India flags off first consignment of Rose-Scented Litchi from Pathankot to Qatar and UAE
NEW DELHI : The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab, has facilitated the export of the first-ever consignment of rose-scented litchi
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates India’s first Maritime NBFC — Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)
NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. Shri
Sarbananda Sonowal launched SAGAR SETU Platform as it goes live
NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple tech initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity in a major maritime digital push here today. The launch
DG Shipping celebrated International Day of the Seafarer–Women’s Empowerment in Maritime Ratings
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping commends T S Rahaman for successfully rolling out the 4th batch under the Women in Rating Programme—a landmark initiative launched two years ago in collaboration with leading
Vizhinjam Gateway Cargo to begin by early 2026
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vizhinjam International Seaport’s gateway freight operations are now expected to commence by December 2025 or January 2026, following delays in the construction of temporary road access to NH-66. While the port has
World’s first Ship-to-Ship transfer of LCO₂ completed in Shanghai
SHANGHAI : Shanghai has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship transfer of liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) captured from a ship’s emissions. The operation took place on June 19 at the Shengdong Terminal of Yangshan Deepwater
Sarbananda Sonowal chairs the inaugural meeting of the NMHC
NEW DELHI : Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the inaugural meeting of the NMHC(National Maritime Heritage Complex) governing body. The meeting focused on preparing a roadmap for the development of the much-anticipated
DG Shipping observes 15th edition of the Day of the Seafarer
Guard of Honour Ceremony15th Edition of Day of the Seafarer 2025Theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”Campaign: “My Harassment-Free Ship” MUMBAI : The National Maritime Day of Seafarers Central Committee and the Directorate General