Maritime Gateway

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Reroute India-Europe ME1 Service via Suez Canal Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will send their joint India-Europe container service back through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Ships on …

Budget 2027: Customs Duty Relief on 118 Goods Faces Review India has begun reviewing basic customs duty concessions and exemptions covering 118 products ahead of the 2027-28 Union Budget, a …

ClassNK Revises Ship Cyber Security Guidelines to Match Vetting Schemes ClassNK has published the second edition of its Guidelines for Cyber Security Management System for Ships. The new edition maps …

Everllence Names Fabian Kley CFO Ahead of Bain Capital Deal Everllence has appointed Dr Fabian Kley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of its Executive Board, effective 1 …

Railways Clears Rs 1,000-Crore Coal Rail Network for Buxar Thermal Plant Indian Railways will develop a dedicated rail network at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore to streamline coal …

NFR Opens Rangapani-Bagdogra Line to Freight Traffic The Northeast Frontier Railway has commissioned the long-idle 6.8-km Rangapani-Bagdogra siding line under its Katihar division for regular freight operations, a low-cost intervention …

MoD Signs Rs 53,866-Crore Contracts With GRSE and GSL for Eight Next-Generation Corvettes The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers …

Mazagon Dock Hunts Equity Partners for Rs 20,000-Crore Shipbuilding Hubs Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is scouting equity partners for two planned greenfield shipbuilding clusters at Dighi in Maharashtra and Dugarajapatnam in …

Only Six of 75-80 Qatar LNG Cargoes Landed: Petronet Pushes for Early Delivery Petronet LNG is negotiating with QatarEnergy to bring forward delivery of the LNG cargoes lost to this …

Andhra Pradesh Beats Tamil Nadu to Land Hyundai-Kia Supplier Cluster Three South Korean automotive component manufacturers supplying Hyundai and Kia have chosen Andhra Pradesh over Tamil Nadu for their India …

ONE names 14,000-TEU ONE Symphony as alternative-fuel-ready fleet expands Ocean Network Express (ONE) held the naming ceremony for its new container vessel ONE Symphony in Japan on 22 October 2026, …

DGFT sets up panel to improve uptake of ₹497-crore export relief scheme The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has constituted a six-member sub-committee to review the implementation of the …

Wage protests disrupt 529 Bangladesh garment factories as government forms pay board Labour unrest disrupted operations at 529 garment factories in Bangladesh on 1 November 2026, with 987,190 workers leaving …

CENTCOM says Hormuz transit lanes cleared of mines as shipping incidents persist United States Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper has said the primary shipping routes through the Strait …

₹40,000-crore corvette programme moves towards contracts for GRSE and Goa Shipyard The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reportedly approved a programme worth more …

Goa and ANVI propose ₹5,000-crore LPG import terminal at Mormugao The Goa government and energy trading group ANVI have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a proposed ₹5,000-crore …

IPRCL and Yogayatan Ports sign pact for marine and civil infrastructure cooperation Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Yogayatan Ports …

First BIMSTEC maritime security exercise strengthens Bay of Bengal cooperation The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise is being conducted from 30 October to 3 November 2026, bringing the grouping’s seven …

Vizhinjam handles first import container, expands gateway role for Kerala trade Vizhinjam International Seaport received its first import container on 31 October 2026, opening a new route for businesses to …

Emirates Shipping Line plans Nhava Sheva–Jeddah shuttle in Red Sea network revamp Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) is set to reorganise its India–Red Sea network, creating a dedicated Nhava Sheva–Jeddah shuttle …

Delhivery Q2FY27 Results: Revenue Tops ₹3,000 Crore as EBITDA Triples Summary Delhivery reported quarterly services revenue above ₹3,000 crore for the first time in Q2FY27, supported by growth in express …

ABMP E-filing Portal Opens Digital Route for Major Port Disputes Summary The Adjudicatory Board for Major Ports has formally launched an e-filing portal to enable online case submission and digital …

Sri Lanka Merchandise Exports Reach Record US$1.38 Billion in September Summary Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports rose 21% year on year to a record US$1.377 billion in September 2026, supported by …

HSL–Kakinada Shipbuilding MoU Targets Capacity Expansion Through Existing Port Assets Summary Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Kakinada Seaports Limited have signed an agreement to develop shipbuilding opportunities at Kakinada in Andhra …

Hormuz Tanker Attack: 27 Indian Seafarers Safe After Fire on Louise 1 Summary All 27 Indian seafarers aboard the Panama-flagged tanker Louise 1 are safe following a reported explosive attack …

Chattogram Customs Relocation to Agrabad Begins in Phases on 1 November Summary Chattogram Customs House will begin moving to temporary premises at Agrabad’s World Trade Centre on 1 November 2026. …

