Container volume at major Chinese ports increased 17.8% in mid April
BEIJING : Cargo throughput and container volume at major Chinese ports were both up in mid-April, According to statistics released by China Ports and Harbors Association. The data,
Biden urged to create nationwide information sharing system to avoid future port congestion
LOS ANGELES : Calls are growing in the US for federal funding to create transparent data to align supply chain movements in a bid to ensure America is
Methanol-dual fueled Chemical Tanker Takaroa Sun Conducts World’s First Barge-to-Ship Methanol
TOKYO : The methanol dual-fuel chemical tanker Takaroa Sun, owned by NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary company of NYK, participated in the world’s first
Japan’s parliament passes package of shipbuilding measures
TOKYO : The Diet, Japan’s parliament, today passed a number of bills aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of local shipbuilders against rivals in China and South Korea. Under
Ship managers pause crew changes of Indian seafarers as nation grapples with Covid-19
NEW YORK : It is becoming harder and harder to take on crew from world’s third-largest supplier of ships’ officers. India’s punishing Covid-19 crisis has added to a
Maharashtra’s new lockdown norms pose supply chain challenge
MUMBAI : Maharashtra’s new lockdown norms-requiring trucks driving into the state from other states to have proof of negative RTPCR test that were issued not more than 48
FIEO seeks immediate release of export benefits
NEW DELHI : Export duty could also be raised to make steel available in the domestic market at reasonable and competitive prices Exporters’ body FIEO on Wednesday urged
Pandemic Propels Makeover at Shipping Giant Maersk
COPENHAGEN : Maersk is accelerating its plan to transform itself from a container shipping giant into an integrated logistics company following its strong performance during the pandemic, Chief Executive Soren
Containership Time-Charters Break New Records
GREECE : Four-year-plus charter deals are becoming the norm as shipowners ratchet up the pressure on liner companies. As their confidence of the sustainability of currently elevated freight
After Gujarat, Goa could be India’s chosen Marine Cluster destination
NEW DELHI : With the presence of Mormugao port which is backed by companies like Vedanta, JSW and Adani Group, establishment of maritime clusters in Goa can prove