Shipping Ministry Reviews Maritime Situation in Persian Gulf; Enhanced Monitoring to Safeguard Indian Vessels & Seafarers
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in
DG Shipping forms Quick Reaction Team to handle Persian Gulf crisis
MUMBAI: In the wake of the US-Israel joint strikes on Iran and the subsequent retaliation leading to wider ramifications in the Persian Gulf, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG-Shipping) has formed a 24×7 Quick Reaction Team
Ministry of Civil Aviation Operational Update – West Asia Airspace Situation
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is continuously monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and its impact on international flight operations. Till date, 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and
Dhamra Port sets New Benchmark with Record Steel Slab discharge in 24 Hours
BHUBANESHWAR: Dhamra Port, one of India’s fastest-growing deep-water ports operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., has once again demonstrated its operational excellence by achieving a new cargo-handling milestone. The port successfully discharged
7th India–Japan CEPA Joint Committee Meeting held in Tokyo
TOKYO: The 7th Joint Committee Meeting under the India–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was held on 2 March 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Rajesh Agrawal,
CMA CGM suspends Middle East Bookings, Implements Emergency Measures amid escalating Regional Tensions
MARSEILLE: Global shipping major CMA CGM has announced sweeping operational measures across the Middle East, including the immediate suspension of bookings to several regional ports and the implementation of emergency protocols for ongoing shipments. The move
Middle East Impact: Over 1,000 Food Containers stuck at Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port
MUMBAI: Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is facing the heat of the ongoing war in the Middle East region. As tensions between the Arab countries, Israel, Iran, and the US grow, disruptions of maritime
400,000 tons stuck in transit: Iran conflict disrupts India’s basmati exports
NEW DELHI: About 400,000 metric tons of Indian basmati rice are stuck in transit as the Iran conflict disrupts shipping routes across the Middle East and sends freight costs soaring, Reuters reported on Tuesday,