APSEZ launches nation’s first VLCC Terminal, strengthening India’s energy security
MUNDRA : In a landmark development for India’s maritime and energy sectors, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has inaugurated the nation’s first dedicated VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) Terminal at Mundra
Apeejay Shipping to commence Andaman Service with new container vessel
KOLKATA : Apeejay Shipping, part of the Apeejay Surendra Group, has acquired a 3,000-tonne multi-purpose container vessel equipped with two 60T cranes to launch a dedicated shipping service to the Andaman Islands. The vessel,
India’s Q3FY26 GDP growth slows to 7.8% from 8.4% in Q2 on new series
NEW DELHI : India’s economic growth for the third quarter of FY26 came in at 7.8 per cent under the new GDP series, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Symposium on Seafarers’ Recruitment & Welfare held in Kolkata ; DG Shipping reaffirms commitment to ethical maritime manpower practices
KOLKATA : A prestigious Symposium on Seafarers’ Recruitment and Welfare was successfully convened in Kolkata under the aegis of the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The event brought together
Global treaty on fishing vessel safety to enter into force in 2027 :IMO
LONDON : Argentina accedes to the Cape Town Agreement, triggering its entry into force in 12 months. The 2012 Cape Town Agreement has met the requirements for entry into force and will enter into
Bravery Award winner pays poignant visit to IMO
LONDON : Seafarer Lee Tae-Young of the Republic of Korea formally received the 2025 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea from Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, in an emotional meeting at IMO Headquarters in London.
Leading luminaries of Maritime, Logistics & Export–Import Trade to join Viksit Gujarat 2026 Summit in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: The stage is set for one of Gujarat’s most significant industry gatherings as the Viksit Gujarat: Maritime, Logistics & Export Summit 2026 unfolds today at Hotel Hyatt, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad. The high-profile summit brings
First round of India–Israel FTA talks conclude successfully : Next round to be held in Israel in May 2026
NEW DELHI : The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held from 23 to 26 February 2026 in New Delhi, concluded successfully today. The Terms of Reference (ToR) was