The Suez Canal is being widened. Will it be enough to stop another ship getting stuck?
EGYPT : In March, world trade was thrown into chaos by a boat. The Ever Given, a container ship nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall, ran aground in the Suez
SC stays HC order which removed GST on oxygen concentrators imported as ‘Gift’
The Ministry of Finance in an appeal said that the High Court encroached into policy by quashing the May 1 notification, which had imposed 12% IGST on concentrators imported for private use or as
AIMTC demands reduction in excise duty, VAT to help survive transport industry
NEW DELHI : Apex transporters” body AIMTC on Monday demanded reduction in excise duty by the Centre and cut in value added tax by states on diesel and petrol, and warned that if their demands are not met
Aden Container Terminal implements DP World’s Zodiac TOS
Aden Ports Development Company (APDC) has integrated DP World’s Zodiac Terminal Operation System (TOS) at their Aden Container Terminal at the Port of Aden. ADEN : In a statement, DP World said APDC has upgraded its
Beypore to be developed as satellite port to Vallarpadam: Kerala Exporters Forum
KERALA : Kerala Exporters Forum has suggested to develop Beypore as a satellite port of the International Container Transshipment Terminal at Vallarpadam. The rationale behind this suggestion is to benefit the EXIM community in
Maritime body MASSA plans COVID vaccination drive for 10,000 seafarers
The vaccination drives initiated by Indian maritime bodies in association with standard medical service providers are expected to reduce the pressure on the country’s public health system. NEW DELHI: Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers
Trucking globally is set to become a cool career for 20 somethings, women: Tata Elxsi
OEMs are working towards to make trucks less ‘macho’ BANGALORE : Truck driving is set to become a fun, enjoyable and attractive occupation for millions of young drivers around the globe as many commercial
Maersk Supply Service AHTS to Get Hybrid Battery Conversion Treatment
FINLAND : Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a Maersk Supply Service anchor handling tug with a hybrid battery system. The conversion, a first for Maersk Supply Service, will support Maersk