India Shipping News

Centre taking more measures to attract foreign capital inflows: FM NEW DELHI : Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the measures announced by the RBI and government to …

US-Iran peace deal may help boost India’s exports and stabilise Rupee NEW DELHI : The announcement that the US and Iran have finalised a deal to end their 107-day conflict …

Govt hikes export duty on diesel to Rs 14/litre, ATF to Rs 12.5/litre; no change in fuel for domestic consumption NEW DELHI: The Central government on Monday hiked the export …

FIEO upbeat on robust growth in May exports, confident of achieving much more impressive growth during coming months NEW DELHI : The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has welcomed …

India’s total exports grows 18%, trade deficit recorded at $28.21 billion NEW DELHI : India’s total exports (Merchandise and Services combined) for May 2026* is estimated at US$ 81.96 Billion, …

MoPSW’s ₹1,057 crore Fishing Harbour Projects empower coastal communities and strengthen India’s Blue Economy NEW DELHI : In a significant boost to India’s coastal infrastructure and fisheries sector, the Ministry …

Sarbananda Sonowal highlights Northeast’s transformative growth at North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026 SHILLONG : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, addressed the North …

Gujarat unveils Industrial Policy 2026, targets ₹10 lakh crore investment in five years GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat Governement unveiled its much-awaited Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 on Monday, 15 June. The policy …

PM Modi meets with the PM of the Slovak Republic NEW DELHI : At the invitation of His Excellency Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, His Excellency Shri …

PM Modi welcomes understanding between the United States and Iran on ending conflict in West Asia BRATISLAVA : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, on Monday, welcomed the agreement between Iran …

Chowgule delivers 11th Ice-Class Hybrid Cargo Vessel ‘Megamar’ to AtoB@C Shipping GOA : Reinforcing its position as a leading player in sustainable shipbuilding, Chowgule and Company Pvt. Ltd. has successfully …

India’s FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: Report NEW DELHI: India‘s new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival …

What the Red Sea Crisis teaches Importers and Exporters about Supply Chain Resilience By Mr. Yogesh Parekh, Director, Parekh Global For decades, global shipping was guided by a simple assumption: …

VOC Port to invest ₹5,720 crore to deepen harbour, target larger vessels THOOTHUKUDI : The VO Chidambaranar Port Authority in Thoothukudi is up a set to take up a ₹5,720-crore …

Nirmala Sitharaman flags global risks, says PM Modi Govt ensuring supply stability amid crude, Hormuz pressures BENGALURU: Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said India faces risks from …

Piyush Goyal invites French partners to ‘invest, design, and innovate’ in India at Bharat Innovates 2026 NICE (FRANCE): In a significant push to elevate the Indo-French strategic alliance, Union Minister …

PM Modi hails India as world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, says “express train of reforms will not stop” NICE (FRANCE): Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s emergence as …

World welcomes US-Iran peace deal as major diplomatic breakthrough for regional stability DOHA: World leaders on Monday welcomed the peace deal announced between the United States and Iran, describing it …

Let the oil flow: Trump announces completion of US-Iran peace deal, removes naval blockade on Hormuz WASHINGTON DC: United States President Donald Trump on Monday announced the completion of the …

BCBA to host ‘India Logistics Conclave 2026’ in Mumbai MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers’ Association (BCBA) — the apex body of the customs-broking fraternity in Mumbai — will host the …

Telangana positioned to become one of India’s leading Logistics Hubs: D. Sridhar Babu HYDERABAD: Telangana is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most promising logistics destinations, driven by strategic infrastructure …

DG Shipping and NCoEGPS–TERI strengthen collaboration on maritime decarbonization NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping held a meeting with the National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and …

Global shipping industry associations condemn recent attacks on seafarers LONDON: BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO unanimously condemns recent attacks on seafarers and commercial shipping in …

India summons US Charge d’Affaires, lodges “strong protest” over attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers NEW DELHI: India on Friday summoned the United States Charge d’Affaires, Jason Meeks, and lodged …

Jaishankar speaks to Marco Rubio, voices strong protest over death of Indian seafarers NEW DELHI : External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S Jaishankar on Saturday said he spoke to US …

Iran: Araghchi says draft deal covers Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon conflict TEHRAN: The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran will address a range of issues, including Tehran’s …

Iran-US peace deal expected in Geneva to include Hormuz reopening, ceasefire extension: Reports WASHINGTON DC: Despite Iranian officials maintaining that reports of a deal with the US to end the …

EAM Jaishankar calls for diversified supply chains and greater international cooperation amid ongoing conflicts NEW DELHI : External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has stressed the need for resilient and …

AMTOI Western Region Chapter hosts successful Networking & Fellowship Meet 2026 in Mumbai MUMBAI : The Western Region Chapter of the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) successfully …

JNPA retains position as India’s best performing Port; Ranks 22nd globally in World Bank’s CPPI 2025 MUMBAI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) – India’s largest container port, has retained …

MEA confirms deaths of 3 Indian seafarers in Settebello attack; evacuation underway for MT Jalveer crew NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the three …

Indian Govt. on highest alert to safeguard Indian Seafarers amid evolving maritime security situation in Gulf Region NEW DELHI : In view of the rapidly evolving security situation in the …

MEA calls for “unimpeded, safe navigation” through Hormuz, hopes US attacks on vessels “Come To An End” NEW DELHI : India has once again stressed the importance of maintaining free …

‘Restrictions in, around Strait of Hormuz causing instability across world’: UN Chief reiterates call for complete ceasefire GENEVA: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated the call for …

APM Terminals Pipavav Port ranks 28th globally in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025 PIPAVAV : APM Terminals Pipavav Port (G𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗮𝘃 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 Ltd.) 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 …

WTO as a forum is not very effective now; India engages globally from position of strength: Piyush Goyal NEW DELHI: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal on Thursday …

India’s FTAs with developed economies to support growth, innovation, quality upgradation and job creation: Piyush Goyal NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal attended the …

Piyush Goyal to visit Switzerland from June 12-13 to strengthen India–Switzerland BERNE : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, will visit Berne, Switzerland, today on 12 June …

HM Amit Shah inaugurates Land Port Management System Vinimay for digital border management NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Land Port Management System (LPMS) – Vinimay …

PM chairs 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural …

Inmarsat NexusWave certified by ClassNK for latest IACS cyber security standards LONDON: NexusWave, the fully managed, bonded connectivity service from Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has been awarded Cyber Security …

Rotterdam study sets out pathway for nuclear-powered commercial ship port calls LONDON: A new joint study using the Port of Rotterdam as a case study “Enabling Nuclear-Powered Feeder Ships: A …

GEODIS announces Management Board Appointment PARIS: GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, announced the appointment of Eric Gerbi as Executive Vice President of GEODIS’ Global Freight Forwarding line …

UK freight association says World Cup highlights critical role of freight and logistics industry LONDON: The British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that the forthcoming World Cup is a perfect …

CMA CGM, Chery Auto and CEVA Logistics sign MoU to advance Global Automotive Logistics Collaboration WUHU, CHINA : CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics …

Nepal refute media reports claiming ban on import of Indian mangoes KATHMANDU : The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has refuted certain media reports claiming that Nepal has imposed …

APEDA to park maximum fee in FDs from non-Basmati export development fund NEW DELHI : An internal committee under the Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund (NBDF), managed by the government’s agri-export …

Indian Navy safely recovers unexploded missile warhead from merchant tanker off Kochi The Indian Navy successfully completed a complex operation involving the recovery of an unexploded missile warhead from the …

Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro Rail project Phase 2A (Koteshwar Road to Airport corridor) NEW DELHI : The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Phase …