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Corporate News
Letter for Wednesday March 04, 2025
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/// Sea Cargo News ///
UAE Advance Cargo Manifest
Implementation
As part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance trade security and compliance, the National Advance Information Center (NAIC) will implement the Maritime Pre-Load Cargo Information (MPCI) Program.
The MPCI program, similar to AMS (USA) and ENS (EU) requirements, mandates the
advance submission of cargo information for maritime shipments entering or
transiting through the UAE.
NAIC (National Advance Information Center) is
a separate authority and MPCI filing is independent of customs filing. It
does not replace the existing Customs filing processes.
MPCI Program is currently in the deployment window, and it will become fully
operational on 1 April 2026, when full compliance will be
mandatory.
Since the beginning of February 2026, MSC started to submit Advance cargo
manifest information to NAIC.
MPCI program rules applies to:
▪ All cargo discharged in the UAE, transshipped via the UAE, or remaining on
board (FROB) when the vessel calls a UAE port.
▪ Customers, Freight Forwarders, NVOCCs, Shipping Lines, and Shipping Agents.
Shipping Lines and Freight Forwarders or NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common
Carriers) are required to file shipment data with the National Advance
Information Center (NAIC) 24 hours prior Expected Time of Loading at
port of loading for the vessel directly calling UAE ports.
Freight Forwarders and NVOCCs must file shipment data through an accredited
service provider certified by NAIC.
There are two primary filing types under the MPCI program:
Direct BL (Non-consolidated shipment)
▪ Only the shipping line’s MPCI Party ID is needed (because only the
carrier files the BL with NAIC).
▪ There is no HBL, so no forwarder/NVOCC MPCI Party ID is required on the BL.
▪ The BL is declared to NAIC simply as a Direct Bill of Lading by MSC
Master BL with House BL(s)
▪ Shipping line’s MPCI Party ID is on the Master BL declaration together with
the MPCI Party ID of the Forwarder/NVOCC.
▪ The forwarder/NVOCC must file the House BL(s) separately with NAIC (either
directly or through an accredited service provider), mentioning the MPCI Party
ID of the shipping line.
▪ MSC MPCI Party ID is already available on NAIC website and it is MSCSL00.
Forwarder/NVOCC should inform whether shipment is Direct BL or Master BL by
including (or not) MPCI Party ID in Shipping Instructions (SI):
▪ For SI that are submitted on MyMSC.com, if MPCI party ID is present, must be
declared in the Additional Comments form (ex. “MPCI: <your MPCI party
id>”).
▪ For SI submitted via EDI (for direct customers) or INTTRA, please use the
dedicated MPCI IFTMIN segment/field.
If the 7-digit Alpha numeric MPCI Party ID is absent in SI, MSC will declare
cargo as Direct BL
Cargo Transshipped or remaining on board must always be declared as Direct BL,
and MSC will be the only declarant.
Failure to submit complete and accurate pre-load information may result in:
▪ Cargo delays
▪ Do Not Load
▪ Non-compliance actions by UAE authorities
For more information please visit the NAIC website: https://naic.icp.gov.ae/portal/mpci/info
The following cargo types and situations are excluded from MPCI filing
requirements:
▪ Export Shipments – Shipments being exported from the UAE
▪ Wooden Vessels – Excluded in the current phase of MPCI implementation
▪ Empty Containers – Containers without cargo (SOC Tank containers with residue
must be filed)
▪ Crew’s Effects – Personal belongings of the vessel’s crew.
MSC
Launches Firehorse and Strengthens Intra-Asia Services
MSC is pleased to unveil Firehorse, a
new standalone service offering direct and fast connections between
China, Singapore and Indonesia.
In addition to this launch, MSC is upgrading
several existing Intra-Asia services, to provide more competitive and
comprehensive access to the region’s key trade hubs.
These strategic enhancements will deliver
seamless transit and stronger connectivity across Asia, helping businesses to
thrive in a dynamic market.
