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Vol. XXXVII No. 96 kolkata: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7.00
2 Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
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Dir: 2474 0199, Fax: 2476 0757
E-mail: kolkata@exim-india.com
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Vol. XXXVII No. 96 kolkata: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7.00
MANSA felicitates Mumbai Maersk revamps Europe to Middle
Port Chairman Sanjay Bhatia East & Indian Subcontinent network
Offers customers improved reliability, resilience & agility
on his successful 4-year stint Exim News Service
Sanjay Sethi of JNPT takes additional charge Copenhagen, Aug. 11
A.P. Moller-Maersk has an-
Exim News Service Mr Sanjay Sethi, nounced improvements to its The aim is to enhance reliability
MUMBAI, Aug. 11 IAS, Chairman of network between Europe and while building a network that
F ollowing his superan-
nuation, the Maritime Asso-
ciation of Nationwide Shipping
Jawaharlal Nehru
Port Trust (JNPT),
has taken addi-
the Middle East & Indian Sub-
continent (West Central Asia).
helps customers with more
( Continued on page 10)
Agencies (MANSA) last week tional charge as
felicitated Mumbai Port Trust Chairman of MbPT
(MbPT) Chairman, Mr Sanjay till the appointment
Bhatia, IAS, on his successful of a new Chairperson.
and eventful stint at the port for “The seamless facilitation
the past four years. ( Continued on page 10)
Lift & Shift India delivers 17
heavy-lift/ODC for HURL Barauni &
Sindri despite Covid constraints
Exim News Service Heavy-lift opera-
Mumbai, Aug. 11 tor and Project Lo-
Lift and Shift In- gistics c o m p a n y i n
dia Pvt. Ltd, a leading ( Contd. on page 6)
L&T HAZIRA: LOADOUT OPERATION
4 Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
veSSelS at bertH iN KDS at KpD, NSD/MHC, CpY, Sagar roaD, DD. Hrb. & buDge-buDge
MHC/NSD SteaMer’S NaMe ageNtS MHC/NSD SteaMer’S NaMe ageNtS MHC/NSD SteaMer’S NaMe ageNtS
MHC Guang Ping (V. 018) Samudera MHC X-Press Ganges (V. OSI4ES1NC) BTL (I) NSD MCP Linz (V. 042) SCI
MHC X-Press Meghna (V. 20014) BTL (I)
veSSelS at bertH iN HalDia DoCK CoMpleX
feeder services ex- kolkata/haldia
tanjung pelepas / sIngapORe / pORt Klang
eta etD SteaMer’S NaMe voY. ageNtS/liNe e. r. No. v. C. N. reaDY DoCK eta eta eta
port port No. & Date StuffiNg CloSiNg ptp SiNg p. KlaNg
K-In Port (10/08) 12/08 GUANG PING 018 Samudera / Samudera 200364-27/07 CCU12000320 LOADING CLOSED — 17/08 —
K-In Port (09/08) 14/08 X-PRESS GANGES OSI4ES1NC BTL (I) / BTL 200399-27/07 CCU12000321 LOADING CLOSED — 20/08 19/08
K-In Port (10/08) 14/08 X-PRESS MEGHNA 20014 BTL (I) / BTL 200476-28/07 CCU12000326 LOADING CLOSED — — 19/08
K-13/08 15/08 MCP LONDON 20009 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 200661-30/07 CCU12000334 CPY 13/08 — 20/08 —
K-14/08 16/08 KOTA TAMPAN KTPN0584E PIL (I) / ACL 200074-22/07 CCU12000350 CPY 13/08 — 21/08 —
K-14/08 17/08 DANU BHUM 436E Chakiat Shipg Services / RCL Feeders 201060-05/08 CCU12000351 CPY 14/08 — — 23/08
H-15/08 H-16/08 OEL FORTUNE 2012S TGLS (I) / SOL 200864-03/08 HAL12000655 HALDIA H-14/08 — 26/08 25/08
K-17/08 K-21/08 CCU12000345 MHC K-17/08
K-16/08 18/08 SINAR PENIDA 032 Samudera / Samudera 200856-02/08 CCU12000342 MHC 16/08 — 23/08 —
K-16/08 18/08 HERMANN SCHEPERS 20015 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 201211-07/08 CCU12000360 MHC 16/08 — 23/08 24/08
K-16/08 19/08 PIRA BHUM 497E Chakiat Shipg Services / RCL Feeders 201318-08/08 CCU12000363 CPY 16/08 — — 25/08
K-16/08 19/08 REINHARD SCHEPERS 070E Far Shipping (I) / Far Shipping 201266-07/08 CCU12000356 MHC 16/08 — — 25/08
