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Congestion at IGI Airport Cargo Terminal
continues, MOCA assures early solution
Exporters
from north India are now facing tremendous pressure from their overseas customers
because of delay in sending shipments from IGI Airport Cargo Terminal in
Delhi. For quite a few days there has been severe congestion at the airport’s
cargo terminal because of increase of cargo volume and paucity of space. Exporters had several meetings with the custodians (airport
terminal operators), customs, airlines, ministry of civil aviation (MOCA)
and ministry of commerce. However, there have been no improvements so far, as far
as fast clearance of cargo is concerned. Lately, Alok Sinha, joint
secretary, MOCA, visited the airport for an assessment of the ground situation
and assured an early solution to the impasse. Exporters are now waiting for
further course of action.
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Indian exporters delighted with “outstanding
performance” of 2010-11
Commenting
on the export figure for 2010-11, Ramu S. Deora, president, Federation of
Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) complimented the exporters for showing
outstanding performance in the last financial year and taking exports to USD
246 billion, which is “beyond everyone’s expectation.” Deora said that
diversification strategy is paying off and Indian exporters are set to reap
dividend in near future. He also maintained that Asia, LAC and Africa were
main contributors to this growth. Engineering, chemicals including pharma and gems and jewellery would be important sectors of exports, which
would be supplemented by traditional sectors.
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IATA
survey shows air cargo volume increasing
In a recent IATA
survey, about 60 per cent of respondents reported stronger cargo traffic in
the last quarter, down from 77 per cent in the January survey. By February
2011 the level of international air freight volumes (measured by freight
tonne kilometers performed) had returned to the level seen prior to the
recession. However in May 2010 it had been 8 per cent higher than the
pre-recession peak due to stimulus from restocking activity earlier in the
recovery. Since then volume growth has been driven by boarder developments
in world trade and growth rates have moderated accordingly.
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Emirates
SkyCargo launches service from Lucknow
Emirates SkyCargo has announced the
launch of their cargo operations from Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar
Pradesh. Opening its new office in Lucknow and providing a direct access for
cargo services from this city, Emirates will offer services through
interline arrangement with an UAE airline, already flying to Lucknow with
B737 aircraft. The thrice weekly service will provide three tonne belly
capacity per flight on the Lucknow–Dubai–Lucknow route. According to Keki
Patel, cargo manager, India & Nepal, Emirates SkyCargo, for Emirates Lucknow
has growing importance as it can export different kinds of cargo viz.
leather items, handicrafts (brass items), Lucknow Chikan and meat, etc.
Exporters will be able to send cargo under Emirates' airway bill to Dubai
and beyond.
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Lufthansa Cargo starts freighter from Frankfurt to Dhaka, stops over at
Mumbai and Delhi airports
Lufthansa Cargo
expanded its route network in Asia and offered its customers the first flight to
Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 20. The airline connected Frankfurt with
weekly flights to Dhaka. The flights are operated by Lufthansa Cargo
MD-11 freighter.
According to Carsten Hernig, regional director, South Asia and Middle East,
Lufthansa Cargo, Bangladesh is growing in importance as a production
base for the international fashion industry. Lufthansa Cargo’s direct
flights to and from Dhaka will shorten the transport time for customers and
link them into its global network. The Frankfurt - Dhaka flight has a
stopover at Mumbai, while the return flight has a stopover at Delhi airport.
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TNT India
searches for a new MD
TNT has announced
that its India managing director, Abhik Mitra, has decided to leave the
company and will take up a senior level position outside the industry. He
will however, stay on in the immediate future to guide the transition
process until further notice. According to the TNT sources, a search is now
on to find a new country leader who will further propel TNT to become a
leading company in India.
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DB Schenker Logistics offers tracking by
iPhone
DB Schenker
Logistics has made tracking more convenient by using the Apple iPhone. With
the help of the new Version 2.0, customers can now use more search
criteria to track shipments, including all references entered at booking,
such as delivery note number and invoice number, as well as the airway bill and bill of lading. The version introduced in October 2010 enabled
shipments to be tracked using the STT number. The search criteria have now
been expanded.
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Logistics Parks in India will save about USD
16 billion in SCM cost, unveils Amarthi Management study
According to a
recent study of Amarthi Management Consulting, Logistic Parks will have a
significant impact on the economy of India while providing a comparative
advantage. The study estimates that the Logistics Parks at strategic
locations will contribute to savings of almost USD 13-16 billion (1-1.25% of
GDP) in supply chain management cost for India. It also pointed out that at
present logistics costs in India are high at 13 to 14 per cent of GDP
compared to 8 to 9 per cent for developed countries. The study report was
released at the recently held conference on “Building World Class Logistics
Parks in India,” which was organised by CII Institute of Logistics in
Chennai.
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CIL organises training programme on
International Logistics at Ahmedabad on June 2-3
CII-Institute of
Logistics (CIL) is organising a two days “Training Programme on
International Logistics” at Ahmedabad on June 2 and 3, 2011. R Ravichandran,
Masters in Foreign Trade, doctorate in International Business, post doctoral
qualification in Strategic Alliance, Investment Banking with extensive
research experience on International Business and International Logistics
management will conduct the training programme. He has over 32 years of
corporate work experience in international marketing of engineering
products, processed foods, bulk drugs, textiles & garments, commodities,
shipping and logistics.
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Shreyas Relay Systems offers new services for its Gujarat
customers with trailers, warehousing and IT
Shreyas Relay
System (SRS), part of Transworld Group of Companies, has unveiled its
expansion plans in Gujarat region, which presently contributes to 80 per
cent of the company’s overall revenues. Recently, the company has signed a MoU
with Tata Motors to purchase 50 trailers. It has already deployed 10
trailers in Gujarat and will continue to expand this fleet in the coming year.
As part of its expansion in Gujarat region, Shreyas Relay has also
recently commissioned a warehouse facility of over 12,000 square feet at
Mundra.
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