Mar Vaartha.p65 - Visakha Container Terminal Pvt Ltd.

Issue No 09 / Vol.11
March 2014
VCT
Vaartha
The News Letter of Visakha Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
‘VCT - THE REGIONAL HUB ON THE EAST COAST OF INDIA’
VPT CONDUCTS TRADE MEET IN SRIKAKULAM
The Visakhapatnam Port Trust conducted a trade meet on
March 19, 2014 at Srikakulam along with its BOT Operators
VCTPL, Vizag Sea Port & VGCBL.
Srikakulam, being the hub for both bulk and container cargo
such as Manganese ore, Coal, Iron ore, Ferro Alloys, Garnet,
Ilmenite etc., there was sizeable guest presence to grace the
occasion from different segments of the trade. VCT took part
in the trade meet to apprise the shipping fraternity about it
being the ideal gateway for container traffic.
The meeting started with a brief introduction about the
facilities of the port that was given by the VPT’s Deputy
Chairman, Mr. G V L Satya Kumar, IRTS. This was followed by
the VCT’s presentation by Mr. Anil Narayanan, VP Operations.
Other private operators operating at Visakhapatnam also
presented their facilities to the gathering. The natural assets,
multifaceted capacities of the Port and its further development efforts were portrayed.
The VCT presentation talked about the world class infrastructure facilities available along with its terminal capacity and
hinterland. The location advantage of vizag was highlighted
and the future expansion plans were also explained. The
gathering felt that the VCT has indeed emerged as a vibrant
gateway for the EXIM players of Srikakulum. The key would
be to develop the potential movements, of Ilmenite, Garnet
Sand and Ferro Alloys.
VPT’s Traffic Manager Dr. K. Satyanarayana mentioned that
the port would organize more trade meets in the Andhra
Pradesh region and in Vizag’s hinterland. There was a
question and answer session following the presentations.
The intention of VPT to popularize the port among potential
customers was thus addressed adequately.
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Editor : Sushil Mulchandani
VISITORS
(2nd from right) Capt. Choo Joon Ghee, Managing Director, OOCL India Pvt
Ltd, (extreme left) Mr. V. Jeevan Vikas, Associate Vice President, (extreme
right) Mr. Vijay, Manager, Maxicon Shipping Agencies., visited on 06.03.2014
( Left) Mr. Rudra Prasana Hota, Chairman-Cum-CEO and Mr. Apurba
Mukherjee, Director, Odisha Aqua Traders and Marine Exporters Pvt Ltd.,
visited on 14.03.2014
(Right) Ms. Divya Nigam, Sr. Logistics Co-ordinator and Mr. Lokesh Chopra,
Logistics Co-ordinator, Vestergaard Asia Pvt Ltd., visited on 20.03.2014
(Middle) Mr. C.S. Marippan, Managing Director, C.S. Maris Impex,
(extreme left) Mr. Kathir, Dy. Manager, K.S.R. Freight Forwarders Pvt Ltd.,
visited on 25.03.2014
(From right) Mr. Shashi Bhushan Upadhyay, Head-Commercial & Logistics,
Chandreshkumar Sherathia, Associate Manager and Mr. Ujwalkumar Sinha,
Sr. Manager, Jindal Stainless Steel Limited., visited on 08.03.2014
(Left) Mr. Takahashi Yusuke, Deputy Asst. Director, (3rd from left) Mr. Ichiguchi
Tomohide, Sr. Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency, (2nd from
left) Mr. N. Cjandramouleeswran, Dy. General Manager and Mr. Hideyki Terajima,
Sumitomo Corporation India Pvt Ltd., visited on 15.03.2014
(Extreme left) Mr. Junny Varghese, Sr. Manager and (Middle) Mr. Pratyush
Kumar, Sr. Manager, Eisai Pharmatechnology & Manucturing Pvt Ltd.,
visited on 21.03.2014
(From right) Mr. S. Venkatesh, Orice Impex Private Limited, Mr. Nicholas Van Wyk,
Mr. Jean Du Plessis, Wykco Logistics and Mr. S.R. Rajasekhar, Chief Manager,
Imex Star International., visited on 26.03.2014
INDIA
BANGLADESH VIZAG
–
THE &
BURGEONING
DIRECT
WATER ROUTESEXPORTS
PHARMACEUTICAL
To enhance the bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh,
India has asked to open direct waster routes to Chittagong.
This also helps in the reduction of expenses by the current
mode - of shipping cargoes originating in India, through the
ports of Colombo and Singapore.
