China, Vietnam should avoid magnifying South China Sea disputes: Wang Yi
SHANGHAI : China and Vietnam should refrain from unilateral actions regarding the South China Sea that could complicate the situation and magnify disputes, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi told a Vietnamese official, China’s foreign
Crew change crisis: More IMO member states need to act
LONDON : This time last year, every crew change successfully achieved seemed exceptional. They were complex tasks involving multi-faceted challenges and ‘unknowns’ as government instructions and medical advice changed frequently, even daily. Since then,
Carrying containers on a bulker – what the experts say
SHANGHAI : It is not though quite as simple as stacking containers on a bulk carrier in return for a hefty freight or charter rate and hoping they don’t fall off. However, it is
Digital trends: Here’s a look at what India is consuming online
MUMBAI : Like its global counterparts, consumers in India are spending more time on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, short video sharing platforms, and live streaming. India has become the top market when it comes to downloads
DP World to invest Rs 2,000 crore in various Tamil Nadu projects
CHENNAI : Global Port Operator and Logistics services major DP World will come up with fresh investments to the tune of around Rs 2,000 crore in Tamil Nadu, including setting up of a new container terminal,
Paradip Port aims to boost EXIM trade
PARADIP : Under the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiative, a Mobile X-Ray Container Scanning System (MXCS) has been installed by the Paradip Port Trust (PPT) near the PICT Terminal at a cost of
India sugar sector set to have bumper export season
NEW DELHI : Indian sugar mills and merchants are all set to witness a bumper export season with the worldwide value of sugar at a four-year excessive of round 20 cents/lb and sugar circulation
Petronet LNG seeks fresh foray into the petrochemical business
NEW DELHI : Petronet LNG Ltd, India’s largest gas importer, is looking to reclaim the lost opportunities of the past decade as it seeks fresh foray into the petrochemical business and plans to set up