Paradip: Port Wings News Network: The Paradip Marathon 2019 will be held on 3 January 2019 at 8 AM to mark the occasion of celebrations of Foundation Day of Paradip Port. The Marathon will start from the Hanuman Temple near Gate No. 5 covering a route of 14 Kms will …
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Freight Initiatives & Achievements of Ministry of Railways in 2018
New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Indian Railways achieved all- round progress during the year with firm focus on safety and passenger services by leveraging the latest in technology and marshalling the inherent strength of a highly dedicated workforce. Some of the significant achievements of the year in freight sector are highlighted …
Read More »Indian Register of Shipping Receives RO Authorisation From Jordan & Bahrain
Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: Leading classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass),has made significant inroads into the Middle East market, following the announcement in October onits plans to further strengthen its footprint in the region. RO recognition from Jordan and Bahrain IRClass has received authorisation as a Recognised Organisation …
Read More »DCCAA Holds 35th AGM, Discusses Ways to Cope With Challenges
New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Delhi Customs Clearing Agents Association (DCCAA) organised its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 December at Panchsheel Rendezvous, New Delhi. According to Mr PS Atree, President, DCCAA, approximately 200 members of the association attended the AGM and discussed on previous year’s activities, achievements, …
Read More »BREXIT: Last Chance To Prevent Chaos
Chennai: Port Wings News Network: European Shippers’ Council calls for a transitional period allowing governments as well as companies to finalise their preparation at least until December 2020. If the present Brexit withdrawal agreement does not pass the vote in the House of Commons in mid-January, a cliff-edge scenario will …
Read More »Cruise Vessel MV LE LAPEROUSE on Maiden Visit to Chennai
Chennai: Port Wings News Network: M.V LE LAPEROUSE, an ultra modern cruise vessel built in Romania with the latest facilities like floating marina and blue eye underwater lounge where one can see the underwater life, was launched in the year 2018. This vessel arrived at Chennai Port on 25 December …
Read More »Mundra Port Concludes Delivery of 50 US-made GE Locomotives to Indian Railways
Ahmedabad: Port Wings News Network: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) successfully concluded the import and dispatch of 50 General Electric Transportation (GE) locomotives from Mundra port for the Indian Railways with full customer satisfaction and ‘zero’ incident. According to a media statement, all 50 locomotives were manufactured …
Read More »Port Wings Maritime Weekly 26 December 2018 Issue
Editorial: Let the New Year Usher in Bright Days for the Maritime Trade
Port Wings, 26 December 2018: 2018 is bidding goodbye and 2019 is before you with its usual hide-and-seek. India, as a developing force in the global arena, has utilized much of the opportunities she came across in the last 12 months to build Brand India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unlike …
Read More »Serbia and Russian Railways Will Expand Cooperation
Chennai: Port Wings News Network: On December 24, General Director and Chairman of the Board of Russian Railways Oleg Belozyorov visited the Republic of Serbia. The Head of Russian Railways met with President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Construction, Transport and …
Read More »Kerry Logistics Calls For Participation in its First Ever Hackathon in Hong Kong
Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Kerry Logistics Network Limited has announced that application for the Kerry Logistics Hackathon is now open. Always striving to embrace technological breakthroughs and innovative solutions to enhance its service capabilities, Kerry Logistics is organising the two-day Hackathon, to be held from 23 to 24 February …
Read More »Government Constitutes Logistics Development Committee
New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Boosting trade and making India a simple and easy place for doing business are integral part of the broader economic priorities of the Government. The Government is in the process of implementing a number of reform initiatives in this regard. Some reforms are designed …
Read More »Gothenburg Port Authority All Set To Develop Neighbouring Logistics Properties
Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Gothenburg Port Authority has worked over a long period to secure consent to construct a number of logistics properties on a 400,000 sq m site directly adjacent to the port. The Port Authority has now been given the go-ahead by the Authority’s owners to begin …
Read More »Luxury Cruise Vessel ‘Celebrity Constellation’ Called at New Mangalore Port
Mangalore: Port Wings News Network: The Cruise Vessel ‘CELEBRITY CONSTELLATION’ was called at New Mangalore Port on 15 December 2018. The Malta flagged passenger vessel having the length overall of 294 meters with air draft of 54.3 meters has started its voyage from Cochin Port in India. 2100 passengers & …
Read More »Textiles Minister Smriti Irani Gives Away Handicrafts Export Awards
New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, presented awards to handicrafts exporters for their outstanding performance in exports for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17 at a function at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, on 18 December. Minister of State …
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