IMO World Maritime Day amplifies seafarer voices
LONDON : Seafarer voices were front and centre on IMO’s World Maritime Day, with an all-seafarer panel discussing a number of issues relating to this year’s theme of ‘Seafarers at the core of shipping’s future’.
World Maritime University illuminated Blue in honour of Seafarers
MALMO : For World Maritime Day on 30 September, the World Maritime University (WMU) joinied forces with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in illuminating their headquarters buildings blue in honour of the world’s seafarers.
Break bulk cargo eases exporters’ hardships
RAJKOT : In wake of severe containers shortage and high freight rates, nearly 60 custom house agents (CHAs) have joined hands to place in order new arrangement by adopting break bulk cargo transportation. A
State Council oppose DP World’s move to hike charges for DPD : FICCI Kerala
KOCHI : FICCI Kerala State Council has urged the terminal operator DP World not to proceed with the proposed increase in charges for Direct Port Delivery and En-bloc movement of containers unilaterally and keep
India’s bid to bring Chinese expansion to an end
COLOMBO : When Sri Lanka found it difficult to repay Chinese debt, they gave away their lands to China. After the Hambantota port, China wanted to take control of the Colombo port. This was
Seafarers at the core of shipping’s future
MUMBAI : The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic brought many industries to a standstill, disrupted the flow of operations, and brought mass uncertainty. This World Maritime Day, it is important to acknowledge that the
Centre approves infusion of Rs 1,650 Cr into National Export Insurance Account
NEW DELHI : The Union Cabinet released a statement approving the continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme and infusion of Rs 1,650 crore grant-in-aid over five years, from FY2021-2022 to FY2025-2026.
Maersk to join Dubai Expo 2020
DUBAI : Maersk Kanoo, United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be present at the Danish Pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai that opens its gates today, 1 October. In particular, through the six-month Expo 2020 Dubai