Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: A new wage settlement agreement has been signed for Group C & D category of Port and Dock Workers in Mumbai in the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. The …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: THAI Cargo has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a five-year cargo handling contract in the UK and Ireland. Effective on 1 September, WFS will provide handling for THAI’s double daily Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 flights from London Heathrow to Bangkok as well as regional …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: In recognition of its achievement of ‘GEM 5 level’ sustainability standards, which is the highest achievable rating level, Sri City SEZ was awarded the prestigious ‘GEM Sustainability Certification’, hosted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). In a colourful ceremony organised …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Mrs.Sunitha Nautiyal wife of ADG KR Nautiyal on 28th Aug 18 launched Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Yard 45003 at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. It is an auspicious moment for launching a seagoing vessel, as the ship touches water for the first time, where she has to spend the …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1% in July 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was the slowest pace of growth seen since May …
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Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: The Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) is hosting the FIATA World Congress (FWC) for the first time India. An event of this magnitude needs complete cooperation and coordination from a wide spectrum of stakeholders including the Government and the Ministries. Recently, Mr …
Read More »Port Wings, 29 August 2018: Though the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commission of India categorically rejected the idea of holding simultaneous elections in the country citing procedural issues, the debate is still on and refuses to die down anytime sooner. For the last few months, the ruling party and …
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Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: An MoU for implementation of the 362 km Indore- Manmad New Railway Line Project was signed on 28 August 2018 between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)- Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Railways, Govt of Maharashtra and Govt of Madhya Pradesh. Containers and other rail traffic …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has declared a 20% dividend on the paid up capital of Rs.28 Crore for the year 2017-18. A cheque of Rs. 4,11,44,026 (Rs. 4.11 Crore ) was handed over to Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: In its continuous endeavor to provide efficient service to meet the requirements of the Port Users and the trade, Chennai Port is all set to create another record in its 137 years of service to the maritime trade of the country when it berths a …
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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: To increase the Fly Ash utilization, NTPC along with team of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Ministry of Shipping, Government of India explored the possibility for transporting fly ash through Inland Waterways from NTPC- Kahalgaon. Sustainable Fly Ash utilisation is one of the …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The Chennai based Repco Home Finance Ltd., (RHFL) inaugurated its Satellite Centre in Sri City on 24 August 2018. In a ceremony held at the Trade Centre, Mr. T.S. Krishna Murthy, Chairman, RHFL and former Chief Election Commissioner inaugurated it in the presence of Mr. …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) that represents 40 national and marine market insurance and reinsurance associations is advancing its education agenda and launching a new online cargo tutorial programme. According to a media statement, this new programme is specifically designed for intermediate level …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: As part of its initiative to enhance skills in maritime sector, the Chennai Cargo Logistics Association (CCLA) organized its Training & Employability programme on 18 August. During the inaugural programme, the first batch completed its training and Logi Pathways distributed the Certificate of Participation to …
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