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TODAY IS: Tuesday , November 12, 2019

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November 11 , 2019 CEO & VC - GMB meets Denmark Ambassador to explore future possibilities in Maritime Education & Ports November 11 , 2019 Antwerp Port sees successfully testing of Drones November 11 , 2019 Maersk and ZigZag Global sign strategic investment and partnership November 11 , 2019 Hamburg Port to serve more Mega Boxships with 3 new Cranes November 11 , 2019 Port of Rotterdam handled 112.4 million tonnes of freight during the third quarter of 2019 November 11 , 2019 Seaways Shipping brings exotic animals to India November 11 , 2019 Aditya Mishra is the new Chairman of Land Ports Authority of India November 11 , 2019 Boxco Logistics handles heaviest single consignment at NMPT November 11 , 2019 Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates 1st ever ‘BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave’ in Visakhapatnam November 11 , 2019 IRClass opens office in Netherlands & announces participation at Europort November 11 , 2019 India has clocked four-fold jump in Cruise calling in 2 years: MoS Shipping November 11 , 2019 NMPT’s Mechanised Coal handling berth becomes operational November 11 , 2019 Growth of US inbound Containers has slowed to 2.6% in 2019 : BIMCO November 11 , 2019 Drewry: Container freight rates could rise in coming months November 11 , 2019 India may impose anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations November 08 , 2019 Hapag Lloyd’s South East India – Europe Express service is perfect match for upcoming Citrus season November 08 , 2019 Cosco Shipping and PSA International concluded a cooperation framework agreement on the “New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor” November 08 , 2019 Digital solutions will save the Container Shipping industry billions : Hamburg Süd COO November 08 , 2019 Milaha participates in Qatar Silk Road exhibition November 08 , 2019 Commerce Ministry raises issue of DRI notices to exporters over IGST with Finance Ministry November 08 , 2019 Indian Shippers assured of low-sulphur fuel supply & relaxed regulations November 08 , 2019 Piyush Goyal to visit US for Trade talks in coming week November 08 , 2019 FIEO welcomes decision taken by Govt on RCEP in National interest November 08 , 2019 Khadi gets separate unique HS code, export to get a boost November 08 , 2019 Niti Aayog calls for review of Essential Commodities Act to boost agriculture exports November 08 , 2019 Alphaliner highlights effects of the IMO 2020 Sulphur cap on Liner Shipping November 07 , 2019 India gains $755 mn in additional exports to US due to trade war: UNCTAD November 07 , 2019 Gopal Krishna flags off 1st Containerised cargo from HALDIA (NW-1) to PANDU (NW-2) through INDO-BANGLADESH Protocol Route November 07 , 2019 Mumbai Port observes Vigilance Awareness Week- 2019 November 07 , 2019 DP World’s Joint Venture wins concession for Berths 11 & 12 of Port 2000 in Le Havre November 07 , 2019 Maersk to pilot a battery system to improve power production November 07 , 2019 India exploring trade agreements with USA & EU; FTAs with Japan, Korea & ASEAN being reviewed says Piyush Goyal November 07 , 2019 Will resolve outstanding issues raised by India for not joining RCEP: China November 07 , 2019 Govt to facilitate onion imports from Iran, Egypt, Turkey; to relax fumigation norms November 07 , 2019 SCI Ship Urja performs rescue operation at Arabian Sea November 06 , 2019 JNPT welcomes delegation from US Embassy in Delhi November 06 , 2019 AIRBUS and HAROPA - Port of Le Havre sign two partnership agreements November 06 , 2019 Ocean Network Express reports $126m profit in second quarter November 06 , 2019 K Line joins Getting to Zero coalition November 06 , 2019 Govt mulling to set up Mega Parks near Ports to attract FDI : Textile Secretary November 06 , 2019 India not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership November 06 , 2019 FICCI fully supports PM Narendra Modi's