Maritime Gateway

India Maritime Week 2025 A NEW MARITIME ORDER India Maritime Week 2025 did not happen by accident. It was born out of a moment in history when India needed to …

MACN unveils multi-country drive to raise integrity standards in maritime trade According to MACN, the programme builds on more than six years of collaboration with Siemens and reflects a shared …

Mizoram receives first rail-transported cars, opening a new chapter in regional connectivity The Bairabi-Sairang railway line is a major infrastructure milestone for Mizoram. Carved meticulously through challenging terrain, the line …

Andhra Pradesh approves ₹1,615-crore rail cargo terminal near Ramayapatnam corridor Under the approved framework, the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board will complete the land acquisition process and transfer the parcel to …

Adani Ports commissions Inland Container Depot at Malur Strategically located on the Bengaluru–Chennai railway main line near Malur station, the ICD is equipped with an exclusive rail siding and seamless …

India–UK Trade pact safeguards India’s right to compulsory licensing In a separate update, the minister informed Parliament that negotiations are continuing on free trade agreements with the European Union and …

Andhra Pradesh clears Sagar Defence’s autonomous maritime shipyard project The proposed shipyard will focus on autonomous surface vessels, underwater systems, and integrated intelligent maritime solutions, including command, control and mission-management …

Iran eyes Caspian Maritime Consortium, accelerates port-led growth strategy The initiative is aimed at unlocking the Caspian Sea’s economic potential despite environmental challenges such as declining water levels. Iran is …

Indian exporters push for early FTA talks with Mexico amid looming tariff hikes Mexico has become a key destination for Indian engineering exports in recent years, with companies steadily building …

CMA CGM’s Nhava Sheva terminal set to ease landside congestion with new road link Currently, trucks moving in and out of Nhava Sheva can take up to three hours to …

India launches first indigenously built hydrogen fuel-cell vessel in Varanasi Sonowal said hydrogen propulsion, while still evolving, offers significant promise as a near-zero-emission energy source and represents an important pillar …

Hacis strengthens strategic partnership with Flexport to support Hong Kong as a regional transit hub Hacis initially provided mail handling services to Flexport, and gradually expanded its offerings to include …

AI becomes standard across global warehouses: Study Nearly 60 per cent of warehouses now have AI deeply embedded in their processes, while more than 90 per cent use some form …

Cochin Shipyard secures landmark electric tug order from Svitzer The deal, valued between Rs 250 crore and Rs 500 crore, converts an earlier letter of intent into a firm contract …

Celebrity to make maiden arrival into Newcastle Alongside Celebrity Edge, approximately 14,000 passengers and crew will round out the summer cruise season for Newcastle. Over 4,000 passengers and crew will …

BIMCO introduces new FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for vessel sale agreements After the transfer of ownership, buyers take over all FuelEU responsibilities, including control of banking, borrowing or pooling …

Mexico approves sharp tariff increases on mports from India and Other Asian Nations Under the approved plan, Mexico will introduce or raise duties—mostly capped at around 35%—on products such as …

India posts record first-half exports in FY 2025–26, underscoring strong resilience amid global volatility According to Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, India’s total exports from April …

Daily cargo train sought to strengthen horticulture exports from Tadipatri to major markets A daily cargo train from Tadipatri, he argued, would significantly cut transit time, reduce logistical bottlenecks and …

India launches first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell vessel Senior officials from the Uttar Pradesh government joined the ceremony, which forms part of a wider push to modernise inland waterways, improve …

Maharashtra accelerates plans for India’s largest shipyard, eyes 2026 completion Alongside the shipyard push, the Chief Minister called for rapid progress on the proposed Mumbai Water Metro — a modern, …

IATA forecasts 2.4% growth in global air cargo volumes for 2026 IATA said the air cargo sector has shown “remarkable resilience” in recent years, successfully navigating geopolitical tensions, shifting trade …

India achieves logistics cost reduction target of 9% of GDP: Gadkari The minister noted that India is now closer to global benchmarks, with logistics costs at 8% of GDP in …

DPR in progress for doubling 263 km of Konkan Railway: Vaishnaw The DPR exercise is expected to define the technical, financial, and operational roadmap for expanding one of India’s most …

Haldia Dock Complex records strongest-ever monthly throughput in November The port authority said the milestone was driven by better operational planning, quicker vessel turnaround, and stronger coordination among cargo-handling teams, …

All 19 private ICDs to suspend export and empty container handling from 11 December If the stoppage goes ahead, export operations handled by the 19 ICDs—most of the country’s garment …

