Francois Lan, President 2010

APT 35th anniversary !

Message of the President of APT

The Professional Association of Freight Forwarders of Mauritius (APT in French) will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in year 2011. Since its creation in 1976, our association has contributed to the advancement of international trade between Mauritius and not only our traditional economic partners (mainly China, India, France or the United Kingdom) but also, with countries all over the world.

As the President of the association for 2010/2011, I will strive to build on the legacy left by the previous executive committees and take up the new challenges that emerge as a result of the never-ending process of amendments brought to existing laws and the ....(read more)

Monday, 12th Apr 2010

Air cargo

Two new members on the board of Air Mauritius

At Air Mauritius annual general meeting held this week, Kamal Taposeea has been reappointed as Chairman of the national carrier.

Furthermore, two new directors now hold a seat on the board of Air Mauritius: Francois Woo, director of one of the leading textile factories, CMT and Dominique Patry, the new representative of Air France, one of the shareholders of Air Mauritius with an effective 8.5% of the total shares.

Kamal Taposseea pointed out that the prospects are good for the company to achieve profits during the current financial year 2010/ 2011 and pay a dividend to its shareholders.

“If you think you have got your forecast right in respect of petrol price, an unplanned global ....(read more)

Friday, 23rd Jul 2010

Sea transport

Severe congestion at the port of Nhava Sheva in India

Due to severe congestion at the port of Nhava Sheva in India, shipping company Maersk Line has applied as from this week, on all containers imported into India, a surcharge of 60 US dollars per 20 feet container and of 120 US dollars per 40 feet container on all shipments that do not require tariff-filing with the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).

Moreover, as from the 16th August, this congestion surcharge will be applied on all shipments that require tariff-filling.

Nhava Sheva is facing congestion as the number of containers piling up there has gone beyond the capacity of the port terminals.

Furthermore, Maersk Line and CMA CGM are diverting traffic from the ....(read more)

Friday, 23rd Jul 2010