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Government announces no port and vessel-related charges on coastal shipping for the next 6 months

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July 30, 2022
The Shipping Ministry has instructed all major ports to exempt coastal shipping operations from port and vessel tariffs for the next six months with immediate…
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11% traffic surge in Indian ports, signifies economic recovery

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July 29, 2022
According to the DAM Capital report, traffic in Indian Ports has witnessed a growth of 11% growth during the April-June quarter of 2022-23, indicating an…
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Trouble for Indian shippers as they face new cost hike

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July 28, 2022
The major container lines have resurrected the prospect of steep surcharges on heavy containers shipped from India to the United States and Canada, putting additional…
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Railway implements RO-RO charges, to be on par with road rates

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July 27, 2022
The Indian Railways have formalized the tariff for RO-RO (Roll-on, Roll-off) service it provides to its transporters. The new charges are now equivalent to the…
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Iran emerges as a new channel for the trade route between Russia and India

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July 26, 2022
The Chabahar Port has received renewed interest from New Delhi and high-level talks between India and Iran were conducted to activate the shorter and sanctions-proof…
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All major ports fully self-sustainable on electricity by 2030: India Govt.

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July 24, 2022
The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal communicated that the government of India is committed to reducing the emissions from the…
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Green Warehousing a trend or a need

Green Warehousing, a trend or a need?

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July 21, 2022
What is the need for introducing green solutions? Supply chains account for 80% of the greenhouse gas emission and impact…
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What does a customs broker do? Why are they indispensable?

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July 12, 2022
Businesses utilise several types of organisations to assist them in navigating the lengthy process of transporting products across borders. Freight…
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What is the difference between a freight forwarder and a customs broker

What is the difference between a freight forwarder and a customs broker?

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July 12, 2022
Importers must work with a customs broker to clear a consignment for import. They can provide insight and direction as…
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Effective ways to find good freight forwarder companies in Brisbane - Australia

Effective ways to find a good freight forwarding company in Brisbane – Australia?

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July 12, 2022
Selecting the ideal freight forwarder for international or domestic freight forwarding is of similar importance to selecting a business partner.…
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Smaller cities become new hubs in the Indian warehousing landscape

Smaller cities become new hubs in the Indian warehousing landscape

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May 29, 2022
Smaller cities become new hubs in the Indian warehousing landscape. India’s warehousing industry is ready to see a new future…
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Port-Centric Logistics (PCL) is a newly developed concept wherein the logistics and distribution services are located at the port. This is being seen as an alternative to inland logistic channels comprising distribution centres. The integration of the supply chain has resulted in more optimised systems. The ports are no more just the receiving points. They serve as the hubs for storing goods that are being delivered to different parts of a country. Shifting future of logistics operations Traditionally, the hub-and-spoke model was successful as the logistic networks were not very complex and less congested. The goods were received at the port and transported to the distribution centre and further delivered to the customer. This resulted in inefficient transportation networks that consumed unnecessary time and cost. Through a Port-Centric Logistics model, the goods can be delivered directly from the port warehouses to the customers. The logistics have become more complex with the increasing demand for on-time delivery. All the goods and services are treated as fast-moving products as the urgency has become a norm. This is leading to the need for a Port-Centric Logistics system where ports can serve as the points of storage and not just the points of delivery. Global businesses that need to fulfil just-in-time demands can shorten the long lead-times significantly. Storing domestically consumed goods duty-free at ports can save costs. The transportation costs can also be saved through port-centric logistic setups as the goods do not need to be carried to the inland distribution hubs. In some cases, the port authorities handle the warehousing and logistics which means the availability of land and labour is not the concern of the businesses. The resource management becomes easier and cost-efficient. The logistic areas are near to the terminals, the trucks do not have to cross the city roads that helps in avoiding traffic and saves time. The containers that carry the goods from ports to distribution centres can be emptied and brought back in lesser time in case of port-centric logistics. Thus reducing the reloading time resulting in a streamlined  supply chain. Port-centric logistics also reduces the number of handling stages in a distribution channel which in-turn reduces the chances of mishandling of products. Due to shifting consumer trends and need to be ready for uncertain times like Covid-19, businesses are trying to develop more resilient supply chains. This process includes a number of techniques like dual sourcing, development of regional supply chains and near-shoring. All this is being done to optimise the ‘last mile delivery’. Popularity of Port-Centric Logistics can be attributed to the near-shoring and regional supply chains. Lastly, the Port-Centric Logistics is also helping in lowering the harmful impact on the environment that is being created in the transportation of goods. When every business is trying to embrace net zero carbon emission practices, reducing unnecessary freight miles helps in achieving the same. The future of logistics welcomes new approaches towards such supply chain solutions that are smart and efficient.

Why is the Port-Centric Logistics Model becoming popular?

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May 24, 2022
Port-Centric Logistics (PCL) is a newly developed concept wherein the logistics and distribution services are located at the port. This…
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