VPA achieves twin records in discharge of steam coal
VISAKHAPATNAM : Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB), a part of Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), has set a remarkable milestone by achieving twin records in the discharge of Steam
US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees
WASHINGTON D.C. : The US has revealed plans to impose port fees on Chinese ships to try to revive shipbuilding in the US and challenge China’s dominance of
Landmark IMO deal set to shake up shipping
LONDON : Adecisive moment for global shipping regulation unfolded last week as the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) concluded its 83rd session, which culminated
DG Shipping welcomes Sushil Mansing Khopde
NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping welcomes Shri Sushil Mansing Khopde, IPS (BH: 1995), on his joining as Additional Director General of Shipping, 17.04.2025. The DG
GRSE commences Production of Multi Purpose Vessel Project
KOLKATA : It was a momentous occasion for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Thursday, April 17, 2025, as the shipyard cut steel for the eight
DG Shipping releases Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Safety & Security of Indian Mechan
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping is proud to announce the release of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Safety & Security of Indian Mechanised Sailing Vessels
DP World announces Bharat Africa Setu with the aim of doubling India-Africa Trade
MUMBAI : DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, on Wednesday announced the launch of the Bharat Africa Setu. This initiative is being developed
SMP Kolkata reports 3.75% drop in cargo handling in FY25, first decline since pandemic
KOLKATA : Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, has recorded a decline in cargo handling in FY2025 — the first drop after the pandemic, even as the twin port
India’s US-bound exports in March up 35% as exporters frontloaded shipments to beat reciprocal dut
NEW DELHI : Indian Exporters rushed to beat the reciprocal tariffs expected to come into effect on April 2, pushing goods worth over $10 billion to the US
India’s container volumes at a higher risk of potential global growth slowdown: Jefferies
NEW DELHI : According to a report by Jefferies, India’s port sector, especially the container volume, is likely to be significantly impacted by the US tariff and the
