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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Government of India is providing 90% subsidy to weavers for their handlooms and accessories under the Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) Yojana. The scheme, launched in August 2016, meets the needs of the handloom weavers for assistance on a larger scale for looms and accessories. The …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, interacted with the trading houses and exporters in New Delhi on 4 July 2018. He sought their suggestions on formulating a strategy for increasing exports by USD 100 billion in the next few …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Alongside the 70th anniversary of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), in 2018, the World Maritime University (WMU) is celebrating 35 years. WMU has made a major contribution to global maritime education, research and capacity building. In this respect its legacy has been transformative with its …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: USG Boral Building Products India Ltd., a leading plasterboard, metal, joint compound, putty and mineral fibre ceiling products company, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on 5 July 2018, marking the start of construction of its plasterboard manufacturing plant in Sri City. Mr. Frederic De Rougemont, Group …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Hamburg Süd stands for quality and individual customer service with a personal touch. Fans of the shipping company – and of liner shipping in general – can now purchase products in Hamburg Süd’s characteristic red corporate design in a new online shop. Items ordered online …

    Chennai: Port Wings News Network: CMA CGM has announced the reshuffling of its Middle East services as from the end of July 2018. The Ocean Alliance Day Two Product will offer in total 4 loops between Far East and Middle East ports with competitive transit time. CIMEX 1 …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: SEKO Logistics is demonstrating its confidence in the continued cross-border growth potential of British brands globally by investing in a new flagship airfreight and omni-parcel services facility close to London Heathrow. The move comes as SEKO’s revenues are set to top £100 million in the …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a three-year cargo handling contract to Menzies Aviation in Australia. The new agreement saw Menzies take over Virgin Atlantic’s cargo handling in Melbourne on June 8, with Brisbane to follow on 9 July, and Sydney on 7 August. DAILY SERVICES …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on 4 July 2018 released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 4.2% in May 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was slightly down from the …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: In a session presided over by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Mr Suresh Prabhu, and attended by the Commerce Secretary, Ms Rita Teaotia; OSD, Department of Commerce, Dr Anup Wadhawan and DGFT, Mr Alok Chaturvedi, FIEO unveiled its strategy …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Kerry Logistics Network Limited on 4 July 2018 announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding between its member company Globalink and Georgia’s Anaklia City JSC to cooperate in the development of the Anaklia Deep Sea Port and Special Economic Zone in Anaklia, Georgia. Leveraging …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, on 3 July 2018 reiterated how critical continuing investment in LNG as a marine fuel is to meeting both air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) …

Panaji: Port Wings News Network: The medical fraternity of the Mormugao Port Trust Hospital under the leadership and guidance of  their dynamic Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nimish Pillai celebrated National Doctor’s Day with great fervor remembering the legendary physician  Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. 1st July is being celebrated all over …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: APM Terminals Pipavav’s effort to enhance smooth cargo movement received a major boost, with company receiving certificate for Authorized Economic Operator for Logistic & Terminal Operators (AEO-LO). With APM Terminals Pipavav being AEO LO certified, its Exim customers can opt for AEO T3 certification and …