Maritime Gateway

Maritime Domain Key to India’s Economic Rise: DG Shipping India is steadily positioning itself as a frontrunner in the Blue Economy, driven by a series of port-led, renewable energy and …

Cochin Shipyard wins up to ₹250 crore green tug order from Polestar Maritime Cochin Shipyard Ltd. has secured a significant contract from Polestar Maritime Ltd. for the construction of two …

East Coast Railway tops freight charts, earns ₹23,000 crore in record 294 days East Coast Railway (ECoR) has posted a strong performance in the current financial year, earning ₹23,000 crore …

Bengaluru–Vijayawada Economic Corridor Targeted for 2027 Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has set an aggressive roadmap to transform Andhra Pradesh’s road infrastructure, directing officials to complete National Highway projects worth …

CMA CGM Reroutes Atlantic Services Amid Prolonged Severe Weather CMA CGM has introduced temporary route changes and safety measures for several Atlantic services as severe and unusually persistent storms disrupt …

JNPA SEZ Logs 27% Rise in EXIM Container Volumes for CY 2025 Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority’s Special Economic Zone (JNPA SEZ) has reported a strong 26.86% year-on-year growth in EXIM …

DPA Kandla signs landmark MoU with Assam Petro-Chemicals for setting up of e-Methanol Plant In a significant stride towards clean energy adoption and maritime decarbonisation, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla has …

India–EU FTA seen strengthening manufacturing on both sides: Economic Survey The recently concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement is expected to deliver mutual gains for manufacturing in both regions, according …

CONCOR announces Q3 financial results Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), the Navratna public sector logistics giant, reported a steady financial performance for the quarter and nine months ended December …

VOC Port, Tamil Nadu govt set up JV to develop mega shipbuilding hub at Tuticorin V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) has entered into a joint venture with the Tamil Nadu …

French major CMA CGM diverts Atlantic vessels to safe zones amid severe storms French liner and logistics major CMA CGM has temporarily moved a number of its vessels to designated …

MOL, PSA to set up Ro-Ro terminal JV in Singapore’s automotive hub Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and PSA Singapore have formed a strategic joint venture to establish a dedicated …

Centre’s maritime push will help India reclaim global seafaring status: Sonowal Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the President’s address to Parliament has firmly …

Docker Vision represents Indian Maritime AI at India–EU Business Forum Docker Vision, a Kochi-based maritime AI and logistics technology company, participated in the India–EU Business Forum held alongside the 16th …

Seaboard Marine invests in electric LHM 550s for US trade hubs Driving efficiency across two critical US gateways for trade within the Americas. The three Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour …

MSC revives mid-sized newbuild strategy with Yangzhou Guoyu order Mediterranean Shipping Co is returning to the mid-sized containership segment after years of focusing almost exclusively on mega-tonnage, with a fresh …

Essar Green Mobility plans nationwide rollout of 30,000 clean trucks, 100 fuel and charging hubs Essar Group’s green mobility arm is preparing a large-scale push into low-emission freight, with plans …

Paradip Port switches on shore power, marks major green shipping first Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has reached a major sustainability milestone by becoming the second major port in India to …

Deendayal Port to host India’s first port-based green hydrogen plant Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, has taken a decisive step towards decarbonising India’s maritime sector by signing an agreement with …

CICT, WNPS unite to protect sea turtles along Colombo coast Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has entered into a three-year partnership (2025–2028) with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) …

Wan Hai expands Japan footprint with Osaka terminal acquisition Taiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines has stepped up its presence in Japan’s port infrastructure, securing usage rights at a key …

Budget 2026 a defining moment for India’s logistics, maritime sectors: Allcargo Group Chairman As India readies for the Union Budget 2026, Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Allcargo Group, …

JSW Steel plans ₹2 trillion investment to scale up capacity by 25 mt JSW Steel is preparing for one of its largest expansion cycles yet, with plans to invest more …

Hapag-Lloyd hikes freight tariffs on India–Pakistan to Europe trade Hapag-Lloyd has moved to raise ocean freight tariffs on cargo moving from India and Pakistan to European ports, pointing to evolving …

Shipping Secretary reviews Chennai Port, commissions ₹54 crore infrastructure projects Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), visited Chennai …