Designed to provide more efficient and
reliable shipping services, the first sailings will be as follows:
·
Firehorse:
MSC PALATIUM III HC610A – ETA Shanghai 5 March 2026
·
Seagull:
MSC JAPAN III HU610A – ETA Shanghai 3 March 2026
·
Seahorse:
MSC ALDI III HO610A – ETA Shanghai 4 March 2026
·
Saola:
MSC SHIRLEY II HS610A – ETA Shanghai 4 March 2026
·
Bengal:
MSC EMILY II SX611R – ETA Chattogram 10 March 2026
·
Pertiwi:
MSC BERN V HW610R – ETA Panjang 7 March 2026
·
Bayan
Ko: MSC IDA II HK610A – ETA Hong Kong 1 March 2026
·
Kouprey:
SEA STAR 1 HJ609A – ETA Kampong Saom 27 February 2026
·
Thai:
MSC REN V HN608A – ETA at Laem Chabang 18 February 2026
Maersk
introduces Heavy Load Surcharge for Far East to Latin America trades
Maersk is implementing a new Heavy
Load/Weight Surcharge (HWS) for 20’ Dry equipment originating from Far East
Asia and destined for West Coast of South America, Central America and the
Caribbean Islands.
The surcharge applied to all containers where
the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) – combined weight of the cargo, dunnage,
bracing and the container itself exceeds 20 Metric Tons.
Surcharge Details and Implementation Dates :
The surcharge is set at USD 200 per 20’
container and covers all 20’ equipment types including standard dry, bulk, flat
racks, open tops and tanks.
Key Geographic Coverage :
Origin (Far East Asia) : Including Brunei,
China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Mongolia, South Korea, Myanmar,
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Destinations : A wide range of over
40 countries and territories across West Coast of South America, Central
America and Caribbean Islands. Notable exclusions from specific effective dates
include Mexico and Ecuador.
Application and Trigger : The HWS will be
triggered automatically when the reported VGM exceeds the 20 M.Ton threshold.
It applies to all Maersk ocean products, including : Contract Products, SPOT
& Maersk GO and other Standard ocean products.
Price Calculation Date (PCD) Logic : The application of the rate depends on the booking type :
Non-SPOT (Non-FMC) : Based on the
scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking.
Non-SPOT (FMC) : Based on the date
the last container is gated in.
SPOT Bookings : Based on the date
the booking is confirmed.
DP
World strengthens India – Middle East Corridor
DP World’s marine services division, Shipping
Solutions, has acquired a 5,000 plus TEU container vessel designated as DP
World Chennai and deployed it on its Red Sea – Gulf India service.
The vessel’s inaugural call at Jebel Ali
brings Shipping Solutions’ total owned capacity to over six million TEU,
reinforcing scheduled connectivity between India and the Middle East.
Ganesh Raj, Global COO of Marine Service at
DP World, described the acquisition as oriented primarily towards service
consistency rather than capacity expansion alone. He emphasised that the move
is designed to improve product flexibility and schedule reliability for
customers operating across the India-Middle East trade lane.
The acquisition forms part of a broader
strategic approach by DP World to develop a more resilient and diversified
network through owned assets, sustained capital investment and closer
integration between its port and marine operations.
The company has outlines plans to invest five
billion dollars in India’s trade infrastructure in the coming years. On the
institutional front, Shipping Solutions has signed a MOU with India’s Sagarmal
Finance Corporation Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, to develop and scale sustainable
coastal and short-sea shipping services across the country.
The year also opened with Shipping Solutions
advancing to 15th place in Alphaliner’s global TOP 50 carrier ranking,
reflecting the growing scale and commercial reach of DP World’s marine services
portfolio.’
Yang Ming deploys LNG dual-fuel fleet with successful Singapore bunkering
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has reached a major milestone in its decarbonization journey with the successful delivery and inaugural bunkering of its new 15,500 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The lead ship, YM Willpower, officially entered service on February 08, 2026 and is now deployed on the Far East-Mediterranean (MD2) route.
Milestone Bunkering in Singapore : On February 26, 2026, the YM Willpower
completed a ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at the Singapore port
anchorage.
