MSC upgrades cargo protection offering Cargo Cover Solutions
GENEVA : World’s largest container line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has expanded and upgraded its previous cargo protection offering, known as “Peace of Mind” insurance, which is now known as “Cargo Cover Solutions”. Under
Houthi attacks in Red Sea: Shipping diversions spewing carbon emissions of 9 million cars
NEW YORK : Ships seeking to avoid ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area are emitting millions of additional tonnes of carbon, making it tougher for companies using ocean freight to
Mawani sends first container shipment by rail to Riyadh port
RIYADH : Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said in a key milestone the first container shipment was recently transported by rail from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port, a major step that will help
Indian Railways looking for faster cargo movement with 200 new Gati Shakti Terminals, worth ₹14,000 …
NEW DELHI : Indian Railways will look at developing an additional 200-odd Gati Shakti multi-modal terminals in its bid to improve freight earnings and decongest existing tracks for faster passenger train movement. The average cost
FIATA launches Model Agreement for PLACI Multiple Filing Bilateral Arrangements
FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, is pleased to announce the launch of the FIATA Model Agreement on multiple filing bilateral arrangements for Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regimes (“Model Agreement”). The
Yemen’s Houthis target container ship MSC Darwin in Gulf of Aden
DUBAI : Yemen’s Houthis said they targeted the MSC Darwin container ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday, as the Iran-aligned group resumed attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea region in
Adani’s Vizhinjam Port bags nod to run as a first Transshipment Hub in India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : After receiving the approval for being declared as a Customs-notified port earlier this week, Vizhinjam Port has received approval from the Ministry to operate as India’s first transshipment port. Current regulations require the shipping ministry’s
2024 FIATA HQ Meeting: The Standardised Path to Digitalisation
GENEVA : FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is proud to share the release of the Key Trade Documents and Data Elements (KTDDE) report, by the International Chamber of Commerce Digital Standards Initiative