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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Based on specific intelligence, Special Investigation and Intelligence Branch (SIIB) of Chennai Customs, Sea Port, had recently intercepted a consignment of 24000 numbers of internet protocol television set top boxes (IPTV Set Top Boxes) imported from China by a Hyderabad based Company namely – M/s …

Ahmedabad: Port Wings News Network: Adani Ports, Mundra successfully set a national record for the “largest parcel size of containers handled in one vessel call at any Indian container port” on 29 September. According to a media statement, this accomplishment once again showcases Adani Port as India’s top private port …

Panaji: Port Wings News Network: The annual Swachhta Abhiyan organized by Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) as part of a nationwide cleanliness campaign conducted from 15 September to 2 October 2017, concluded on 3 October 2017. The closing ceremony was held at the main Administrative building. Mr Deepak Naik, Chairperson Mormugao …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, met with the President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, few days ago to discuss a trade and logistics master plan to unlock the resource rich country’s economic potential. TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS STRATEGY According to a …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: GAC, a global provider of integrated shipping, logistics and marine services, has expanded its operational footprint in Belgium by acquiring the port agency business of Ahlers Belgium NV. In a media statement, Ivo Verheyen, the GAC Group’s Vice President – Europe, said: “The GAC …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: The International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA) has expanded its membership by welcoming Kale Logistics Solutions, the first Indian company, to join IPCSA. Kale Logistics Solutions is a leading Global IT solutions provider focused on providing cutting-edge technology solutions to the logistics industry. Its broad …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: In what could be termed as a huge relief to exporting community, the Goods and Services tax (GST) council on 6 October reduced rates on 27 items and 12 services, and approved sweeping changes in rules to favour the trade. The GST Council, headed …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Commerce & Industry Minister Mr Suresh Prabhu on 6 October held a Stakeholders’ Consultation with leading Exporters, Export Promotion Councils, Associations and Local Chambers with a view to give a fillip to the export sector. The Minister for Textiles and Information and Broadcasting, Smt. …

Port Blair: Port Wings News Network: Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari on 6 October inaugurated an alternate sea route to Baratang Island. Besides, the ministers also laid the foundation stone for extension of …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), an umbrella body of exporters scattered across the country, has welcomed the changes announced by the Government consequent to the GST Council meeting held on 6 October in New Delhi. In a media statement, Mr Ganesh Kumar …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Effective 4 November 2017, Swire Shipping’s North Asia service, which connects Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan to Papua New Guinea (PNG), the Pacific Islands and New Zealand will include an additional call to Rabaul, PNG. Commenting on the development, Jeremy Sutton, Swire Shipping General Manager, …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Milaha, a maritime and logistics conglomerate based in Qatar, has launched a mobile application that allows its customers to track their shipments around the world using a bill of lading ID or container number. Through the new, free app — named “Milaha NVOCC Tracking” (iOS, …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: As part of his familiarization trip to different ports under the administrative control of the Government of India, Satinder Pal Singh, who was appointed as the Joint Secretary Shipping in the Ministry of Shipping last month, visited Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) on 28 September. Mr …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Unifeeder, one of Northern Europe’s leading feeder operators transporting containers from the large European container hubs in Belgium, The UK, Germany and the Netherlands to more than 35 regional ports across the UK, the Nordic Region, the Baltic States and Russia, now offers multimodal shipment …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Kandla Port, located in industrialized state of Gujarat and one of the top 12 major ports in the country under the administrative control of the Government of India through the Ministry of Shipping, has been renamed as Deendayal Port from 25 September in the …