JUPITER SEA & AIR
SERVICES PVT. LTD, EGMORE – CHENNAI, INDIA.
E-MAIL : Robert.sands@jupiterseaair.co.in Mobile : +91 98407 85202
Corporate News Letter for Wednesday August 26, 2026
HAPPY ONAM WISHES
TO ALL OUR
READERS
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/// Sea Cargo News ///
The milestone reflects years of operational excellence, strong collaboration with customers and partners, and the commitment of PSA Chennai’s workforce in ensuring the efficient movement of cargo through one of India’s key gateways on the east coast.
PSA Chennai has played an important role in
strengthening trade connectivity for the region, facilitating efficient cargo
flows and supporting the evolving supply chain requirements of businesses
across India.
The achievement comes as India’s trade and
logistics ecosystem continues to expand, with ports and terminals playing an
increasingly important role in enhancing supply chain efficiency and
strengthening the country’s global trade competitiveness.
Commenting on the milestone, PSA India
highlighted the contribution of its people and partners, while reaffirming its
focus on supporting the next phase of trade growth through greater operational
efficiency, stronger connectivity and reliable cargo-handling
services.
Crossing 13 million TEUs marks another
important chapter for PSA Chennai and reinforces its position as a significant
container gateway supporting India’s growing trade with global markets.
Singapore-flagged
container ship ‘NawataBhum’ collides near Diamond Harbour
Based on the footage reviewed by media, there were no other vessels in the ship’s immediate path at the time of the incident. The road running alongside the embankment also appeared deserted, with no visible damage from the collision apart from affected vegetation.
News on vessel-tracking platform showed the
vessel making a right turn north of Latpatia at around 10.26am (India time).
Its declared next port of call was Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, formerly known
as Kolkata Port.
According to information available, the ship
failed to regain stability after taking a turn along the river bend near
Diamond Harbour – about 50 kilometres south of Kolkata. Reports suggest a
potential failure in the ship’s steering gear led to the crash.
No injuries have been reported in the incident. However, because the crash occurred near a ferry terminal, the ship repeatedly sounded its horn after losing control to warn people in the area.
250 Days At Sea Forces
US Navy to Replace Aircraft Carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
President Trump told reporters the carrier was already moving out of the region and would be replaced by another vessel of a similar type. He also said that families of the roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard the ship have no reason for concern, despite weeks of reporting on strained conditions at sea.
The Nimitz-class carrier left its home port
of San Diego, California, in November 2025 and has logged over 250 days at
sea.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat from
Connecticut, said the deployment has gone over 200 days without a single port
call, the longest such stretch on record for a Navy carrier.
5,000 sailors and Marines serve aboard the
Lincoln, which was commissioned in 1989 as the fifth of the Navy’s 10
Nimitz-class ships.
Many websites reported this week that several
sailors had attempted to jump overboard during the deployment, citing
interviews with family members and active-duty crew.
A Navy official said the service has not
recorded an increase in suicidal ideation or attempts aboard the ship and that
internal tracking of such reports has declined in recent
months. The Navy confirmed that one sailor went
overboard earlier this month and was recovered and treated, though officials
have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the
incident.
200 family members met Acting Navy Secretary
at a town hall in San Diego last week to raise concerns over safety and mail
delays aboard the carrier. According to some reports sailors have faced
shortages of basic supplies, water contamination, plumbing failures and
repeated disruptions to mail delivery.
The United States Secretary of Defence called
the reports “completely misrepresented” and said that every ship and crew
receives the resources the Navy can provide. The Navy denied
similar reports in April, when questions about conditions aboard the Lincoln
first surfaced, and US Secretary of Defence dismissed them at the time.
The Navy has ordered the aircraft carrier USS
George Washington, homeported in Yokosuka, Japan, to head toward the Middle
East as the Lincoln’s replacement, a US official said on condition of
anonymity.
The George Washington completed a port visit
in Vietnam on August 5 before turning toward the Middle East. The official said
the redeployment had been planned before the current controversy began, though
no arrival date for the carrier has been announced.
The Lincoln has operated under US Central
Command since being redirected to the region in January to support American
operations against Iran, now in its sixth month.
Sanctioned ships make
up 58% of tanker scrapping deals this year
Clarksons Research reports that 26 sanctioned vessels totalling 2.1m dwt have been sold for recycling so far in 2026, including 22 tankers of 1.8m dwt. Those 22 ships represent 58% of all reported tanker demolition sales this year.
The figures underline how sanctions
enforcement is beginning to reshape the scrapping market, with ageing shadow
fleet tonnage increasingly being removed from circulation rather than simply
changing flags, owners or trading patterns. Across shipping more broadly, however, demolition
remains exceptionally subdued.
