ESL and Wan Hai to launch India-Med East 2 Service via Suez and Alexandria
TAIPEI : In a move aimed at bolstering maritime trade between South Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, Emirates Shipping Line and Wan Hai Lines have announced the launch
Centre approves expansion of rail network in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district
BASTAR : The Ministry of Railways has approved the plan to expand the rail network in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist stronghold, Bastar district. “Sanction of the President is hereby accorded
Karnataka to roll out its first dedicated MSME policy
BENGALURU : Karnataka will soon launch a dedicated policy for the micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSME) sector. The state’s Industries and Commerce Department, through the Karnataka Council
Udaipur: Traders urge PM Modi to ban marble from Turkey
UDAIPUR : Marble traders based in Udaipur, a key hub for marble in Rajasthan, have urged the central government to put a ban on imports from Turkey, whose
India approves more Russian insurers to provide marine cover
NEW DELHI : India has approved three Russian insurers, including a unit of top lender Sberbank (SBER.MM), opens new tab, to provide marine cover to ships arriving at
Yang Ming Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
KEELUNG CITY : Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) held its 403rd Board Meeting on May 13 to approve its Q1 financial report of 2025. The consolidated
Suez Canal offers 15% discount for big container ships to win back trade
CAIRO : Egypt’s Suez Canal will offer a 15% discount on transit fees for container ships with net tonnage of at least 130,000 metric tons, to encourage trade
U-Freight achieves HKAEO accreditation for high security standard
HONG KONG : U-Freight Ltd has been officially accredited as a Hong Kong Authorized Economic Operator (HKAEO) by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. This accreditation acknowledges
MacGregor to deliver electric cargo cranes for Vertom’s multipurpose vessels built in India
HELSINKI : MacGregor has secured an order from the Vertom group, a Netherlands-based shipowner and maritime service provider, to deliver fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels.
Countries sharpen oil spill response in the Red Sea
HURGHADA (EGYPT) : Countries in the Red Sea region are taking steps to improve their preparedness and response systems for major marine pollution incidents involving oil and hazardous