ISWAN launches vaccination drive for Indian seafarers
In response to the second wave of COVID-19 in India, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched a ‘Vaccination Drive for Indian Seafarers’ in collaboration
Jonathan Graham appointed Managing Director of APM Terminals Liberia
Following a change at the helm of APM Terminals Liberia, Jonathan Graham now formally takes over as the new Managing Director. LIBERIA : APM Terminals is pleased to
What is cabotage law & why India plans to restore the sea transport rules it scrapped in 2018
NEW DELHI : With Sri Lanka scrapping East Container Terminal deal with India and Japan, and Adani Group’s entry to develop the west terminal, Modi govt is rethinking
Asian Ports deny entry to Covid hit Evergreen ship with dead Captain Aboard
SINGAPORE : No port authority in Asia will allow Evergreen’s 5,090-TEU Ital Libera to land with the body of its captain who died on board of Covid-19, reports
India’s agri exports up 17.34 pc at $41.25 bn in 2020-21
NEW DELHI : Commerce Secretary Anup Wadhawan said huge growth has been seen in the export of cereals, non-basmati rice, wheat, millets, maize and other coarse grains.The largest
When DFCCIL set up a ‘help corridor’ to fight Covid-19
Lives before business: The company set up an oxygen bank for employees and vendors, upgraded hospital to serve train pilots and guards NEW DELHI : Dedicated Freight Corridor
Container Shortage Worsens as Ships Avoid Chinese Ports That Need Empties
The availability of containers at southern Chinese ports continues to deteriorate as carriers omit calls due to a wave of Covid outbreaks in Guangzhou province. According to the
Ocean Infinity acquires Ambrey
Marine survey specialists Ocean Infinity has announced the acquisition of maritime security firm Ambrey. HOUSTON : The acquisition combines Ocean Infinity’s robotic vessels, data, cyber, artificial intelligence, with
As exports rise, container prices increase at major Indian ports
MUMBAI : The average price of a 20-ft dry container in Mundra at the end of May stood at around $1,550 compared to $1,163 in June 2020, while
Eco-friendly transport! Govt plans more Ro-Pax services across India’s vast coastline & inlan
NEW DELHI : The government is planning a network of Ro-Pax services like Hazira-Ghogha Ro-Pax Ferry Service across the country’s vast coastline and inland waterways The ministry claimed