decision against joining RCEP November 06 , 2019 India’s coal imports rise 9 % to 127 MT in Apr-September November 06 , 2019 NMPT adds heli-tourism as cruise season begins November 05 , 2019 Portall Infosystems ties up with Global Maritime Legal Solutions, South Africa November 05 , 2019 Pact for cooperation between Indian, Thailand Ports finalised November 05 , 2019 MOL, K Line & NYK Line reports Profit in first Half of fiscal year 2019 November 05 , 2019 Logistics and Transport Awards again name GAC Dubai top FMCG logistics provider November 05 , 2019 O P Dayama assumes charge as GM - IFFCO Kandla unit November 05 , 2019 Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou re-elected President of WISTA International November 05 , 2019 Shipping Secretary flags off 1st ever movement of Container cargo on Brahmaputra river November 05 , 2019 VPT sets cargo handling target of 70MT : Chairman November 05 , 2019 Railway’s freight traffic drops 0.97% in first 7 months of FY20 November 05 , 2019 India is “Guest of Honour Country” at China’s import expo November 04 , 2019 Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations deferred to 16th Feb 2020 November 04 , 2019 Mumbai Port Trust lights up the Gateway of India on 31st October 2019 to spread the message “Integrity – A Way of Life” on occasion of Vigilance Awa November 04 , 2019 Need to diversify Service exports to reduce dependency on IT exports: Piyush Goyal November 04 , 2019 CargoSmart: Schedule Reliability rises in Q3 2019 November 04 , 2019 India loses export incentive case filed by US at WTO, to appeal against the ruling November 04 , 2019 More than 100 Containerships out of operation for scrubber retrofits: Alphaliner November 04 , 2019 1st Export preparedness Index to rank States, UTs likely in Jan 2020 November 04 , 2019 MOL, K Line & NYK Line report Profits in first Half of fiscal year 2019 November 04 , 2019 MPA & DNV GL in 3 yr R&D collaboration on decarbonisation & digitalisation November 04 , 2019 Cyber attack on Asian Ports could cost $110 billion – Lloyd’s November 01 , 2019 Global Maritime Trade to grow 3.4% over 2019-24 annually : UNCTAD November 01 , 2019 Maersk & Lingang Group inks strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop International Shipping Service November 01 , 2019 CEVA Logistics launches an innovative and expert Medical Equipment Installation Service in India November 01 , 2019 Milaha reports 5% increase in net profit for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2019 November 01 , 2019 GAC awarded Ship Agency of the Year title in The Maritime Standard Awards 2019 November 01 , 2019 India’s marine exports to China heading for USD 1 billion mark November 01 , 2019 India to enter FTAs on own terms; Not in a hurry : Piyush Goyal November 01 , 2019 V.O.C Port bags National Award for Excellence in Cost Management November 01 , 2019 Railways to offer surplus land to States for economic development : Piyush Goyal November 01 , 2019 Railway freight earnings down by Rs 3,901 crore in Q2 November 01 , 2019 Indian, Chinese economies to accelerate in Q4, says Report October 31 , 2019 Milaha partners with Microsoft to build Smart Logistics Platform October 31 , 2019 CMA CGM Group supports development of Wing to offer new solutions in e-commerce logistics October 31 , 2019 Bahri’s commitment to Excellence recognized with 3 Titles at The Maritime Standard Awards 2019 October 31 , 2019 Reviving exports: Govt mulls measures to rationalise import costs, simplify norms October 31 , 2019 Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Ease of Doing Business-Implementation of RFID based Port Access Control System at Kolkata Dock System October 31 , 2019 Shipping Ministry planning to allow LLP and NRIs to register Ships in India October 31 , 2019 US discussing deal to reinstate GSP for India: US Congress report October 31 , 2019 India – Important trading partner for Port of Hamburg October 31 , 2019 India’s Coal imports set to drop for 3rd consecutive month in October October 31 , 2019 MSC introduces