Volume : Approximately 3,500 metric tons of
LNG.
Partners :
Conducted in collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of
Singapore and Shell Eastern Trading.
Operational Efficiency : Following the
fuelling, the vessel proceeded directly to its berth for container operations,
demonstrating that LNG bunkering can be integrated seamlessly into port
schedules.
Environmental Impact of the New Fleet : The transition to
LNG for these 15,500 TEU vessels offers significant reductions in air
pollutants compared to traditional heavy fuel oil :
Public sector companies to own ships for cargo
transport
Three public sector oil companies, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum, have planned to start a new joint venture for cargo transport with the 'Shipping Corporation of India'.
This initiative is being taken with the aim of reducing dependence on foreign
ships.
The main objective of this new company is to buy its own ships to bring and
transport crude oil and refined fuels.
Thus, India can save lakhs of crores of rupees that it spends annually on
hiring foreign ships. At present Six lakh crores are spent annually towards
hiring foreign ships.
It is planned to buy old and new-built ships totally around 59 ships
through this joint venture. It is said that the Shipping Corporation of India
will provide technical, operational and regulatory assistance for this; and the
oil companies will enter into long-term contracts and ensure cargo transport.
The capital outlay for the company is
expected around Rs.15000 - 17000 crores
Blank sailings jump 122% in February – will there be
enough capacity for shippers?
Carriers are clearly leaning heavily on the blank sailings, at least
partly to adjust to the seasonal drop in cargo during the Lunar New Year
holidays, starting from 17 February. Most of the blank sailings are on the
Transpacific route.
Our view that the ramp-up in blank sailings is at least partly caused by
Chinese New Year is reinforced by the fact that blank sailings will fall back
in March.
But will there be enough capacity for shippers and NVOCCs in late
February and March?
Drewry’s unique market numbers on demand, supply and utilisation help
answer that question:
• Despite the blank sailings, effective ship capacity offered to the market
will not be cut between 4Q 2025 and 1Q 2026 overall (source: Container Capacity
Insight).
• The number of blank sailings will fall back to about 53 in March on the major
East-West routes and effective capacity is forecast to expand by 20%+
month-on-month in March (source: Container Capacity Insight).
• Asia-to-North America container demand is declining. Recent numbers on
imports at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in December show
year-on-year reductions of 8% and 5%, respectively (source: Port Statistics).
• Traffic volume on the Transpacific Eastbound route is forecast to be lower in
1Q 2026 than in 4Q 2025 (source: Drewry Container Forecaster).
• Transpacific Eastbound ship utilisation was already below 85% before we
entered the weak 1Q 2026 quarter (source: Drewry Container Forecaster).
• Despite February capacity reductions, spot rates on the Transpacific EB and
Asia-Europe trades continue to weaken, down 1% WoW on 12 February (source:
Drewry’s World Container Index).
Therefore, we found that the measures taken by many ocean carriers to blank
sailings – even if disruptive – are not disproportionate and will not cause a
shortage of capacity overall.
There will be less frequent sailings from many ports and
volatility/variability of transit times remain high, but Drewry’s deep analysis
should allay concerns among shippers for now, we believe.
US
forwarders welcome Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
US airfreight forwarders have welcomed
Friday’s Supreme Court’s decision to scrap the sweeping tariffs introduced by
president Donald Trump last year – although he later announced a new 15%
tariff. On Friday, the US Supreme Court overturned the tariffs imposed under
the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
This includes global reciprocal tariffs, as
well as tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada to stop the flow of
fentanyl. Other tariffs are not affected by the ruling. The airfreight
forwarder association said the decision “should bring a degree of clarity for
US businesses that rely on international trade”, although the president later
announced plans to introduce a global tariff of 15%.
“Our members have seen firsthand how tariff
measures negatively impact shipping volumes, pricing, and supply chain
planning, and greater stability in trade policy is critical for the movement of
goods,” the Airforwarders Association (AfA) said in a statement.
“While this ruling may reduce some immediate
cost pressures, uncertainty around future trade actions continues to complicate
long-term planning for importers, exporters, and the logistics providers that
support them.”