K-17/08 K-19/08 KOTA RAJIN KRJN0218E PIL (I) / ACL 200912-03/08 CCU12000353 MHC K-16/08 — 25/08 —
H-19/08 H-20/08 HAL12000648 HALDIA H-18/08
K-20/08 22/08 SINAR POMALAA 047 Samudera / Samudera 201394-10/08 CCU12000361 — 20/08 — 27/08 —
K-20/08 22/08 X-PRESS YAMUNA 20014S Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 201457-11/08 CCU12000368 — 20/08 — 27/08 —
K-20/08 22/08 MTT PENGERANG 003S Samudera / Samudera 201389-10/08 CCU12000365 — 20/08 — 27/08 —
K-20/08 23/08 SUPA BHUM 076E Chakiat Shipg Services / RCL Feeders — — — 20/08 — — 29/08
K-22/08 24/08 KOTA tabah KTBH0881E PIL (I) / ACL — — — 21/08 — 29/08 —
K-23/08 25/08 MCP BILBAO 104 Samudera / Samudera 201397-10/08 CCU12000362 — 23/08 — 30/08 —
K-23/08 K-26/08 ASIATIC CLOUD 2011S TGLS (I) / SOL — — — — — 02/09 01/09
H-27/08 H-28/08
COLOMBO
eta etD SteaMer’S NaMe voY. ageNtS/liNe e. r. No. v. C. N. reaDY DoCK eta
port port No. & Date StuffiNg CloSiNg COLOMBO
H-12/08 13/08 FSL SINGAPORE 009S Far Shipping (I) / Far Shipping 200389-27/07 HAL12000620 HALDIA 12/08 18/08
H-12/08 14/08 RHL AURORA SH032R MSC (I) / MSC 200711-30/07 HAL12000638 HALDIA 12/08 18/08
K-15/08 K-18/08 OEL PROGRESS 2015W TGLS (I) / SOL 200941-04/08 CCU12000348 MHC K-13/08 25/08
H-19/08 H-21/08 HAL12000659 HALDIA H-18/08
K-16/08 18/08 X-PRESS HOOGLY 20017 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 201455-11/08 CCU12000367 MHC 16/08 23/08
K-16/08 K-18/08 FSL KELANG 006S Far Shipping (I) / Far Shipping 201263-07/08 CCU12000357 MHC K-16/08 25/08
H-19/08 H-21/08 HAL12000676 HALDIA H-19/08
K-18/08 21/08 CONT SHIP HUB SK032R MSC (I) / MSC 201173-07/08 CCU12000355 CPY 18/08 25/08
K-19/08 22/08 OEL INDIA SK033R MSC (I) / MSC 201180-07/08 CCU12000358 CPY 19/08 26/08
H-21/08 23/08 RHL ASTRUM SH035R MSC (I) / MSC 201120-06/08 HAL12000678 HALDIA 21/08 27/08
H-23/08 H-24/08 BLPL BLESSING 2016W TGLS (I) / SOL — — — — 02/09
K-24/08 K-29/08
CHITTAGONG / PANGAON
eta etD SteaMer’S NaMe voY. ageNtS/liNe e. r. No. v. C. N. reaDY DoCK eta eta
port port No. & Date StuffiNg CloSiNg CHITTAGONG PANGAON
K-13/08 15/08 SHEJYOTI 014 Pennon / CJ Darcl 199936-20/07 CCU12000299 MHC 13/08 17/08 —
K-16/08 18/08 ASIATIC MOON 32E Sea Consortium (I) / GSL — — — 16/08 20/08 —
K-20/08 22/08 TRANS SAMUDERA 023 Pennon / CJ Darcl 200442-28/07 CCU12000323 — 20/08 24/08 —
PARADIP / VIZAG
eta etD SteaMer’S NaMe voY. ageNtS/liNe e. r. No. v. C. N. reaDY DoCK eta eta
port port No. & Date StuffiNg CloSiNg PARADIP VIZAG
H-19/08 21/08 SSL KUTCH 194 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 201304-08/08 HAL12000686 — 19/08 22/08 —
CHENNAI / PORT BLAIR / KRISHNAPATNAM
eta etD SteaMer’S NaMe voY. ageNtS/liNe e. r. No. v. C. N. reaDY DoCK eta eta eta
port port No. & Date StuffiNg CloSiNg CHENNAI P. BLAIR KRISHNAPATNAM
K-In Port (09/08) 13/08 MCP LINZ 042 SCI / SCI 200789-31/07 CCU12000340 LOADING CLOSED — — 15/08
K-14/08 18/08 ASIATIC DAWN 019 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 200936-04/08 CCU12000349 MHC 14/08 20/08 — —
K-17/08 19/08 X-PRESS GODAVARI 20016 Sea Consortium (I) / X-Press Feeders 201046-05/08 CCU12000352 MHC 17/08 — — 21/08
K-17/08 20/08 SSL CHENNAI 160 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 201347-09/08 CCU12000366 CPY 17/08 22/08 — —
H-19/08 21/08 SSL KUTCH 194 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas 201304-08/08 HAL12000686 — 19/08 26/08 — —
H-20/08 21/08 SSL KOCHI 187 Shreyas Shipg & Logs / Shreyas — — — 20/08 22/08 — —
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Lift & Shift India delivers
From page 3 600 tonnes and LP Flash
I n d i a , o p erating for over Drum having height of 8.3 m.