new Spanish rail service for Reefer cargo October 31 , 2019 Maersk join forces with industry peers & customers to develop LEO October 31 , 2019 Global Container Terminals joins TradeLens Supply Chain platform October 30 , 2019 Portall Infosystems launching PortalleVGM October 30 , 2019 A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S upgrades EBITDA expectation for 2019 October 30 , 2019 Bahri’s Q3 Net Profit jumps 81% driven by Logistics Services Sector October 30 , 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate 150th year celebrations of KoPT October 30 , 2019 Commerce Ministry holds discussions with Export Promotion Council : MEIS, Credit, IGST refund issues discussed October 30 , 2019 MANSA congratulates PSA’s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal for handling its one-millionth TEU October 30 , 2019 APM Terminals Pipavav announces financial performance of September ended quarter 2019 October 30 , 2019 Maersk lays the foundation stone for ‘A.P. Moller – Maersk Centre of Excellence’ for maritime skill development in Tamil Nadu October 30 , 2019 Commerce Minister admits slow rise in “Starting Business” parameter of EoDB ranking, expects to improve going forward October 30 , 2019 FIEO hails continuous improvement in India’s ranking in Ease of Doing Business October 30 , 2019 India's EODB ranking improvements a strong positive message to investors: FICCI October 25 , 2019 Höegh Autoliners transport critical Breakbulk cargo from Mumbai to Ghana October 25 , 2019 KICT honoured as Fastest Growing Terminal in 2018-19 October 25 , 2019 DP World reports 1.1% gross like-for-like volume growth in 3Q 2019 October 25 , 2019 Kolkata & Bengaluru to be included in World Bank's Doing Business report October 25 , 2019 India & Bangladesh stakeholders stress on Port Connectivity October 25 , 2019 Drewry: Shipping Container prices drop in challenging market October 25 , 2019 Threat to growth in Global Container Port throughput at highest level ever says a report October 25 , 2019 FreightBro becomes the first Indian Logistics Startup to join Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg October 24 , 2019 MSC creates Mobile Game to raise awareness on sustainability in Shipping October 24 , 2019 Next FTP may reduce raw material costs to boost sliding exports October 24 , 2019 Shipper must indicate specific HS Codes rather than adopting ‘Others’ category: DGFT October 24 , 2019 HICT bags the Swachhta Hi Seva Award 2019 October 24 , 2019 PICT handles its First Concor Container Movement October 24 , 2019 India-US trade: Contours of a deal almost final, says Piyush Goyal October 24 , 2019 India bans single-use plastics on Ships in its Waters October 24 , 2019 Indian Register of Shipping receives RO authorisation from Denmark October 24 , 2019 IMF sees Indian economic growth rebounding to 7 % next fiscal October 23 , 2019 Master Marine Services signs MoU with Portall Infosystems October 23 , 2019 “K” LINE, MOL & NYK Share Data with ONE through the Common Data Platform “IoS-OP” October 23 , 2019 Essar Ports posts record cargo growth of 20.07% in H1FY20 October 23 , 2019 CMA CGM launches SHIPFIN TRADE FINANCE, its new range of import and export financing solutions October 23 , 2019 Govt likely to extend benefits to exporters under MEIS till March 31 October 23 , 2019 Konkan Railway looking to transform itself as “complete logistic service provider” October 23 , 2019 India's First Woman Captain, Radhika Menon honoured by Govt Of India under Bharat Ki Laxmi campaign October 23 , 2019 Prime Minister highlights efforts to improve Ease of Doing Business in India October 23 , 2019 Portall Infosystems inks MoU with IOS Partners, Florida October 23 , 2019 Port of Antwerp and Zeebrugge initiate merger negotiations October 23 , 2019 India to spend $ 1.4 trillion on Infra in 5 yrs: Nirmala Sitharaman October 22 , 2019 BMCT creates new milestone of handling 1 mn TEUs since inception October 22 , 2019 Ocean Network Express wins Lloyd’s List “Excellence in Container Shipping” Asia Pacific Award