The AfA called for clarity on how any tariff
refunds will be processed, including the timeline, administrative requirements,
and eligibility criteria, to ensure businesses can plan with confidence and
reduce unnecessary costs.
Meanwhile, forwarder CH Robinson said
“significant unknowns remain” following the court ruling. “The Court did not
address remedies or refunds, leaving those issues to be decided by the
administration, Congress or litigation,” the forwarder said.
The forwarder recommended that companies
should continue to build resilience into their supply chains.
“Importers should explore cost-reduction
strategies such as diversifying sourcing, using free trade zones, and
optimising transportation and warehousing.”
Following the Supreme Court ruling, an
executive order was issued bringing in a new temporary 10% tariff for all goods
– except those with exemptions – under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act that
is due to come into force tomorrow. The tariffs can last up to 150 days.
Over the weekend, Trump had said the rate
would be increased to 15% under section 122. The suspension of the de minimis
exemption will continue, according to the executive order.
Customs and Border Protection has told
companies this morning that it would stop collecting the IEEPA tariffs at
12.01am on Tuesday.
US trade negotiators have said that countries
that have struck trade deals with the US will not have their tariff
rate increased,
although the Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed in those deals were
illegal.
Polar
Air Cargo awaits FAA approval to extend domestic and flag rules exemption for
non-scheduled operations
Polar Air Cargo is awaiting permission from
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue applying domestic and
flag rules while conducting non-scheduled supplemental operations to airports
not listed in its operations specifications.
A letter from the airline to the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) late last year, published on the Regulations.gov
website, details the application.
“In accordance with 14 CFR Part 11, Polar Air
Cargo hereby petitions the Federal Aviation Administration to grant an
extension of Exemption No. 18486B (FAA Docket No. FAA- 2019-1027), currently
scheduled
to expire on March 31, 2026, said the letter.
“The exemption provides relief from 14 CFR
§119.49(a)(4)(ii) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to the
extent necessary to allow Polar Air Cargo to apply domestic and flag rules
while conducting
non-scheduled supplemental operations to airports not listed in its operations
specifications (OpSpecs), provided certain conditions and limitations as
described in Exemption No. 18486B are met.”
According to the Regulations.gov website,
there has not yet been a response to Polar’s letter, signed by Michael
Giordano, director flight operations specifications & regulatory
administration at Polar.
Domestic rules apply when a US airline
operates within the US. Flag rules apply when a US airline operates
international flights as a US ‘flag carrier’.
If an airline conducts non-scheduled
supplemental operations, such as charter flights, to airports not listed in its
operations specifications and does not follow domestic and flag rules there
could be regulatory violations, safety and operational risks, insurance and
liability Issues and legal and financial consequences. This month marks one
year since Atlas Air Worldwide and DHL announced they would end their Polar Air
Cargo joint venture (JV).
In February last year, Atlas Air
Worldwide and DHL announced they would end
their Polar Air Cargo JV
after 17 years of joint operations. The companies said they had decided
that the JV was no longer a strategic business interest, according to
an Atlas Air Worldwide spokesperson.
Atlas said in a statement at the time that it
expected certain operations and positions to shift to Atlas and others to DHL,
while Atlas would continue to hold the Polar certificate.
Atlas told Air Cargo News in
January this year that plans to end the JV
remained and
Polar would continue providing airline operations in some locations for certain
services. Polar Air Cargo’s senior vice president and chief management officer
Kersti Krepp also announced last month that she would leave the company after
24 years of service.
Data from Planespotters shows that Polar has
five freighters in its operations. Three Boeing 747-8Fs are operating for Atlas
Air and two 777Fs are operating for DHL Aviation.
Meanwhile, Flightradar24 data shows that
there are current scheduled operations in North America.
Airports under fire, airspace shut: Middle East conflict disrupts air cargo flows
Aviation and airfreight operations across the Middle East are at a standstill as countries closed airspace, airports shut down, and major carriers suspended flights, due to the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupting one of the world’s most critical cargo transfer hubs.