7 decades, has achieved A temporary jetty lo-
one more milestone by cation was identified and
handling 17 heavy-lift and developed at Simaria for
over-dimensional cargo HURL Barauni site which
for Hindustan Urvarak &
was 8 km for roll-off/dis-
Rasayan Ltd (HURL), one
of the prestigious projects charge of 12 equipment,
of the government of India. while the HURL Sindri site
Larsen & Toubro Hy- was about 230 km from
drocarbon Engineering temporary jetty at Sahib-
(LTHE), Vadodara, the EPC SPECIAL UNDERPASS ganj, which was identified/
contractor for both the proj- developed for discharge of
DAHEJ: SHIP LOADING GODREJ, MUMBAI: BARGE SAILING
Vadodara, Hazira and Messages from LTHE team
SAHIBGANJ:
DREDGING IN Mumbai to HURL sites at Mr Yogesh Tipse – Head Logistics said that LTHE
PROCESS Barauni and Sindri. Onshore Projects appreciates the hard work done by all
Lift & Shift’s scope
members in view of challenges and safety concern. The
of multimodal opera-
tion comprised: equipment reached safely. In his congratulatory message,
1. Land transportation he said the effort of Lift & Shift team and their determina-
of the equipment from tion, precise planning, even though faced with unknown
the fabrication yard to the and unforeseen circumstances, was very well appreciated
nearest port of Hazira,
by all members.
Dahej and Mumbai.
2. Load equipment Mr Ganesh Ghayal – Logistics Lead, LTHE Onshore
on suitable barge/s and Projects, congratulated the entire LSPL team, saying that
transport to Mumbai. this was a great effort, great performance despite the try-
3. Chartering heavy- ing circumstances.
lift vessel from port of
loading to Kolkata Port.
at both locations. 5 equipment.
4. Discharge of equip-
ment from heavy-lift ves- 7. Roll-off at temporary jetty. The 17 heavy-lift and
sel onto IV class barges 8. Road transport the equipment ODC were moved in 2 lots.
to HURL Barauni and Sindri sites. Challenges faced dur-
ects - Barauni and Sindri at Kolkata Port. The barges were
- awarded the multimodal modified/strengthened to with- The 17 equipment, totalling
ing the execution of the
transport contract to Lift & stand load of heavy equipment. about 14,000 FRT/3,000 tonnes,
project:
Shift India, for transporta- 5. Barging - River voyage (inland were the most critical equipment
waterways) in the Ganges to Si- required for the fertiliser plant H Delay in fab-
tion of 17 heavy-lift and
over-dimensional cargo maria/Sahibganj jetties. complex and included the heaviest rication of critical
from fabrication yards in 6. Construction of suitable jetty reactor (Ammonia Converter) of Turn to page 7
India’s trade balance with Vietnam swings
from surplus to deficit
Exim News Service lion during the period. Vietnam has thus emerged as another
New Delhi, Aug. 11 trade partner to turn its usual trade deficit with India into a
India’s trade balance with Vietnam has swung from a sur- decent surplus in a span of just three years, said a report.
plus of $2.8 billion to a deficit of $2.2 billion between FY18 and The report also said that China might have diverted some
FY20, according to official data. While India’s imports from the of its supplies to India through a few ASEAN members
South-East Asian nation jumped from $5 billion in FY18 to $7.3 like Vietnam. India has a free trade agreement with the
billion in FY20, its exports crashed from $7.8 billion to $5.1 bil- 10-member ASEAN.
N.B. : As the data in the S.T. pertaining to Kolkata & Haldia port is received
Edited, Printed & Published by Nikhil N. Modi,
by us, sometimes even at the eleventh hour by telephonic messages from the
concerned Steamer Agents, there is every likelihood of last minute changes
printed at Shipping Times (Press), 9-A, Hey-
in the data published for which and also for the printing errors occuring the
sham Road, Bhowanipore, Kolkata-700 020 and Management of Shipping Times is not responsible or liable.
The Management is exercising due and necessary care and attention in collecting
published at 51, Paddapukur Road, Ground Floor, the data and getting it printed. Inspite of this, if any omission, commission inac-
curacy and printing errors occur with regard to the data contained in this S.T.,
Bhowanipore, Kolkata-700 020. the Management of the Shipping Times will not be held responsible or liable.
7 Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
8 Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
IMO report on GHG finds a decoupling
between trade & emissions in shipping
Exim News Service expects a 15-30% contraction in worldwide tally friendly mode for the transportation of
London, Aug. 11 trade in 2020, which will further reduce the goods. The findings of the report strongly
The International Maritime Organisa- level of emissions from shipping. reflect the industry’s ongoing efforts to de-
tion’s (IMO) fourth Greenhouse Gas Study However, as underlined in the report, couple trade and emissions growth.”
highlights that the shipping industry has further improvements in the efficiency of “While these are encouraging signs,
continued its trend of decoupling emissions conventional oil-fuelled ships will not be it’s clear that if we are to achieve a 50%
growth from the global growth of seaborne able to phase out carbon emissions en- total cut in CO2 by 2050, efficiency gains
trade. However, the report demonstrates tirely. The development of zero-emission will not be enough. To realise our goal
that improvements in technical efficiencies technology remains crucial. This is why for a decarbonised future, governments
alone will not be enough for the sector to the industry put forward proposals last must get behind the adoption of the
reach the target of halving emissions by year for a levy to be placed on the cost international R&D fund proposal submit-
2050, compared to 2008 levels, of a tonne of fuel to create a $5 bn R&D ted to the IMO last year.”
