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NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level roundtable on “India’s Bioeconomy Opportunity: Role of Startups in Driving Innovation and Growth” at Vanijya Bhawan, …

NEW DELHI: India will never open its dairy sector or allow genetically modified (GM) products in its trade agreements, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said on November 3, …

TUTICORIN: Tuticorin Container Terminal (TCT), operated by J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, has successfully handled a mainline ad-hoc vessel call by RDO FORTUNE on October 28, 2026, marking another …

BENGALURU : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has achieved another significant milestone in strengthening India’s integrated logistics network with the launch of Ocean Network Express (ONE) export-import …

TUTICORIN : Tuticorin Container Terminal (TCT), operated by J M Baxi Ports & Logistics, has achieved a significant operational milestone by successfully handling 500,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) since commencing …

MANGALURU: In a strategic move to strengthen its competitiveness in India’s maritime sector and attract greater container traffic, the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has announced enhanced rebates on Vessel …

Cargo growth outpaces capacity expansion; 84% of measured export time occurs after approval, highlighting the need for better logistics coordination MUMBAI: India’s ports have grown busier and more efficient over …

GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel emphasised the importance of preparing a workforce for Viksit Bharat by building a bridge between industry and employment, according to the Gujarat Chief …

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI : Denmark’s Minister for Business and Competitiveness, H.E. Martin Lidegaard, undertook a two-day visit to India on November 2–3, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in maritime affairs, …

PURI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, said at a Consultative Committee meeting in Puri, Odisha, that the government is working to double the share …

KOLKATA: Marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous warship-building programme, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of …

GOA: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has achieved a major milestone in India’s defence shipbuilding sector, with the Ministry of Defence signing contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore on 2 November 2026 for …

MANGALURU: New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) celebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the Port today. The programme was presided over by Smt. S. Shanthi, Deputy Chairperson, NMPA, …

MANGALURU: New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31 October 2026, commemorating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, with great …

VISAKHAPATNAM: Cyclone ‘Murasu’ has entered the coastal region of India’s Andhra Pradesh. The cyclone, which started hitting the coastal region around 1 AM on Monday, is causing strong winds and …

CHENNAI: Chennai Port has achieved a significant milestone in container operations, with Chennai Container Terminal Private Limited (CCTPL), operated by DP World, recording its highest monthly container throughput in the …

NEW DELHI: Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY …

MUMBAI: India and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with a renewed focus on green shipping, maritime decarbonisation and sustainable development of the global maritime sector. …

MUMBAI: Maharashtra will shortly unveil a maritime development policy that it says will be the most investor-friendly in India. The state is competing with its coastal neighbours for a share …

BRUSSELS: Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, held high-level meetings in Brussels with Ms. Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General, Directorate-General for Trade and Economic Security (DG TRADE); Mr. Koen Doens, Director-General, Directorate-General …

VISAKHAPATNAM: A cargo vessel carrying sulphur reportedly drifted off course and ran aground in the sea near Antarvedi in Andhra Pradesh amid Cyclone Arnab, MMD Surveyor Dharmasastha said. According to …

VISAKHAPATNAM: An Indian Coast Guard rescue Team brought all 20 sailors aboard MV Sigma Pearl to safety on October 29, 2026, after the bulk carrier ran aground in the Bay …

TELENGANA: A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclone named as ‘Murasu, prompting Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to step up preparedness for another high-intensity storm in …

ATLANTA : External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted the growing importance of resilient, diversified and secure global supply chains during Plenary III on Supply Chains at the G20 Summit …

NEW DELHI: ONDC’s DigiDukaan has connected over 21,000 retailers with more than 450 brands across Hyderabad, Jaipur and Mumbai as of September 2026, marking an increase from over 12,000 retailers …

Around 175 participants from 31 logistics and shipping companies come together at Sakar IX, Ahmedabad, celebrating Unity, Friendship and the spirit of Diwali AHMEDABAD: Celebrating the spirit of Diwali, togetherness …

DUBAI: Gujarat is reaching out to the global business community ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2027, sending multiple delegations to important countries to invite investors and industry …

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Vizhinjam International Seaport received its first import container on 31 October, establishing Kerala’s direct gateway for international trade. The inaugural import container arrived aboard the vessel MSC …

PARADIP: Paradip Port has achieved another significant operational milestone, with Paradip East Quay Coal Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (PEQCTPL) recording its highest-ever monthly cargo throughput in October 2026, reinforcing the port’s …

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal administered the National Unity Pledge to officers, employees and maritime cadets at his official residence, marking National …

PANAMA CITY: The Panama Canal has updated the criteria for reallocating transit slots that are canceled or become available during booking periods 1A and 2 at the Neopanamax locks. The …

SAVANNAH: Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Ports Authority officials celebrated the grand opening of the $134 million Gainesville Inland Port on Thursday, marking a new connection between Northeast Georgia’s manufacturing …

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday, October 30, ordered the constitution of a new independent expert committee to examine allegations of coastal erosion caused by the Vizhinjam International Deepwater …

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Friday (October 30, 2026) issued transfer and posting orders for 10 officers in the grade of Chief Commissioner/Director …

GURUGRAM: Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable logistics and India’s coastal shipping infrastructure, TCI Seaways, a division of Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI), has taken delivery of TCI SETU, a …

MUMBAI: Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yogayatan Ports Pvt. Ltd. (YPPL) to establish a framework for cooperation in marine …

KOCHI: In a significant step towards strengthening digital governance and modernising administrative and legal processes in India’s major ports sector, the Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports (ABMP) formally launched its …

NEW DELHI: In a major boost to naval firepower and domestic defence manufacturing, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has cleared a ₹40,000+ …

MUMBAI: Shri Nitesh Narayan Rane, Maharashtra’s Minister of Fisheries and Ports Development, will address the inaugural session of FICCI’s fourth Maritime India Conference & Expo, which opens at the Bombay …

NEW DELHI: A Panama-flagged oil tanker carrying 27 Indian seafarers was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, triggering a fire in its engine room and …

WASHINGTON: The Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, on Friday (local time) stated that the primary internationally recognised transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz …

TEHRAN: A preliminary draft framework for US-Iran negotiations proposes transferring Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile to an agreed third country or reducing its enrichment level, while reopening the Strait of …

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired the Bharat Commerce Chintan Shivir, a high-level CEO Roundtable convened by the Department for Promotion of Industry and …

AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi undertaking a two-day visit to Gujarat, during which he has inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth Rs 14,000 crore, release the 24th instalment of …

TOKYO: ClassNK has released the second edition of its ‘Guidelines for Cyber Security Management System for Ships’. Intended for shipowners and ship management companies, the guidelines set out the requirements …

LONDON: MacGregor has received an order of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) retrofit projects for 35 Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels for Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The order was booked into …

TOKYO: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced on Friday that it has published “K” LINE REPORT 2026. In “K” LINE REPORT 2026, “K” LINE explains where the Group currently …

SYDNEY: GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, is expanding its electric fleet operations in Australia with the addition of a third electric truck. The company is introducing electric …

LONDON : A regional workshop on ships’ routeing and ship reporting systems took place in Lima, Peru from 26-30 October. The workshop aimed to strengthen participant’s understanding of how these …

BUSAN: ​The World Maritime Day Parallel Event in the Republic of Korea promoted the 2026-2027 theme, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”, and provided a platform to showcase IMO’s …