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SCI raises rates for container cargoes

SCI raises rates for container cargoes

Effective September 1, state-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) raised container freight rates on different trade routes including the Europe, Mediterranean, Black Sea and Red Sea. SCI hiked rates considering rise in the fuel costs, insurance premiums and port handling charges. It may be noted that the company, which is suffering operational loss

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GMB issues alert on container slippage

GMB issues alert on container slippage

The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) in Gulf of Kutch issued alerts as about 17 containers slipped from MV Rajeev Gandhi, a vessel container of Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), off Okha West coast on June 27 when the vessel was on the way to Mundra port. Information from Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) reveals that 16 containers onboard the vessel were empty, while one contains high density polyethylene (HDP

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SCI may cater to state-run firms to get assured revenue

SCI may cater to state-run firms to get assured revenue

Industry analysts suggest Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to enter into joint venture agreements with public sector undertakings (PSUs) in order to get assured cargo and revenue stream. During 2012-13, SCI incurred a net loss of Rs 114 crore while its total revenue stood at Rs 4,152 crore. At a time when the economy and trade flows are in a downturn, catering to the logistic needs of state-run com

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Panel to make key suggestions to shipping ministry

Panel to make key suggestions to shipping ministry

The Parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture will suggest the union shipping ministry to extend the proposed National Waterways No 3 beyond Kottapuram to the historic site of Muziris to benefit tourists. This is part of a slew of recommendations that the committee plans to make to the ministry. The com

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Govt may take back navaratna tag from SCI

Govt may take back navaratna tag from SCI

With the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) announcing loss for two consecutive years, it may lose the coveted navaratna status, which is given to only profit-making state-run companies. It may be noted that the loss of the firm stood at Rs 428.2 and Rs 114.3 crore in 2011-12 and 2012-13 respectively

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Union wants SCI to use Vallarpadam for transshipment

Union wants SCI to use Vallarpadam for transshipment

Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) was asked to use the Vallarpadam port for transshipment of cargo instead of its current practice of using Colombo port. The Joint Forum of Trade Unions in Kochi Port submitted a memorandum to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, which visited the city recently

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SCI takes delivery of Kamsarmax carrier

SCI takes delivery of Kamsarmax carrier

A Chinese ship builder has reportedly delivered the second of the four Kamsarmax Bulk carrier ordered by Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to replace its existing Daewoo series Handymax bulk carriers. Daewoo series Handymax bulk carriers of SCI were built in 1986 and 1987. It may be noted that SCI has so far been operating the small-sized Handymax and Handysize bulk carriers and now it wants to use Kamsarmax bulk carri

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House panel asks SCI to review fleet plan

House panel asks SCI to review fleet plan

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture asked the state-run Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to review its fleet acquisition orders already placed. SCI decided to acquire 62 vessels based on the resources available for such a huge procurement rather than based on need, the committee said. The committee feels that SCI's fleet acquisition order may lead the firm into financial trouble like Air India. While the company intended to buy 62 vessels during the

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