Container freight market tightens as carriers impose new surcharges and GRIs
Global shipping markets remained under significant pressure at the beginning of June 2026 as continued disruption in the Gulf region matched with an earlier than expected peak- season demand surge. The combination of heightened
Businesses face huge spike in shipping costs as Hormuz fuel crisis deepens
SHANGHAI : Businesses around the world are confronting a painful – and potentially long-lasting – rise in costs amid the US-Israel war on Iran, as global shipping firms introduce steep price increases to offset
PM Modi inaugurates, dedicates to the nation and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat, Gujarat
SURAT : The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects in Surat, Gujarat. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the
JNPA celebrates World Environment Day 2026 with a series of awareness and sustainability initiatives
MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s largest container port, celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm through a series of engaging activities aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. This
India and ADB sign $42 million loan agreement to strengthen coastal protection in Maharashtra
NEW DELHI : The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $42 million loan agreement aimed at strengthening coastal and riverbank protection measures in Maharashtra, enhancing the resilience of
14th Meeting of India-Philippines JWG on Trade and Investment held in Manila
MANILA : The fourteenth meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) was convened on 05 June 2026, in Manila, Philippines. The Meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Amit Verma, Joint
India Showcases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and Renewable Energy Standards at WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026
GENEVA : On the occasion of World Environment Day, India organized a special event titled “Showcase of India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and Standardization in Renewable Energy” during the WTO Trade and Environment Week
PM Modi to inaugurate, lay stone for development projects worth over ₹18,777 crore in Surat today
SURAT : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹18,777 crore in Gujarat during his visit to Surat on June 5. Among the key initiatives