port Klang REinhaRd sChEpERs (anT BaRBUda) 069E 750 2003 9,137 mT 17.0 Gearless 100 6 days

Colombo, Kolkata, haldia, FsL sinGapORE 009s 1500 2020 22,884 mT 16.0 Gearless 208

Colombo FsL KELanG 005s 1534 2020 15,200 mT 17.72 Gearless —

Kattupally, Kolkata, ssL ChEnnai (indian) 159 700 1998 11,506 mT 17.0 2x40 Tonnes 50

Chennai, Kattupally asiaTiC daWn (sinGapOREan) 018 1157 2006 12606 mT 18.5 Gearless 240

Chittagong, haldia, ssL KOChi (indian) 186s 1725 1998 24,553 mT 13.0 Gearless 242

Chennai

Chennai, haldia, ssL KUTCh (indian) 193 1725 1998 24,612 mT 19.0 2x40 Tonnes 242

paradip, Chennai

singapore, Kolkata, KOTa RaJin (sinGapOREan) KRJn0218E 650 2005 9,300 mT 17.0 Gearless 100

haldia, singapore KOTa Ria (sinGapOREan) KRia0475E 650 2005 9,600 mT 17.1 2x40 Tonnes 100

KOTa TEnaGa (sinGapOREan) KTnG0102E 728 2002 7,300 mT 16.0 2x40 Tonnes 70

singapore, Kolkata, singapore KOTa TaBah (sinGapOREan) KTBh0880E 454 2004 6,356 mT 18.0 2x40 Tonnes 70

Colombo, Kolkata, Colombo COnT ship hUB (LiBERian) sK030R 1096 2003 12,895 mT 14.0 2x40 Tonnes 283

OEL india (anT BaRBUda) sK031R 1028 2008 13,432 mT 18.0 2x40 Tonnes 100

Colombo, haldia, Colombo RhL asTRUm (LiBERian) sh033R 1732 2006 23,600 mT 21.3 2x45 Tonnes 379

RhL aURORa (LiBERian) sh032R 1732 2006 23,600 mT 21.3 2x45 Tonnes 379

singapore, Kolkata, sinaR pOmaLaa (panama) 047 609 2017 6,846 mT — Gearless — 5 days

singapore sinaR pEnida (indOnEsia) 032 609 2017 6,846 mT — Gearless —

GUanG pinG (hOnG KOnG) 018 629 2008 5,275 mT 14.5 Gearless 60

mTT pEnGERanG (maLaYsia) 002 714 2006 12,545 mT 18.5 Gearless —

mTT TaWaU (maLaYsia) 001 1162 1997 14,099 mT — Gearless 62

port Klang, Kolkata, sUpa BhUm (ThaiLand) 075E 628 1998 8,016 mT 15.0 2x36 Tonnes 60

port Klang danU BhUm (sinGapOREan) 436E 1018 1996 13,825 mT 16.0 2x40 Tonnes 100

Krishnapatnam, Kolkata, mCp LinZ (indian) 042 — — — — — —

Krishnapatnam

Krishnapatnam, haldia, mCp saLZBURG (ind) 044 — — — — — —

Krishnapatnam

Chittagong, Kolkata, TRans samUdERa (BanGLadEsh) 023 170 2018 3,327 mT 10.6 Gearless 24

Chittagong,

Chittagong, Kolkata, shEJYOTi (BanGLadEsh) 014 383 2001 5,408 mT 13.0 Gearless 80

haldia, Chittagong

singapore, haldia, Kolkata, OEL FORTUnE 2012s 717 2005 12,454 mT 17.0 Gearless 240


singapore, Kolkata, haldia, asiaTiC CLOUd (sinGapOREan) 2010s 717 2007 12,477 mT 18.0 Gearless 240


Colombo, Kolkata, OEL pROGREss (sinGapOREan) 2015W 717 2006 12,545 mT 17.0 Gearless 232 haldia, Colombo

Colombo, haldia, BLpL BLEssinG (sinGapOREan) 2015W 1030 2007 13,432 mT 19.0 2x40 Tonnes 100 Kolkata, Colombo

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N.B. : as the data in the S.t. pertaining to kolkata & haldia port 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 Shipping times is not responsible or liable.the Management is exercising due and necessary care and attention in collecting the data and getting it printed. Inspite of this, if any omission, commission inac-curacy and printing errors occur with regard to the data contained in this S.t., the Management of the Shipping times will not be held responsible or liable.