The cargo presently moving over the land route now is
through Petrapole – Benapole; which is hampered with heavy
congestion. Bangladesh has potential for trade of different
commodities; and Vizag would be India’s gateway for cargo
movement. India’s imports from Bangladesh had risen steeply
to around $639.33 million in 2012 – 13 compared to $254.66
million in 2009 – 10. As per the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry release the total bilateral trade surged to $5.78
billion in 2012 – 13. This is in spite of the lack of an efficient
connectivity between the two countries.
Chittagong is less than
2 days sailing from
Visakhapatnam; which
in turn is connected to
the entire country by
an efficient railway
system and the Golden
Quadrilateral Highway
network. Vessel operators look forward to a
change in outlook of
the Government and
the trade for the development of coastal traffic, especially in the sector mentioned,
to be able to tap this opportunity.
CELEBRATIONS OF 43RD NATIONAL SAFETY WEEK FROM 4TH - 10TH MARCH, 2014
National safety week was celebrated in the terminal.
Various events and activities were conducted to mark 43rd
National Safety Week from 4th – 10th March 2014.
and their families. During the safety week competitions like
essay writing, safety quiz, safety skits, road safety poster
designing and safety slogans were conducted.
The week started with a safety flag hoisting on 04 March,
2014 that was unfurled by Mr. Anil Narayanan, VP Operations. Post hoisting of flag, a safety pledge was administered
in English followed by a Telugu pledge.
There was also a bike rally been held on day 4 of the safety
week that was flagged off in the evening from VCT to Park
hotel. About 30 employees from VCT alone participated in
this rally that made the event successful. At the end of the
week a Valedictory function was organized where the
audience was addressed by senior management and the
programme ended with a message.
As a part of this the VCT team reached out and conducted an
awareness session on road safety for St. Aloysius High School
Children. Several competitions and activities were rolled out
and conducted to spread the awareness in the employees
“Safety week 2014 ends, but there is no end to safety”
SAFETY IS OUR
NO.1 PRIORITY
WORLD WATER DAY
The world water day was observed
on 22 March, 2014 in V isakha
Container Terminal. Several events
and activities such as skit, debate,
slogan competitions etc. were
conducted on 21 March, 2014 to
spread the awareness amongst all
employees about the importance
of water.
On 22 March, 2014 a Walkathon was held at the beach road
from “Park Hotel” to “Kali Temple”. About 150 people
participated in the rally with placards displaying slogans on
water and energy conservation. The event was flagged off
by Mr. Sushil Mulchandani COO, VCTPL. It is also pertinent
to mention that the employees of BOT operators of
Visakhapatnam Port Trust namely Vizag General Cargo berth
private limited. (VGCBPL), Vizag Seaport Limited (VSPL), Adani
Vizag Cargo Terminal Private Limited (AVCTPL) and Indian
Molasses Company (AVR Infra Group) also participated and
walked for a noble cause. A flash mob was also performed at
Kali temple (RK Beach) after the completion of the
Walkathon. Inspiring messages were given at the end by the
company heads and senior management. The event was
witnessed by lot of spectators in the Beach road and also
sent a vibrant message regarding conservation of water and
energy.
Apart from the events, various competitions were also conducted for employees and contract workers that included
the following:
•
Innovative ideas on water and energy saving.
•
Design a poster.
•
Slogan Competition.
In the terminal, a water audit had also been conducted
during the week . Lastly a Valedictory function was organized on 24 March, 2014 where the views were shared on
water and energy conservation. The programme completed
with valuable message –
“Save Water, Save Energy & Save Life.”
TABLOID
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs and Panchayati Raj V. Kishore Chandra Deo has once again written to
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, reiterating his demand for making Visakhapatnam the capital of
the residuary State of Andhra Pradesh in view of its inherent advantages.
The increasing popularity of Indian generic drugs in developed markets such as the U.S. has seen the
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increase scrutiny of the quality of Indian medicines. The USA
accounts for 30 per cent of India’s pharmaceutical exports of $ 13 billion and is growing at 18-20
percent.
VISAKHA CONTAINER TERMINAL PVT. LTD.
An ISO 9001 : 2008, ISO 14001 : 2004, OHSAS 18001 : 2007, ISO 28000 : 2007 compliant company
Beach Road, Opp. Town Hall, Visakhapatnam - 530 001. Tel : +91-891-2589888 / 2550966 Fax : +91 891 2739817

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