The study shows a 40% increase in sea- fund that aims to develop zero-carbon “This has the potential to develop the
borne trade between 2008 and 2018 while ships. vital technology that will allow us to reach
also recognising that CO2 emissions from The International Chamber of Shipping our zero-emission future. The R&D fund
shipping fell by 10% over the same period. (ICS) and the entire shipping community will pave the way for vital technological
Notably, seaborne trade doubled between are fully committed to forging a net-zero advancements, including the development
1999 and 2018. future for the sector. Through the contin- of zero-carbon fuels and ships.”
This vital decoupling has been made ued decoupling between trade and emis- “In the short term, the reduction in
possible by significant improvements in sions, growing efficiency savings and the worldwide trade due to the Covid-19
carbon intensity, which is now between development of zero-carbon technologies, pandemic could result in reduced emis-
21% and 29% better than in 2008, across the industry is confident it will be able to sions. However, this will also severely
international shipping. This is just one of achieve the necessary target of halving impact economies and the attainment of
many factors that makes shipping the most emissions by 2050, ICS emphasised in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
environmentally friendly mode of transport a release. Governments will therefore need to work
for goods. Mr Guy Platten, Secretary General for with the IMO to ensure that shipping can
The study has not considered the Cov- the International Chamber of Shipping, play its part in the global recovery, whilst
id-19 pandemic, which is currently having a said: “It’s encouraging to see that shipping also ensuring the development of the
significant impact on the industry. The WTO continues to be the most environmen- zero-emission ships of tomorrow.”
Shiplease term sheet ready for adoption process after expert feedback
Exim News Service tise,” said Mr Nick Fell, Execu- S, the two existing term sheets tions involving second-hand
London, Aug. 11 tive Vice-President, Corporate for bilateral and syndicated ship ships, which represent the ma-
Over a series of meetings, Services and General Counsel financing, except when there jority of leasing deals currently
the drafting committee develop- of BW Group and Chairperson
is a lease-specific reason to being negotiated, but it can be
ing the new BIMCO term sheet of the Drafting Committee.
depart from these standards. readily adapted to fit structures
for ship sale and leaseback It was expected that the
transactions has considered project would attract a lot of The drafting committee involving newbuildings, the
input received from industry interest. Not only have sale considered every comment release said.
experts. The term sheet is now and leaseback structures been received from the expert stake- The term sheet will be put
ready to be presented to the on the rise in recent years, holders and made a number forward for adoption by the
Documentary Committee for leasing companies and other of adjustments to the term Documentary Committee on
adoption, said a release. stakeholders are increasingly sheet prompted by the input September 21-22, 2020 and
It pointed out that the consul- producing self-standing forms
received. The term sheet has published thereafter along with
tation process on SHIPLEASE, of lease. Having a balanced
been principally developed for explanatory notes, the release
BIMCO’s standard indicative BIMCO standard which can
term sheet for ship sale and form the basis for the parties’ sale and leaseback transac- added.
leaseback transactions, gener- negotiations therefore seems
ated keen interest and a sig- an obvious project for BIMCO.
Forex reserves now at $534.568 bn
Exim News Service a key component of reserves,
nificant number of comments The feedback received gen-
Mumbai, Aug. 11 rose by $10.347 billion to
from stakeholders in the leasing erally supports the approach India’s foreign exchange $490.829 billion. Gold rose
industry. taken by the drafting commit- (forex) reserves swelled by by $1.525 billion to $37.625
“The detailed feedback re- tee, including the format and $11.938 billion on July 31, billion. Special drawing rights
ceived from industry experts is overall structure of the term 2020 compared to the week from the IMF increased by $12
before to $534.568 billion, million to $1.475 billion while
extremely useful, and I wish to sheet. Stakeholders also en-
according to the latest data the reserve position in the
express my sincere thanks to dorse the decision to develop put out by the Reserve Bank IMF increased by $54 million
those who took the time to study SHIPLEASE on a similar basis of India (RBI). The foreign to $4.639 billion, as per RBI
the draft and share their exper- to SHIPTERM and SHIPTERM currency assets, which form data, said a report.
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India
(Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 amended
Exim News Service realises the amount while another liquidator distributes the same
New Delhi, Aug. 11 to stakeholders. The amendment made to the Regulations now
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has no- clarifies that where a liquidator realises any amount, but does not
tified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation distribute the same, he shall be entitled to a fee corresponding to
Process) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2020. the amount realised by him. Likewise, where a liquidator distrib-
The Regulations require the committee of creditors to fix the utes any amount, which is not realised by him, he shall be entitled
fee payable to the liquidator. Where the fee has not been fixed by to a fee corresponding to the amount distributed by him.
the committee of creditors, the Regulations provide for a fee as a The amended regulations are effective immediately. These
percentage of the amount realised and of the amount distributed are available at www.mca.gov.in and www.ibbi.gov.in, said a re-
by the liquidator. There have been instances where a liquidator lease.
