Govt to mandate single GST return a month, Freight stations at JNPT can now handle uncleared DPD boxes, Uncleared cargo chokes Birguni dry port and more weekly insights.
DP World is bidding for the JNPT SEZ and planning to invest more than 1000 Cr. Since they have their port NSICT at Nhava Sheva it will be a game changer for the Indian logistics industry. They plan to provide warehousing, distribution, cold chain facility etc. at the free zone
Tip: f they win the bid, it will be for the first time that port will be directly connecting with exporters and importers to take care of clearance, storage and distribution of cargo not only in India but one can re export to other countries as well from their FTWZ. Shipwaves will keep you informed on this interestingdevelopment..
Jawaharlal Nehru Custom House (JNCH) has come out with revised procedure for facilitating scanning of DPD Containers selected for scanning. However, this procedure is applicable for DPD Importers who are using their own logistics for evacuation i.e. where stacking code is DPD-DPD.
Tip: Please read Public Notice 59/2018 for details about new procedure.
There is a shortage of refer containers availability of major carriers at northern ICDs . It is primarily due to Grape Exports season. High demand of refer containers and limited availability has pushed the freight rates high for other cargo.
Tip: For competitive freight and online tracking with temperature monitoring for refer containers, please get in touch with us.
Container Freight Pulse
Digital platform launched for Indian MSME exporters.
A digital platform for exporters in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) industry has been launched by Indian commerce and industry minister Suresh Prabhu. Exporters will be able to find clients, suppliers and advisors using the search and review facilities. They will also be able to
create a free e-commerce store for direct sales and improved chain management. Exporters can gain up-to- date business knowledge through business articles, industry news and common interest groups..
Government to mandate single GST return a month to ease burden.
The government inched closer to putting in place a revamped return for goods and services tax (GST) to ease the burden on businesses by mandating only one monthly filing, with the supplier submitting the form and an alert going to the buyer.
Container Shipping Sailing
CMA CGM, Port Congestion Surcharge update — Aden (Yemen)
Effective April 13th, 2018 (B/L date) until further notice: From all ports worldwide To Aden, Yemen
PCS Quantum: USD 200 per 20′ and USD 400 per 40′ Dry cargo (no Hazardous, OOG, Breakbulk and Reefer cargo acceptable)
Piles of uncleared cargo choke Birgunj dry port
Piles of uncleared cargo are choking the Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Sirsiya, Birgunj as importers have been reluctant to collect their stuff from the dry port. Bishnukant Chaudhary, chief executive officer of Himalayan Terminals, operator of the ICD, said most of the cargoes transported from Vishakhapatnam port have not been cleared.
Shipping Infrastructure Roundup
Customs allows all freight stations at JNPT to handle uncleared DPD boxes.
In a big relief to the beleaguered container freight station (CFS) operators servicing Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), the Customs has allowed shifting of direct port delivery (DPD) containers that are not cleared within 48 hours of landing in the port terminals to any of the 33 CFS. Earlier, such boxes had to be shifted only to Speedy Multimodes Ltd, the CFS owned by JNPT, but run by a private firm on an operation and management contract, inviting charges of favouritism.
Direct delivery system: Govt says importers free to hire own transporters to move boxes.
Importers will be free to hire their own transporters for moving direct port delivery (DPD) containers, the government said, after Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) selected four transporters through a tender for moving such containers to different parts of the country. JNPT will not enter into any direct commercial arrangement with the transporters, according to the new transport arrangement set to come into from May 1.
Global Market Buzz
Drones autonomously manage warehouse inventory.
GEODIS, a leading supply chain and logistics provider, and DELTA DRONE, a civilian drone services company, have developed a completely automated solution for inventory management using unmanned drones.The new solution will allow companies to perform automatic warehouse inventories without disrupting normal operations, without needing human input or interaction. The system combines quadcopter drones with four high-definition cameras, and a ground- based robot equipped with a battery to provide the energy needed to navigate the warehouse.
Chiquita(banana) stays fresh with 2500 energy-efficient reefer containers from Maersk Container Industry (vd)
The new batch of 2500 Star Cool Integrated™ containers from Maersk Container Industry (MCI) will be deployed in Chiquita Brands International’s (Chiquita) shipping services. Of the batch, 1000 integrated containers are equipped with MCI’s market-leading Star Cool CA (Controlled Atmosphere) system, which effectively preserves the freshness of bananas during transit. By controlling the ripening, Star Cool CA ensures an extended transportation window of up to 45 days and the arrival of the produce in perfect condition for a prolonged shelf life in the supermarkets.
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