Clarksons data shows just 6.4m dwt has been
sold for recycling so far this year, broadly in line with the historically low
levels seen between 2022 and 2025 and 14% below the pace recorded last year.
Tanker demolition has totalled 2.7m dwt,
while bulker recycling stands at 2.1m dwt, down 34% year-on-year. Containership
demolition remains negligible at around 25,000 teu, albeit above last year’s
exceptionally low 5,300 teu.
A steady trickle of older steam turbine LNG
carriers is also heading to the breakers, with six units sold so far this
year. The sanctioned tanker trend fits with a broader push by
western governments to permanently remove blacklisted tonnage.
Splash reported last week that the US has
begun steering seized sanctions-busting tankers towards demolition, with GMS
receiving Treasury licences to recycle four sanctioned ships.
GMS has argued that a workable licensing
regime could remove more than 100 shadow fleet vessels annually.
China’s Arctic
container experiment turns into weekly service
The 1,740 teu Dubai Tower departed Ningbo-Zhoushan on Saturday evening, marking the start of Sea Legend’s first regular seasonal Arctic service following a successful trial voyage last year.
Eight sailings are planned between August and
October using seven ice-strengthened ships, with vessels departing China
approximately every week during the Arctic navigation window.
The service links Ningbo-Zhoushan with
Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Gdynia, targeting high-value and
time-sensitive exports including batteries, energy storage systems, solar
equipment and other new-energy products.
Sea Legend is advertising transit times of
around 18 to 20 days between China and northern Europe, roughly half the time
required on traditional routings via Suez.
The move represents a significant escalation
from 2025, when the 4,890 teu Istanbul Bridge completed a single Arctic voyage
from Ningbo to Felixstowe in approximately 20
days.
Sea Legend executives have pointed to
instability in the Middle East, including disruption around the Red Sea and
Strait of Hormuz, as evidence of the vulnerability of established maritime
chokepoints and the need for alternative China-Europe corridors.
Sea Legend plans eventually to maintain four
months of reliable Arctic operations each year and gradually extend the sailing
season.
RCL Confirms MV NAWATA
BHUM Refloated and Resumes Service
RCL confirmed that the vessel was successfully refloated on August 13 and has since resumed her voyage and service. The company also confirmed that all crew members onboard are safe, with no injuries reported. There was no damage to the cargo carried onboard the vessel.
Following the completion of the necessary
inspections and assessments, MV NAWATA BHUM was cleared to continue her
voyage. RCL said the safety of its crew, vessels and cargo remains
its highest priority and thanked all concerned parties for their support and
cooperation following the
incident.
The successful refloating and resumption of
service bring the incident to a safe conclusion, with the vessel and cargo
continuing their journey as planned.
/// Air Cargo News ///
Avianca Cargo transports over 100 tons
of humanitarian aid to Colombia
Avianca
Cargo has independently and in partnership with GOL transported over 100 tons
of aid to Colombia to support response and recovery efforts in areas affected
by the recent earthquakes in the country.
The
airline recently transported 60 tons of humanitarian aid to Cali. Of the 60
tons transported to Cali from Miami, Florida, nine tons consisted of aid
coordinated by the Government of Colombia, while 51 tons were donated by Global
Empowerment Mission (GEM) to support the communities most in need.
The
shipment includes electric generators and essential supply kits containing
hygiene products and non-perishable food.
This
aid was transported aboard one of Avianca Cargo’s seven Airbus A330 freighters.
This
operation builds on Avianca’s efforts since the start of the emergency,
leveraging both its cargo operations and passenger network to support
humanitarian relief efforts.
During
the first two days of the emergency, the airline transported more than 150 tons
of humanitarian aid to affected communities.
The
operation from Miami reflects coordinated efforts in Colombia and abroad to
expedite the delivery of essential resources. The shipment will be received in
Cali and distributed based on the needs of affected communities.
“At
times like this, our operation serves a purpose that goes beyond connecting
destinations: We want to help ensure aid reaches the communities that need it
most. We thank the Government of Colombia and the Global Empowerment Mission
(GEM) for trusting our logistics capabilities and joining efforts to support
affected communities,” said Diogo Elias, chief executive of Avianca Cargo.
“Humanitarian
response is ultimately about speed, efficiency and getting the right aid into
the hands of families when they need it most,” added Michael Capponi, founder
and president, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).
“This
partnership with Avianca Cargo, the City of Doral, and our on-the-ground
partners allows GEM to move critical supplies directly from Miami to Colombia
and immediately into our distribution network on the ground.
“We
are deeply grateful to Avianca Cargo for leveraging its aircraft, logistics
expertise and reach to make this mission possible. Colombia can count on GEM
not only in these critical first days, but throughout the long road to
recovery.”
