Coffee export target set at $1.07 b for FY 22
BENGALURU : The Centre has set an export target of $1.07 billion for the coffee sector in the current financial year 2021-22. This represents an increase of around
India, Nepal sign agreements to boost cross-border train services
NEW DELHI : India and Nepal have signed two agreements aimed at boosting cross-border train services and reviewed ongoing railway projects as part of efforts by the two
MSC Spain speaks at Mediterranean Ports and shipping conference
GENEVA : Ignacio Ballester, Branch Manager of MSC’s head office in Spain, spoke at the eighth annual Mediterranean Ports and Shipping Conference, which took place in Valencia from
Dry bulk shipping rates hit $80,000 per day as buyers scramble for coal
Yet another sign of stress for energy supplies and global supply chains: Spot rates for large dry cargo ships just topped $80,000 per day for the first time
Baltic index extends rally as capesize benchmark breaches 10,000 points
The Baltic Exchange’s main dry bulk sea freight index extended its rally as robust demand and port congestion propelled the capesize index above 10,000 points for the first
BIMCO Supports IMO Development Of Global Remote Inspection Guidelines
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing
New Heavy-Lift Vessel Katori enters Nanao Port for first time
TOKYO : The next-generation energy-saving heavy-lift carrier Katori entered the Port of Nanao in Ishikawa prefecture for the first time, transporting wind turbine equipment loaded at the Port
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Cargo volumes at dozen major ports rise 16 per cent during April-September to 347 mt
MUMBAI : Cargo handled at India’s dozen state-owned major ports rose 16.12 per cent during the April-September period to 347.020 million tonnes (mt) from 298.848 mt a year
While China’s export economy collapses, India’s quarterly exports touch $100 billion for the fir
NEW DELHI : India is scoring big on all major economic parameters. The naysayers believe that India’s economy is in a bad shape, but data has been proving