Japan’s parliament passes package of shipbuilding measures
TOKYO : The Diet, Japan’s parliament, today passed a number of bills aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of local shipbuilders against rivals in China and South Korea. Under the revised laws, shipbuilders can get
Ship managers pause crew changes of Indian seafarers as nation grapples with Covid-19
NEW YORK : It is becoming harder and harder to take on crew from world’s third-largest supplier of ships’ officers. India’s punishing Covid-19 crisis has added to a mountain of challenges for ship managers
Maharashtra’s new lockdown norms pose supply chain challenge
MUMBAI : Maharashtra’s new lockdown norms-requiring trucks driving into the state from other states to have proof of negative RTPCR test that were issued not more than 48 hours ago-can cripple the supply chain
DPT handling cargo smoothly at the Port even amidst adverse and challenging situations like the pandemic
GANDHIDHAM : Deendayal Port Trust, (DPT) which had handled 116.7 MMT of cargo in last fiscal continue to be the numero uno Major Port of the country for the 14th consecutive year is working
FIEO seeks immediate release of export benefits
NEW DELHI : Export duty could also be raised to make steel available in the domestic market at reasonable and competitive prices Exporters’ body FIEO on Wednesday urged the government to immediately release all
Pandemic Propels Makeover at Shipping Giant Maersk
COPENHAGEN : Maersk is accelerating its plan to transform itself from a container shipping giant into an integrated logistics company following its strong performance during the pandemic, Chief Executive Soren Skou said . Maersk, which handles one in
Containership Time-Charters Break New Records
GREECE : Four-year-plus charter deals are becoming the norm as shipowners ratchet up the pressure on liner companies. As their confidence of the sustainability of currently elevated freight rates grows, ocean carriers are committing
After Gujarat, Goa could be India’s chosen Marine Cluster destination
NEW DELHI : With the presence of Mormugao port which is backed by companies like Vedanta, JSW and Adani Group, establishment of maritime clusters in Goa can prove beneficial for the entire marine industry.