Tim
van Leeuwen, Vice President and Head of Consulting at Rotate, wrote on LinkedIn
on Sunday, that global capacity is down by 18% in the last 24hrs compared to
last week, driven by "Middle East carriers (Qatar Airways, Emirates,
Etihad, etc.) suspending all flights, other carriers no longer serving the Gulf
either, with no immediate redeployment options, carriers re-routing freighters
to different tech stops, or skipping them alltogether (with accompanying payload
restrictions).
This explains the +22% capacity increase on
Asia-Europe caused by airlines either switching tech stops to Central Asia, or
flying direct instead." The conflict erupted on Saturday, February 28,
2026, when the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military
campaign targeting Iranian control facilities, air defence capabilities,
missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.
In retaliation, Iran fired ballistic and
cruise missiles not only at Israeli and US military assets but also at Gulf
states, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, escalating the crisis
regionally. Among the most significant disruptions were attacks on air
infrastructure. Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the
interception of a drone that targeted Zayed International Airport, where the
interception operation led to the fall of shrapnel, resulting in one death of
Asian nationality and 7 injuries, according to an X post from Zayed
International Airport. In Dubai, Iranian projectiles damaged parts of Dubai
International Airport (DXB) on Sunday.
Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at
Dubai International (DXB) sustained minor damage in an incident, which was
quickly contained. “Four staff sustained injuries and received prompt medical
attention,” reads the X post from the Dubai Media Office.
In Bahrain, explosions near Manama’s airport
on Saturday were part of a broader missile barrage targeting U.S. military
assets. A drone launched from Iran struck Kuwait International Airport on
February 28, causing light injuries to several airport workers and limited
material damage. Iran’s own Imam Khomeini in Tehran and Isfahan airports were
shuttered after nearby military installations were struck during the initial
US–Israel offensive.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Tel
Aviv came under rocket fire from Hezbollah on Sunday, prompting emergency
landings and diversions. Airspace across much of the Middle East has been
closed amid escalating conflict, with full shutdowns in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar,
the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran, while Saudi Arabia has partially restricted
flights near its northern and eastern borders, and Jordan and Lebanon remain
open but with limited flight activity.
Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi
announced the temporary suspension of UAE airspace, while Dubai Airports halted
all operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC)
until further notice. Major carriers have followed suit. Emirates SkyCargo has
suspended flights and restricted new bookings for 24 hours to stabilise
operations.
Qatar Airways Cargo grounded services due to
the Qatari airspace closure, while Etihad Cargo reported disruptions in Abu
Dhabi, stressing that flights will only resume through approved safe corridors.
“Due to the current uncertain situation and
evolving airspace restrictions, our flights are suspended until 1500hrs UAE
time on Tuesday, 3 March, and we are placing temporary restrictions on the
booking and acceptance of all new shipments on our flights for the next 24
hours,” reads the Emirates SkyCargo website on Monday, March 2, 2026.
IAG
Cargo named GHA for Qatar Airways Cargo in Dublin
IAG Cargo has been appointed as Ground Handling Agent (GHA) at Dublin International Airport to provide cargo handling services for Qatar Airways Cargo, marking a significant step in the operational integration between the two carriers.
Under the agreement, IAG Cargo will manage
all Qatar Airways Cargo ground handling activities at Dublin, consolidating
operations under a single platform and enhancing service alignment at the Irish
gateway. The move is part of the broader Global Cargo Joint Business between
IAG Cargo, MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo announced in 2025, aimed at driving
deeper collaboration across networks and improving service consistency for
customers.
By aligning ground handling processes in
Dublin, the partners expect to enhance operational efficiency, streamline cargo
flows and deliver greater reliability across connecting routes. The agreement
is also positioned to strengthen Dublin’s role within the joint business
framework, offering improved connectivity through coordinated schedules and
harmonised handling standards.
The development builds on IAG Cargo’s recent
expansion of third-party handling capabilities, including the introduction of
MASkargo operations at London Heathrow Airport. With Qatar Airways Cargo
operating 17 weekly belly-hold flights between Dublin and Doha, all cargo
services will now be processed through IAG Cargo’s Dublin facility, ensuring
unified oversight and quality control.
