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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Korean Register (KR) has developed a new class notation for the safe marine transportation of electric vehicles, as a result of its collaborative research with leading Korean shipping companies and shipyards. The new class notation, which is called ‘AFP-C(EV)’, was developed following cooperation with Korean …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) and Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders (IIFF, the Training arm of FFFAI) have added one more significant feather to its cap by signing the MoU with National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), a prestigious training institute and …

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Chennai: There is no doubt that the introduction of digital technology during the past decade or so has opened vast new opportunities for enhancing efficiencies throughout the maritime sector. Nowhere is this development more apparent, and more necessary than in ship to shore communications. Being instantly connected via high-speed internet …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: On World Environment Day, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s best performing Port, inaugurated Continuous Air Quality Monitoring Station Display Board at Administration Building. Furthermore, Shri Sanjay Sethi, IAS, Chairman, JNPA and Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, Dy. Chairman, JNPA, along with all the HoDs, …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Korean Register (KR) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DSME, agreeing to work together on increased digitalization and the development smart and autonomous ship technology. The MOU was signed on 18 May and was attended by representatives from both companies, including the CEOs. …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: DNV’s recently published D-INF (data collection infrastructure and vessel connectivity) class notation proves its worth as a powerful quality assurance tool in three first approval projects for digital infrastructure solutions developed by COSCO, Kongsberg Digital and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). Digitalization of the maritime industry …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: DP World and CDPQ, a global investment group, on 6 June announced that an investment of US$5 billion (CA$6.3 billion) in three of DP World’s flagship UAE assets. CDPQ will invest US$2.5 billion in the Jebel Ali Port, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and the …

New Delhi: Port Wing News Network: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways aims for robust investor confidence by underpinning strong vision and leadership from long term strategic infrastructure plan including a pipeline of investable projects that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and practically deliverable. One of those visionary initiatives …

New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Smt. Anupriya Patel on 27 May 2022 launched the Indian Business Portal – An International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters and Foreign Buyers. FIEO in partnership with GlobalLinker, has designed and developed the “Indian Business Portal”, …

Mumbai: Port Wings News Network: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s best-performing Port, organized ‘JNPA SEZ Investor Conclave 2022’ in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Mumbai on May 27, 2022, to propose ample opportunities to investors to invest in the next growth story and be a …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 26 May 2022 dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of 11 projects worth over Rs 31,500 crore in Chennai. These projects will boost infrastructure development, enhance connectivity and give an impetus to ease of living in …

Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Lagos Free Zone (LFZ), the first and only economic free zone in Nigeria to be integrated with the country’s deepest seaport, has announced that one of its most prestigious clients is expanding its Nigerian business by setting up a unique research and manufacturing facility in …

Paradip: Port Wings News Network: Essar Ports – Paradip Terminal, has recorded 0.8 MMT of cargo handling for April’ 22 i.e. a run rate of 9.5 MMT for FY 22 – 23 suggesting a growth of ~40% on annualized basis.  The Terminal has also handled a record cargo of ~6.8 …

Tuticorin: Port Wings News Network: On 26 May 2022, the first Cape Size vessel, ‘MV Cape Breeze’  with Length of 292 Metres, Breadth of 45.05 Metres and DWT of 1,80,000 Tonnes, was berthed at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The cape-size vessel loaded with 92,300 Tonnes of Lime Stone, consigned from …