SHIPPING NEWS THURSDAY 29.09.2016

We serve you  today’s Shipping News - Thursday September 29,  2016 to keep you posted on the International Shipping and Air Freight Industry. We’re sure you will find this CNL interesting and informative. 

Air Freight News :

ANA to offer new temperature-controlled technology option.

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                                           ANA B767-300 converted freighter

From later this week, Wednesday 28 September to be precise, Tokyo-based carrier ANA will begin offering a new temperature-controlled service on its flights out of Japan.

ANA will offer PRIO IB Fixed Temp, a product that employs ‘IceBattery’ technology developed by Innovation thru Energy Co of Japan, as a new element within its PRIO series of products designed for added-value cargo transport flown on international services.

The product will be available at various temperature range settings: of 2°C to 8°C, of -20°C to -15°C, and of -25°C to-20°C, ensuring a long-lasting fixed temperature in three container sizes (LD3 ULDs and two different sizes of chilled box).

If the temperature range is set between 2°C and 8°C, that temperature range can be maintained for more than 100 hours.

PRIO IB Fixed Temp. is suitable for various cargo types that require strict temperature control under refrigerated or frozen conditions, including vaccines and other pharmaceutical products, as well as chemical products and perishables such as seafood.

IATA seeks US anti-trust immunity to maintain Venezuelan airlinks.

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Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director general and chief executive

IATA has filed a request for antitrust immunity with the US Department of Transportation which would allow airlines to discuss options to maintain connectivity to Venezuela whose government refuses to release $3.8bn in airline funds.

Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director general and chief executive, said: “The economic situation in Venezuela is grave. And it will be made worse if airlines cannot maintain connectivity as the blocked-funds issue drags on.

“Despite years of effort by IATA and its members to resolve the issue, there has been little action by the Venezuelan government. We are now asking the US government to approve anti-trust immunity for discussions among airlines focused on maintaining connectivity while the blocked funds crisis persists.

“This is an escalation of the industry’s efforts to find a solution to this untenable situation.”

Venezuela and Nigeria top an IATA list of five countries blocking the repatriation of airline funds, a global problem which exceeds $5bn in total.

IAG and Finnair switch to bellyhold on London-Helsinki partnership.

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IAG Cargo and Finnair Cargo will no longer take space on DHL freighters between London and Helsinki, instead opting for bellyspace on passenger aircraft.

From October 3, the two partner airlines will use bellyspace on their Airbus 350 aircraft instead of continuing their use of DHL A300-600 freighters. The last freighter flight will take place on October 1.

Although the A350 aircraft have a capacity of 30 tonnes, compared with the A300 freighter's 42 tons, frequencies will be increased from two to five times per week, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

The flight will also now call at London Heathrow instead of London Luton.

"The new arrival times into London Heathrow and Helsinki will allow better connectivity for both partners onto their respective transatlantic and Asian network," an IAG Cargo spokesperson said.

SEA FREIGHT NEWS..

CCEA approves Project Saksham for CBEC to integrate IT system with GST Network Business Line To help with the roll out of the goods and services tax (GST), the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a new indirect tax network for systems integration of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC). Known as Project Saksham , it has total project cost of Rs. 2,256 crore which will be incurred over a period of seven years. “It will help in implementation of GST, extension of the Indian Customs Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade and other taxpayer-friendly initiatives under Digital India and ease of doing business,” said an official release. Under the project, the CBEC’s existing IT systems will be integrated with the GST Network. This is required for processing of registration, payment and returns data sent by GSTN systems to CBEC, as well as act as a front-end for other modules like audit, appeal, investigation.

IWAI inks pact with leading ports for waterways development Business Standard In a bid to expedite inland water transport projects, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) today inked three separate pacts with Paradip Port, Mormugao Port and Dredging Corporation. These memorandum of understandings (MoUs) are meant to make use of the synergies, strengths and expertise of the port and dredging sectors to enable the IWAI to accelerate the development of the Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector as an alternative, viable and environment friendly mode of transport. "The development of Inland Water Transport is a priority of the Ministry of Shipping... To ensure the development of the National Waterways in a time-bound and effective manner, the IWAI in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Shipping, has signed three separate MoUs with Dredging Corporation of India (DCI), Paradip Port Trust (PPT) and Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) on Wednesday, September 26, 2016," the Shipping Ministry said in a statement.

Madras Fertilizers to set up logistics park The Hindu The board of directors of Madras Fertilizers Ltd., (MFL) has approved the setting up of a modern logistics park that would include a container freight station, godowns and warehouses. A private operator has offered to make a one-time payment of Rs.117 crore as also a minimum revenue to the loss-making firm, in return for rights to set up and operate the park. Two years ago, MFL had appointed a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for the logistics park whose cost was estimated at Rs.290 crore. “We are taking several steps to revive the company,” said A.B. Khare, MFL Chairman and Managing Director while addressing the 50th annual general meeting. “This year, we will start production of the NPK fertiliser,” he said. Assuring shareholders of a marginal profit for the current fiscal, he said: “We have moved from the negative to the positive zone. This year, we expect a profit of Rs.12 crore.”

