Maritime Gateway

Muted growth forecast for ports sector in FY26; container cargo to lead Between FY23 and FY25, overall port traffic grew by around 5%, with container cargo standing out as the …

Kamarajar Port becomes India’s first hub for automobile transshipment The consignment is scheduled to be reloaded on m.v. Marguerite Ace on 29 August, bound for destinations including South Africa, Mauritius, …

Kandla terminal sets record by crossing 4 MMT cargo milestone ahead of schedule The terminal reached the mark more than two months earlier than last year, when it crossed the …

DP World rolls out electric vehicles at Laem Chabang Terminal The company has set a target to fully electrify its ITV fleet by 2030, a move projected to reduce LCIT’s …

COSCO SHIPPING delivers wind power equipment to Georgia To handle the oversized cargo, the company has deployed multipurpose heavy-lift vessels with double-deck and flat-deck configurations, well-suited for transporting rotor blades …

Chattogram Port’s NCT hits record in container handling According to a statement from the port authority, NCT—operated by Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL)—processed 5,019 TEUs between 8am on 28 August …

Logistics sector gears up for festive season demand surge According to experts, the e-commerce players are creating over 360,000 seasonal jobs in supply chain operations, with a single leading platform …

Interasia Lines unveils direct Mozambique–Jebel Ali–India (MJI) service The service follows the rotation: Mundra – Nhava Sheva – Mombasa – Dar es Salaam – Beira – Maputo – Jebel Ali …

ODeX certified as UAE’s trusted tech partner for MPCI filing The UAE’s MPCI initiative mandates the advance submission of containerized cargo information for shipments entering, transiting, or remaining onboard in …

SMPK partners with IIT-Kharagpur to develop Hooghly Riverbanks SMPK has 357 acres of land along the Kolkata riverbanks and 290 acres along the Howrah side, which are being developed under …

Godrej launches SafeLog, smart IoT solution to transform forklift operations By delivering real-time operational insights, maintenance alerts, and intelligent fleet analytics, it empowers businesses to reduce unplanned downtime by 10% …

Flipkart deepens supply chain footprint across country Complementing its large-scale fulfillment centers, Flipkart is also scaling its quick commerce backbone through nearly 400 new micro-fulfilment centers and dark stores across …

VOC port sees 200% jump in construction cargo handling Port officials said the surge underscores VOC Port’s improved efficiency in bulk cargo handling and its growing role in meeting the …

APM Terminals Pipavav port becomes first gateway for India’s EV exports APM Terminals Pipavav Port has taken center stage in this development, becoming the first Indian port to handle exports …

Cochin Shipyard begins work on methanol-ready hybrid vessel for Pelagic Wind Services The Pelagic Wahoo is the second in a series of advanced CSOVs for the company and is designed …

Saudi Arabia advances phase 2 of Neom’s Oxagon port Fresh site works are now under way on the Red Sea coast, with contractors preparing the ground for large-scale dredging scheduled …

Arunachal Pradesh launches first air cargo service The cargo service and terminal expansion are part of the Centre’s UDAN scheme to strengthen air connectivity and economic integration across the Northeast. …

US tariffs to trim India’s container growth by 100–150 bps in FY26: CareEdge CareEdge highlighted that Gujarat’s ports saw cargo volumes decline 6% in May 2025 due to India–Pakistan tensions, …

Hirasar Airport handles first air cargo shipment Although a dedicated cargo terminal is still under construction, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) granted temporary clearance on July 23 to …

India to target 40 nations for textile export push as US tariffs bite The United States last week imposed a 50% duty on Indian imports, effective August 27, threatening more …

Commerce Ministry to consult exporters on diversification strategy The meetings, slated over the next two to three days, will include industry representatives from key sectors such as chemicals, gems and …

CMA CGM launches KILIMA service to strengthen Asia–East Africa links From Mombasa, CMA CGM’s network will extend to Zanzibar, Tanga, Longoni and Tamatave via the KARIBU service, while Port Victoria, …

GRSE upbeat on shipbuilding, emerges frontrunner for ₹25,000-cr corvette order “Despite competition from global and Indian yards, GRSE continues to maintain healthy growth momentum and is actively pursuing opportunities in …

VOC port showcases growth in LPG The Oil Jetty is equipped with a berth having a quay length of 150 metres and a draft of 13 metres, capable of handling …

