India Shipping News

LONDON: Reliance Industries ramped up diesel exports to Europe and Brazil in July, according to shiptracking ‌data and trade sources, which could help ease tight supply globally caused by the …

DARBHANGA : The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, facilitated the flag-off of the first-ever sea shipment …

NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, on Thursday in New Delhi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) to promote India as …

KOTA : Trials of India’s first Vande Bharat Freight EMU prototype officially, manufactured at Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF), commenced its trial run in Rajasthan’s Kota on Wednesday to evaluate …

NEW DELHI : The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened the 27.1-km-long, six-lane Deogarh (near Dhandhaniya)-Rajasthan/Gujarat border section on the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor, giving a major push to …

NASHIK : A significant meeting was held at the Nashik Collector’s office between District Collector Ayush Prasad and JNPT Vice Chairman Ravish Kumar Singh to discuss the development of the …

MANGALURU : New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has been conferred the First Prize under the ‘Rajbhasha Shield Scheme 2024–25’ in recognition of its exemplary implementation and promotion of Rajbhasha (Hindi) …

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) successfully hosted its Annual General Meeting and Installation Ceremony of the Office Bearers for 2026–27 at Karnavati Club,Ahmedabad. The ceremony was graced …

NEW DELHI : India is accelerating investments across ports, inland waterways and shipbuilding as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) advances its roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047, with …

NEW DELHI : A high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was held in the Parliament, with the country’s top ministers …

LONDON: Changes which came into effect on 1 January 2026 introduced a new regional cumulation arrangement covering 50 African countries. The reforms allow qualifying goods to be sourced, processed and …

TOKYO: The “K” LINE Group conducted worldwide cleanup activities during the period before and after World Oceans Day* on June 8, with employees from Group companies joining voluntarily. Along with …

The report identifies an opportunity to build a shared, evidence-based approach to Safe Havens as the industry applies new regulatory requirements to ammonia-fuelled vessels. LONDON: Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub …

PARIS: GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics solutions, published its main financial indicators for the first semester of 2026 on Thursday. In a global transport and logistics market …

LONDON: Dry bulk carriers entered with INTERCARGO continue to demonstrate stronger performance than the global fleet average on safety and compliance, according to the Association’s 17th edition Benchmarking Report. The …

HAGUE : Kalmar, global provider of cargo-handling equipment, automation solutions and services for ports, terminals and logistics operations, and APM Terminals have announced a strategic partnership to advance the development …

RIYADH : Saudi Arabia is seeking to ​build an international coalition to protect shipping ‌in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, two people familiar with the deliberations said on Wednesday. …

YEMEN : A Minister in Yemen’s internationally recognised government on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) accused Houthi rebels of working under Iranian guidance to establish a system to impose fees for …

NEW DELHI : Describing the escalation of hostilities in West Asia as “deeply concerning”, India has strongly condemned recent attacks on several maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling …

WASHINGTON D.C. : The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a multinational network spanning India, China, Russia and Iran, accusing the individuals and companies of helping Iran’s Mahan Air …

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday said that India’s future growth would depend on innovation, deep technologies, skilled manpower, startups, MSMEs and …

NEW DELHI: The first tranche of the India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) will come into operation once the United States ensures that India gets a comparative advantage over competing countries …

Focus on FTAs, Brand India, Logistics, Trade Facilitation, and MSME Growth to Accelerate Export-Led Development NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level meeting …

NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s multimodal logistics infrastructure and enhancing rail freight capacity, Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) commissioned Dedicated Line No. 7 at its …

NEW DELHI: Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) organised a Trade Meet with customers and stakeholders at its flagship Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP), Dadri, reaffirming its commitment to customer-centric …

AHMEDABAD : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY2026–27, driven by strong …

NEW DELHI : Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s premier container port, has been honoured with the First Rajbhasha Shield for its outstanding implementation of the Official Language (Rajbhasha) Hindi …

NEW DELHI : Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has been conferred the First Rajbhasha Shield Award in the ‘Kha’ Category in recognition of its outstanding contribution towards the promotion and …

AHMEDABAD : Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is evaluating a potential bid for Associated British Ports (ABP), the United Kingdom’s largest port operator, as the Gautam Adani-led group …

NEW DELHI : As geopolitical tensions continue to impact key global shipping routes, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, on Wednesday undertook a comprehensive review …

NEW DELHI : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has completed 75 infrastructure development and port connectivity projects worth ₹31,967 crore under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, …

NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, informed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that, Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS), is an …

TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday warned that it will block the passage of commercial vessels belonging to companies and countries that use its frozen assets to compensate damages linked to the …

TEHRAN: Declaring that Tehran has “no plans to negotiate with the US,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Tuesday stated that while discussions are proceeding “step by step” with …

MUMBAI: Commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has slowed sharply in recent days as heightened security risks, insurance restrictions and evolving military developments in the Middle East prompt ship …

NEW DELHI : In response to the recent resurgence of piracy incidents in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off the Horn of Africa, the Directorate General of Maritime …

NEW DELHI : India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, contributing 311,936 maritime professionals to the global shipping industry, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. …

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada informed in a written reply in Lok Sabha that, the 17th Toy Biz International …

KOLKATA : Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone in strengthening India-Nepal freight connectivity with the successful operation of the first-ever direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to …

NEW DELHI : Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has achieved another milestone in advancing sustainable logistics with the commissioning of the National Capital Region’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) …

NEW DELHI : In a significant milestone for India’s Maritime Manufacturing Sector, the Government has highlighted the growing global recognition of Indian-made shipping containers, reinforcing the country’s vision of achieving …

MUMBAI : Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) is examining a slew of expansion proposals, including additional crude-oil jetties, petroleum-product & Chemical berths and facilities. “Based on an internal study on potential …

NEW DELHI : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador to New Delhi, Mr. Oleksandr Polishchuk, after an Indian seafarer was killed in a strike on …

NEW DELHI : India and Denmark are continuing to strengthen their bilateral trade relationship, with a growing and diversified export basket creating new opportunities for Indian businesses across multiple sectors. …

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on Monday announced the setting up of a task force to support the toy sector and identify interventions …

NEW DELHI : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal interacted with key stakeholders from India’s toy industry and unveiled the ‘Toy Sector Playbook‘, outlining a strategic roadmap …

NEW DELHI : ISSPL Limited (formerly known as “IRClass Systems and Solutions Limited” and “IRClass Systems and Solutions Private Limited”) (“ISSPL”) a provider of testing, third-party inspection and certification and …

By Mr.Brijesh Parekh, Director, Parekh Global In global trade, cost has always been a key factor in choosing a logistics partner. Today, however, reliability is becoming just as important—if not …

NEW DELHI : The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has urged the Government of India to take immediate measures to address the growing shipping and logistics challenges arising from …

NEW DELHI : In a significant step towards enhancing logistics efficiency and supporting India’s growing export ecosystem, a delegation from the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), led by Dr. …