Category: Ocean Shipping
India’s Merchant Fleet to Get 100 New Ships Under NSB’s Five-Year Roadmap
The National Shipping Board (NSB) has proposed a five-point roadmap to add 100 vessels to […]
India Moves by Sea: The Hidden Backbone of a Rising Economy
As India expands its global trade footprint, efficient ports, resilient supply chains and smarter logistics […]
Panama Canal Costs Surge as Iran War, El Niño Disrupt Global Shipping
Commercial vessels transiting the Panama Canal are facing sharply higher costs and longer waiting times […]
Michael Kors Owner Turns to Air Freight as Asian Port Congestion Delays Inventory
Michael Kors ran short on inventory in the first quarter of fiscal 2027 after congestion […]
India’s Maritime Transformation: Building the Infrastructure of Global Trade
India’s maritime sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation—from traditional cargo gateways to integrated, intelligent and […]
Beyond the Main Corridors: The Rise of Backup Routes
Global shipping is entering a period of strategic realignment. What was once a system built […]
HMM to Launch Direct India–East Africa Container Service in September
HMM is strengthening its presence in Africa with the launch of a new container service […]
Government Fast-Tracks Vadhavan Port Project to Boost India’s Maritime Capacity and Global Trade
The Government of India is accelerating the modernisation of Maharashtra’s port infrastructure, with the development […]
India, Panama deepen maritime ties; identify logistics, security and digitalisation as key focus areas
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held bilateral talks with Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha […]
Odisha to Develop 58 Sagarmala Projects Worth ₹56,350 Crore to Boost Port Infrastructure
Odisha is set to strengthen its position as a key maritime and logistics hub with […]
Vizhinjam Port to Launch Full EXIM Operations from August 18, Marks Shift to Global Cargo Gateway
The Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, marking its […]
Kandla Becomes Fastest Indian Port to Cross 50 MMT Cargo in FY27
Deendayal Port Authority has crossed the 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo handling mark on July […]
Russia Approves Rosatom–India Maritime Cargo Agreement for Northern Sea Route Cooperation
The Russian government has authorised state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom to sign a memorandum of […]
Trump Drops Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan, Pivots to Gulf Trade and Investment Deals
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed away from his proposal to impose a 20% […]
MoPSW orders real-time monitoring of Indian seafarers operating in high-risk West Asia waters
In response to the escalating maritime security situation in West Asia, the Ministry of Ports, […]
Vizhinjam Port to Remain Open-Access Hub Despite MSC Investment, Says Adani Ports
Concerns that the Vizhinjam port could become a monopoly of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) following […]