KMEW Dredging Contract at New Mangalore Sets ₹303 Crore Record Summary Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has secured its largest-ever dredging order, worth ₹303.17 crore including taxes, from New Mangalore …

India’s $1 Trillion Export Goal Within Reach if Momentum Holds, Says CEA Summary India could achieve US$1 trillion in exports during FY2026–27 if its current momentum continues, Chief Economic Adviser …

Green Maritime Digital Tools Launched to Assess Ship Emissions and Shore Power Summary India’s maritime administration has launched two analytical tools to help assess vessel carbon emissions, indicative carbon costs …

India–BLEU Trade Talks Put Ports and Air Connectivity on Cooperation Agenda Summary India, Belgium and Luxembourg have identified ports, air connectivity and clean technology among priorities for closer economic cooperation. …

Saif Powertec CCT Contract Will Not Be Renewed as Chattogram Reviews Operations Summary Chittagong Port Authority has decided against renewing Saif Powertec’s contract for Chittagong Container Terminal when it expires …

Sigma Pearl Crew Rescue: Coast Guard Evacuates 20 Seafarers off Andhra Pradesh Summary The Indian Coast Guard rescued all 20 crew members from the bulk carrier Sigma Pearl off Andhra …

Wan Hai CI8 Service to Connect Vietnam and South China with West India Summary Wan Hai Lines plans to introduce its CI8 container service in late November 2026, linking Haiphong …

Kolkata Port Dredging Subsidy Approved as Centre Sets Path to Self-Funding Summary The Centre has approved ₹430.68 crore in dredging assistance for Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, towards expenditure …

Jupiter Wagons Railway Order Adds ₹1,140 Crore to Freight Manufacturing Pipeline Summary Jupiter Wagons has secured a ₹1,140 crore Railway Board order to manufacture 2,583 BOXNHL and BOXNS freight wagons. …

Welspun Corp Expansion Targets US Pipeline Demand and Jordan Manufacturing Hub Summary Welspun Corp has approved a US$115 million expansion at its Arkansas pipe plant and a Jordan manufacturing and …

CONCOR BLSS Wagon Order Awards ₹485.93 Crore Contract to Braithwaite Summary CONCOR has placed a ₹485.93 crore order, including GST, with Braithwaite & Co for 24 rakes of BLSS container …

Shipping GST Relief Targets Overseas Group Services as CBIC Clarifies Tax Rules Summary CBIC has clarified GST treatment across shipping, vehicle leasing, research and banking services. For Indian establishments of …

Rajnath Singh Calls for Stronger Protection of Trade Routes Summary Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India’s commitment to protecting commercial shipping and strengthening maritime cooperation with ASEAN. Addressing regional …

GRSE German Export Project Advances with Fifth Cargo Vessel Keel Laying Summary GRSE has laid the keel of its fifth multipurpose cargo vessel for Germany’s Carsten Rehder, advancing a 12-ship …

Amazon Electric Trucks Plan Targets 3,000 Vehicles Across India Summary Amazon and Tata Motors have announced plans to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon’s Indian transportation network over three years. …

JSW Electric Trucks Secure 100-Vehicle Order for Cement Freight Corridor Summary JSW Greentech has secured its first commercial order for 100 AMPSTAR electric tractor trucks for JSW Cement’s industrial logistics. …

Cochin Port Container Growth Tops Major Ports at 22% Summary Cochin Port recorded 22% year-on-year growth in container throughput during April–September 2026, leading India’s major ports on this measure. The …

Adani Ports Q2 Results Lift FY27 Outlook as Revenue Rises 24% Summary Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported a 24% increase in quarterly revenue to ₹11,340 crore, supported by …

Kolkata E-Cigarette Seizure Uncovers ₹13.5 Crore Haul in Nepal-Bound Containers Summary The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized approximately 55,000 e-cigarettes valued at ₹13.5 crore from two Nepal-bound transshipment containers at …

Antarvedi Vessel Grounding Reported as Cyclone Arnab Damages Andhra Coast Summary A sulphur-carrying cargo vessel ran aground near Antarvedi in Andhra Pradesh after reportedly losing engine power during Cyclone Arnab. …

India–Mexico PTA Negotiations Begin with Framework for Goods Trade and Customs Cooperation Summary India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement after signing Terms of Reference …

Thoothukudi Shipyard Project Advances with Six-Month DPR Target Summary India’s proposed Thoothukudi shipyard has moved towards detailed project planning following talks between Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and HD Hyundai chairman …

Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme Wins ₹10,000 Crore Cabinet Approval Summary The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme to expand domestic production and reduce dependence on …

MSC Elsa 3 Compensation Talks to Resume After Kerala High Court Lifts Restraint Summary The Kerala High Court has allowed a government committee to resume negotiations with Mediterranean Shipping Company …