FSSAI rejects import of over 1550 food items on grounds of food safety
NEW DELHI : The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reportedly rejected the import of over 1,550 food products over the course of the last two years. In the financial year
‘China ready but I want India to do it’: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on key $1 billion river project
DHAKA : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government would prefer neighboring India execute a $1 billion river development project, a move that would soothe New Delhi’s security concerns. “China is ready but
ADB keeps India’s GDP growth projection for FY25 unchanged at 7%
NEW DELHI : Asian Development Bank kept India’s FY25 growth forecast unchanged at 7 percent from its April outlook, according to its latest report released on July 17. The Asian lender projected the economy
Two weeks to go before TMS Awards nominations close
DUBAI : Preparations are gathering pace for the TMS Awards 2024, which will be held at the Atlantis, The Palm, on Wednesday November 6th. This is the most prestigious event of its kind on
Maersk announces updated surcharges worldwide
COPENHAGEN : Maersk will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to Bahrain for all dry containers starting 28 July 2024. Origin Destination Charge Basis Container Currency
MSC increases own-operated service share ahead of 2M termination : Sea-Intelligence
GENEVA : The 2M Alliance, which currently includes the top two shipping lines MSC and Maersk, is scheduled to conclude in February 2025. Following this, Maersk will join forces with Hapag-Lloyd to establish the
Bahri partners with SLA to provide training and employment opportunities in KSA logistics sector
RIYADH : Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has entered into a training agreement with the Saudi Logistics Academy (SLA), a non-profit training facility established to qualify young Saudi talent across several
WCO expands its pool of Free Zone Experts for the MENA Region
BRUSSELS : Free Zones are widely used around the world to promote exports and facilitate foreign direct investment. Appropriate Customs operations and procedures in Free Zones, in cooperation with the private sector and other