Gold Star Line Ltd.

GSL Revamps Indian Subcontinent Services

12 Apr 2017

April 2017, Gold Star Line Ltd have announced revamp of India Subcontinent services to introduce a more efficient coverage in order meet our customer needs. CI3, 4,& 5 the three loop services are merged into two loops from mid April giving a more stable and reliable service from North and Central China to West India, The new service will be operated with 8500teu class ships giving the industry a best in class product. GSL will operate one ship in the Central loop and continue as a vessel operator. Central Loop to be called Merged loop from now on which will offer rotation as Shanghai – Ningbo – Xiamen – Hong Kong – Chiwan – Singapore – Colombo – Nhava Sheva – Pipavav – Colombo – Port Kelang (West) – Singapore – Hong Kong – Shanghai, whereas the North Loop will cover Xingang – Dalian – Qingdao – Pusan – Kwangyang – Ningbo – Nansha – Singapore – Tanjung Pelepas –Colombo – Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Singapore – Xingan The flagship CIX service jointly operated with HMM will also be upsized to 8500TEUS from 19th April , we are also adding our South East Asia hub Port Kelang on this service to maintain our customers and the exceeding demand from South East Asian Countries to Indian market. The new rotation of the service will be Kwangyang – Pusan – Shanghai – Ningbo – Shekou – Singapore – Port Kelang (West) – Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Karachi – Port Kelang (West) – Singapore – Hong Kong – Kwangyang. This service will continue to maintain the fastest transit time from Central China to West India , and improve the overall coverage for maintaining customer satisfaction. Chittagong service expansion from one loop to 3 loops is starting from 21st April. In the new structure GSL will provide 2 own services from Port kelang and 1 own service from Colombo to Chittagong, increasing the frequency and coverage to support the customers need with faster transit time from North Asia, China, South Asia via Port Kelang and India and Middle East via Colombo, with a fixed day service schedule we expect the customers to have faster access to their goods to and from Bangladesh and support the connection for Inter Lines and long hauls.

Door2Door Service In India

27 Mar 2017

NEW! GSL is extending its services to your destination - with additional logistics services. Land Transportation Minimizing supply chain costs and time, bringing your cargo from door to door. Customs Clearance Unique advantages of 20 years of industry leadership in customs clearance services. Infrastructure Services Landside infrastructure facilities designed to deliver lean and agile supply chain solutions including storage and warehousing. Project Forwarding & Engineering Providing integrated logistics solutions, with a fleet of cranes, hydraulic axles, flat and low bed trailers, forklifts and reach stackers. Advantages of GSL’s end-to-end logistic services in India:  Comprehensive network across India and hinterlands, with 20 operational offices.  Capability to offer IATA and ISO-certified and licensed customs clearance services across all locations in India.  Specific expertise in industry verticals: automotive, telecom, technology, engineering and retail.  Dedicated operating team catering for automotive and technology-related clearance.  507 tractor trailers & 150 trucks, including semi-low and low bed trailers.  Expertise in handling project and over-dimensional cargo.  Established infrastructure across India for cargo storage and warehousing.  Over 20 warehouse locations in India, with more than 150,000 sqm. of warehousing space. *In cooperation with Avvashya-CCI a subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Ltd

Enhanced Asia Chennai Service-ACS

13 DEC 2016

Gold Star Line is pleased to announce the enhanced Asia Chennai Service (ACS), connecting major ports in East Asia with the East coast of India. The improved Service will commence in January 21th, 2017, in cooperation with HMM. Service Rotation: Busan – Shanghai – Hong Kong – Yantian – Singapore – Port Kelang – Chennai – Kattupalli - Port Kelang – Singapore – Manila – Busan Service highlights: • Dedicate express service from Korea, Central China & South China to East Coast of India with both Chennai & Kattupalli direction solution with best transit time. • Increased capacity to cater for growing market needs • Mid-week window in Central China and weekend in Korea • Direct service with reliable schedule. Flexible on special equipment acceptance • Connecting South East Asia countries export by using Port-kelang as transshipment hub The new line enhances Gold Star Line’s network, providing customers an efficient, fast and reliable service.