October 22 , 2019 MSC rules out arctic exploration on environmental concerns October 22 , 2019 Port of Antwerp freight volume grows on the back of Dry Bulk in first 3 Quarters of 2019 October 22 , 2019 Commerce Ministry calls meeting of Export Promotion Councils to boost exports October 22 , 2019 FIEO to put focus on Japan to realise the untapped potential and move to value added exports : FIEO President October 22 , 2019 MSME holds great potential of becoming export strength for Country: Nitin Gadkari October 22 , 2019 VPT to host a Mega Port conclave next month October 22 , 2019 Minister of Shipping (I/C) Mansukh Mandaviya visits Paradip Port October 22 , 2019 Concor’s ICD project work at Kadakola commences October 22 , 2019 NCLAT gives go ahead to NCLT Mumbai to decide on Adani Ports' bid for Dighi Port October 22 , 2019 Nirmala Sitharaman calls G20 key to regain global growth October 22 , 2019 ADNOC Partners Adani-BASF for $4 billion Mundra chemical complex October 22 , 2019 India’s cotton imports rise to 2.3 million bales till August : India Ratings October 22 , 2019 China Q3 GDP growth slows to 6%, slowest in 27 years October 18 , 2019 Centre to bring law to fix minimum distance between Ports October 18 , 2019 NYK completes World’s first autonomous ship trial voyage from China to Japan October 18 , 2019 FIEO delegation to visit Kenya, Ethiopia in November to boost exports opportunities October 18 , 2019 Assam set to have India’s first International Multi-Modal Hub October 18 , 2019 Asia to US box traffic dips for the first time in three months October 18 , 2019 India to be topmost export destination for Peru October 18 , 2019 Box ships deployed on US and Europe trade lanes continue to increase in size October 18 , 2019 India imposes anti-dumping duty on certain steel imports October 17 , 2019 Portall announces agreement with INTTRA by E2open October 17 , 2019 Bahri Logistics’ award-winning services and solutions set new industry benchmarks for quality at Breakbulk Americas October 17 , 2019 Exports decline 6.57% in September, Trade deficit at 7-month low October 17 , 2019 Declining trend in exports does not augur well for the economy : FIEO October 17 , 2019 Kerala to sign MoU with Netherlands for Maritime Development of State October 17 , 2019 DGFT issues advisory for exports over issue of late cut imposed by the system while applying for MEIS October 17 , 2019 India aims to export 50,000 tonnes of sugar to China October 17 , 2019 Vegetable oil imports fall 13% in Sept; Malaysian imports drop significantly October 17 , 2019 World Trade Report sees increasing role for Services Trade October 17 , 2019 Box shipping faces $11 billion IMO 2020 bill October 17 , 2019 BlocBox to launch IEO on Exonium as it ramps up development on World’s first Blockchain protocol for Maritime industry October 16 , 2019 MSC launches Two New Services for Intra-Asia Network October 16 , 2019 COSCO's Mega Plan for Port of Piraeus receives Greek Regulator Approval October 16 , 2019 Bahri’s unrivaled Maritime Capabilities in the spotlight at Saudi Logistics Conference 2019 October 16 , 2019 PM Narendra Modi to take a call on all pending RCEP issues October 16 , 2019 India has huge potential for trade with US, no dispute: Piyush Goyal October 16 , 2019 Warehousing space saw investments of Rs 3,500 cr since GST rollout: CBRE October 16 , 2019 India has turned in an importer of copper, first time in 18 years October 16 , 2019 No GST on Maritime Courses conducted by the Maritime Training Institutes of India approved by DG Shipping: CBIC October 16 , 2019 IHMCL, GSTN signs MoU to link FASTag with GST e-way bill system October 16 , 2019 Mundra LNG Terminal to be commissioned by December October 16 , 2019 Drewry & ESC annouces an IMO 2020 BAF Transparent Indexing Mechanism for Shippers Transparent Indexing Mechanism for Shippers October 15 , 2019 IMO 2020 and Blank sailings to define Q4 Container Markets October 15 , 2019 K. Ramamohana Rao appointed as New Chairman for VPT October 15 , 2019 Ports of Amsterdam & Rotterdam: Joint preparations and traffic management for a possible no-deal Brexit October 15 , 2019 NYK takes the delivery of 1st SOx Scrubber-equipped VLCC October 15 , 2019 APL unveils Six New Latin America Services October 15 , 2019 Chennai summit a pragmatic way of constructive engagement to resolve trade and other issues: FIEO October 15 , 2019 Gopalpur Port receives its first capesize vessel October 15 , 2019 India seeks check on 50% of Chinese imports in trade pact October 15 , 2019 Passenger vehicle exports up 4 % in April-September period October 15 , 2019 DP World becomes a full Logistics Operator in Peru October 15 , 2019 Hapag-Lloyd opens new Headquarter for South Europe Region October 15 , 2019 Wärtsilä strengthens its smart marine portfolio in India, Introduces high-speed, compact engine: The Wärtsilä 14 October 14 , 2019 PESB selects Harjeet Kaur Joshi tao Head SCI October 14 , 2019 CMA CGM to use three ways to complay with IMO 2020 Low Sulphur Regulation October 14 , 2019 Mamallapuram Summit: New era of India-China cooperation begins with ‘Chennai connect’, says Prime Minister October 14 , 2019 JSW Infrastructuare to buy 14 more Mini-Bulk Carriers for $126 million October 14 , 2019 US outlines 'Phase 1' trade deal with China, suspends October tariff hike October 14 , 2019 India's August rice exports drop 29% on weak African demand: Govt October 14 , 2019 Global Value Chains can help Developing Countries in better growth outcomes: World Bank October 14 , 2019 India and China signs 120 MoUs for exports to China October 14 , 2019 India seeks safeguards in China-led trade pact October 14 , 2019 India’s engineering exports to China up 58% in Aug October 14 , 2019 India set to become net importer of Iron-ore October 14 , 2019 India's oil meal exports slows in April-Sept period October 14 , 2019 Maharashtra Sugar Federation asks Millers to increase exports October 14 , 2019 Gem & Jewellery export down 7.6% to Rs 1.3 trillion in first half October 14 , 2019 Railways freight loading dips 6.6% in September 2019 October 11 , 2019 GMB Ports handle 4% higher cargo between April-Sept ‘19 (YoY) October 11 , 2019 DP World leads in advancement of Global Logistics Industry October 11 , 2019 CMA CGM Group's brands reorganization on Russian Far East October 11 , 2019 Ocean Network Express (Europe) becomes Authorised Economic Operator October 11 , 2019 "K" Line aims to use AI to forecast shipping markets October 11 , 2019 SCI observed 2nd October as its 59th Foundation Day October 11 , 2019 Adani Ports unveils Mega ambitious plans for Dhamra Port October 11 , 2019 Sri Lanka’s Container hub status grows despite direct mainline calls to Indian Ports : ADB October 11 , 2019 Shipping confidence dips as trade wars intensify : BDO October 10 , 2019 Essar Ports honoured for CSR initiatives at Seatrade Maritime Awards 2019 October 10 , 2019 Evergreen & Samsung Heavy signs Ultra-Large Containership deal October 10 , 2019 APL’s Eagle REACH. Guaranteed, becomes daily October 10 , 2019 NYK holds Annual Dry Bulk Safety Conference October 10 , 2019 ONE establishes stowage planning hub in Japan October 10 , 2019 Trade opportunities between US and India historic: US State Governor October 10 , 2019 Coking Coal shipments rise 15% to 29 MT at 12 Major Ports in Apr-Sept : IPA October 10 , 2019 Conclusion of SOP with Bangladesh on Chattogram and Mongla Ports win win situation : Mansukh Mandaviya October 10 , 2019 IIT-Madras set to launch ship simulator October 09 , 2019 Global Port Throughput to rise by 2.6% in 2019: Drewry October 09 , 2019 Traxens develops 1st standards for Smart Container data exchange October 09 , 2019 PSA begins new chapter in Singapore with Tuas Port, building ecosystem to synergise Port Operations & co-create Supply Chain Orchestration October 09 , 2019 “K” Line publishes 100-Year History entitled “Voyaging Through Time” October 09 , 2019 NYK joins “Getting to Zero Coalition” for accelerating maritime shipping's decarbonization October 09 , 2019 Maersk empowers S Trade opportunities & simplified Cargo