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Aug 2021
HARBINGER
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF
AL-RASHED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CO., KUWAIT
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CEO's Outlook | Tête-a-Tête | Al-Rashed News | Market Overview |
Shipping World | Kuwait & Iraq | Riddle Me!! | Footnotes
CEO'S OUTLOOK
Almost 2 years and counting!
We have given almost two years of our precious time to the pandemic. We cannot afford to restrict our
potential anymore and underutilize the workforce capabilities.
We may no longer be in an acute crisis thanks to vaccines. However, we need to remember that measures
such as masking and social distancing are still required even though you and I may be vaccinated but
others may not be. It is required to pay heed to the warnings unit the pandemic is finally over. Until then, we
need to buckle up, take the necessary precautions, and resume our everyday life.
Always remember that the fear of darkness will fade only if we dare to face it, safely.
I urge everyone to be cautious about their health, take precautions and continue the fight against COVID.
Stay safe!.
RAVI VARRIER
TÊTE-A-TÊTE
You have been in Al Rashed for more than two decades now, how has
been your experience?
Being a part of Al-Rashed is like being part of something special. The support
from our management is highly appreciated and they believe in what we are
doing, and work is highly recognized and appreciated also. The support from
the colleagues is also highly mentionable. Al-Rashed way of treating
employees gives them the feeling like family members and make them feel
that they are at home. It’s good to check yourself occasionally and ascertain
whether you’re still happy at certain periods of your career. Yet I feel that I’ve
worked with so many clients across diverse industries, and I’ve had such a M M ZULFIKAR ALI
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variety of experiences that I’ve never felt the need to pursue a job with another
company. It’s the challenge, the excitement and the thrill that get me out of
bed, and that, to me, is the reason why I continue my career journey with Al-
Rashed Family.
If you have to summarize your journey in Al-Rashed, how it would be?
I started my career here in the year 2000, Twenty-one years later and I’m still here. I stayed on my career path
because I love the challenge, the thrill, the work and the people and because Al-Rashed offers one of the most
collaborative cultures I’ve ever experienced.
What is the most fun part of your job?
What I love most about my job is the sense of family around our workplace. The work is hard, no doubt.
Fostering a fun work environment can make your employees less stressed, more productive, more creative, and
more engaged. And in the long run, all of this can have a positive impact on your organization’s bottom line
What are the challenges you come across in your day-to-day task?
According to me, every day is a challenge in life. We are working in the shipping industry and we are in touch
with various clients whole over the world, to cope and deal with them we have to set our mind in an accurate &
precise manner.
The things that you do to unwind after a long and hectic day?
I spend time with my family, grandchildren & friends. Also, I try to find at least one hour for walking and exercise.
What are the major changes you have seen in yourself after working for Al Rashed?
As time flies, we can see many changes in life, The main changes for me were Al-Rashed teaching me the
various lessons in life mainly patience and maturity. In my perspective, these two things are the main factors
influencing a person’s life present and future.
What one thing do you believe that can be done differently in our company?
Everything is well organized in our company. In my 21 years of journey, I never felt there is something that
should be done differently. Our management takes care of everything even our family members. The best
example is Al Rashed’s prompt help in providing the COVID vaccine to all employees and their family members.
I am proud to be a part of this prestigious company.
INTERVIEWED BY NASEEMA KHAN
AL-RASHED NEWS
Our Indian Independence Day Special Bus Back branding
2021 marks the 60th year of diplomatic relations between India and Kuwait- and also the 75th Independence Day of
India
MARKET OVERVIEW
Mr. Goldy Chadha, Key Account Manager and Mr. Anand K V, Editor, Harbinger overview the post-pandemic supply
chain disruptions, market outlook and best business practices.
Check out the video on our Linkedin page:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6837026606251294720
SHIPPING WORLD
Maersk brings carbon neutral shipping era closer with €5.95 billion
order for greener ships
AP Møller Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, is
advancing on its decarbonisation strategy after ordering eight container
vessels that it says will be able to operate on carbon-neutral e-methanol fuel.
The container ships, each with a capacity of up to 16,000 twenty-foot
equivalent units (TEU), are being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and will
cost the Danish shipping giant a total of $7 billion (€5.95 billion).
The agreement includes an option to purchase a further four vessels in 2025.
World's first crewless, zero emissions cargo ship will set sail in Norway
A Norwegian company has created what it calls the world's first zero-
emission, autonomous cargo ship.
If all goes to plan, the ship will make its first journey between two Norwegian
towns before the end of the year, with a reduced crew on board to test the
autonomous systems. Eventually, all movements will be monitored from
three onshore data control centers.
It's not the first autonomous ship -- an autonomous ferry launched in Finland
in 2018 -- but it is the first fully electric container ship, say its makers.
Developed by chemical company Yara International, the Yara Birkeland was
designed to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, which are toxic pollutants
and greenhouse gases, and carbon dioxide, as well as moving freight away
from roads to the sea.
Shipping group Hapag-Lloyd earns more in 6 months than in previous
10 years
One of the world’s largest shipping companies has reported first-half profits
far in excess of those made over the past decade as a whole, illuminating
how disruption to global supply chains is powering bumper profits for carriers.
