Sonowal directs DG Shipping to ensure transparency in shipping-related charges amid West Asia crisis
NEW DELHI : Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reviewed port operations, and directed the Directorate General of Shipping to ensure complete transparency in shipping-related charges, saying this ongoing crisis in West Asia
Dept of Commerce and MoPSW hold high-level meetings to address packaging, logistics and shipping challenges amid West Asia situation
NEW DELHI : The Government of India has continued its proactive and coordinated response to the evolving situation in West Asia by convening high-level stakeholder consultations to address emerging logistics, packaging and shipping-related challenges
India grants waivers for some ships to deliver Iran cargoes : Sources
NEW DELHI : With a view to speeding delivery of energy supplies from the Gulf, India recently granted waivers to allow two Iranian cargoes aboard an older tanker and another under international sanctions to
MoPSW launches 20 maritime reforms to boost trade efficiency and cut logistics costs
NEW DELHI : In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and global competitiveness of India’s maritime sector, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced a comprehensive package of 20 major reforms
India takes the lead in ship recycling under the Hong Kong Convention
HONG KONG : Ship recycling is a critical component of the maritime lifecycle, contributing significantly to resource efficiency and circular economy, with over 90% of a ship’s material recovered and reused. To ensure that
63rd National Maritime Day Celebrations 2026 at IMU Mumbai Campus
MUMBAI: The Grand Finale of the 63rd National Maritime Day Celebrations 2026 was held on 5th April 2026 at Bharat Ratnam Auditorium, organized by the National Maritime Day Celebrations (Central) Committee. The event brought together eminent
MoPSW confirms all Indian seafarers are safe; Indian-flag vessels continue smooth transit through Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has confirmed that all Indian seafarers operating in the Western Persian Gulf region are safe, with no incidents involving Indian-flag vessels reported in
MoPSW celebrates National Maritime Day, honouring Seafarers and India’s maritime legacy
NEW DELHI : On the occasion of 63rd National Maritime Day, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) paid tribute to the invaluable contribution of India’s seafarers and the enduring legacy of the