It was projected last year that seaborne trade, including containerized trade, would experience a strong downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, changes in consumption and shopping patterns triggered by the crisis,
NEW DELHI : The commerce ministry sought suggestions from stakeholders, including industry and trade associations, for the formulation of the next foreign trade policy (FTP 2021-26). The FTP provides guidelines for enhancing exports to
MERSEILLES : CMA CGM has decided to stop accepting bookings for the ports of Tunis and Rades in Tunisia “with immediate effect and until further notice” due to the severe operation delays. The French
GANDHIDHAM : Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) adds another feather in its illustrious cap by handling shipment of Windmill Blades with Length of 78.5m X 21pcs from Kandla to Vietnam on vessel MV. Rolldock Sky
Gandhinagar station is just the beginning in the direction, Modi said AHMEDABAD : The Government of India will push for reforms in railway infrastructure with the help of public-private partnership (PPP) model, Prime Minister
LONDON : Container shipping The boom in the container market is continuing with no sign of abatement in the near term. Container freight rates on some routes are close to USD 13,000 per 40-foot container,
COPENHAGEN : With surging consumer demand, bottlenecks at ports and a shortage of containers, it’s a tumultuous time to be an ocean carrier. Maersk, the world’s largest container shipper, announced May 2021 first-quarter revenue
DUBAI : Aramex, a leading logistics and transportation solution, and the DB’s DB Schenker will explore opportunities in supply chain solutions in Abu Dhabi and the wider MEA region. The partnership aims to promote
THAILAND : Russian national newspaper Novaya Gazeta published a report, an investigation into X-Press Pearl fire and disaster, based on available documents and reports, and interviews with seamen involved in the disaster. Of 25 crew of
MUMBAI : Safexpress has launched its ultra-modern logistics park in Navi Mumbai. This state-of-the-art facility is strategically located near to Mumbai Goa National Highway 66. Senior dignitaries from Safexpress included SK Jain, VP; B