India Shipping News

Sky Light’s Indian Seafarers return home with only the clothes on their backs MUMBAI: Eight Indian seafarers who survived the March 1 missile attack on the oil tanker Sky Light …

Inauguration of new Saradhana Gati Shakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal on WDFC NEW DELHI : Shri. Praveen Kumar, MD/DFCCIL, inaugurated the New Saradhana Gati Shakti Cargo Multi Modal Terminal (GCT) …

India offers insurance support as small exporters face cash-flow strain NEW DELHI : Indian small and ‌medium exporters are facing payment delays and cash‑flow stress ​as war‑risk premiums ​and emergency …

Cabinet approves a new era of Plug-and-Play Industrial Development through Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) NEW DELHI : In a landmark step towards accelerating industrial growth, the Union Cabinet chaired …

CMA CGM introduces PSS on Asia–West Africa Trade MARSEILLE : Global shipping major CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo shipments from Asia …

Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal handles record 8,736 TEUs on M.V. CSCL Star in landmark single call MUMBAI : The Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT) has reached a significant milestone by …

APSEZ achieves major milestone as Colombo West International Terminal crosses 1 Million TEUs AHMEDABAD : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has marked a significant milestone in its …

Paradip Port Authority surpasses 150 MMT Cargo throughput, Sets New National Benchmark PARADIP: In a landmark achievement for India’s maritime sector, the Paradip Port Authority has surpassed an impressive 150.22 …

IMO condemns attacks on shipping, calls for safe-passage framework in Strait of Hormuz LONDON : IMO Council condemns attacks on merchant ships and urges international coordination to safeguard civilian shipping, …

PM Modi and Dr. Jaishankar work the phones, call for dialogue as strikes on energy infrastructure escalate NEW DELHI : India and France are “working closely together” to de-escalate tensions …

DFCCIL invites stakeholders for development of bulk cement handling terminals NEW DELHI : Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has invited eligible stakeholders to participate and partner in …

Gulf tensions may disrupt India’s infra execution, raise logistics costs: Ashish Sheth, CMD, Sarjak Container Lines MUMBAI: Escalating tensions in the Middle East could impact India’s energy and infrastructure sectors …

SCI signs contract with Mazagon Dock for India’s first Methanol Dual-Fuel Platform Supply Vessel MUMBAI : In a significant milestone for India’s maritime sector, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) …

Targeted, time-limited scheme to stabilise India’s export flows: Directorate General of Foreign Trade on RELIEF scheme NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday announced the Resilience & Logistic Intervention for Export …

Government approves RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) – an intervention under Export Promotion Mission to support exporters amid West Asia logistics disruptions NEW DELHI : Recent developments, …

All Indian Ships Safe in Persian Gulf; Government Steps Up Maritime Coordination and Port Support NEW DELHI: In a reassuring update amid heightened geopolitical sensitivities in the Persian Gulf region, …

Hapag-Lloyd and Government of India sign Letter of Intent on maritime cooperation Hapag-Lloyd reflagging of up to four vessels under Indian flag Cooperation to support development of a sustainable ship …

India strengthens Global Maritime Partnerships with Hapag-Lloyd MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India, marked a significant milestone in international maritime cooperation with the signing of two …

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal urges proactive measures for shipping stability amid global shifts NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the importance of addressing …

Sarbananda Sonowal, MoPSW, chaired a review and consultation meeting with Port and Maritime Stakeholders MUMBAI : Hon’ble Union Minister for Port, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, chaired a review …

7 China-bound Russian oil tankers make U-turn, head to India NEW DELHI : At least seven tankers carrying Russian oil, destined for China, have changed course midway and are now …

Around 3 lakh metric tonnes LPG presently stranded at Strait of Hormuz : Govt HORMUZ : About 3 lakh metric tonnes of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) is presently stranded at …

Govt approves ₹472 crore road over bridge to power Tuna-Tekra Port Connectivity NEW DELHI : In a significant move to strengthen port connectivity and enhance cargo evacuation infrastructure, the Union …

New report warns shipping must master data to remain competitive LONDON: Shipping companies must improve how they collect, structure and use operational data if they are to remain competitive in …

New UCL research reveals a complex mix of opportunity and risk to key maritime nations under various IMO outcomes LONDON: A new report from the UCL Shipping and Oceans Research …

Nearly 90 ships cross Strait Of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite war HORMUZ : About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of …

India launches anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from China NEW DELHI : India on Tuesday opened an anti-dumping investigation into ethyl chloroformate imports from China after a domestic producer …

Prozo strengthens Hyderabad presence with 1,04,524 sq. ft. fulfilment centre in Medchal HYDERABAD: Prozo, India’s fastest-growing full-stack supply chain company, has strengthened its presence in Hyderabad with the launch of …

PepsiCo India expands Green Logistics Network with EV Green Corridor and Wider Low-Emission Fleet Transition KOSI: PepsiCo India Wednesday announced a significant step up in its green logistics network, bringing …

Indian Navy continues IOS Sagar Initiative to strenthen maritime partnership with Indian Ocean nations NEW DELHI : Reaffirming India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, the …

NICDC organises stakeholder consultation on revitalising export-oriented industrial clusters NEW DELHI : The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) organised a consultation meeting on the Union Budget announcement regarding the …

In Brussels, Jaishankar discusses Iran with EU counterparts BRUSELS : On the second day of his Brussels visit, External Affairs Minister Dr.S. Jaishankar met with European Commission President Ursula von …

DPA Kandla concludes 55th National Safety Week with strong commitment to safety excellence GANDHIDHAM : Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla marked the Valedictory Programme of the 55th National Safety Week in …

Indian vessel ‘Jag Laadki’ carrying over 80,000 metric tonnes of crude oil reaches Gujarat’s Mundra Port MUNDRA: The Indian-flagged tanker ‘Jag Laadki’, carrying around 80,886 metric tonnes (MT) of crude …

Prolonged West Asia crisis deals multiple blows to Indian exporters NEW DELHI : The prolonged West Asia crisis and the near-halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and other …

Review meeting on JNPT–Vaitarna section of WDFC : DFCCIL MUMBAI : A high-level review meeting was convened by Shri Praveen Kumar, Managing Director of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India …

MT Nanda Devi brings 46,500 MT LPG to Vadinar anchorage; STS transfer operations strengthen India’s energy logistics JAMNAGAR : India continues to reinforce its energy security and logistics resilience under …

Indian-flagged vessel Nanda Devi arrives at Vadinar for LPG ship-to-ship transfer: Kandla Port Authority Chairman JAMNAGAR/GANDHIDHAM: The Indian-flagged vessel Nanda Devi arrived at Vadinar, Jamnagar, in the early hours of …

Sarbananda Sonowal interacts with the brave Crew of Indian Flagged LPG Carriers Shivalik & Nanda Devi NEW DELHI/JAMNAGAR : The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda …

ClassNK certifies its first Hong Kong Convention–compliant ship recycling facility in Pakistan TOKYO: ClassNK has certified Salam’s International, a ship recycling facility in Pakistan, as the first facility in the …

FLOWRA and Lloyd’s Register to collaborate on floating offshore wind development LONDON: The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a …

Achilles data shows ESG and Compliance Maturity improving across Global Supply Chains, despite Rising Disruption Pressures ABINGDON: Achilles, a global leader in supply chain risk and performance management, has released …

Arab maritime sector attracts nearly $4bn in foreign investment over 23 years : Dhaman JEDDAH : Arab countries secured 146 foreign maritime transport projects worth nearly $4 billion over the …

Sri Lanka announces 4-day work week, declares Wednesdays off to save fuel amid Hormuz crisis COLOMBO : Sri Lanka has moved to a four-day workweek as part of emergency measures …

Middle East conflict raises stagflation risks for global economy, Asia, Europe more vulnerable: Report NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait …

EU, UN discussing Black Sea type initiative for Strait of Hormuz: Kaja Kallas LONDON : The European Union (E.U.) is in discussion with the U.N. on a Black Sea Grain …

Cargo Matters invests ₹66 Crore to deploy 550+ High-Speed EV Charging Stations in strategic partnership with TRYK Charge NEW DELHI: Cargo Matters, a leading technology-driven logistics and sustainable infrastructure firm, …

Department of Posts launches ’24 Speed Post’ for next-day guaranteed delivery in six cities NEW DELHI: The Department of Posts has launched a 24-hour Speed Post service on Tuesday, in …

Indian Register of Shipping takes one of India’s largest crude tankers, VLCC Lila Jamnagar, into Class JAMNAGAR : Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has taken into class Lila Jamnagar, a …

ONE announces temporary empty container return arrangement in the Middle East SINGAPORE : In light of the evolving situation affecting navigation and port operations in the Persian Gulf and around …