New DP World exim rail service from Madhya Pradesh to Nhava Sheva DP World’s inland network in India includes more than 50 EXIM and domestic rail routes, over 100 owned …

Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates 3rd Global IALA Council Session in Mumbai During the event, Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism, supporting digital access, transparency and convenience for …

Everllence successfully tests ethanol-fuelled 21/31 dual-fuel engine The company, which introduced the industry’s first small-bore, four-stroke methanol engine in 2024—the 21/31DF-M—has several such units already operating commercially. Everllence, the German …

COSCO and CSSC ink mega order for 87 ships to drive global fleet upgrade Under a cooperation pact signed on 8 December 2025 in Shanghai, COSCO will partner exclusively with …

Global air cargo volumes rise 5% in November, but e-commerce momentum cools The final stretch of 2025 had been expected to deliver only modest activity, yet volumes in September and …

India posts record H1 FY26 export performance at $418.6 bn Both Q1 and Q2 posted all-time high quarterly export figures, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said …

Kaushalya Logistics strengthens ties with Shree Cement, launches new CFA Depot The Siwani facility becomes the company’s 17th new depot opened in FY 2025–26 and marks its third CFA depot …

IRS-Classed vessel TISHA IRIS successfully launched at Taizhou Shipbuilding Yard As an internationally recognised classification society, IRS has strengthened its presence in leading shipbuilding hubs across East Asia in recent …

Kandla Port clears 62 acres of encroached land to fast-track new development projects DPA Chairperson Sushil Kumar Singh said the operation targeted long-standing illegal settlements across the port estate. “Our …

Ravish Kumar Singh, IRTS, Takes Charge as the Deputy Chairperson of JNPA Upon his arrival at JNPA, he was warmly welcomed by Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairperson, JNPA, in the presence …

JSW Infrastructure to buy three rail logistics subsidiaries in ₹1,212-crore push into freight rake operations The acquisition will give JSW Infrastructure immediate entry into two key Indian Railways programmes — …

Luka Koper and Samsara Group sign strategic agreement on business cooperation The agreement was signed at the Samsara Group office in Mumbai, reflecting the shared commitment of both organisations to …

Corio Deepwater Port: A new strategic gateway for India in South America Among the emerging opportunities, Peru’s Corio Deepwater Port stands out as a potential game-changer. India’s push to strengthen …

KSH Integrated Logistics launches new 100,000 sq. ft. multi-client facility in Bhiwandi The new facility will serve as a central distribution hub, catering to diverse, high-growth industries including Retail, E-commerce, …

Welspun One expands footprint with 46-acre Talegaon MIDC project This MIDC-notified land parcel is earmarked for developing a premium Grade-A first-mile logistics asset, designed to enable the seamless movement of …

Wallenius Wilhelmsen strengthens orderbook with $500m contract renewals focused on green transition The update, effective October 2025, brings additional cargo flows, new trade lanes and rates aligned with prevailing market …

WFS enhances AI forecasting tool to boost air cargo planning The Performance Management Platform – Machine Learning Forecast (PMP MLF) now analyses a decade of operational data to predict cargo …

A playbook for increasing Indian shipping tonnage: Building a stronger maritime nation In this article, MM Saggi sets out a pragmatic playbook for expanding Indian shipping tonnage, ensuring meaningful gains …

Royal Caribbean’s Celebrity Millennium sails into Mumbai For India, the call signals a proud step forward—strengthening its position on international cruise itineraries and reinforcing the nation’s ambition to become a …

DBGT handles largest EXIM transshipment parcel The vessel arrived on 7 December at 1200 hrs, berthed at 1345 hrs, and departed on 8 December at 0825 hrs following the smooth …

Cochin Shipyard inks deal with Denmark’s Svitzer for electric tugboats CSL noted that the project blends Svitzer’s sustainability-focused towage expertise with its own shipbuilding strengths, supporting the Danish company’s worldwide …

HD Hyundai advances $2-billion shipyard proposal in Tamil Nadu The initiative aligns with India’s broader push to elevate its shipbuilding ecosystem and emerge as the world’s fifth-largest maritime manufacturing hub. …

The government targets re-flagging of 300 foreign ships by 2030 To accelerate re-flagging, the government has rolled out multiple policy incentives in FY26. These include priority allocation of government cargo …

American Club alerts shipowners to new delays under Russian port entry rules In a notice issued on December 4, the P&I insurer said Russia’s updated procedures—effective November 25—now require all …