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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately owned independent port operator and logistics company based in the UAE, has been handed the 2018 prestigious Gold Award by the UK-based RoSPA Award Scheme. Gulftainer has been recognised for its commitment to employee health and safety standards at its …

New Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Union Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari hailed the All India Motor Transport Congress’s decision to call off its strike. Talking to the media in Nagpur, Gadkari said that he and the finance minister were in constant discussions with the transport unions …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Inspector General Paramesh Sivamani on 23 July  assumed command of the Indian Coast Guard Region (East), replacing Rajan Bargotra. Sivamani, who has served in various sea and shore appointments during a career span of 29 years, took charge at a ceremonial parade held at the …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Invest India and the UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for India – UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge in New Delhi. This partnership will generate an estimated USD 20 billion in economic benefits during the next decade for both …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: For the benefits of their own members, the Chennai Cargo Logistics Association (CCLA) in planning a mega B2B Meet in October this year. According to a media statement from the association, with such meeting, CCLA members will get an opportunity to introduce themselves for better …

Cochin: Port Wings News Network: The foundation stone for the International Cruise Terminal at the Ernakulam Wharf of Cochin Port was laid by Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism on 28 July 2018. The function held at Ernakulam Wharf was attended by Prof. K. V. …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) is partnering with MHG Insurance Brokers to launch a survey of seafarers who work on superyachts to investigate welfare issues specific to the sector. Questions will be asked on food, cabins and communications, as well as the …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Hailing the decision to raise the  limit of exports through courier  and e-commerce exports through couriers and foreign post office, Mr Ganesh Kumar Gupta, President, FIEO said that the increase from Rs 25,000 to Rs 5,00,000 shows the pragmatic approach of the Government and …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Cathay Pacific has undertaken a proof of technology trial of Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) beacons in the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, the airline’s cargo hub in Hong Kong. The trial, in harness with Unilode Aviation Solutions and OnAsset Intelligence, focused on the practicality of using these …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Despite increasing global protectionism, India’s export will continue to register healthy growth rates and is expected to touch USD 350 billion in the current fiscal said Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, in New Delhi on 25 July 2018. …

Port Wings, 25 July 2018: Eversince the GST launched, it has faced several litmus tests and finally, the government bowed to many important demands including nil duty for sanitary napkins, one of the major rallying point for nation-wide protests against the system. The intention of uniting the entire country into …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: APM Terminals Pipavav recently hosted a trade meet for Custom House Agents (CHAs) and service providers at the Port and at Diu, Gujarat. The event was attended by members from Ahmedabad Customs House Agents Association (ACHAA), Pipavav Customs Brokers Association (PCBA), Ahmedabad Steamship Agents Associations …

Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: On 17 July 2018, PSA Sical Terminals Limited (PSA Sical), a joint venture between PSA India and Sical Logistics, hosted celebrations in Tuticorin for staff, trade and stakeholders to mark PSA’s 20th year in India. PSA Sical is PSA’s first terminal investment in India and …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched a new freighter service to Ho Chi Minh City, one of the busiest cities of Vietnam, increasing dedicated maindeck capacity to and from one of the major manufacturing hotspots in Asia, and adding it to its international network of more …