UAE ranks among top 35 countries with largest global maritime fleets
ABU DHABI : The UAE has ranked among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets by tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade
Trump’s ambition to retake the Panama Canal could have a heavy cost
WASHINGTON D. C. : In recent weeks, when he was president-elect, Donald Trump publicly said that Panama should return the Panama Canal to the United States and that he would not rule out using military force to reclaim
IMO launches Regional Presence Office for the MENA region in Alexandria, Egypt
ALEXANDRIA : The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched its Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during a ceremony held in the historic maritime city of Alexandria,
Baltic Index at over 1-year low as rates decline across segments
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a sixth straight session on Tuesday to an over one-year low as rates
Sarbananda Sonowal to inaugurate FICCI’s Maritime India Conference & Expo 2025 in Mumbai
MUMBAI : FICCI is set to host the third edition of Maritime India Conference & Expo 2025 from 22-24 January at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Sarbananda
Rizwan Soomar highlights FICCI Maritime India Conference and Expo 2025
MUMBAI : The FICCI Maritime India Conference and Expo 2025 to be held between 22nd to 24th January at Mumbai, India, is a pivotal platform to advance India’s maritime sector. We are proud to
Indian Register of Shipping strengthens Role in Major Defence Projects
MUMBAI : Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, is proud of its growing role in advancing India’s defence capabilities through its participation in major new construction projects for the Indian
Green nod for second and third phases of Vizhinjam Port expansion likely in March
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Vizhinjam International Seaport which began commercial operations in December 2024 is expected to receive the environmental clearance for the second and third phases of the development of the port by March.