movementEs in Odisha with new October 09 , 2019 India can win big from inevitable $350-550bn exports moving out of China: Credit Suisse October 09 , 2019 Cargo volume at Major Ports grows 1.48% in April-September : IPA October 09 , 2019 FIATA updates Model Rules on Freight Forwarding Services October 09 , 2019 FIEO to organise 3 day course on Digital Marketing & E-Commerce for Exporters from today in Mumbai October 07 , 2019 Port of Rotterdam Authority launches Trace and Track Containers October 07 , 2019 Hapag-Lloyd to collaborate with Portchain on advanced fleet planning October 07 , 2019 NYK conducts world’s first Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships trial October 07 , 2019 Port of Antwerp expanding, but not its eco-footprint October 07 , 2019 Govt expects economy to grow 6.5% in FY20 : NITI Aayog Vice Chairman October 07 , 2019 Ocean exports keep India's trade outlook afloat amidst overall slowdown in international trade October 07 , 2019 RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.15% October 07 , 2019 Key rate cuts to support fiscal stimulus, encourage investment, boost consumer sentiments and demand: Sharad Kumar Saraf, President, FIEO October 07 , 2019 India agrees to allow Nepal to use three Inland Waterways October 04 , 2019 AV Vijaykumar takes over as Chairman FFFAI October 04 , 2019 Shipping firms seeks clarification from Major Ports about new IMO regulations to reduce emissions October 04 , 2019 US renegotiating grant of special trade privilege to India: Wilbur Ross October 04 , 2019 WCO releases paper on benefits of Free Zones Globally October 04 , 2019 DGTR launches online filing system for anti-dumping applications October 04 , 2019 Blockchain Project in Container Shipping fails due to lack of interest October 04 , 2019 BIMCO proposes new option helping Shipping Lines to reduce emissions October 03 , 2019 Keyur Tharani elected Chairman of BOFBA at 66th AGM October 03 , 2019 Future online marketplaces could bring mutual benefit to both Carriers and Shippers : Drewry October 03 , 2019 PSA Chennai celebrates 10th Anniversary October 03 , 2019 COSCO Shipping Lines join hands with Dell(CN) in Strategic Cooperation October 03 , 2019 PIL retrofitting 30% of fleet with scrubbers October 03 , 2019 JN Port awarded work of Solid Waste Processing facility under Swachhta Pakhwada October 03 , 2019 New Mangalore Port cargo handling declines by 11% in H1 October 03 , 2019 Setback at WTO: India to rework more exports scheme October 03 , 2019 Adani Group invited to develop Major Port at Machilipatnam by AP Govt October 03 , 2019 Car carrier shipping is expected to continue its slow recovery : Drewry October 03 , 2019 Indo-Bangladesh Protocol to help push cargo on Inland Waterways October 03 , 2019 Cotton yarn exports impacted as China gives duty-free access to Pakistan October 01 , 2019 Ease of Doing Business: India among 20 most improved Countries October 01 , 2019 Indian investors show interest in DP World, Jafza October 01 , 2019 NYK places order for World’s Largest LNG-fueled PCTC October 01 , 2019 A.P. Moller - Maersk becomes a founding member of the Getting to Zero Coalition October 01 , 2019 SEZ registered exports worth Rs 7,01,179 crore in FY ‘19: EPCES October 01 , 2019 Commerce Ministry asks MEA to engage with Bangladesh, Nepal to push Motor Vehicle Agreement October 01 , 2019 Saudi Arabia mulls long-term investments worth $100 billion in India October 01 , 2019 Essar Shipping gears up to comply with sulphur norms October 01 , 2019 MSC garners industry recognition in Thailand October 01 , 2019 MOL Group successfully develops Car Carrier Allocation/ Loading Plan with fundamental technologies of AI October 01 , 2019 COSCO Shipping Lines launches ESA2 (Qinzhou - East Coast of South America ) Service September 30 , 2019 DP World plans to make Hyderabad a Multi-Modal Distribution Hub for Domestic Cargo September 30 , 2019 PMO convenes meeting of Secretaries on Draft National Logistics Policy on Oct. 3rd September 30 , 2019 Gujarat Govt announces New Port Policy