Port Wings, 25 April 2018: Its China again, and this time, it is about its tactical advancement through India’s maritime and land boundaries on both east and west. And, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives and Pakistan are already in their grip of economic support and if India not acts …
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Chidambaranar Port Handles Record 7 lakh TEUs in Financial Year 2017-18
Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: During the financial year 2017-18, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (erstwhile Tuticorin Port Trust) handled cargo traffic of 365.83 lakh tonnes against the previous year’s achievement of 384.63 lakh tonnes, registering a decrease of 4.89 %. According to a media statement, the imports have accounted for …
Read More »Editorial: US Trade Tariffs on Steel and Impact on India
Port Wings, 18 April 2018: Last month the United States President Donald Tump imposed 25% tariffs on steel imports into the county, citing concerns about the dumping of cheap imported steel ruining American industries and taking away jobs. Given the trade relations between the US and India, it is important …
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Editorial:Is There Any Relief After E Way Bill Implementation to Trade?
Port Wings, 11 April 2018: All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) says that even though there were promises made prior to the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the E Way Bill norm that things would change, transporters are yet to see an end to inspector raj. Talking …
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Air Freight Up 6.8% in February but Protectionist Risks Remain
Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2018 showing a 6.8% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. Adjusting for the potential Lunar New Year distortions …
Read More »Editorial: Kudos to Paradip Port
Port Wings, 4 April 2018: For every Indian, who loves the port sector and keenly watches its growth over the years, Paradip Port’s achievement of handling 100 MT cargo in a financial year is something bigger than India winning a gold medal in Olympics or clinching a T20 World Cup …
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