India eyes $1-trillion maritime investments at Ambassadors’ Roundtable Deliberations underscored India’s core priorities: expanding shipbuilding capacity, accelerating the transition to green shipping through hydrogen-powered and low-emission vessels, and driving digitalisation …

Ocean carriers ramp up ‘aggressive drive’ to seize market share Carriers are adopting different tactics to withstand the downturn. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, through their Gemini alliance, are attempting to differentiate …

Board level appointment in Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. Romon Sebastian Louis has been associated with Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. for nearly three decades, having joined the organisation in …

Swan Energy Now Swan Corp, Aims to Focus on High-Growth Sectors in India Swan Energy Limited has officially rebranded as Swan Corp Limited. The rebrand marks a strategic pivot into …

Chinese supply chain firm establishes a large warehouse in Jebel Ali Through its infrastructure investment and management platform, Jingdong Property, JD.com has made its first asset investment in the United …

Ahmedabad airport’s new cargo terminal emerges as key freight hub The ICT offers faster turnaround, seamless connectivity, and stronger compliance with international safety norms compared with older, capacity-constrained facilities. The …

Citrus Freight doubles revenue year-on-year, targets ₹45 crore in FY 2024-25 The growth of Citrus Freight is driven by an increasing demand for fast, transparent, and organized cold chain solutions …

MSC to launch new North India–Middle East shipping service in September The service is designed to improve trade connectivity and provide exporters and importers with more direct and reliable transport …

Adani Dhamra Port dispatches first steel slab rake By successfully executing this complex operation, Adani Dhamra Port has further established itself as a reliable gateway for bulk and industrial cargo, …

Vande Bharat parcel train to debut in two months Built with 16 coaches, the train can carry up to 264 tonnes of cargo and is designed for a maximum speed …

Vizhinjam International Seaport crosses 1 million TEUs in first year of operations Kerala’s Chief Minister and senior state officials hailed the achievement as a testament to the state’s maritime vision, …

Chinese supply chain major sets up major warehouse at Jebel Ali JD.com, also known as Jingdong, a technology and service enterprise with supply chain at its core, recently opened its …

SLPA and Maersk sign terminal services agreement to strengthen Colombo port operations The agreement highlights SLPA’s commitment to delivering world-class port services and further consolidating Colombo’s position as a premier …

Adani Group breaks ground on ₹600-crore logistics park in Kochi Spread across 70 acres and covering 1.3 million sq. ft., the ₹600-crore Adani Logistics Park will generate around 1,500 jobs …

Tender for Vizhinjam–Balaramapuram rail link to be floated in September The rail link is expected to open up Vizhinjam to hinterland markets in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. …

Centre plans ₹70,000-crore boost for shipbuilding and ports infrastructure: Report The shipping cluster programme targets clusters with 1.0–1.2 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity each, supported by direct capital funding for …

Unifeeder restarts Egypt–Syria service, expands Mediterranean network This announcement comes shortly after Unifeeder’s July rollout of its new India–Mediterranean service, which links major Indian gateways such as Nhava Sheva and …

Bangladesh, India advance plans for direct coastal shipping link The initiative was first proposed by Bangladesh in July during talks to renew the long-standing Protocol on Inland Water Transit and …

NLDSL deepens air cargo ties with strategic visit to Bengaluru airport The visit highlights NLDSL’s dedication to enhancing synergy across India’s air logistics ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on operational …

Government readies ₹25,000 crore export promotion mission to shield Indian exporters from tariff pressures The proposal has been submitted to the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) for clearance and will subsequently …

Shipping Ministry to explore dedicated satellite technology for the Indian maritime sector: Sarbananda Sonowal The Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recalled India’s journey in space research, its quest of knowledge for …

VOC port achieves first-ever export of 101 windmill blades in ship Logistics support was provided by Maersk and Shore handling services by NTC Logistics, with Marcons Ship Management Pvt. Ltd. …

Parliament passes five landmark maritime bills, replacing colonial-era laws Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said the reforms will strengthen the Blue Economy, enhance trade efficiency, and …

CMA CGM fast-tracks €200 mn expansion at Latakia Port The deal secures CMA CGM’s long-term management and redevelopment of Syria’s principal international container gateway, the Latakia International Container Terminal (LICT). …

Vijay Kumar named new Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways According to an office memorandum issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, Kumar will first serve as Officer …

Indian exports to China surge 20% in April–July FY26 In FY25, India’s exports to China had contracted sharply by 14.5% to $14.25 billion, against $16.67 billion in FY24, with shipments …