Maritime Gateway

Saif Powertec CCT Contract Will Not Be Renewed as Chattogram Reviews Operations Summary Chittagong Port Authority has decided against renewing Saif Powertec’s contract for Chittagong Container Terminal when it expires …

Sigma Pearl Crew Rescue: Coast Guard Evacuates 20 Seafarers off Andhra Pradesh Summary The Indian Coast Guard rescued all 20 crew members from the bulk carrier Sigma Pearl off Andhra …

Wan Hai CI8 Service to Connect Vietnam and South China with West India Summary Wan Hai Lines plans to introduce its CI8 container service in late November 2026, linking Haiphong …

Kolkata Port Dredging Subsidy Approved as Centre Sets Path to Self-Funding Summary The Centre has approved ₹430.68 crore in dredging assistance for Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata, towards expenditure …

Jupiter Wagons Railway Order Adds ₹1,140 Crore to Freight Manufacturing Pipeline Summary Jupiter Wagons has secured a ₹1,140 crore Railway Board order to manufacture 2,583 BOXNHL and BOXNS freight wagons. …

Welspun Corp Expansion Targets US Pipeline Demand and Jordan Manufacturing Hub Summary Welspun Corp has approved a US$115 million expansion at its Arkansas pipe plant and a Jordan manufacturing and …

CONCOR BLSS Wagon Order Awards ₹485.93 Crore Contract to Braithwaite Summary CONCOR has placed a ₹485.93 crore order, including GST, with Braithwaite & Co for 24 rakes of BLSS container …

Shipping GST Relief Targets Overseas Group Services as CBIC Clarifies Tax Rules Summary CBIC has clarified GST treatment across shipping, vehicle leasing, research and banking services. For Indian establishments of …

Rajnath Singh Calls for Stronger Protection of Trade Routes Summary Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has reaffirmed India’s commitment to protecting commercial shipping and strengthening maritime cooperation with ASEAN. Addressing regional …

GRSE German Export Project Advances with Fifth Cargo Vessel Keel Laying Summary GRSE has laid the keel of its fifth multipurpose cargo vessel for Germany’s Carsten Rehder, advancing a 12-ship …

Amazon Electric Trucks Plan Targets 3,000 Vehicles Across India Summary Amazon and Tata Motors have announced plans to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon’s Indian transportation network over three years. …

JSW Electric Trucks Secure 100-Vehicle Order for Cement Freight Corridor Summary JSW Greentech has secured its first commercial order for 100 AMPSTAR electric tractor trucks for JSW Cement’s industrial logistics. …

Cochin Port Container Growth Tops Major Ports at 22% Summary Cochin Port recorded 22% year-on-year growth in container throughput during April–September 2026, leading India’s major ports on this measure. The …

Adani Ports Q2 Results Lift FY27 Outlook as Revenue Rises 24% Summary Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported a 24% increase in quarterly revenue to ₹11,340 crore, supported by …

Kolkata E-Cigarette Seizure Uncovers ₹13.5 Crore Haul in Nepal-Bound Containers Summary The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized approximately 55,000 e-cigarettes valued at ₹13.5 crore from two Nepal-bound transshipment containers at …

Antarvedi Vessel Grounding Reported as Cyclone Arnab Damages Andhra Coast Summary A sulphur-carrying cargo vessel ran aground near Antarvedi in Andhra Pradesh after reportedly losing engine power during Cyclone Arnab. …

India–Mexico PTA Negotiations Begin with Framework for Goods Trade and Customs Cooperation Summary India and Mexico have formally launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement after signing Terms of Reference …

Thoothukudi Shipyard Project Advances with Six-Month DPR Target Summary India’s proposed Thoothukudi shipyard has moved towards detailed project planning following talks between Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and HD Hyundai chairman …

Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme Wins ₹10,000 Crore Cabinet Approval Summary The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme to expand domestic production and reduce dependence on …

MSC Elsa 3 Compensation Talks to Resume After Kerala High Court Lifts Restraint Summary The Kerala High Court has allowed a government committee to resume negotiations with Mediterranean Shipping Company …

India widens its Maritime Partnerships in Busan, from Shipbuilding Supply Chains to Ship Recycling Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, held a series of meetings in …

India’s Green Bunkering Ambition Runs into a Price Problem India has the coastline, the refinery base and the cargo traffic to become a serious alternative marine-fuel hub. What it does …

India Shortlists 100 Critical Inputs for Local Production India is weighing measures to promote domestic manufacturing of 100 items identified as critical inputs for its factories, a move aimed at …

Japan’s Ammonia Car Carrier Project Opens a Door for Indian Green Fuel Japan’s shipping and shipbuilding establishment has committed to its most concrete ammonia undertaking yet: four ammonia-fueled car carriers, …

