Asia-US container rates edge lower as pre-Lunar New Year demand bump fails to emerge
LONDON: Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US edged lower this week as a pre-Lunar New Year demand bump failed to emerge, or has already peaked, which suggests carriers
IWDC 3.0 approves over ₹1,500 Crore projects to drive Green mobility, cargo movement & river tourism on India’s Inland Waterways
NEW DELHI : The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded with a comprehensive roadmap to expand India’s inland water transport network, approve major infrastructure investments and strengthen Centre–State coordination
SDHI Wins India’s First Chemical Tanker Order; One of the Largest Commercial Shipbuilding Deals for the Nation
MUMBAI: Marking a major milestone in India’s commercial shipbuilding ambitions, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) announced the signing of its first newbuild contract for six (6) IMO Type II chemical tankers, each
PRANAAM Seafarers Assistance Counter inaugurated at Mumbai Airport; Services expand to Terminal 2
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping successfully inaugurated the PRANAAM Seafarers Assistance Counter at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Terminal 1, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The initiative marks a significant step
OOCL unveils 2026 product line-up under OCEAN Alliance Day 10 Services
SINGAPORE : OOCL has announced its 2026 product line-up under the OCEAN Alliance Day 10 services, reinforcing its commitment to service reliability, sustainability, and stability in global trade. The new network, effective from April
Maharashtra CM holds talks with Maersk CEO on Green Maritime infrastructure and Vadhavan Port development
DAVOS : Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, held high-level discussions with Mr Vincent Clerc, Chief Executive Officer of global shipping major Maersk, on advancing circular economy–driven maritime infrastructure and strengthening sustainable
EU suspends GSP export benefits India says no impact on shipments
NEW DELHI : The European Union (EU) has suspended export benefits to sectors such as textiles and plastics under a preferential scheme for India and two other countries effective from January 1.The commerce ministry
DG Shipping launches Online Portal for Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme
MUMBAI: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s shipbuilding ecosystem, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has launched the online portal for the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS). The digital platform is now