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VESSELS INPORT & DUE FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE w.e.f. 7th August, 2020
VESSELS INPORT IN KDS AT KPD/NSD/MHC/SAGAR RD./Dd. Hrb. & BUDGE-BUDGE CUSTOMS EXCHANGE RATES
Arrival Steamer’s Name Agent’s Name Container / Type / Berth Imp. R. No. Ref.: Notification No.: 69/2020, CUSTOMS (N.T.)
Metric Container & Date Foreign Currency (w.e.f. 7th August, 2020).
09/08 X-Press Ganges (V. OSI4DN1NC) (Sing) BTL (I) 507 Teus Container MHC 2259203-04/08 All Rates per unit
import export
09/08 MCP Linz (V. 042) SCI 303 Teus Container NSD 2259390-06/08
Australian Dollar 55.15 52.75
Bahraini Dinar 205.00 192.45
10/08 Guang Ping (V. 018) (H’Kong) Samudera 350 Teus Container MHC 2259325-06/08
Canadian Dollar 57.45 55.45
10/08 X-Press Meghna (V. 20014) BTL (I) 508 Teus Container MHC 2259193-04/08 Chinese Yuan 10.95 10.60
Danish Kroner 12.15 11.70
VESSELS INPORT AT HALDIA dock complex/HALDIA OIL JETTY Euro 90.50 87.30
Hong Kong Dollar 9.85 9.50
09/08 Kota Ria (V. KRIA0475W) PIL (I) 6 Teus Container HALDIA 2259273-05/08
Japanese Yen (100) 72.30 69.65
Korean Won 6.50 6.10
VESSELS DUE IN KDS AT KPD/NSD/BUDGE-BUDGE/Dd. Hrb. & SGR Rd. FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE Kuwaiti Dinar 252.85 236.35
Due Steamer’s Name Agent’s Name From Container Metric Imp. R. No. New Zealand Dollar 51.05 48.75
Date & Flag Bulk / B. Bulk Tons./Teus & Date
Norwegian Kroner 8.50 8.20
13/08 MCP London (V. 20009) Sea Consortium (I) Singapore Container 348 Teus 2259602-10/08 Pound Sterling 100.00 96.60
Qatari Riyal 21.25 19.90
13/08 Shejyoti (V. 014) (Bangladesh) Pennon / CJ Darcl Chittagong Container 71 Teus 2258546-27/07 Saudi Arabian Riyal 20.60 19.35
Singapore Dollar 55.60 53.75
14/08 Asiatic Dawn (V. 019) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Kattupally Container 403 Teus 2259708-11/08
South African Rand 4.45 4.20
14/08 Danu Bhum (V. 436W) (Sing) Chakiat Shipg Services Port Klang Container 573 Teus 2259673-10/08 Swedish Kroner 8.80 8.50
Swiss Franc 84.05 80.80
14/08 Kota Tampan (V. KTPN0584W) PIL (I) Singapore Container 395 Teus — Turkish Lira 10.95 10.30
UAE Dirham 21.05 19.75
15/08 OEL Progress (V. 2014N) (Sing) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —
U.S. Dollar 75.75 74.00
16/08 Sinar Penida (V. 032) (Indonesia) Samudera Singapore Container 422 Teus — We are not responsible for any mistake
ALL RATES ARE PROVISIONAL.
16/08 Pira Bhum (V. 497W) (Sing) Chakiat Shipg Services Port Klang Container — — The rates in these columns are only meant for guidance.
16/08 FSL Kelang (V. 006N) Far Shipping (I) Colombo Container — — w.e.f. 7th August, 2020
16/08 Reinhard Schepers (V. 070W) Far Shipping (I) Port Klang Container — —
16/08 Asiatic Moon (V. 32E) Sea Consortium / GSL Chittagong Container — — Vessel Expected Date
16/08 X-Press Hoogly (V. 20017) Sea Consortium (I) Krishnapatnam Container — — FSL Singapore (V. 009S) (At Hal) 12/08/20
16/08 Hermann Schepers (V. 20015) Sea Consortium (I) Colombo Container — — RHL Aurora (V. SH032R) (At Hal) 12/08/20
17/08 X-Press Godavari (V. 20016) Sea Consortium (I) Singapore Container — —
17/08 Kota Rajin (V. KRJN0218W) PIL (I) Singapore Container — —
17/08 OEL Fortune (V. 2012N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container — —
17/08 SSL Chennai (V. 160) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Kattupally Container — — Vessel Expected To Sail Date
18/08 Cont Ship Hub (V. SK032R) MSC (I) Colombo Container — — Kota Tabah (V. KTBH0880E) (F. Kol) 11/08/20
19/08 OEL India (V. SK033R) MSC (I) Colombo Container — — BLPL Blessing (V. 2015W) (F. Kol) 12/08/20
20/08 Trans Samudera (V. 023) (Bangladesh) Pennon / CJ Darcl Chittagong Container — — SSL Kochi (V. 186S) (F. Hal) 12/08/20
