Explosive manufacturers seek expansion of authorised ports for defence exports
NEW DELHI : As defence exports continue to rise, explosive-manufacturing companies in India have urged the Defence Ministry to designate more ports, particularly on the western coast, as suitable for handling and dispatching RDX,
Sri Lanka plans mega expansion of Colombo Port
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka has initiated initial steps to expand Colombo Port, first by constructing the West Container Terminal 2 followed by the Colombo North Port development as the island nation looks to maintain
Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew members sinks in Black Sea
ANKARA : A Turkish cargo ship with 12 crew onboard sank off Turkey’s Black Sea coast during a storm on November 19 and authorities have been unable to make contact with the crew, Interior
Durban Port grapples with massive cargo backlog amid equipment breakdowns
DURBAN : The bustling port of Durban, a pivotal maritime trade hub in the region, is currently grappling with a significant operational challenge due to equipment breakdowns. This has resulted in a formidable backlog
New Hybrid Cranes at LCB1 as ESCO continues to pave the way for sustainable supply chains in Thailand
BANGKOK : LCB Container Terminal 1 (LCB1), a joint venture between Eastern Sea Laem Chabang Terminal (ESCO), APM Terminals, and Bangkok Modern Terminals Ltd, is paving the way for sustainable supply chains in Thailand with a green
India ship regulator to take government advice on sanctioned Russian oil vessel
NEW DELHI : India’s shipping ministry will follow foreign ministry advice when deciding whether to allow a ship carrying Russian oil that has been placed under U.S. sanctions to berth at an Indian port,
India aims to lead Global Maritime sector with the success of PM Maritime Amritkaal Vision : Sarbananda Sonowal
NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a mid term review meeting here where top officials of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
Sonowal urges Ports in India to make optimal efforts to secure a spot in top 25 World Port Ranking
NEW DELHI : Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday urged ports to make optimal efforts to secure a spot in the top 25 World Port Ranking, emphasizing that