JUPITER SEA & AIR SERVICES PVT. LTD, EGMORE – CHENNAI, INDIA.

 

E-MAIL : Robert.sands@jupiterseaair.co.in   Mobile : +91 98407 85202

 

 

Corporate News Letter for  Thursday  January  08,  2025


Today’s Exchange Rates

CURRENCY

PRICE

CHANGE

%CHANGE

OPEN

PREV.CLOSE


USD/INR

89.795

0.095001

0.105686

89.95

89.89


EUR/USD

1.168

0.0005

0.042823

1.1675

1.1675


GBP/INR

120.8534

0.443596

0.365711

121.0991

121.297


EUR/INR

104.8584

0.164703

0.156826

105.0707

105.0231


USD/JPY

156.718

0.041992

0.026788

156.76

156.76


GBP/USD

1.3459

0.0001

0.007432

1.3458

1.3458


DXY Index

98.7

0.015999

0.016212

98.738

98.684


JPY/INR

0.573

0.0016

0.278449

0.5734

0.5746


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As of January 10 - 2026, the CATCH system will be applied to all imports of Fishery products into the European Union (EU). CATCH is an Eu-wide real time IT system designed to manage the procedures linked to the EU Catch certification scheme under the Illegal, Un-reported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing Regulation.

The System is intended to allow the submission, validation and management of catch certificates and related documents that accompany fishery products imported into the EU. It aims to provide a fully digital workflow to support the exchange of data between trading parties and control authorities and facilitating administrative processes related to catch certification.




Hapag-Lloyd Rules Out Near-Term Return to Red Sea Shipping Routes


The company stated that the situation remains volatile, with continued threats to commercial vessels, making a return to the Red Sea and Suez Canal route unsafe for the time being. As a result, Hapag-Lloyd will continue to divert its vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, despite longer transit times and higher operational costs.

The Red Sea route is a critical artery for global trade, particularly linking Asia with Europe. Prolonged diversions by major shipping lines like Hapag-Lloyd are expected to keep freight rates elevated and add pressure on global supply chains.

The company added that it is closely monitoring developments and will reassess its decision as and when maritime security conditions improve. 

More on Hapag Lloyd :

Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) have announced an enhancement to their joint MIAX/AIM service, connecting the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent with West Africa.

As part of the update, an eastbound call at Cape Town has been added to the service rotation. The MIAX/AIM service is operated by 11 ultra-large

Container vessels of approximately 24,300 TEU. The revised rotation will be as follows :

Jebel Ali – Mundra – Hazira – Nhava Sheva – Colombo – Durban – Tema – Lagos (Tin Can & Apapa) – Cape Town – Durban – Jebel Ali.

Emirates Shipping to double frequency of Sun Chief Express service

Emirates Shipping has announced plans to double the frequency of its Sun Chief Express (SCX) transpacific service, strengthening connectivity between Vietnam, South China and the U.S. West Coast.

From June 2026, the SCX service – operated in cooperation with logistics services provider UWL-will move to a weekly frequency. To support the upgrade, Emirates Shipping will deploy three additional vessels on the route. The Service itinerary is expected to remain unchanged, operating between :

Hai Phone – Ho Chi Minh – Shenzhen (Shekou) – Seattle – Hai Phong.

The frequency increase was highlighted by DynaLiners, reflecting growing demand on the transpacific corridor and Emirates Shipping’s commitment to enhancing service reliability and capacity on the Asia – U.S. West Coast trade lane.

 

Panama Canal marks 26 years under Panamanian administration 



Maersk and ZIM add Ngqura call to Far East – East Coast South America service

Based on DynaLiners, A.P. Moller – Maersk and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services have expanded their joint Far East – East Coast South America ASAS/ASE service with the addition of an eastbound call at Nqqura, South Africa.

As part of the adjustment, the partners have also increased the fleet deployment by one vessel, bringing the total to 14 ships, each with an average capacity of approximately 10,000 TEU.



/////       AIR  CARGO   NEWS   /////

New Kota–Bundi airport likely to open by 2027: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota-Bundi MP Om Birla on Tuesday said that Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport will be operational by 2027. Also, a pilot training institute is proposed to be set up at the existing airport in Kota, Birla told reporters here.

Birla said that the concerned departments have assured him the flights will commence from the new proposed airport by 2027. For this, they have started discussions with aviation services companies and initially received a positive response, Birla said.

For the construction of a new airport, the procedures for the two tenders have been completed, with a work order issued for one of the two, sanctioned at Rs 10,507 crores, he said. Meanwhile, a pilot training institute is proposed to be set up in the existing airport in Kota, he added.

IndiGo takes delivery of India’s first Airbus A321XLR at Delhi Airport


The newly inducted aircraft, with its 8,700 km range and superior fuel efficiency, marks a key addition to IndiGo’s fleet as it eyes expansion into long-haul international routes.

IndiGo has become the first Indian airline to induct an The Airbus A321XLR, with its 8,700 km range and superior fuel efficiency, marks a key addition to IndiGo’s fleet as India’s largest airline eyes expansion into long-haul international routes, in its fleet as the long-range variant of the Airbus A321neo arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, on Wednesday morning.

The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's upcoming non-stop services connecting Mumbai to Athens from 23 January 2026, and Delhi to Athens from 24 January 2026, operating thrice weekly on both routes.

Of a total firm order of 40 A321XLR aircraft, nine are expected to be delivered in calendar year 2026. After its first international induction to operate non-stop services to Athens, subsequent aircraft will be deployed on existing routes such as Istanbul, Turkey and Denpasar, Bali. Thereafter incoming deliveries will enable IndiGo to expand to new long-haul routes in Europe and East Asia.

Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said that this is an important milestone as we prepare to redefine long-haul travel for India. “The advanced capabilities of this aircraft enable us to reach newer regions across the globe and further strengthen India's position as a key player in international aviation. This reinforces our commitment to giving wings to the nation by connecting it to the world.” 

The Airbus A321XLR, with its 8,700 km range and superior fuel efficiency, marks a key addition to IndiGo’s fleet as India’s largest airline eyes expansion into long-haul international routes.

Jürgen Westermeier, President & Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia said that by opening up mid-to-long-haul routes that were previously unreachable by single-aisle aircraft, this delivery serves as a catalyst for IndiGo's international growth while significantly enhancing India's global connectivity. 

“The A321XLR will act as a bridge, linking Indian cities to new destinations across the world and further support India's ambition to become a global aviation hub,” added Westmermeier. 

The aircraft features a dual-class configuration, offering 12 IndiGoStretch and 183 economy class seats. It is equipped with advanced RECARO seating and powered by CFM International’s LEAP engine. 

IndiGo has partnered with Bluebox to offer digital in-flight experience on A321XLRs. The default meals will be vegetarian, although an option to pre-book non-vegetarian meals will be available at the time of booking. Additionally, alcoholic beverages can be purchased by customers on board the Economy cabin or pre-booked and will be offered with compliments to IndiGoStretch customers.

Afcom adds 3rd 737-800 P2G aircraft at Chennai


To expand operations, Indian air cargo carrier, Afcom, has added a third 737-800 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft. The aircraft arrived at Chennai International Airport (MAA), where Afcom is based.

The new aircraft will boost Afcom’s operational capacity and is expected to support its expanding network across key domestic and regional routes.

I hope you have enjoyed reading the above news letter.                                                    

Robert Sands

Joint Managing Director

Jupiter Sea & Air Services Pvt Ltd

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Chennai – 600 008. India.

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Thanks  to  :  Container  News,  Indian Seatrade, Cargo Forwarder Global  &  Air Cargo News.

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