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Five ways to improve logistics performancelogIStICS performance plays a key

part in a company’s distribution success and performing well can be down to a number of factors such as, warehousing, supply chain, labour, shipment and information manage-ment, according to freight management and transportation service provider Xpediator

The management of logistics is an impor-tant aspect of operations for many businesses and impacts many things from internal prac-tices to customer relations. some would argue that logistics management is the most impor-tant element of a business as it ensures you deliver on promises set out to the customer.

“so how can we improve our logistic performance and management? There are a few ways we can ensure the most efficient processes and we have outlined these below,” Xpediator elaborates. Efficient Warehousing

Optimising your warehouse space and its operation is vital to increased and consistent productivity. products and stock should be positioned in such a way that there is optimum flow, meaning minimal issues in locating or reaching required items. Keeping updated on fast selling products will help with the best layout; these items should be quick and easy to retrieve as well as easily accessed for restocking.

With that in mind warehousing should react to the changing environment and climate, if products are seasonal or outside influences cause an influx in popularity then action should be taken to make sure these products can be moved to the prime locations easily. To stay one step ahead of demand, it is also advised that warehouses keep a sizeable stock of inventory, using tools that can assist with this such as stock planning and forecasting.

how fast your staff can pick orders is also

vital to efficient operations; the faster orders can be picked the better. There are many different methods adopted by warehouse management systems to ensure optimal picking procedures. These can include wave picking, batch picking and zone picking, and which one suits you will depend on the set-up of your facility. Standard operating Procedures

Reviewing your standard Operating pro-cedures (sOp) can ensure all members of your team are aligned with processes that are key to achieving a united goal. Things to review could include information sharing, regular reports which outline warehousing, development, packaging and sales to keep up-to-date with market trends and behaviours. setting Kpis and regularly measuring them will monitor how well processes are perform-ing and which areas require improvement. putting in place a method for checking orders would prevent human error as much as pos-sible. With individuals packing orders, there is always risk of mistakes, so double-checking could help prevent the knock-on effect of this. Relevant technology & robotics/auto-mation

Technology and automation can sig-nificantly increase the speed and efficiency of operations for your organisation. automation and robotic technology that save on labour can operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year without the human need for lighting, heating or breaks. There is no need to completely replace your workforce though. Robots can be used for jobs such as transporting stock replenishment. There are other technologies such as management systems for warehouse, transport and multi-carriers which can be fully integrated so that you can monitor and mea-sure your logistics performance.

Planning and forecastingas mentioned above, having the right

amount of stock can be the key component to balancing a successful logistics organ-isation. Keeping on top of stock ensures customer demands are met without holding more money than needed in unnecessarily high stock levels. advanced replenishment is a part of Warehouse management systems (Wms) that helps optimise stocks levels and it is one way that wholesale and distribution companies can benefit from how it enhances their operations and streamlines stock man-agement. another option is stock planning and forecasting software to help reduce costs for you and the customer. learn from competitors

We can learn a lot from what other people are doing, keeping an eye on trends and popular processes can help refine our own operations. From doing this, we can learn best practices, popular software and systems for managing operations, efficient training pro-grams for staff, and improve overall efficiency for our own logistics operations. Keeping an eye on what competitors are doing is also use-ful in staying ahead of the game and making sure customers are reassured that you are giving the best of what is available.

improving your logistics performance will inevitably improve your customer relations, delivering your service more efficiently and to a higher standard. The customer holds the power to the success of your organisation; they own the purchasing power making them a powerful asset. Remember that improving operations will build on the positive experi-ence the customer will have with you and strengthen the future of the relationship you have with them.