David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer at
IAG Cargo, said: “We look forward to working with Qatar Airways Cargo in
Dublin. This partnership reflects the trust global carriers place in our
operational expertise and demonstrates the strength of our third-party handling
capabilities. Dublin has a key strategic position within our network, and our
facility offers strong operational connectivity to support Qatar Airways
Cargo’s services.”
Etihad
Cargo reports 8% revenue growth in 2025
Etihad Cargo, the logistics and freight division of Etihad Airways, delivered a strong financial and operational performance in 2025, reporting an 8% year-on-year increase in revenue while transporting 703,000 leg tonnes, representing a 9% rise in volumes.
The growth reflects sustained demand across
major trade lanes and the continued expansion of the carrier’s specialised
product portfolio, which has become a core pillar of its commercial strategy.
Significant gains were recorded across key verticals.
FlyCulture expanded by 89%, driven by demand
for the transportation of artwork, museum exhibitions and cultural heritage
items. The LiveAnimals product grew 121% year-on-year, supported by dedicated
expertise in specialist animal handling.
PharmaLife increased by 22%, underpinned by
strengthened team capabilities and enhanced temperature-controlled
pharmaceutical logistics solutions. Meanwhile, FlightValet registered a 174%
surge following refinements tailored to luxury and high-value vehicle
customers.
A major strategic milestone in 2025 was the
strengthening of the carrier’s partnership with SF Airlines. Through this
collaboration, Etihad Cargo became the largest cargo operator between mainland
China and the Middle East, reinforcing critical corridors supporting
e-commerce, electronics and pharmaceutical flows.
The
Joint Business Agreement enhanced connectivity between Abu Dhabi and key
Chinese hubs, integrating Shenzhen and Ezhou into a coordinated network and
further positioning Abu Dhabi as a global logistics gateway. Technology
advancement also featured prominently during the year.
The introduction of SmartTrack, an AI-powered
shipment visibility solution, marked a step forward in digital innovation.
Leveraging IoT integration and advanced data analytics, SmartTrack enables
proactive, real-time end-to-end tracking, improving transparency and customer
confidence across complex supply chains.
Looking ahead, Etihad Cargo plans to continue
scaling its network responsibly while enhancing service standards across
priority trade lanes. The carrier will focus on strengthening partnerships,
expanding freighter capacity and advancing customer-centric innovations to meet
rising global demand and reinforce supply chain resilience.
Qatar
Cargo launches weekly freighter service to Yerevan and Tbilisi
Qatar Airways Cargo introduces a new weekly Boeing 777 freighter service linking Doha with Yerevan, Armenia, and Tbilisi, Georgia, effective 27 February 2026. The new rotation, operating DOH–EVN–TBS–DOH once a week, will provide an additional 100 tonnes of cargo capacity each way per flight.
The schedule indicates that the aircraft will
depart Doha for Yerevan, continue onward to Tbilisi, and return to Doha on the
same rotation. The flight will take off from Doha at 11:55 hours and return to
Doha on the same night at 22.45 hours, after making stops at EVN and TBS. The
service adds dedicated freighter capacity to both Armenia and Georgia,
supplementing existing connectivity via the carrier’s Doha hub.
The deployment of this widebody freighter
enables the movement of a range of cargo, including general freight and other
time-sensitive shipments. Moreover, with 100 tonnes of cargo capacity each way,
the new service represents an increase in available lift from the region.
The introduction of the weekly freighter
operation expands Qatar Airways Cargo’s scheduled network in the South Caucasus
and provides an additional routing option for cargo moving between the region
and international markets.
I hope you have
enjoyed reading the above news letter.
Robert Sands
Joint Managing Director
Jupiter Sea & Air Services Pvt Ltd
Casa Blanca, 3rd Floor
11, Casa Major Road, Egmore
Chennai – 600 008. India.
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Thanks to : Container News, Indian Seatrade, Cargo Forwarder Global & Air Cargo News.
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