India pushes for tariff cuts on textiles, leather, and gems in EU trade talks
NEW DELHI : India is pushing for tariff reductions on labour-intensive exports such as textiles, leather and gems and jewellery as part of the talks for a free trade agreement with the European Union
CII Shipbuilding Vision 2037 Report launched at Sustainable Shipbuilding Summit 2025
GOA: India’s shipbuilding ambitions received a major push as the CII Shipbuilding Vision 2037 Executive Summary Report was launched at the CII Conference on Sustainable Shipbuilding 2025 held in Goa. The report charts a
PIL marks Historic Naming Ceremony of First LNG Dual-Fuel Container Vessel in Ghana
TEMA, GHANA : Pacific International Lines (PIL) held the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel at the Port of Tema, marking a historic first for PIL in Ghana. The
World Shipping Council deploys AI in fight against misdeclared cargoes
LONDON : The World Shipping Council (WSC) has unveiled its new Cargo Safety Program, aimed at tackling the critical issue of misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, this initiative seeks to
JSI Alliance expands presence with new office in Bilbao, serving the Iberian Project and heavy lift market
BILBAO : The new office in the northern Spanish shipping and logistics hub will handle commercial representation and provide port agency services across Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. This branch, established in cooperation between
Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun takes stake in Dutch Wind-Assist pioneer Econowind
ZEEWOLDE/IMABARI: Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has become a shareholder in Dutch Wind-Assisted Shipping Propulsion pioneer Econowind. This move highlights growing industry interest in fuel-neutral technologies. The Imabari-based shipping company, which operates a diversified fleet
PM Modi calls for jointness, self-reliance and innovation at Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata
KOLKATA : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 16th Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on Monday. Held once in two years, this conference is the apex-level brainstorming forum of the Armed Forces, that
JSW Infra signs 30-year pact with SMP Kolkata to reconstruct, mechanise berths
KOLKATA : JSW Infrastructure Ltd, India’s second-largest private port operator, has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, for a major berth modernisation project at the city’s Netaji Subhash