Gujarat’s non-major ports mark record-high cargo volumes during 2023-24
GANDHINAGAR : Ships and merchant vessels, that docked at non-major ports in Gujarat, transported a “record” 4,483 lakh tonnes of cargo, during financial year 2023-24. This is an increase of 8 per cent compared
Cyclone Remal : Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata announced suspension of operations amid cyclone alert
KOLKATA : The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata has suspended all cargo and container handling operations for 12 hours from Sunday evening in view of the forecast of a cyclonic storm, officials said.
Five more National Waterways in Assam feasible for ferry services
GUWAHATI : Five more rivers in Assam have been found feasible for tourism and ferry services. These are the Aai river, Beki river, Dehing river, Jinjiram river, and Subansiri river. There are a total
Red Sea crisis: Government must come to the rescue of MSME exporters
NEW DELHI : Logistics cost has serious implications on the country’s manufacturing sector, export competitiveness and global positioning. The Red Sea route, which is shorter and faster, was the preferred choice for most shipping companies.
Shipping concerned over new strict US cyber-security regulations
WASHINGTON D.C. : Industry feedback on new cyber-security regulations for US flagged vessels is critical of the level of burden, the practicality of implementation, and lack of alignment to existing measures. In late February,
DPA Kandla held a “Meeting with Trade”
GANDHIDHAM : Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla held a “MEETING WITH TRADE” on May 24, 2024, here. The meeting was Chaired by Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Deputy Chairperson of DPA and attended by key
AEMA places over 750 cadets as trainees on cargo ships annually : Vineet Gupta
KOLKATA : The unemployment amongst entry level jobs in the Indian seafaring sector is a major cause of concern presently for the Indian maritime industry according to Vineet Gupta, Managing Director of Anglo Eastern
ICG conducts Pollution Response Seminar & Mock Drill in West Bengal
HALDIA : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a ‘Pollution Response Seminar and Mock Drill’ at the Headquarters Coast Guard District No. 8 (West Bengal) in Haldia on May 22-23, 2024. The event gathered