Vizhinjam Port in Kerala and its potential in India’s maritime trade
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : With the docking of the first ship on Sunday, the under-construction Vizhinjam International Seaport, the country’s first deepwater container transshipment terminal, near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala will mark a significant milestone. The first
Israel-Hamas war: Impact on shipping and port operations, potential risks
The conflict in Israel after attacks by Islamist group Hamas on towns close to Gaza has caused great concerns in the global community, while the impact on various sectors and industries remains to be
Ong Kim Pong appoints as the new CEO of PSA
SINGAPORE : PSA International is getting a new Chief Executive Officer next year with the appointment of Ong Kim Pong. In line with succession plans, Ong Kim Pong currently the regional CEO of Southeast
DP World raises $1.5 billion for decarbonization
DUBAI : Dubai-based port operator DP World has raised USD 1.5 billion through a Green Sukuk to support its global decarbonization efforts. Sukuk are Islamic financial instruments representing ownership and profit-sharing in asset-backed, Sharia-compliant
Carriers and forwarders to lose mark-up on THC collection in Dubai
JEBEL ALI : Container lines serving Middle East trades are facing the prospect of losing a major source of their income from mark-ups or margins on ancillary collections. According to a decree by the
Cost of container shipping to Chabahar Port reduced significantly
CHABAHAR : Referring to the establishment of direct container shipping lines from Chabahar Port in southeastern Iran to the ports of Nhava Sheva in India, and Taixing, Zhuhai and Qingdao in China, in collaboration
Zhen Hua 15, from China to be first cargo vessel to dock at Vizhinjam Port
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Zhen Hua 15, the first ship to the new Vizhinjam Port being developed by Adani Ports in Thiruvananthapuram, will reach the International Seaport in Kerala by October 14. It will reach the
Maersk says port operations in Israel working normally
HAIFA : Maersk said on Tuesday that port operations at Israel’s major terminals are running as normal despite a violent conflict with Hamas militants and it continues to accept container bookings to and from