India–EU trade deal and the multimodal opportunity ahead The announcement of the India–EU trade agreement is a significant moment for global trade, not just in scale, but in what it …

Asia Pacific Maritime returns to Singapore bringing next energy to focus Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid …

Atlantica Shipping returns to dry bulk with Kamsarmax acquisition Atlantica Shipping has re-entered the dry bulk market with the addition of a Kamsarmax bulk carrier, signalling a renewed focus on …

Kochi Ro-Ro ferry service faces uncertain future amid heavy losses and operational woes Kochi Corporation is mulling termination of its agreement with Kerala Shipping & Inland Navigation Corporation Ltd (KSINC) …

Vizhinjam port expansion: APSEZ commits ₹7,398 crore to triple capacity by 2028 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) kicked off its ₹7,398 crore expansion of Kerala’s Vizhinjam International …

Deendayal port charts JV path to shipbuilding leap with GRSE The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, is fast-tracking its entry into shipbuilding via a ₹4,500 crore joint venture …

Railway Budget 2026: Freight boost and electrification push to supercharge logistics chains As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, the railway …

Public sector majors, ports join hands to launch Bharat Container Line India is set to take a significant step towards building domestic capacity in container shipping, with three central public …

Avis India launches luxury van rentals to redefine premium group mobility Avis India, a leading global mobility solutions provider, today announced the launch of Avis Luxury Van Rentals. The new …

Why Do Port Projects in India Struggle to Move from Announcement to Execution? And What It Will Take to Finally Close the Gap India’s maritime ambition is no longer a …

Fire-damaged ONE Henry Hudson sails for Asian repair yard Nearly two months after being crippled by a major onboard fire in Los Angeles, the 8,212 teu container ship ONE Henry …

Great Eastern Shipping Delivers Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier Jag Aarati Great Eastern Shipping Company (GE Shipping) has completed the delivery of its 2011-built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier Jag Aarati to …

Indian seafarers’ top global abandonment list for third straight year Indian seafarers were the most frequently abandoned crew members worldwide in 2025, marking the third consecutive year they have led …

East Coast Railway crosses ₹23,000 crore freight mark in record time, leads national loading charts East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in Indian Railways’ freight performance, becoming …

Kandla port awards India’s first commercial hyperloop freight project to IIT-Madras startup In a global first for hyperloop-based logistics, India has moved beyond pilots and prototypes to place a live …

IWDC 3.0 approves over ₹1,500 crore projects to drive green mobility The third meeting of the Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded with a comprehensive roadmap to expand India’s …

Trucks-on-Trains: A strategic modal shift led by Indian Railways’ dedicated freight corridor As India’s economy grows and consumption diversifies, freight movement has increased sharply, straining roads, fuel use, and air …

CONCOR flags off first overseas movement from ICD Dhandarikalan to Jebel Ali Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has successfully executed its first international movement from ICD Dhandarikalan, Ludhiana, to …

Alpha Gas Returns to LNG Newbuilding Market with $500m Deal Greek gas shipowner Alpha Gas has re-entered the LNG newbuilding arena, commissioning two new LNG carriers at South Korea’s Hanwha …

Completion of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor pushed to March 2026 The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) has extended the deadline for completing the final section of the Western …

Konkan railway flags off first container rake of MRPL Polypropylene from Thokur Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) on Thursday flagged off its first container rake carrying polypropylene from Thokur station …

SDHI wins India’s first chemical tanker order; one of the largest commercial shipbuilding deals for the nation Marking a major milestone in India’s commercial shipbuilding ambitions, Swan Defence and Heavy …

TVS ILP’s ₹250 crore park in MP to begin operations in August 2026 TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) conducted the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for its Grade A, built-to-suit …

Buoyancy Consultants and MARC forge strategic MoU to elevate India’s shipbuilding & maritime sector for global investors Mangal Analytics and Research Consulting (MARC), India’s premier business growth and transaction advisory …

Celebrity Millennium Call: Mumbai’s cruise terminal passes global test Celebrity Millennium’s recent turnaround call at Mumbai’s Ballard Pier shows what it takes for an Indian port to operate at global …