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December 29, 2025
From Chenab Bridge to Pir Panjal Tunnel: Why USBRL Redefines Mountain Rail Infrastructure
By Dr. Gagan Gera, Professor, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi Infrastructure in difficult terrain is defined by precision, and long-term impact. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) exemplifies this ethos by expanding the
December 29, 2025
First LNG-powered ship from Singapore docks at port in historic call
SINGAPORE : The Port of Mombasa has marked a historic milestone by receiving the first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)–powered vessel to dock at an East African port. The move signalled a huge leap toward
December 29, 2025
Iran says foreign tanker carrying smuggled fuel seized in Gulf
LONDON: Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker near the Iranian island of Qeshm in the Gulf, saying it was carrying 4 million litres of smuggled fuel, state media reported on Friday. Authorities did
December 29, 2025
What lies beneath, a challenging year at London Gateway: Xeneta
OSLO: Earlier this year, eeSea – now powered by Xeneta – examined the recurring congestion that led to several services diverting from London Gateway, including Maersk’s Neo Samba and ONE’s Indian Ocean Express. The port has faced several challenges on top
December 29, 2025
Baltic Index logs Best Year since 2016
LONDON: The Baltic Exchange’s Dry Bulk Sea Freight index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities, inched lower on Wednesday, but logged its best year since 2016. The Baltic report will not
December 27, 2025
India – New Zealand FTA : One of India’s fastest-concluded FTAs
NEW DELHI : India has steadily expanded its global trade partnerships to strengthen economic growth, create jobs, and enhance its global standing. After signing six Free Trade Agreements in the last five years, the
December 27, 2025
SMP Kolkata to float tender for Agro Processing Zone in two months
KOLOKATA : Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, is planning to float a tender within the next two months for the development of an agro processing zone on port-owned land, as part of its
December 27, 2025
Indian Register of Shipping records strong, diversified performance in 2025
MUMBAI : The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) reported a robust and diversified performance in 2025, reaffirming its position as a trusted technical partner to governments, shipowners, and shipyards at a time of rapid
December 27, 2025