Partnership
with GOL
Additionally,
Gol and Avianca, both part of Abra Group, joined capabilities on 15-16 August
to deploy two humanitarian cargo flights on a Boeing 737 freighter from São
Paulo, via Bogotá, to El Edén International Airport in Armenia, Colombia.
The
two operations made it possible to transport more than 40 tons of humanitarian
aid, thanks to contributions from the Colombian Association of Food Banks
(ABACO), the TAAP Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, and the National
Army of Colombia.
Donations
included hygiene products provided by ABACO; food, water, and medical supplies
contributed by the TAAP Foundation and the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá; and
mattresses, hygiene kits, pet food, and other essential items supplied by the
National Army.
This
was the first time a 737F had landed at El Edén International. This aircraft’s
characteristics meet the specific conditions of the runway, enabling the aid to
be delivered successfully.
Avianca Cargo transports over 100 tons
of humanitarian aid to Colombia
Avianca
Cargo has independently and in partnership with GOL transported over 100 tons
of aid to Colombia to support response and recovery efforts in areas affected
by the recent earthquakes in the country.
The
airline recently transported 60 tons of humanitarian aid to Cali. Of the 60
tons transported to Cali from Miami, Florida, nine tons consisted of aid
coordinated by the Government of Colombia, while 51 tons were donated by Global
Empowerment Mission (GEM) to support the communities most in need.
The
shipment includes electric generators and essential supply kits containing
hygiene products and non-perishable food.
This
aid was transported aboard one of Avianca Cargo’s seven Airbus A330 freighters.
This
operation builds on Avianca’s efforts since the start of the emergency,
leveraging both its cargo operations and passenger network to support
humanitarian relief efforts.
During
the first two days of the emergency, the airline transported more than 150 tons
of humanitarian aid to affected communities.
The
operation from Miami reflects coordinated efforts in Colombia and abroad to
expedite the delivery of essential resources. The shipment will be received in
Cali and distributed based on the needs of affected communities.
“At
times like this, our operation serves a purpose that goes beyond connecting
destinations: We want to help ensure aid reaches the communities that need it
most. We thank the Government of Colombia and the Global Empowerment Mission
(GEM) for trusting our logistics capabilities and joining efforts to support
affected communities,” said Diogo Elias, chief executive of Avianca Cargo.
“Humanitarian
response is ultimately about speed, efficiency and getting the right aid into
the hands of families when they need it most,” added Michael Capponi, founder
and president, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).
“This
partnership with Avianca Cargo, the City of Doral, and our on-the-ground
partners allows GEM to move critical supplies directly from Miami to Colombia
and immediately into our distribution network on the ground.
“We
are deeply grateful to Avianca Cargo for leveraging its aircraft, logistics
expertise and reach to make this mission possible. Colombia can count on GEM
not only in these critical first days, but throughout the long road to
recovery.”
Partnership
with GOL
Additionally,
Gol and Avianca, both part of Abra Group, joined capabilities on 15-16 August
to deploy two humanitarian cargo flights on a Boeing 737 freighter from São
Paulo, via Bogotá, to El Edén International Airport in Armenia, Colombia.
The
two operations made it possible to transport more than 40 tons of humanitarian
aid, thanks to contributions from the Colombian Association of Food Banks
(ABACO), the TAAP Foundation, the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, and the National
Army of Colombia.
Donations
included hygiene products provided by ABACO; food, water, and medical supplies
contributed by the TAAP Foundation and the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá; and
mattresses, hygiene kits, pet food, and other essential items supplied by the
National Army.
This
was the first time a 737F had landed at El Edén International. This aircraft’s
characteristics meet the specific conditions of the runway, enabling the aid to
be delivered successfully.
TAAG transports lions across Africa
TAAG
Angola Airlines has successfully transported two adult lions from South Africa
to Nigeria via Angola.
The
lions, weighing approximately 200 kgs each, began their journey in
Johannesburg, South Africa, where they were under the care and supervision of
wildlife conservation specialists.
TAAG
said the lions were transported aboard its Boeing 737-800 freighter, which
stopped off at the cargo terminal at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International
Airport in Luanda, Angola, before flying onwards to Lagos in Nigeria.
The
airline said that the use of Dr. António as a transit hub underscores Luanda’s
growing importance as a cargo gateway for the continent, enhancing links
between southern, central, and west Africa and contributing to more efficient
regional and international supply chains.
Extensive
planning and dedicated handling procedures were implemented throughout the
operation, including documentation, preparation, containment, and monitoring
processes, said TAAG.
These
measures ensured the animals’ safety and well-being while meeting international
requirements governing the air transport of live animals.
The
lions’ destination was a leading zoological facility in Lagos, where they are
being cared for in a secure and controlled environment.
