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auction
Logistics 26-Year-Old Car Carrier Chang Sheng Hong Fetches $42 Million at Shanghai Auction, Triple Reserve
The 4,310-ceu car carrier Chang Sheng Hong was sold at auction in Shanghai for approximately $42 million, three times its reserve price of RMB95 million ($14 million). The 26-year-old vessel, built in 2000 at Croatia's Uljanik shipyard, had previously traded as Dresden and was renamed in 2017 after entering Chinese ownership. The sale underscores an extremely tight car carrier market driven by China's surging vehicle exports, with up to 2 million cars shipped on containerships this year.
Commodities Tea Board Defers Web-Based Auction Rollout Again; Kolkata Launch Pushed to Sale 31
The Tea Board has once again deferred the rollout of its web-based auction platform at Kolkata, originally scheduled for July 14, to Sale 31 (July 21-22). The decision follows feedback from the core committee after mock sessions revealed the platform, developed by Tradeforge Technologies, is not yet ready for live implementation. Rollouts at Coonoor and other centres have also been postponed.
Commodities Tea Board defers rollout of new web-based tea auction platform after stakeholder concerns
The Tea Board has deferred the rollout of its new web-based tea auction platform, originally set for June 30 in Kolkata and July 2 in Coonoor, to mid-July after representations from stakeholders across all auction centres. The Tradeforge platform will replace the existing NSEIT system, aiming for improved transparency and efficiency, with a transition period allowing both systems to operate simultaneously.
Commodities Nova Scotia Names Five Companies and Two Consortia for First Offshore Wind Auction
The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator has released the names of five companies and two consortia that passed pre-qualification for the province's first offshore wind auction. The move advances Canada's first offshore wind farms, with a formal call for bids expected later this year. Premier Tim Houston has proposed expanding the licensing target to 40 GW.
Commodities Tea Trade Association of Cochin Proposes Unified Pan-India Auction Platform for Transparency
The Tea Trade Association of Cochin (TTAC) has proposed a unified pan-India tea auction platform to address market fragmentation. Speaking at a high-powered committee meeting, TTAC president Anil George Joseph outlined the need for a seamless national marketplace with real-time analytics and integration. The proposal includes demands for declaring tea as India's national drink, stricter adulteration enforcement, and enhanced funding for research and innovation.
Commodities Turkey Unveils Draft Rules for First 1GW Offshore Wind Auction, Sets Price Band of $0.07-$0.11/kWh
Turkey has published draft rules for its first large-scale offshore wind auction, offering a 1GW project with a 49-year licence. The auction features a price band of $0.07-$0.11 per kWh, a 25% domestic content requirement, and penalties for shortfalls. The winning bidder will be selected from four candidate sea areas and must meet strict timelines for wind measurement and construction.
Commodities Nafed Launches Digital Auction Platform Nafex.in for Oilseeds and Pulses, NCCF to Follow
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Nafed's digital auction platform Nafex.in for transparent auctioning of pulses and oilseeds. Nafed had previously used private platforms. Shah set a two-year deadline for Nafed and NCCF to pass on MSP benefits directly to farmers. India imports 6-7 mt of pulses and 15-16 mt of edible oils annually.
Commodities Centre auctions 56 critical mineral blocks; exploration licence blocks rise to 11
The Ministry of Mines completed the auction of 56 critical and strategic mineral blocks under the Seventh Tranche, with a 63% success rate. First-ever auctions in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Telangana included minerals like graphite, REE, and vanadium. Additionally, the second tranche of Exploration Licence auctions expanded to Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha, bringing total EL blocks to 11.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Tea Board to Launch Web-Based Auction Platform on June 30, Migrating from NSEIT System
The Tea Board will launch a new web-based tea auction platform on June 30, developed by Tradeforge Technologies under a Build-Own-Operate model. The platform will first go live in Kolkata for Sale No. 27, with a phased rollout to other auction centres. Existing auction processes remain unchanged, but the new system promises improved security and cost-effectiveness.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces TikTok Bans iPhones and Gift Cards From Surprise Sets After Bidder Complaints
TikTok's Surprise Set auctions let users bid on mystery prizes, but bidders complained of receiving cheap items like teddy bears instead of advertised iPhones. TikTok responded by banning high-value items such as iPhones, iPads, and gift cards from the feature, and reaffirmed that sellers must accurately present offerings or face account suspension.
Commodities Government kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified
The Indian government has initiated bourse-based coal trading and notified rules, according to a report by Atul Mathur in Business-Today.
Business DDA’s mega e-auction raises Rs 1,321 crore from 142 land and property assets
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has raised Rs 1,321.21 crore from the e-auction of 142 land and property assets across Delhi, nearly three times the cumulative reserve price of Rs 480.38 crore. The auction included residential, commercial, industrial and institutional plots, reflecting strong investor interest and the DDA's transparent digital platform.
Logistics Freight Recession Eases: Auction Lots See Renewed Activity
The freight recession's impact on auction lots is diminishing as rates rise and auction attendance increases. Taylor & Martin reports a surge in equipment purchases by owner-operators, indicating renewed confidence in the market.