India Shipping News

TUTICORIN: The India Green Fuel Conclave’26 concluded at V.O. Chidambaranar Port with a focus on strengthening India’s green fuel ecosystem, advancing green hydrogen technologies and exploring opportunities for sustainable maritime …

Will Exporters Have to Rush to New Delhi to Correct Minor Errors? Exporters Await Clarity on DGFT Software, Regional Offices and Grievance Redressal Exporters Seek Clarity on Online Corrections and …

MORBI: Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw formally flagged off Bulk Tiles Train at Western Carriers (India) Limited’s Gati Sakti Cargo Terminal(GSCT) at Devaliya in Morbi, Gujarat. The ceremony, held …

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held a productive meeting with Mr. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, Canada, to review progress and advance negotiations …

LONDON: The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has called on Member States to refrain from actions that endanger merchant ships and put seafarers’ lives at risk. …

LONDON: The off-contract ocean container shipping rate from China ‌to the U.S. East Coast has returned to levels seen after COVID-19 upended global trade, and could set new record highs …

MUSCAT: Saudi Arabia’s oil exports have been disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthis damaged its key East-West pipeline, which helped circumvent the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – a global oil …

NEW DELHI: India’s Cruise Tourism sector is entering a new phase of expansion, with domestic and international cruise players increasing capacity, introducing new itineraries and strengthening their offerings ahead of …

GURUGRAM: Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI) observed Driver Dignity Day 2026 by recognising the contribution of drivers and reaffirming its commitment to their health, safety and wellbeing. As part …

CHENNAI: Greenbase, the industrial and logistics parks platform of the Hiranandani Group, plans to invest around ₹2,000 crore in 2-3 years to develop five million sq ft of industrial and …

NEW DELHI: The India–Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 16–17 September 2026. The Indian delegation …

DUSHANBE: The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States Responsible for Foreign Economic and Trade Activities was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 17 September 2026. …

VISAKHAPATNAM: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) will invest around ₹15,000 crore to develop a Greenfield shipyard at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, with the project expected to generate around 45,000 direct …

VISAKHAPATNAM: A significant step has been taken towards establishing Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for shipbuilding and marine manufacturing with the proposed development of a greenfield shipyard and integrated …

Propulsion systems provider announces plan to serve Indian market from new office in Mumbai from 2027 as nation’s shipbuilding surge continues HONO (SWDEN): Berg Propulsion is set to open its …

GOA: Chowgule & Company’s Shipbuilding Division has successfully launched SKRETTING HILDE (Vessel C-297), the fifth vessel in a series of 6,000 DWT multi-purpose dry cargo vessels equipped with diesel-electric propulsion, …

AHMEDABAD : Adani Logistics has successfully facilitated the movement of 180 export containers across two full-rake export block trains from ICD Kishangarh in Rajasthan to Mundra Port, connecting the state’s …

WASHINGTON D.C.: The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) passed legislation targeting Russia’s energy sector, individuals and the “shadow fleet” of tankers, including authorising the U.S. President …

NEW DELHI: India has told Washington that ​new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation’s foreign ministry said on …

GANDHIDHAM: Deendayal Port Authority Kandla celebrates the birthday of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi by lighting up ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ across various locations at Kandla Port and Office …

KOLKATA : Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, hosted the ‘Sewa Sankalp Abhiyaan’ on the …

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi. Addressing the occasion and highlighting the significance of the event’s fifth edition, the Prime …

NEW DELHI : The Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to establish …

CHENNAI : Chennai Port has achieved a new all-time record in pig iron export handling, handling 14,778 tonnes in a single day on September 14, 2026, surpassing its previous record …

MUMBAI: Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Allcargo Group, has highlighted the importance of trust, international cooperation and stronger economic partnerships in shaping the future of global trade, …

NEW DELHI: The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has achieved a significant international recognition by winning the Highly Commended Award in the Mega Project Category at the …

Record rail loading underscores CONCOR’s operational efficiency and strengthens green, high-capacity freight movement NEW DELHI: Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) achieved a new operational milestone at its Multimodal Logistics …

THOOTHUKUDI : Shri Jose V. J., Chairman & Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), visited V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) and held discussions with Chairperson Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, …

KOLKATA : Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) hosted a high-level symposium focused on the urban regeneration, cultural revival and future development of Kolkata’s riverfront, with the presentation of the …

NEW DELHI : The Maritime AI Conclave, organised by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), brought together key stakeholders from across India’s maritime ecosystem to deliberate on the opportunities, challenges …

Landmark decade-long investment to expand premium river cruises on the Ganga and Brahmaputra and position India on the global river-cruise map NEW DELHI: India’s rapidly expanding inland waterways and river …

NEW DELHI: A joint meeting was held under the chairmanship of Shri H D Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel & Heavy Industries and Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and …

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted the remarkable two-decade journey of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, describing it as a global benchmark that reflects the evolution of modern …

AEO Programme is pivotal in transforming India’s customs administration into a modern, trusted and facilitative system aligned with the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework of Standards: CBIC Chairman CBIC Member …

NEW DELHI: Union Shipping Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday directed officials to create a comprehensive database of vacant land at major ports to ensure adequate space is available for …

FSUI appeals to ships, coast guards and maritime authorities to maintain vigilant lookout for missing crew NEW DELHI : The maritime community has intensified its humanitarian appeal for the safe …

COPENHAGEN: Shipping group Maersk said on Monday that four more of its joint container services with Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd will resume sailings through the Suez Canal, as they gradually return to …

BENGALURU : Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has introduced a Special Assistance Zone at Terminal 1, a dedicated facility providing end-to-end support for passengers who may require additional assistance …

KOLKATA: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, laid the keels for two Coastal Research Vessels (CRVs) being built …

KOCHI : DP World Cochin’s International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput in August 2026, handling 97,952 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), an increase of 51% year-on-year. DP …

NEW DELHI: India’s Merchandise Exports registered a phenomenally strong 26.12% year-on-year growth in August 2026, rising to US$ 43.81 billion, compared with US$ 34.74 billion in August 2025. Overall exports …

NEW DELHI: India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for August 2026* is estimated at US$ 82.68 Billion, registering a positive growth of 25.41 percent vis-à-vis August 2025. Total imports …

AHMEDABAD: Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat, strengthening …

MUMBAI: A landmark step towards strengthening India’s shipbuilding capabilities. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited(MDL), has signed an MoU with National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park Maharashtra Limited (NSHIPML) to participate as …

GANDHINAGAR : Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav, along with Chief Minister (Gujarat), Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, inaugurated the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 at Gandhinagar …

LONDON : Clarksons Research, the data and intelligence arm of the Clarksons Group, have reported all-time highs for crude transportation costs following further disruption in the Middle East Gulf region. …

NEW DELHI : Russia has proposed its Ivolga FG high-speed train concept for India, with Russian rolling stock major TransMashHolding (TMH) offering to jointly develop and manufacture the trains in …

DUBAI : Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, set up by Iran ​to manage requests of passage in the Strait ‌of Hormuz, published on Monday an updated list of 77 vessels …

COLOMBO : Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) has launched its new South India Service (SIS), strengthening its regional shipping network and enhancing direct maritime connectivity between Sri Lanka and Southern India. …

NEW DELHI : The United States and India are strengthening cooperation to improve the security, resilience and diversification of global undersea cable networks. Washington has also highlighted India’s potential to …