IMO celebrates ‘International Day for Women in Maritime 2026’ today
‘From policy to practice: Advancing gender equality for maritime excellence‘ LONDON : 18 May marks the ‘IMO International Day for Women in Maritime‘. This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime (18 May) focuses
West Bengal clears transfer of seven key Highway Corridors to NHAI, NHIDCL to unlock delayed border and hill connectivity projects
KOLKATA : The West Bengal government has granted in-principle approval for the transfer of seven important national highway stretches to central agencies, clearing a prolonged administrative hurdle that had stalled several strategic projects across
Maersk revises HLS for 20’ containers on Far East Asia–Europe trades
COPENHAGEN : Global shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk has announced a revision to its Heavy Load Surcharge (HLS) applicable to all 20-foot container equipment types moving from Far East Asia to
Iran plans new managed Hormuz transit mechanism, ‘necessary fees’ for specialised services
TEHRAN : Iran is preparing to roll out a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s national security
UAE plans new pipeline to bypass Hormuz and double oil exports by 2027
ABU DHABI : The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by 2027, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the shipping chokepoint whose closure
India deepens defence, energy ties with UAE during PM Modi visit
NEW DELHI : India and the United Arab Emirates agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership on Friday, the Indian foreign ministry said, as they seek to deepen ties amid the Iran war.
Semi-high-speed train project to turn Gujarat into manufacturing and logistics hub: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI : Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah on Wednesday (May 14, 2026) said the Cabinet approval for the ₹20,667 crore Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi-high-speed double rail line project is a powerful testament to
UAE announces $5-Billion investment in India as PM Modi visits Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday, holding wide-ranging talks with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in