20/08 Supa Bhum (V. 076W) (Thailand) Chakiat Shipg Services Port Klang Container — —
20/08 Sinar Pomalaa (V. 047) (Panama) Samudera Singapore Container — —
Ships Sailed with Export
20/08 X-Press Yamuna (V. 20014S) Sea Consortium (I) Singapore Container — — Cargo from Kolkata / Haldia
20/08 MTT Pengerang (V. 003S) (Malaysia) Samudera Singapore Container — — Vessel Date Next Port
22/08 Kota Tabah (V. KTBH0881W) PIL (I) Singapore Container — — X-Press Godavari (V. 20015) (F. Kol) 03/08 Singapore
Hermann Schepers (V. 20014) (F. Kol) 03/08 Colombo
23/08 MCP Bilbao (V. 104) (Lib) Samudera Singapore Container — —
Kota Rajin (V. KRJN0217E) (F. Hal) 03/08 Singapore
23/08 Asiatic Cloud (V. 2011N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container — — Asiatic Dawn (V. 018) (F. Kol) 04/08 Chennai
Kota Tenaga (V. KTNG0102E) (F. Hal) 04/08 Singapore
24/08 BLPL Blessing (V. 2015E) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —
Reinhard Schepers (V. 069E) (F. Kol) 05/08 Port Klang
VESSELS DUe IN haldIA DOCK COMPLEX FOR IMPORT DISCHARGE FSL Singapore (V. 005S) (F. Hal) 05/08 Colombo
12/08 FSL Singapore (V. 009N) Far Shipping (I) Colombo Container 124 Teus 2259211-04/08 MTT Tawau (V. 001) (F. Kol) 06/08 Singapore
12/08 RHL Aurora (V. SH032R) (Lib) MSC (I) / MSC Colombo Container 351 Teus 2259576-09/08 Supa Bhum (V. 075E) (F. Kol) 06/08 Port Klang
Cont Ship Hub (V. SK030R) (F. Kol) 06/08 Colombo
15/08 OEL Fortune (V. 2012N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container — —
SSL Chennai (V. 159) (F. Kol) 07/08 Chennai
19/08 OEL Progress (V. 2014N) (Sing) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — — OEL India (V. SK031R) (F. Kol) 07/08 Colombo
X-Press Yamuna (V. 20013) (F. Kol) 08/08 Singapore
19/08 Kota Rajin (V. KRJN0218W) PIL (I) Singapore Container — —
MTT Pengerang (V. 002) (F. Kol) 08/08 Singapore
19/08 SSL Kutch (V. 194) (Indian) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Chennai Container — — BLPL Blessing (V. 2015W) (F. Hal) 08/08 Kolkata
19/08 FSL Kelang (V. 006N) Far Shipping (I) Colombo Container — — SSL Kutch (v. 193) (F. Hal) 08/08 Paradip
X-Press Hoogly (V. 20016) (F. Kol) 09/08 Krishnapatnam
20/08 SSL Kochi (V. 187) (Indian) Shreyas Shipg & Logs Chennai Container — —
Asiatic Moon (V. 31E) (F. Kol) 10/08 Chittagong
21/08 RHL Astrum (V. SH035R) (Lib) MSC (I) Colombo Container — — FSL Singapore (V. 009S) (F. Kol) 10/08 Haldia
OEL Colombo (V. SC031R) (F. Kol) 10/08 Colombo
23/08 BLPL Blessing (V. 2015E) TGLS (I) Colombo Container — —
Asiatic Cloud (V. 2010S) (F. Hal) 10/08 Colombo
27/08 Asiatic Cloud (V. 2011N) TGLS (I) Singapore Container — — Kota Ria (V. KRIA0475E) (F. Hal) 10/08 Singapore
10 Kolkata, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020
MANSA felicitates Mumbai Port Chairman
Sanjay Bhatia on his successful 4-year stint
( Continued from page 3) ages, timely allotment of con-
of trade during the past four tracts, and ensuring draught
years in general and during availability in the port for deep-
the current pandemic in partic- er vessels. He also created an
ular is testimony to the tenure environment for better func-
of Mr Sanjay Bhatia, who ex- tioning of the ICTPL terminal.
ecuted his tasks as an admin- Also practicing as a pre-
istrator without any fear or fa- ceptor (teacher) of Heartful-
vour. The trade in general and ness (Sahaj Marg) Meditation
MANSA members in particular for the last 19 years, Mr Bhatia
would forever be indebted to introduced private workers for
his prompt and patient hearing carrying out work in 3rd shift to
to the grievances and resolv- meet the vexatious shortage
ing the issues quickly,” said for operations at the port.
