West Asia crisis: Govt asks ports to consider waiving charges, issues SoP
NEW DELHI : Union Shipping, Ports and Waterways Ministry has proposed that ports may consider requests regarding reduction, waiver or remission of charges, including change of vessel charge, and also rolled out a standard
Gandhidham Chamber urges Shipping Lines to Waive Charges amid Global Shipping Disruptions
GANDHIDHAM: The Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has urged global shipping lines and port operators to extend temporary relief to the trade community by waiving several charges that have surged amid the
VOC Port plans Rs 150 bn outer harbour project
TUTICORIN : V O Chidambaranar Port, known as VOC Port, plans to invest Rs 150 bn in an Outer Harbour project to handle the largest container ships and boost transhipment capacity. The chairperson outlined
Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?
PARIS: The global positioning system (GPS) capabilities of cargo ships, oil tankers and other vessels stuck in the Middle East because of the widening war are likely worse than those in your cell phone.
GPS Jamming rises 55% in a Week in the Middle East Gulf
TEL AVIV (ISRAEL): GPS jamming affected more than 1,650 ships in the Middle East Gulf on March 7, up 55% from the previous week, erroneously placing vessels across land and sea in Kuwait, Iran,
MoPSW strengthens monitoring and preparedness amid evolving West Asia Maritime Situation
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has strengthened monitoring and preparedness measures in view of the evolving maritime situation in the West Asia region, with a focus on safeguarding
India’s West Coast Ports feel Gulf War Impact as Cargo gets Stranded
MUMBAI/GANDHIDHAM: Exports of containers, rice shipments, LPG imports and bulk cargo such as sulphur and gypsum have been disrupted at India’s key west coast ports — Deendayal Port (formerly known as Kandla in Gujarat)
Adani Gangavaram Port achieves record monthly container throughput in February 2026
VISAKHAPATNAM : Adani Gangavaram Port has set a new operational milestone by recording its highest-ever monthly container throughput of 12,637 TEUs in February 2026, surpassing the previous record of 11,545 TEUs. The achievement highlights