Cochin Port Trust invites bids for 1.5 MW Floating Solar Power Project
KOCHI : The Cochin Port Trust, operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has issued a tender for the development of a 1.5 MW grid-connected floating
EAM S. Jaishankar strengthens bilateral ties during diplomatic visit to Spain
MADRID : External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez in Madrid as part of his two-day visit to Spain. The discussions reaffirmed the
Mawani records positive growth of 14.45% in cargo throughput for 2024
RIYADH : The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a 14.45% increase in cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 320,784,757 tons, up from 300,542,872 tons in 2023. The number of
15th round of India-UK FTA talks to begin in February
NEW DE;LHI : India and the United Kingdom are exploring convenient dates to resume the talks for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in early February. The talks for
2nd WCO Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from E-Commerce” generates strong interest
BRUSSELS : On 15 January 2025, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held its 2nd Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from E-commerce”. This event was aimed at discussing issues arising from
Shipping risks via Red Sea remain elevated despite Israel-Hamas ceasefire
LONDON : Most shipping companies and charterers will continue to route their tankers and cargoes via the longer Cape of Good Hope for the time being, despite the
AD Ports Group expands cooperation with Kazakh Partners
ABU DHABI : Noatum Maritime, the Maritime & Shipping arm of AD Ports Group (ADPORTS), a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, has strengthened its collaboration
Kuwait Ports Authority gears up for transition to smart ports
KUWAIT : Sheikh Khaled Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, Director General of Kuwait Ports Authority, has reiterated the Authority’s commitment to embracing the era of smart ports, aligning with a
ADC joins MED Ports Association to boost Regional Maritime Collaboration
AQABA : The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), the primary landlord of Aqaba’s seaports, has joined the MED Ports Association, a prestigious network of 31 leading port stakeholders across
Dark fleet, decarbonization and geopolitical pressures remain top maritime focus areas in 2025 : IMO
LONDON : Range of pressing issues to be addressed this year by the world’s shipping regulator. Speaking at a news conference on 14 January 2025, Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez