Marine research through NTCPWC
NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal informed in a written reply in Rajya Sabha that, 360-degree full bridge simulator, Field Research Lab and Computational facility and
MoPSW invests Rs 70 Bn in Sagarmala Projects in AP
VISAKHAPATNAM : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has invested over Rs 70 billion in Sagarmala Projects in Andhra Pradesh, aimed at transforming the States maritime sector. Replying to a question raised by
Ports Ministry gets Rs.33 Bn proposals from Andhra Pradesh to boost port infrastructure
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Ports has received 29 proposals from Andhra Pradesh, amounting to Rs.33 billion. These proposals aim to boost port infrastructure and enhance connectivity in the region. The projects focus
Budget 2024 : The Shipping sector
By Mr. Rajesh Menon, Associate Director & Maritime Expert at Government of India The Economic Survey of 2024, in its 12th chapter on the Infrastructure of Indian ports, mentions the rapidly expanding capacity of
Bangladeshi garment shippers experiencing delays must pay more as they resort to using air freight
DHAKA : Due to curfews that impeded maritime transport, Bangladeshi garment manufacturers are forced to use expensive airfreight to meet rising consumer demand. However, buyers are unwilling to absorb the increased expenses. Furthermore, sources
Yang Ming appoints Prof Feng-Ming Tsai as their new Chairman
TAIWAN : Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has elected Professor Feng-Ming Tsai as its new Chairman. The decision, effective immediately, was taken in the 395th Board Meeting held on 27 July. Chairman Tsai holds
Quad expands Maritime Domain Awareness to Indian Ocean amid concerns over Chinese influence
NEW DELHI : In a significant move, the four-nation grouping Quad on Monday announced a plan to expand its ambitious Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) Programme to the Indian Ocean region that would facilitate
FMC rules shipments cannot be declined for commercial reasons, ignores box lines’ objections
WASHINGTON : Despite major container lines’ objections, the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has decreed that liner operators cannot use “business decisions” to refuse to move containers already booked. As per the Ocean Shipping