Mr Amit Wason, President, The Mumbai Port adminis-
MANSA. tration also developed a ma-
With over three decades in jor passenger terminal that
government service as a Ma- attracted huge international
harashtra state cadre IAS of- a plaque on his last day in of- users and constantly briefed tourist vessels during Mr Bha-
ficer, Mr Bhatia, a mechanical fice as the Chairman of the port the port administration. tia’s tenure, while the under-
engineer and a management by officials of MANSA including During his tenure as the utilised and loss-making ship
graduate from Southern Cross Mr Hiren Ved, Capt. Ram Iyer port chairman, Mr Bhatia was repair facilities like dry dock
University, Australia, who also and Mr Swamy. instrumental in various mile- was handed over to Cochin
simultaneously steered the On behalf of MANSA, Mr stones like removal of pinnacle Shipyard at good and remu-
Indian Port Association as its Ved coordinated the impend- which remained under water at nerative terms for the port,
Chairman, was felicitated with ing issues faced by the port BPX channel as a setback for said a release.
Maersk revamps Europe to Middle East & Indian Subcontinent network
( Continued from page 3)
resilient and agile supply chains.
The updated network will connect more
cargo via the Maersk hub in Colombo (Sri
Lanka), allowing customers to do consolida-
tion from different origins and better connect
their cargo from both Asia and West Central
Asia. Furthermore, by linking the Middle East stron-
ger to Maersk’s key hubs in Europe, the changes
provide customers additional flexibility and agility to
move cargo between different markets, said a re-
lease.
“To meet changing customer needs, we have
reviewed our service network and identified oppor-
tunities to create new solutions for how we connect
Europe and the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent
region. Through increased flexibility and connectiv-
Europe-Middle East (ME2) westbound
ity, these changes will offer new, interesting ways
for our customers to connect their supply chains both from an import
Highlights and export perspective,” said Mr Johan Sigsgaard, Head of Europe
H New access for West India and Pakistan to Maersk’s and Middle East Trades at A.P. Moller-Maersk.
cross-consolidation service in Colombo The North Europe and West Mediterranean regions will be served
H New direct connection between the Western Mediter- via Maersk’s AE1 and AE7 services which offer a direct connection
ranean and North West India via the ME2 service with Salalah (Oman) and Colombo. As a result of the changes, the
H Access to new inland destinations in Northern India ME1 service will be suspended without impacting the capacity
in the network. This will also reduce the need for ad-hoc blank-
H Opportunity to utilise the Maersk Flex Hub storage
ings in times of volatile demand, which will provide greater sup-
solution in Salalah, Port Said (Egypt), Tangiers (Mo-
ply chain predictability on these routes going forward, said a
rocco) and Algeciras (Spain) release.
HMM joins forces with CMA CGM on TTI Algeciras
Exim News Service disclosed.
Seoul, Aug. 11 HMM expects a great synergy effect based on strategic co-
HMM has announced that the company has signed a sales operation with CMA CGM in terms of enhancing profitability and
and purchase agreement with CMA CGM for the sale of operational capabilities by securing additional cargoes.
its 50% stake minus one share in Total Terminal Interna- An HMM official said: “TTI Algeciras has a great geo-
tional Algeciras (TTI Algeciras), a container terminal in graphical advantage to play an integral role as a tranship-
the south of Spain. ment hub located at the centre of containerised cargo flow
Shares of TTI Algeciras are owned by HMM and HT on main trade lanes. We believe TTI Algeciras will take
Algeciras which is a special purpose company wholly centre stage in the Gibraltar area as it has a high potential
controlled by HMM. HMM directly owns a stake of 50% for future growth and development. We are expecting more
minus one share, with the remaining 50% stake plus one business opportunities in the years to come based on stable
share held by HT Algeciras, said a release. operations of the terminal.”
HMM has decided to sell its own 50% stake minus one share This transaction, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to
but still maintains its position as the largest shareholder through be completed in Q4 2020 for joint operations to be started.
HT Algeciras. TTI Algeciras was formerly operated by Hanjin Shipping but HMM
The financial details including the price of the deal were not acquired a 100% stake in the terminal in 2017, the release added.11
Int’l
Int’l Shipping Scene
Shipping Scene
Wednesday, August 12, 2020R.N.I. No. 34392/82
Postal Regd. No. SSRM/KOLRMS/WB/RNP-28/2020
12 Kolkata, Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Lines making alternative arrangements following Beirut port explosion
Exim News Service arrangements for cargo due to be loaded/discharged in Beirut
Beirut, Aug. 11 until normal operations resume. These arrangements include
Following the closure of the Lebanese port of Beirut, po- alternative port calls (such as Gioia Tauro, Tekirdag, Mersin, Pi-
tentially seen lasting for a significant period, after last week’s raeus) and alternative loading and discharge operations.”
devastating explosion, key container shipping lines are making “MSC is in close contact with the terminal operator to under-
alternative arrangements. stand the extent of any damage to the infrastructure and equip-
CMA CGM said in a communiqué that its teams in Lebanon ment and when the terminal will be operational again.”
have already launched a contingency plan with three temporary Maersk said its office in Lebanon was seriously damaged.
offices opened in Beirut and Tripoli. Three of its personnel were present in the office at the time of the
The Group will continue to serve Lebanon through Tripoli port, blast and were lightly injured, and subsequently taken to hospital
located 80 km from Beirut, it said. for medical check-up and treatment. Their condition is good and
It put out the following continuity plan for floating containers as their recovery is being closely monitored.