Imports of many non-essential items may be

curbed from March next yearExim News Service

nEW dELhi, aug. 2aS india strives towards

self-rel iance, imports of many non-essential items will be curbed from march 2021. Union minister for Consumer affairs mr Ram Vilas paswan said that after the Bureau of indian stan-dards (Bis) is ready with the regulations prescribed by the Commerce ministry for quality imports, many sub-standard and non-essential imports will be stopped from march 2021. Bis is set to

frame quality norms for 371 items by march 2021, with the tar i ff l ines including multiple segments ranging from steel, chemicals, phar-maceuticals, and electrical machinery to furniture and toys, as per a report.

different ministries like steel, chemicals and pe-troleum have been told to identify the products for making standards. stan-dards for some products will be ready by december and the rest by march 2021, said the report.

China’s gDP up in Q2 Exim News Service

BEiJinG, aug. 2aftER a record 6.8 per cent

slump in the first quarter due to the Coronavirus crisis, China’s gross domestic product (Gdp) expanded 3.2 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020. In the first half of this year, the country’s Gdp stood at 45.66 trillion yuan (about $6.53 trillion) amid the Covid-19 im-

pact, down 1.6 per cent year-on-year, according to the country’s national Bureau of statistics (nBs) data. a breakdown of the data showed that the output of the primary industry rose 0.9 per cent year-on-year, while the service sector and the second-ary industry saw a decline of 1.6 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively, as per a report.

Agents:

Seabridge Marine Agencies Pvt. Ltd.1st Floor, Chowringhee Court,

55 & 55/1, Chowringhee Road, Kolkata-700 071.Tel. : +91-33-40331121, Fax :4033-1145

E-mail id : [email protected]

NotICE to CoNSIgNEES

hyundai MerchanT Marine cO. LTd.

m.v. “ SSl ChENNaI ” Voy. 159The above vessel is expected to arrive at KOLKaTa on

04.08.2020 from KaTTUpaLLi with carrying transhipment cargo of ex m.v. hYuNDaI PlatINuM V 063W, dOnGJin FidEs V 0053n, hEUnG-a maniLa V 1021W, will discharge her cargo at the berth allotted by the port Trust.

Consignees are requested to collect delivery order of the cargo Original Bills of Lading and payment of relevant charges.

As per KoPT notification Tfc/GZZY/241/CFS dated 16.08.2010 regarding removal of FCL containers to CFs, Containers will be removed from port to our nominated CFs at Kolkata at entire risk & expense of consignees. For nepal / Bhutan bound containers BY ROad, consignee desirous of taking delivery from port premises itself are required to Intimate us of the same in writing 5 (five) days prior arrival of the vessel, failing which containers will be removed from port to our nominated CFs at entire risk & expenses of consignees.

The company is not bound to send individual notice to consignees.


VESSElS INPoRt & DuE foR IMPoRt DISChaRgEVESSElS INPoRt IN kDS at kPD/NSD/MhC/SagaR RD./Dd. hrb. & BuDgE-BuDgE

arrival Steamer’s Name agent’s Name Container / type / Berth Imp. R. No. Metric Container & Date

29/07 Cont Ship Hub (V. SK030R) MSC (I) 370 Teus Container NSD 2258574-27/07

31/07 X-Press Godavari (V. 20015) Sea Consortium (I) 235 Teus Container MHC 2258682-29/07

31/07 Asiatic Dawn (V. 018) Shreyas Shipg & Logs 360 Teus Container MHC 2258683-29/07

01/08 Hermann Schepers (V. 20014) Sea Consortium (I) 437 Teus Container MHC 2258828-30/07

02/08 Reinhard Schepers (V. 069W) Far Shipping (I) 421 Teus Container MHC 2258669-28/07

02/08 MTT Tawau (V. 001) (Malaysia) Samudera 429 Teus Container MHC 2258711-29/07