New CIX Service

12 Sept 2016

Gold Star Line is pleased to announce the expansion of CIX service with deployment of 2nd vessel and coverage of additional ports to serve the market with more dedication and commitment. The new CIX service will replace Pipavav to add Karachi (KICT) on her west bound after Nhava Sheva , and she will also add call Dachanbay on her East bound voyage. To increase our coverage and frequency in the market, we are now also adding two new services under slot exchange as below CI1: Shanghai - Ningbo - Shekou - Singapore - Portklang(NP)- Nhavasheva - Pipavav - Colombo - Port kelang(N+W) - Singapore - Caimep - Hongkong - Shanghai. CI2: Shanghai - Ningbo - Hongkong - Singapore - Portkalng(N)- Nhavasheva - Pipavav - Colombo - Port Kelang - Singapore - Shanghai. The new range of products will make Gold Star Line one of the leading Carriers in the market in terms of coverage and frequency , we will continue to serve our customer’s need on this trade .

S O L A S

01-Jul-2016

SOLAS VGM REQUIREMENT In order to address safety problems at sea and on shore arising from container shipments that have incorrect weight declarations, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention and will enter in to force on July 1st, 2016. At this time, the verification of the gross weight (VGM) of a packed export container will be required before the container is loaded aboard a ship. The responsibility for obtaining and documenting the verified gross weight (VGM) of a packed container lies with the shipper. The SOLAS regulations provides two methods by which the shipper may obtain the VGM of a packed container. Method No. 1: • After packing and sealing a container and using calibrated and certified equipment, the shipper may weigh, or have arranged that a third party weigh, the packed container. The scale, weighbridge, lifting equipment or other devices used to verify the gross mass of the container must meet the applicable accuracy standards and requirements of the State in which the equipment is being used. . Method No. 2: • The shipper (or, by arrangement of the shipper, a third party) may weigh all packages and cargo items, including the mass of pallets, dunnage and other packing and securing material to be packed in the container, and add the tare mass of the container to the sum of the single masses of the container’s contents. The weighing equipment used to weigh the contents of the container must meet the applicable accuracy standards and requirements of the State in which the equipment is being used. Furthermore, a container that does not have a verified gross weight will not be loaded onboard the vessels. We will continue to keep you updated of any changes to this requirement. More information can be found at: http://www.worldshipping.org/industry-issues/safety/cargo-weight which include a FAQs page Please be advised that when providing your VGM we ask that you break down the weight to cargo weight and container Tare weight separately. Should you have any questions, please contact your local Gold Star Line Ltd Representative who will be happy to assist.

Gold Star Line Upgrades Far East - West Africa to two loops, Enhanced coverage

1 Feb 2016

Gold Star Lines FAX Service connecting Asia to West Africa is being upgraded to two loops, improving the transit time, with enhanced coverage in Asia and West Africa effective from February 2016. Two direct sailings per week, offering improved transit times from more Ports of Loading in Asia to more ports in West Africa are the key advantages of this improved product. The ports of call of the two services will be as below: FAX: Far East - West Africa Express operating 11 vessels on the following rotation: Shanghai - Ningbo - Hong Kong - Nansha - Singapore - Port Kelang - Colombo - Lagos (Apapa) - Tincan Island(TICT) - Tincan (P&CHS) - Tema - Cotonou - Abidjan - Singapore - Shanghai. FA2: Asia - West Africa Service operating 12 vessels on the following rotation: Shanghai - Ningbo - Xiamen - Shekou - Nansha - Singapore - Lome - Tincan Island(TICT) - Tema - Abidjan - Colombo - Port Kelang - Singapore - Shanghai. The new service lineup will add Xiamen and Shekou to the ports of loading and Abidjan and Lome in West Africa. An east-bound connection at Colombo will offer superior transit time to exporters in West Africa.

Weekly FAX service (Cover Between Asia & West Africa)

August 2012

Gold Star Line is pleased to announce its Weekly FAX service covering the trades between Asia and West Africa. In the 54th year of its having launched the Asia- West Africa service,The ports of call Shanghai-Ningbo-Da Chan Bay-Port Kelang-Colombo-Durban-Apapa-Tincan-Tema-Cotonou-Port Kelang-Shanghai. For more details please link on West Africa Service!