Baltic Index inches Up on Higher Capesize, Supramax Rates
LONDON : The Baltic Exchange’s Dry Bulk Sea Freight index, which measures shipping rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, rose on Monday to snap a four-session losing streak buoyed by higher capesize and
DG Shipping increases maritime security for Indian ports terminals
NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping has increased maritime security for Indian ports, terminals, and Indian-flagged vessels to “MARSEC Level 2 or heightened security”, considering the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan,
SHIPPING: Asia-US container rates flat to higher as capacity reduction offers support
LONDON : Rates for shipping containers were stable to higher this week as carriers have reduced capacity by 4-5% along the trade route amid efforts to stop the slide in prices, but capacity could
ClassNK publishes first guidelines to include SMS Simplification
TOKYO : ClassNK, one of the world’s largest classification societies, has released Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines. This 59-page document offers practical steps to improve ship management. It focuses on resilience, clear roles, and simpler procedures.
Sarbananda Sonowal conducts Comprehensive Review of Key Maritime Projects
MUMBAI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal conducted extensive review meetings with officials in Mumbai. Considering the prevailing situation, the Union Minister took stock of key maritime projects
India’s largest ports reopen amid rising Pakistan tensions
NEW DELHI : India’s Kandla and Mundra ports in Gujarat resumed operations Friday after being shut overnight amid rising tensions with neighbour Pakistan. Due to “heightened security concerns”, the port — located in the
Gujarat becomes the 1st state to start implementing Cruise Bharat Mission
“Gujarat Charts Ambitious Course for Cruise Tourism Growth with Landmark Stakeholder Consultation“ MUMBAI : In a significant move to unlock its vast coastal potential and establish itself as a premier cruise tourism destination, Gujarat
Security measures raised to MARSEC Level 2 at all Indian ports, terminals, and ships
MUMBAI : In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Mumbai-headquartered Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has enhanced security arrangements at all ports, terminals, shipyards and ships. The Director General,