India’s Diesel Export Push Will Be Felt First on Clean Product Tanker Rates India’s diesel exports are set to rise sharply from 2027 as state-run refiners bring expanded capacity online, …

IOC Chief Says India’s Freight Bill Is Swallowing Its Cheap Crude Discount India needs to build up its own shipping capacity or watch freight costs consume the benefit of discounted …

Blue Dart Launches International Parcel Connect to Enable India’s Global E-commerce Aspirations Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation and distribution company, announced the launch …

JSW Infrastructure Q2: Rupee Depreciation Takes 11% Off Profit While Cargo Grows 8% JSW Infrastructure’s September-quarter net profit fell 11% to ₹328.23 crore, dragged down by unrealised foreign exchange losses …

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Handles 25.18 Million Tonnes of Cargo in FY 2026–27 Summary V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority handled 25.18 million tonnes of cargo up to October 2026 in FY 2026–27, …

UCSL Cargo Vessel Launch Advances Eight-Ship Wilson Programme at Malpe Summary Udupi Cochin Shipyard has launched the first of eight 6,300 DWT dry cargo vessels being built for Norway’s Wilson …

Duty-Free Cotton Imports May Continue Through December as Crop Outlook Weakens Summary India is considering extending duty-free cotton imports through December 2026 as weaker crop prospects raise concerns over textile-sector …

Cordelia Cruises Expansion Adds Mumbai and Kochi Homeport Services Summary Cordelia Cruises has started operating two ships simultaneously from separate Indian homeports, deploying Cordelia Sky from Mumbai and Cordelia Empress …

Naukosh Shipbuilding Portal Targets End-2026 Launch to Connect India’s Maritime Industry Summary India is developing Naukosh, a dedicated digital platform intended to connect the shipbuilding and ship repair ecosystem. Targeted …

Blue Dart International Parcel Connect Opens US Shipping Route for Indian Online Sellers Summary Blue Dart has launched International Parcel Connect, a cross-border service for eligible business-to-consumer shipments from India …

India–Korea Maritime Cooperation Targets Equipment Investment and Practical Global Rules Summary Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has invited Korean marine equipment manufacturers to invest in India while calling for international shipping …

RELIEF Export Support Extended to March 2027 Amid West Asia Disruptions Summary India has extended Component II of its RELIEF export support initiative until 31 March 2027, maintaining enhanced ECGC …

India–Rotterdam Cargo Digitalization Talks Aim to Speed Port Clearance Summary India is discussing cargo digitalization with the Port of Rotterdam to accelerate clearance and reduce vessel turnaround times, Commerce and …

Chennai–Ranong Shipping Service Proposal Advances in TCI Seaways Talks Summary TCI Seaways is exploring a dedicated shipping service between Chennai and Thailand’s Ranong port, with discussions focused on bilateral trade …

Your manufacturing business can grow only as fast as your supply chain allows Production capacity is only half the growth story. Sourcing, inland logistics, rail and road freight, gateway connectivity …

Panamax Freight Rates Slide as Indian Bulk Importers Weigh Shipping Costs Summary Panamax freight rates fell to their lowest level in two months on 23 October, offering potential savings for …

Mahindra Logistics Q2 FY27 Results Show Profit Recovery as Express Business Improves Summary Mahindra Logistics reported consolidated revenue of ₹2,095 crore and profit after tax of ₹26.2 crore for the …

Panama–Tamil Nadu Trade Talks Target Maritime and Pharma Opportunities Summary Panama has invited Tamil Nadu businesses to explore its potential as a distribution and logistics base for Latin America. A …

CONCOR Honda Rail Dispatch Opens New Logistics Link from Kathuwas Summary CONCOR has dispatched its first rake of Honda motorcycle containers from MMLP Kathuwas in Rajasthan, advancing the companies’ logistics …

Port of Koper Highlights North Adriatic’s Role in Strengthening European Connectivity Summary The Port of Koper has highlighted the strategic importance of the North Adriatic in connecting the Mediterranean with …

Madhya Pradesh Rail Expansion Opens 118 km of Lines, Strengthens Vindhya Freight Links Summary Madhya Pradesh has opened the Satna–Devendranagar and Rewa–Churhat railway sections, covering 118 km and involving approximately …

Maersk Expects All Services to Return to Suez Canal by March 2027, Says Suez Canal Authority Summary Maersk expects all its shipping services to resume transits through the Suez Canal …

DP World Expands Double-Stack Rail Connectivity from JNPA to NCR and Gujarat Summary DP World has launched two Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-enabled double-stack rail services connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority …

X-Press Feeders PFX Service Adds Pakistan–Fujairah Link Summary X-Press Feeders’ new PFX service is reported to connect Port Qasim with Fujairah following an inaugural sailing from Pipavav. However, the carrier’s …