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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Indian exports have always been influenced by the growth in global trade and therefore, the subdued global trade forecast of 3.9% in 2018 and 3.7% in 2019 as against 4.7% in 2017 will have adverse bearing on Indian exports, said Mr Ganesh Kumar Gupta, …

Paradip: Port Wings News Network: Swachhta Hi Seva & Swachhta Pakhwada at Paradip Port came to an end on 03 October 2018 with the valedictory function held at Jaydev Sadan. On the occasion Shri Rinkesh Roy, Chairman, PPT, chief guest, said that cleanliness should be an integral part of our …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions. Speaking at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: On 28 September 2018, Venta Maersk called the port of Saint Petersburg, Russia, successfully completing a trial passage of the Northern Sea Route. Venta Maersk, one of Maersk Line’s new Baltic feeders, embarked on her voyage on 22 August 2018 in the port of Vladivostok, …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: With a view to enhance its service to shipping fraternity, Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has signed a formal contracts for its 20 eco-friendly mega containerships with three shipyards – Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), on …

Port Wings, 03 Oct 2018: For the past four years, Indians are regularly witness mass cleaning events by Union Government controlled entities, be it port sector or from banking sectors, during mid-September till October first week, coinciding with birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. The drive …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: FIATA WORLD CONGRESS-2018 in New Delhi gave the perfect opportunity for logistics partners to exchange views on technology changes and to explore new ideas for developing business, Basil Pietersen Sr.Vice President, FIATA, has said. Mr Petersen said this during an exclusive interview with Port …

Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: With a view to attracting more cargo as well as to improve its performance, V.O.Chidambaranar Port, one of the leading major ports in the country and located at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, has taken various promotional measures. CONTAINER TRAFFIC According to official sources, for attracting container …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Daikin Reefer, a leading global supplier of container refrigeration equipment, is this month officially celebrating its 50th anniversary. Central to the evolution of the refrigerated container market since the very beginning, Daikin Reefer was one of the first major reefer manufacturers in 1968 and has …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Growth in life science, express, valuable and automotive shipments all contributed to a 3% year-on-year growth in tonnage for Virgin Atlantic Cargo in the first half of 2018. Overall, the airline carried 116.3m kg to the end of June 2018, building on its strong …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Trade will continue to expand but at a more moderate pace than previously forecast. The WTO anticipates growth in merchandise trade volume of 3.9% in 2018, with trade expansion slowing further to 3.7% in 2019. The new forecast for 2018 is below the WTO’s …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: As part of its efforts to promote Ease of doing Business through digital transformation and build a world class port infrastructure in the country, the Indian Ports Association (IPA) has appointed M/s Tech Mahindra as the Managed Service Provider for the five major ports …

Paradip: Port Wings News Network: The World Heart Day was observed at PPT Hospital on 29 September2018. On this occasion, a walkathon was organised to create awareness about heart related problems among the denizens of the Port township. Smt. Subhalaxmi Roy, President, Paradip Ladies Club, flagged off a walkathon in …

Panaji: Port Wings News Network: As part of the Swachchata Hi Seva  campaign, the Mormugao Port Trust organized an  Inter Departmental  Skit Competition on the theme ‘Swachchta’. This was an initiative to give a boost to the creative and acting talents of the employees and to provide them a platform …