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Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: The Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FFFAI) celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March 2023 at its Head office in Mumbai. A good number of the FFFAI Women’s Wing members participated in the event in person and online. Chief guest at the event, Ms. Mamta …

Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: The Valedictory function of the 52nd Safety Week was celebrated in V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, on 13 March 2023. Shri R. Prabakar, Traffic Manager, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, welcomed the gathering and presented the Annual Safety Report. The Chief Guest of the valedictory function, Shri T.K. …

Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: On 14 March 2023, V.O. Chidambaranar Port has surpassed the cargo handling target of 36 Million Tonnes, set by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, 17 days ahead in this financial year 2022-23. According to a media statement, the Port has handed 36.03 Million …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Hailing the aggregate export of US$ 703 billion recorded in the first 11 months of the current financial year, Dr A Sakthivel, President, FIEO said that we expect 2022-23 to end up with export of US$ 770-780 billion, which will be over US$ 100 …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: L&T Finance Limited (LTF), a subsidiary of L&T Finance Holdings Limited and one of the leading Non-Banking Financial Companies, has launched Warehouse Receipt Financing (WRF), a first of its kind digitally-assisted journey for loan facilities against agri-commodities. WRF facilitates the use of commodities as collateral …

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Chennai, 15 March 2023: With cargo volumes between India and Russia building up, niche Indian non-vessel owners [NVOs] have also begun deploying vessels on inducement. Mumbai-based Econship is one such new entrant into this lucrative market. Ruscon, a leading multimodal transport logistics provider in Russia, has significantly expanded its containerised …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of PPP model in ports has been a revolutionary step in making our ports globally competitive. This project will substantially enhance the cargo handling capacity of the Deendayal Port, which will ultimately benefit the trade from Gujarat, Northern …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: DNV has appointed Torgeir Sterri as new Offshore Classification Director for DNV Maritime, with effect from 1 March 2023. Lucas Ribeiro, former Area Manager for Iberia, Italy and Malta, will succeed Sterri as Regional Manager for West Europe. “Offshore classification has long been part of …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: “Poland established its consulate office in Mumbai as early as 1933, envisioning a promising outlook for India-Poland business relation. The Polish consulate office in Mumbai is working with All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and WTC Mumbai for the last two decades. Maharashtra, which is …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: PSA Mumbai on 9 March announced a partnership with O2 Power Pte Ltd (“O2 Power”) for the development of a 6.25 MW solar farm, which will power the terminal with renewable energy. The solar plant will be commissioned by the end of 2023. When completed, …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Vahak, India’s most trusted transport community platform, has launched an engaging digital campaign #VahakOKPlease. Taking cue from the famous trucking community tradition, Vahak’s campaign is a series of 11 unique films that dive deeper into the lives of truckers and the time they spend on …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Jassper Shipping, a leading shipbroking provider, on 10 March announced that it has been granted Steamer Agency License from the Government of India for its vessel agency business. The licence grants Jassper to be on multiple strategic ports, and offer the entire suite of services …

Paradip: Port Wings News Network: “Our Aim – Zero Harm” as the theme, the 52nd National Safety Week is being observed by Paradip Port Authority came to an end on 10 March. Shri P.L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA lowered the National Safety week Flag, this afternoon at an event held at …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: “India shall always be the favoured choice for trade, business and investment opportunities for Australia as the country is emerging as a reliable supply chain partner in the post-pandemic period. The signing of the interim trade agreement with India shows our commitment to strengthen bilateral …