02/08 Venus Triumph (V. EAL23) (Panama) B. Ghose & Co. 1,446 Tns. B. Bulk 1 NSD 2258808-30/07

02/08 Kota Tenaga (V. KTNG0102W) PIL (I) 63 Teus Container HALDIA 2258628-28/07

VESSElS INPoRt at halDIa DoCk CoMPlEX/halDIa oIl JEttY

Due Steamer’s Name agent’s Name from Container Metric Imp. R. No. Date & flag Bulk / B. Bulk tons./teus & Date

VESSElS DuE IN kDS at kPD/NSD/BuDgE-BuDgE/Dd. hrb. & SgR Rd. foR IMPoRt DISChaRgE

03/08 X-Press Yamuna (V. 20013) Sea Consortium (I) Singapore Container 670 Teus 2258908-31/07

03/08 Asiatic Cloud (V. 2010N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container 254 Teus 2258893-31/07

03/08 OEL India (V. SK031R) MSC (I) Colombo Container 428 Teus 2258973-31/07

03/08 Supa Bhum (V. 075W) (Thailand) Chakiat Shipg Services Port Klang Container 460 Teus —

04/08 FSL Singapore (V. 009N) Far Shipping (I) Colombo Container — —

04/08 SSL Chennai (V. 159) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Chennai Container — —

04/08 X-Press Hoogly (V. 20016) Sea Consortium (I) Colombo Container — —

05/08 MTT Pengerang (V. 002) (Malaysia) Samudera Singapore Container 530 Teus —

05/08 X-Press Ganges (V. OSI4DN1NC) (Sing) BTL (I) Singapore Container — —

06/08 Asiatic Moon (V. 31E) Sea Consortium / GSL Chittagong Container — —

06/08 Kota Ria (V. KRIA0475W) PIL (I) Singapore Container — —

06/08 X-Press Meghna (V. 20014) BTL (I) Port Klang Container — —

06/08 BLPL Blessing (V. 2014E) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —

06/08 Kota Tabah (V. KTBH0880W) PIL (I) Singapore Container — —

06/08 MCP Linz (V. 042) SCI Krishnapatnam Container — —

07/08 Shejyoti (V. 014) (Bangladesh) Pennon / CJ Darcl Chittagong Container 71 Teus 2258546-27/07

07/08 Guang Ping (V. 018) (H’Kong) Samudera Singapore Container — —

09/08 MCP London (V. 20009) Sea Consortium (I) Singapore Container — —

12/08 Trans Samudera (V. 023) (Bangladesh) Pennon / CJ Darcl Chittagong Container — —

12/08 Danu Bhum (V. 436W) (Sing) Chakiat Shipg Services Port Klang Container — —

13/08 Sinar Penida (V. 032) (Indonesia) Samudera Singapore Container — —

15/08 OEL Progress (V. 2014N) (Sing) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —

15/08 OEL Fortune (V. 2012N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container — —

03/08 FSL Kelang (V. 005N) Far Shipping (I) Colombo Container 162 Teus 2258668-28/07

04/08 BLPL Blessing (V. 2014E) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —

05/08 SSL Kutch (V. 193) (Indian) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Krishnapatnam Container — —

06/08 Asiatic Cloud (V. 2010N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container 286 Teus 2258893-31/07

07/08 RHL Aurora (V. SH032R) (Lib) MSC (I) / MSC Colombo Container — —

08/08 FSL Singapore (V. 009N) Far Shipping (I) Colombo Container — —

08/08 Kota Ria (V. KRIA0475W) PIL (I) Singapore Container — —

08/08 MCP Salzburg (V. 044) SCI Krishnapatnam Container — —

09/08 Shejyoti (V. 014) (Bangladesh) Pennon / CJ Darcl Chittagong Container NIL 2258546-27/07

10/08 SSL Kochi (V. 186s) (Indian) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Chittagong Container — —

13/08 OEL Fortune (V. 2012N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container — —

15/08 OEL Progress (V. 2014N) (Sing) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —

VESSElS DuE IN halDIa DoCk CoMPlEX foR IMPoRt DISChaRgE

SSL Chennai (V. 158) (F. Kol) 24/07 ChennaiBLPL Blessing (V. 2014W) (F. Kol) 24/07 HaldiaSSL Kochi (V. 185S) (F. Hal) 24/07 ChennaiX-Press Ganges (V. OSI4CS1NC) (F. Kol) 25/07 Port KlangGuang Ping (V. 017) (F. Kol) 25/07 SingaporeTrans Samudera (V. 022) (F. Kol) 25/07 ChittagongX-Press Hoogly (V. 20015) (F. Kol) 25/07 ColomboFSL Singapore (V. 008S0 (F. Hal) 25/07 ColomboKota Tabah (V. KTBH0879E) (F. Kol) 26/07 SingaporeSSL Kutch (V. 192) (F. Hal) 26/07 ParadipX-Press Meghna (V. 20013) (F. Kol) 27/07 Port KlangOEL Fotune (V. 2011S) (F. Hal) 27/07 Port KlangBLPL Blessing (V. 2014W) (F. Hal) 27/07 ColomboSinar Pomalaa (V. 046) (F. Kol) 28/07 SingaporeMCP London (V. 20008) (F. Kol) 28/07 SingaporeRHL Aurora (V. SH030R) (F. Hal) 29/07 ColomboAsiatic Moon (V. 30E) (F. Kol) 30/07 ChittagongKota Rajin (KRJN0217E) (F. Kol) 30/07 HaldiaRHL Astrum (V. SH031R) (F. Hal) 30/07 ColomboOEL Progress (V. 2014W) (F. Hal) 30/07 KolkataOEL Fortune (V. 2011S) (F. Kol) 31/07 Port KlangSinar Penida (V. 031) (F. Kol) 31/07 SingaporeMCP Linz (V. 041) (F. Kol) 31/07 Krishnapatnam

Vessel Date Next Port

Ships Sailed with export Cargo from Kolkata / Haldia

Reinhard Schepers (V. 069E) (At Kol) 02/08/20MTT Tawau (V. 001) (At Kol) 02/08/20Venus Triumph (V. EAL23) (At Kol) 02/08/20Kota Tenaga (V. KTNG0102E) (At Kol) 02/08/20X-Press Yamuna (V. 20013) (At Kol) 03/08/20Asiatic Cloud (V. 2010S) (At Kol) 03/08/20Supa Bhum (V. 075E) (At Kol) 03/08/20OEL India (V. SK031R) (At Kol) 03/08/20FSL Kelang (V. 005S) (At Hal) 03/08/20

Vessel Expected Date

w.e.f. 17th July, 2020CuStoMS EXChaNgE RatES

Ref.: Notification No.: 59/2020, CUSTOMS (N.T.)foreign Currency (w.e.f. 17th July, 2020).

all Rates per unit

australian dollar 53.80 51.50Bahraini dinar 206.00 193.45Canadian dollar 56.70 54.75Chinese Yuan 10.90 10.60danish Kroner 11.75 11.30Euro 87.35 84.25hong Kong dollar 9.90 9.55Japanese Yen (100) 71.65 69.00Korean Won 6.45 6.05Kuwaiti dinar 252.35 236.90new Zealand dollar 50.70 48.45norwegian Kroner 8.20 7.95pound sterling 96.10 92.85Qatari Riyal 21.35 20.05saudi arabian Riyal 20.70 19.45singapore dollar 54.95 53.15south african Rand 4.65 4.35swedish Kroner 8.40 8.15swiss Franc 81.15 78.05Turkish Lira 11.30 10.65UaE dirham 21.15 19.85U.s. dollar 76.10 74.40

IMPoRt EXPoRt

We are not responsible for any mistakeall RatES aRE PRoVISIoNal.

the rates in these columns are only meant for guidance.

