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June 1, 2021
Colombo ship fire: Hull intact, blaze reduced and no oil spill says ICG
CHENNAI : After almost four days and nights of continuous firefighting by two Indian Coast Guard ships and Sri Lankan tugs, the blaze on Container Ship MV X-Press Pearl has considerably reduced. It has
May 31, 2021
Adani Ports and SEZ looks to acquire Karaikal Port
PUDUCHERRY : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is trying to purchase Karaikal port in Puducherry at a valuation of ₹1,500-2,000 crore however a number of sources mentioned that the deal is
May 31, 2021
Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates floating jetty at Old Goa
Shri Mandaviya announces that Old Goa and Panjim will soon be connected through ferry and cruise NEW DELHI : Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in the
May 31, 2021
The first export rake with reefer containers has reached at Kolkata Dock System of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
KOLKATA : The first export rake with reefer containers from Siliguri has reached Kolkata Dock System marking the opening up of direct access between Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. Reefer containers are refrigerated units that
May 31, 2021
Port City Colombo to become a gateway to South Asia
COLOMBO : The newly reclaimed land of 269 hectares in the heart of the Colombo Business District in Sri Lanka has been identified as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) by the Sri Lankan Parliament,
May 31, 2021
Container ships drive 119% jump in total new orders in first five months of 2021
COPENHAGEN : Total orders of dry bulk, tanker and container ships in the first five months of the year have jumped 119.7% compared with the same period in 2020, primarily driven by record high
May 31, 2021
Hapag-Lloyd Intensifies Competition in East Africa With New Service
HAMBURG ; East Africa is set to witness increase in competition among shipping lines following the entry of German’s Hapag-Lloyd into the region. Hapag-Lloyd container cargo MV Northern Valence made a maiden call at the port of Mombasa
May 31, 2021
More speed for freight trains! Trains on DFC run faster than Rajdhani at 99.3 kmph
NEW DELHI : The goods trains that are running on the dedicated freight corridor (DFC) are now operating at a higher speed than Rajdhani. The goods trains that are running on the dedicated freight
May 31, 2021