Bunkering at Mumbai Outer Port Limits to Resume at End October, Beginning of November Ship&Bunker A Mumbai Port Trust official Tuesday said Outer Port Limits (OPL) bunkering at India's Port of Mumbai is expected to resume by the end of October or early November, likely continuing until the start of monsoon season around the middle of May 2017, Platts reports. "We are still awaiting approval from customs, but it's looking very positive and will most likely start in the next couple of weeks," said the official. "We want to encourage bunkering as there are tremendous [bunkering] opportunities between the Gulf and Far East." OPL bunkering is noted to have been banned in Mumbai during 2015's fourth quarter of 2015, resulting in numerous vessels sailing down the coast to the Port of Kochi, which is said to currently have a bunker sales volume of 15,000-20,000 metric tonnes (mt) per month. Trade sources say the resumption of OPL bunker will likely lead to a 5,000-6,000 mt per month rise in sales volumes at Mumbai.

Shipping liners to issue multi-modal bill of lading The Himalayan Times Some of the shipping liners have agreed to issue combined bill of lading of Nepal-bound cargo from the port of loading to the place of delivery (Inland Clearance Depot, Birgunj). Till date shipping liners have been issuing bill of lading from loading port to destination port — Kolkata — the gateway port of Nepal for third-country trade. Shipping liners do not take any liability of goods after the cargo is delivered to the Kolkata port. As a result, Nepali importers have been compelled to bear all the costs that are accrued due to inefficiency of port and transit transport, such as detention charges and other fees. Under the initiative of Himalayan Terminal Pvt Ltd (HTPL), terminal management firm of ICD Birgunj, shipping liners like Maersk Line, Safmarine, among others have agreed to deliver cargo to ICD Birgunj. Normally, shipping liners issue bill of lading to the destination port but they were reluctant to issue bill of lading to ICD Birgunj as it has not been identified as an international port

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited signs MoU with Railways Financial Express The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation and the railways have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to fix the target for various projects during 2016-2017. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), a government enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways, is at present carrying out construction of 3,342km eastern and western freight corridors for exclusively movement of goods trains. The MoU envisages laying down the target for various important activities of DFCCIL. It will also help timely release of funds for execution of projects, land acquisition and continuance of full assistance by the Ministry of Railways in deputing officials on tenure basis to work in DFCCIL. The MoU was signed on September 26 by DFCCIL Managing Director Adesh Sharma and Railway Board Secretary R K Verma.

ZIM announces Asia-US Winter Program Hellenic Shipping News ZIM announced today it will readjust its Asia-US services for the winter “slack season” as in previous years, between November 2016 and April 2017, in order to rationalize and streamline the services according to market needs. ZIM’s All-water main winter program services: · Zim Seven Star Winter service (Z7W), connecting Southern China and South East Asia including Vietnam to Norfolk and Savannah (the last sailing of ZIM Seven Star Service with the summer rotation will be BELLAVIA/24 ETA Da Chan Bay Oct. 30th, New York Nov. 29th) · South Asia Suez Service (SAS) covering Indian Sub-Continent and Thailand to US East Coast and Halifax · China East Coast (CEC) will add a call in Da-Chan Bay and will cover South China and Vietnam to New York. The winter program is implemented in cooperation with the G6 Alliance, combining 4 existing services. ZIM will deploy 3 X 8,400 TEU’s vessel as part of the program.

Abu Dhabi Ports and China's Cosco ink concession deal Khaleeja Times Abu Dhabi Ports signed a 'milestone' agreement with Cosco Shipping Ports Limited on Wednesday. As per the agreement, top container terminal operator Cosco Shipping has bagged a 35-year concession to build and operate a new container terminal at Khalifa Port. Cosco will establish a joint venture company to operate the Khalifa Port Container Terminal 2 and will have the controlling stake. It will be entitled concession rights with a renewable period of five additional years. UAE Minister of State and Abu Dhabi Ports chairman Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said the agreement will boost bilateral relations. "This is a new milestone in our relations with China. The agreement will expand trade between both the countries," Al Jaber said. "With China's 'One Belt One Road' strategy, there is boundless potential for expanding the UAE-China relationship further.

Maersk Line orders 14,800 new reefer containers in 2016 Seatrade Maritime Maersk Line has ordered 14,800 reefer containers in 2016 as part of an investment drive to replace older equipment and cater to future demand. The 14,800 new reefer containers will add to the 30,000 reefers acquired in 2015, lowering the average age of Maersk Line’s reefer fleet to 7.9 years, below the industry average of 12 years according to Drewry. Maersk Line has the world’s largest reefer fleet of more than 270,000 containers. The new reefers feature built-in Remote Container Management (RCM) technology, a key component Maersk Line’s plans to offer its customers enhanced supply chain visibility in 2017. “We continue to invest and modernize our reefer fleet to include the latest technologies in supply chain visibility and cargo care. “Reefer visibility only makes sense if applied to the entire fleet. So with more than 270,000 reefers in operation it has been a massive undertaking to get to where we are today,” she said.