w.e.f. 17th July, 2020

Vessel Expected to Sail DatePira Bhum (V. 495E) (F. Kol) 01/08/20Kota Tenaga (V. KTNG0102E) (F. Kol) 01/08/20OEL Progress (V. 2014W) (F. Kol) 01/08/20FSL Kelang (V. 005S) (F. Kol) 02/08/20Kota Rajin (V. KRJN0217E) (F. Hal) 02/08/20SSL Kochi (V. 186) (F. Hal) 02/08/20


Carriers negotiating Coronavirus storm with some success, says reportExim News Service

OsLO, aug. 2 thE container carrier segment appears

to be negotiating the Coronavirus storm with some success, at least in terms of safeguard-ing the vital long-term ocean freight rates, ac-cording to the latest Xsi® public indices report from Oslo-based Xeneta. after two months of slight rate declines - although nowhere near as dramatic as industry observers had feared given the pandemic’s severity – the index crept up 0.1% in July. it is now just 0.1% down through 2020 and 0.8% down year-on-year, said a release.

Xeneta CEO mr patrik Berglund attributes the relatively minor movements to the proactivity of owners, as they continue to perform a “deli-cate balancing act” with supply and demand.

Essential reading Xeneta’s Xsi® provides unique intelligence

on the very latest ocean freight market moves. Based on crowd-sourced data from leading shippers, the report utilises over 200 million data points, covering more than 160,000 port-to-port pairings, to provide real-time insight of industry developments.

Over the last few months the report has been increasingly essential reading for stakeholders throughout the ocean freight value chain, as they seek to understand the ramifications of the pandemic and ensure they achieve optimal value in rate negotiations. mr Berglund says readers may be surprised by the moderately small adjustments, given the huge economic impact of the virus, but says carriers are constantly moving to ensure rates are protected.

Difficult decisions “We’ve seen contracted rates holding

comparatively steady while spot rates have actually been rising from april and through may and June,” he says, adding: “Given the short- and mid-term macroeconomic situation that’s taken many by surprise. The key has been carriers conducting a delicate balancing act to remove tonnage and adjust routes in accordance with demand. However, it’s difficult to maintain that for the long-term and, let’s face it, the virus is not going anywhere fast – so what’s the next step?

“Our latest intelligence shows that spot rates have finally begun to slide on key Far East-north Europe and Far East-Us West Coast trades, suggesting the recent reinstate-ment of routes and tonnage is driving down prices. That’s obviously a concern for carriers who face a difficult decision: keep reintroduc-ing tonnage and try and gain market share, yet undermine rates, or withhold services and keep propping them up?

“So, don’t let the current minor fluctuations overshadow the major decisions that are be-ing taken behind the scenes.”

key developmentsThe Xsi® public indices’ regional analysis of

major trading routes painted a mixed picture for July. after four months of decline, imports on the European Xsi® increased by 0.2% (down 2% year-on-year), whereas the export benchmark registered its steepest fall since October with a decline of 2%. That said, it remains 3.4% up year-on-year. developments in the Far East were negative, with a significant 4.5% fall in import rates and a 1% drop in the export figure.

Year-on-year the benchmarks are up 1.6% and down 1.3% respectively.

US figures were varied for the month of July, with imports declining marginally by 0.1% (0.4% down against July 2019) while exports registered a healthy rise of 1.2%, reversing two months of decline. however, despite the increase, the index remains down 3.3% year-on-year and has now shed 2.2% of its value since the end of 2019.

unlocking understanding Concluding, the Xeneta CEO surmises:

“The carriers have been working flat out on strategy and that has maintained a relatively solid rates course in this most trying of times. however, they can’t control external factors and key indicators are undoubtedly a cause for concern.

“For example, the virus continues to ravage the Us and, given the scale of unemployment, demand will remain subdued, creating an impe-tus to withdraw capacity. meanwhile, consumer spending has fallen by 1.8% in China (against forecasted growth of 0.5%) and that suggests any recovery may take time. however, it’s also important to note that China reported impressive second-quarter Gdp growth of 3.2% year-on-year, beating market expectations and reversing the decline of 6.8% in Q1.