Hapag-Lloyd’s net profit for the six months to June jumped tenfold over the
previous year to €2.7bn as freight rates surged due to rampant demand for
goods, bottlenecks at ports and a shortage of empty containers. That
compares to a total net profit of €977m in the previous 10 years.
Container shipping rates between U.S. and China exceed $20,000,
hitting a record
Container shipping rates from China to the United States have scaled fresh
highs above $20,000 per 40-foot box as rising retailer orders ahead of the
DID YOU KNOW? peak U.S. shopping season add strain to global supply chains.
The first person convicted of The acceleration in Delta-variant Covid-19 outbreaks in several counties has
speeding was going eight mph slowed global container turnaround rates.
The world wastes about 1 billion
metric tons of food each year. Typhoons off China’s busy southern coast in late July and this week have
Your nostrils work one at a time. also contributed to the crisis gripping the world’s most important method for
moving everything from gym equipment and furniture to car parts and
electronics. The rate surge is the latest reflection of disruptions since Covid-
19 slammed the brakes on the global economy in early 2020 and triggered
huge changes to the flows of goods and healthcare equipment around the
world
Source: euronews.com, cnn.com, ft.com, cnbc.com
KUWAIT & IRAQ
KUWAIT NEWS
Flights from 6 banned countries to Kuwait will resume soon
After the government gave the green light to resume flights with India,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Bangladesh and Nepal, the Director of
Operations at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),
Mansour Al Hashemi, stated that the flights will begin soon.
His announcement was made as word circulated that direct flights from
the six countries will resume, after operations were halted for several
months.
Kuwait allows non-emergency surgeries to resume on August 29
As the health crisis is stabilizing in Kuwait, the Ministry of Health has
announced that all non-emergency surgeries in government, private and
specialized hospitals can resume as of Sunday, August 29. The Ministry
of Health put a hold on all non-emergency surgeries months ago as it
was battling a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Kuwait achieves herd immunity, says Health Minister
Kuwait has achieved herd immunity against COVID-19 as 70 per cent of
the population have been vaccinated, Sheikh Dr. Basil Al Sabah,
Minister of Health said on his Twitter account on Tuesday.
Since the population of Kuwait is 4.67 million, inoculating 3.27 million, or
70 per cent of the population, means achieving community immunity
according to the indicators.
Kuwait kicked off mass vaccinations against COVID-19 in December.
IRAQ NEWS
Iraq hosts summit aimed at easing regional tensions
Iraq hosted a regional conference on Saturday aimed at easing tensions
in the Middle East while emphasising the Arab country’s new role as a
mediator.
Heads of state attending included Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-
“LIVE AS IF YOU Sisi, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al
Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Analysts said the meeting was a chance for Iraq’s Prime Minister
TOMORROW. LEARN Mustafa al-Kadhimi to showcase his recent efforts to portray Iraq as a
AS IF YOU WERE TO neutral mediator in the region’s crises and re-engage with the world after
decades of conflict.
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“This summit marks the return of Iraq as a pivotal player in the region,”
MAHATMA GANDHI said political analyst Ihsan al-Shammari, who heads the Iraqi Political
Thinking Center in Baghdad. “Having rival parties be seated at the same
table is a significant step in that direction.”
Source: Al Jazeera News, Gulf NewsCONTACT US
Al-Rashed International RIDDLE ME!!
Shipping Co. (KSCC)
9th Floor, Al Rashed Complex, You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look
Fahad Al Salem Street, again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why?
P.O. Box 20241, Safat-13063
Kuwait. Answers in next month's edition
Tel: + 965 22912800 / 2801 Send in your answers to editor@al-rashedgroup.com
Correct answers get a shout-out in the next edition
kuwait@al-rashedgroup.com
www.al-rashedgroup.com Jul Riddle
What did the triangle say to the circle?
Ans: You are pointless.
Find us on Linkedin:
Correct Answers: Mr. Sibi Alex, Mr. Firoz Kutub, Ms. Sujitha Reddy
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Write to us with your thoughts,
FOOTNOTES
comments and feedback:
editor@al-rashedgroup.com
SUCCESS- something that is very difficult to define, even difficult to
achieve. Every one has the same 24 hours- how you utilize it makes the
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difference. You could spend hours in front of the TV but hate it if you
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need to mark 30 minutes a day learning something new/working out.
You love the convenience of ordering takeaway and wait for an hour to
get the food, but not the hour to cook your meal.
Eid
You are the only person who can change you. Mubarak
Set a goal and try moving at least an iota towards it every day.
Remember 1^365=1 and 1.01^365= 37.783
ANAND K V
EDITOR
ABOUT US
With a brand name synonymous with best quality shipping services, Al-
Rashed International Shipping Co. is Kuwait’s premier shipping
company specialized in shipping, LCL, FCL, breakbulk, freight
forwarding, RORO, projects, with a worldwide network and proven
expertise in delivering the client requirements
Al Rashed International Shipping Co. is a division of The Al-Rashed
Group—a long established trading company founded in 1911 by Late
Mr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Mohsin Al-Rashed, from the highly respected Al-
Rashed family.
Editorial Team:
Anand K V- Editor
Naseema Khan- Editor (Sub)
Advisory Board:
K Ramesh Kumar
C P Rajiv Menon
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