The
facility provides specialised veterinary support, experienced big-cat handlers,
and purpose-built conditions designed to ensure the animals’ welfare.
As
part of its expanding African cargo network, TAAG Cargo currently operates
dedicated services to Lagos, Brazzaville, Abidjan, Accra, Kinshasa, Nairobi,
Johannesburg, and Lusaka.
Emirates SkyCargo in out of this world
transport
Emirates
SkyCargo has completed the transport of Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial
AI-enabled earth observation satellite, from Dubai to Los Angeles ahead of its
scheduled launch in October 2026.
The
shipment was carried on a Boeing 777 freighter from Dubai World Central (DWC)
to Los Angeles (LAX) and was managed under the carrier’s Aerospace and
Engineering product.
The
airline said that a specialist team oversaw the end-to-end movement of the
satellite, “maintaining strict environmental and safety controls throughout the
journey and ensuring delivery within the required launch timeline”.
Emirates
SkyCargo said the shipment was one of a number of satellites and other
high-value aerospace equipment that it has transported in recent years.
Earlier
this year, the carrier transported Arab Satellite 813 from Dubai to its launch
site near Shanghai, China. In 2018, it transported
Khalifasat,
the first satellite developed and built by UAE engineers, from Dubai to South
Korea.
Emirates
said its Aerospace and Engineering product is one of the fastest-growing among
its portfolio.
In
2026, the carrier has moved more than 6,000 tonnes of aerospace and advanced
engineering cargo worldwide.
Badr
Abbas, divisional senior vice president at Emirates SkyCargo, said the movement
of Altair-1 demonstrated the airline’s experience in handling complex aerospace
shipments.
“Transporting
highly sensitive and technologically advanced cargo requires precision and
expertise, and we are well positioned through decades of deep expertise to
support this critical mission,” he said.
He
added that the shipment underlined the role of specialised air cargo solutions
in supporting the global aerospace sector.
The
satellite was transported for UAE-based manufacturer Orbitworks and is the
first of 10 satellites planned for the company’s Altair constellation.
SolitAir launches Dubai–Bishkek cargo
service
UAE-based B2B cargo airline SolitAir has operated its first charter cargo service between Dubai World Central (DWC) and Bishkek’s Manas International Airport (BSZ), marking the carrier’s entry into Kyrgyzstan and strengthening its presence in Central Asia.
The
new service makes Kyrgyzstan SolitAir’s second Central Asian market, following
Kazakhstan, where it serves Almaty and Astana. With the addition of Bishkek,
the airline now connects 58 destinations across 36 countries in Asia, Africa
and Europe.
The
carrier said the new route will provide freight forwarders and shippers with a
direct air cargo link between Dubai and Kyrgyzstan, supporting growing trade
between the Gulf and Central Asian markets.
Port
Harcourt, Nigeria, and Hargeisa, Somaliland, have recently been added to the
airline’s network, strengthening its presence across some of Africa’s key trade
corridors.
Located
along the historic Silk Road, Kyrgyzstan serves as an important logistics
gateway for landlocked Central Asia, with Manas International Airport playing a
key role in regional cargo connectivity. SolitAir said the charter service is
part of its strategy to build capacity on commercially important and
underserved trade corridors ahead of rising demand.
SolitAir
currently operates seven Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, each capable of carrying
up to 20 tonnes of cargo. The airline operates from its 17,327-square-metre
cargo hub at Dubai World Central, which began operations in October 2024. The
carrier holds certifications and authorisations from the UAE GCAA, EASA,
Belgian Civil Aviation Authority and UK CAA.
SolitAir
is targeting a fleet of 20 aircraft by the end of 2027 as it expands its
regional and international cargo network. Hamdi Osman, Founder and CEO of
SolitAir, said, “Bishkek is exactly the kind of route we set out to fly a
market that matters commercially but has long been underserved by direct air
cargo capacity.
Extending
into Kyrgyzstan gives our customers a new gateway into Central Asia, and it's
another proof point that our network grows where the trade lanes need us, not
where it's easiest to fly. Our plan to develop a network of more than 50 cities
by 2027 remains on course.”
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.
GST Number : 33AAACJ2686E1ZS.
Tel : + 91 44 2819 0171 / 3734 / 4041
Fax : + 91 44 2819 0735
Mobile : + 91 98407 85202
E-mail : robert.sands@jupiterseaair.co.in
Website : www.jupiterseaair.com 1Branches : Chennai, Bangalore,
Mumbai, Coimbatore, Tirupur and Tuticorin.
Associate Offices : New Delhi, Kolkatta, Cochin &
Hyderabad.
Thanks to : Container News, Indian Seatrade, Cargo Forwarder Global & Air Cargo News.
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