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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: AET Inc Limited formally agreed its first contract with Brazil Shipping Limited 1 (Shell) to time charter one new-build dynamic positioning (IMO Class 2) shuttle tanker (DPST) in Brazil. “MISC Group’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AET, delivers world class petroleum shipping services and I am delighted to …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: During the first six months of this year, container volumes at the Port of Gothenburg rose by 19 per cent, from 318,000 to 378,000 TEUs. The number of cars and intra-European RORO units shipped increased by ten and four per cent respectively, whilst the energy …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: Maritime Association of Nationwide Shipping Agencies – India has welcomed the JNPT chairman’s decision to levy penalty on defaulting stakeholders like terminal and train operators, Concor or shipping lines or agents that cause delay in dwell time. The chairman in-charge at the meeting held last …

Port Wings, 22 August 2018: God’s own country, Kerala, the beautiful paradise with its calm backwaters is devastated by the worst floods in more than 100 years. The loss of life and property is unprecedented. Many people have lost their homes and now spending their days in relief camps. While …

Cochin: Port Wings News Network: Four containers of relief materials sent by Shipping fraternity from Tuticorin under the initiative of Ministry of Shipping has arrived ICTT Vallarpadam by SSL Krishna and the same have been directly delivered for distribution on 20 August 2018. The coastal crude vessel Swarna Godavari with …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Crowley Maritime Corp.’s SOLUTIONS has successfully and safely delivered Shell’s Appomattox semi-submersible Floating Production System (FPS) to the open waters of the U.S. Gulf from Kiewit Offshore Services’ construction facility in Ingleside, Texas. Making the tow-out possible were Crowley’s Ocean Sky and Ocean Sun tugboats, …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the world’s leading international cargo carriers, has transported its 500th aircraft engine in 2018, supporting long-term customers with the provision of timely, seamless and safe transportation of these highly delicate shipments. “The 500th jet engine is another milestone for ABC …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Hapag-Lloyd is continuing to focus on the growing market in East Africa. With annual growth rates of approximately six percent, the region tops the list on the African continent. Kenya, in particular, is developing with significantly rising import and export figures as well as massive …

Mumbai: Despite a loss in the second quarter of 2018, Evergreen Marine Corp. is moving forward with further fleet renewal. Evergreen said it is making plans to charter an additional 38 smaller containerships on top of an existing large order book. According to filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, two …

New Delhi: In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.67/2018-CUSTOMS (N.T.), dated  2nd August, 2018 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The Nation’s 72nd Independence Day was celebrated at Kamarajar Port on 15 August 2018. Shri P. Raveendran, IRTS, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, unfurled the National Flag and delivered his speech on the occasion. On that occasion, CMD, KPL distributed cash awards to the children of KPL employees/CISF …

New Mangalore: Port Wings News Network: The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) at the JNC Hall, Panambur. Shri. Srikrishna Karuturi, ITS, Chief Vigilance Officer, NMPT, was the Chief Guest for the celebrations. He congratulated the participants and their families on the occasion and reviewed …

Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: Independence Day has been celebrated by V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust in a grand manner at Port’s School ground on 15 August 2018. The celebrations to mark the 72nd Independence Day commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Shri N. Vaiyapuri, Deputy Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated in Chennai Port Trust on 15 August 2018. Shri P. Raveendran, IRTS, Chairman hoisted the National Flag inside the port premises. Mr Raveendran inspected Guard of Honour and addressed the gathering. Shri Cyril C George, Deputy Chairman, Trustees, Trade …