well as future bookings to Lebanon: The statement further said:
H “For the containers already on board of our vessels to Bei- “At the time of the blast, there was no Maersk vessel at the
rut, we will accomplish the BL at Tripoli port in Lebanon as per port of Beirut, which seems to be where the explosion originated
our Bill of Lading terms, if at time of vessel’s arrival the port of from; however, Maersk containers were present in the port and
Beirut is still not operational. We will offer intermodal solutions for we are doing our utmost to assess the scale of potential dam-
which you can contact our CMA CGM agency in Lebanon. age and the impact to any equipment and cargo of our valued
H “For the bookings already placed but not loaded as well as customers.
future bookings, we propose Tripoli as an alternative discharge “We are determined to find the best possible alternative solu-
port in Lebanon. tion for our operations while the port in Beirut remains closed,
H “B/L to Beirut as port of discharge are still accepted. How- which we expect to last for the next few weeks. We are currently
ever, as long as Port of Beirut will not be operational, at time of working on a solution with the port in Tripoli to enable the calls of
arrival in Lebanon, all containers will be discharged in Tripoli.” our vessels there and will be communicating the details as soon
These actions are in place with immediate effect and until fur- as they are known.
ther notice for all ports of loading served by CMA CGM Group, “We aim to individually contact all our customers whose cargo
the communiqué informed. could have been directly impacted being at the port at the time
MSC said in a statement that “due to the incident, calls at Bei- of explosion, and also provide further communication on inbound
rut Container Terminal in Lebanon are currently being omitted. To vessels destined for Beirut, and this will be happening over the
ensure business continuity, MSC has implemented contingency coming days.”
‘Kisan Rail’ expected to boost movement of agro produce
Exim News Service agro-based division. Nashik and
New Delhi, Aug. 11 the surrounding region produces
Indian Railways flagged huge quantity of fresh vegeta-
off the first ‘Kisan Rail’ from bles, fruits, flowers, other per-
Devlali (Nashik District, Maha- ishables, onions and other agro
rashtra) to Danapur (Bihar) last products. These perishables
week. The honours were done are mainly transported to areas
via video conferencing by Union around Patna, Prayagraj, Katni,
Minister of Agriculture and Farm- Satna, etc.
ers Welfare, Rural Development This train has scheduled
and Panchayati Raj, Mr Narendra halts at Nashik Road, Manmad,
Singh Tomar and Union Minister Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Burhanpur,
of Railways and Commerce & In- Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Sat-
dustry, Mr Piyush Goyal. na, Katni, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deendayal Upad-
The train will run on weekly basis with initial composition of 10 hyay Nagar and Buxar.
+1 VPs. It will reach Danapur covering the journey of 1,519 km The Railways aims to help double farmers’ income with the
in 31:45 hours. launch of Kisan Rail as the train will bring perishable agricultural
Union Minister of Finance Ms Nirmala Sitharaman had made products like vegetables and fruits to the market in a short period
the announcement in the Union Budget 2020-21 to build a seam- of time. The train, with reefer containers, is expected to build
less national cold supply chain for perishables, inclusive of milk, a seamless national cold supply chain for perishables, inclu-
meat and fish. It was also stated that the Railways will set up a sive of fish, meat and milk.
Kisan Rail through PPP arrangements. The Railways had earlier run single-commodity special trains
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Tomar said, “It is a great day like Banana Specials, etc. This is the first ever multi-commodity
for farmers. Kisan Rail was announced in the Budget. Agricul- train and will carry fruits like pomegranate, banana, grapes, etc.,
ture produce needs best possible distribution and returns. Indian and vegetables like capsicum, cauliflower, drumsticks, cabbage,
farmers have proved that they would never be deterred by any onion, chillies, etc. Aggressive marketing is being done with lo-
calamity or challenge. Kisan Rail will ensure that agro prod- cal farmers, loaders, APMC and individuals, and demand is be-
ucts reach from one corner to another corner of the country. ing aggregated. It is expected that the train will be patronised well
This train will benefit the farmers and the consumers.” and will be a great help to farmers, especially as the freight will
Kisan Rail will be a game changer in ensuring the fast trans- be charged as per the parcel tariff of normal train (P Scale), the
portation of agricultural produce across the nation, highlighted a release said.
release.
Mr Tomar also praised the Indian Railways for maintaining the CHARGEABLE RATES FOR
foodgrain supply chain during Covid times. MAJOR PAIR OF STATIONS
Said Mr Piyush Goyal: “It was the guidance and inspiration by Freight per tonne
the Prime Minister that Indian Railways started Kisan Rail. This
train will serve as a milestone in doubling farmers’ income. Indian Nasik Road/Devlali to Danapur Rs 4,001
Railways and farmers had been forefront in the battle against Manmad to Danapur Rs 3,849
Covid challenges. Foodgrains freight was doubled during the pe- Jalgaon to Danapur Rs 3,513
riod. Interest of Indian farmers is being looked after like never be- Bhusawal to Danapur Rs 3,459
fore. I am looking forward to see the day when apples of Kashmir Burhanpur to Danapur Rs 3,323
reach Kanyakumari through Kisan Rail.” Khandwa to Danapur Rs 3,148
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