“so, it’s a highly complex picture, and that creates a real challenge for both, carri-ers to effectively manage rates, and shippers to know what they should be paying to gain real value for cargoes. With that in mind, the latest market intelligence is absolutely key. stay informed to stay ahead – that’s the only sure way forward.”

Exim News ServiceCaiRO, aug. 2

IN light of suez Canal authority’s efforts towards digital transformation, effective communication with customers and facili-tating the transit process, it has decided the following.

a fee of $50 will be charged for the use of suez Canal authority’s Electronic ser-vice, under the following conditions:

Every issued “Transit dues” bill will be charged the aforementioned Electronic service fees.

The Electronic service fees will be in-cluded in every issued “Transit dues” bill as a separate item and amount under the name of “Electronic Transit Request (ETR)”.

The Electronic service fees is con-

sidered an integral part of and related to normal transit dues where it neither af-fects nor is affected by any surcharges or granted rebates. hence, it will be collected in the same currency in which the vessel’s transit dues had been collected, according to the exchange rate used on transit date.

Exempted vessels from suez Canal authority’s Electronic service fees are:

Vessel’s exempted from transit dues whatever the reason of exemption.

Small floating units (of Suez Canal Gross Tonnage less than 300 tons, except for “navy ships”).

This shall be applicable to vessels tran-siting the suez Canal starting from au-gust 1, 2020, said a suez Canal authority communiqué.

Exim News ServicemUmBai, aug. 2

aS opposed to the 10-12 per cent esti-mated pull down in april, the prolonged Co-vid-19 lockdown is expected to decrease ce-ment demand by 22-25 per cent in this fiscal. The demand offtake effectively dried up over the last months and with the lockdown being extended across different regions, demand has fallen sharply in the June quarter. a meaningful recovery is expected only in the second half post-monsoon, according to ms anupama Reddy, assistant Vice-president, iCRa Ratings, as per a report.

However, despite a significant decline in demand, cement prices are likely to remain unchanged or only fall marginally as cement companies cut production to match the demand, the report added.

Suez Canal Authority implementing electronic Service fees

Covid lockdown seen pulling down cement demand

Customs administration moving towards faceless assessment by automating processes

Exim News ServicenEW dELhi, aug. 2

MR m. K. singh, principal Commissioner of Customs, iCd-Tughlaqabad, has said that the Customs administration has transformed over the years and is moving towards faceless assessment by automating the Customs processes.

addressing a webinar on aTa & Un TiR Carnet, organised by FiCCi in association with iRU, Geneva, mr singh said, “aTa & Un TiR Carnet simplifies Customs procedures and mini-mises checks at border points

and grants duty exemption by reducing the cost to trade”. he also highlighted the initiatives taken up by indian Customs to implement the online system for Customs transactions.

aTa Carnets, also referred to as ‘passport for Goods’ enables duty free and tax-free temporary admission of goods into a member country, and is used for taking goods to overseas exhibitions, easing Customs paperwork on transit of professional equipment for use overseas, and helps sales personnel carry valuable com-

mercial samples abroad. “The common objective of the Carnet is to help exporters develop their export markets, harmonise Customs practices, speed up the removal of non-tariff barri-ers and strengthen Customs-private sector cooperation,” said mr singh.

Highlighting the benefits of TiR, mr Kazem asayesh, senior advisor, TiR & Transit services, iRU mentioned that TiR could significantly contribute to the implementation of the BBin agreement and india would largely benefit if its neighbour-

ing countries Bangladesh, Bhu-tan and nepal join the system. he further stated that tIR could be used for the activa-tion of INStC and Chabahar corridors.

mr Raphael hirt, project manager, iRU spoke on the e-TiR iT tools and said it will of-ficially enter into force by 2021.

FiCCi has been closely working with the Central Board of indirect Taxes & Customs (CBiC) on the implementation of e-TiR system in india, the electronic version of TiR car-nets, said a release.


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