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The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited took delivery of the 2013 South Korean built Medium Range tanker Jag Pranesh of about 51,565 dwt on February 24, 2026. The company had …

SDHI To Complete Five Offshore Support Vessels Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited will complete five Offshore Support Vessels for Kakinada based San Maritime India Pvt. Ltd, with the hulls …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is monitoring the maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and their crews. Union Minister …

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts on three March 2026 valued at Rs 50,830 million (mn) for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters Mk-III in maritime role and Surface-to-Air …

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) took delivery of the 2013 South Korean built medium range tanker Jag Pranesh, of about 51,565 dwt, on February 24, 2026. The …

Essex Marine Ltd (the Company) has commenced integrated cold chain logistics operations under the brand DE SENS COLDSTORE, marking a strategic transition from a rental-based cold storage model to an …

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new East-West dedicated freight corridor will bolster industrial growth in Madhya Pradesh by improving logistics and export capacity. The ministry described the infrastructure as …

A consortium of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is set to invest in a major shipping joint venture led …

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (Kempegowda Airport) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Frankfurt Airport to strengthen cargo connectivity between South India and Europe. The agreement is designed to enhance …

Union Minister for Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid the foundation for port projects worth approximately Rs 15 billion (bn) at Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu on Monday. …

Shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone rose around three point five per cent to an intraday high of Rs1,564.5 after its subsidiary signed a strategic memorandum of understanding …

The All India Major Ports shuttle badminton tournament concluded in Kandla after several days of matches organised by the Deendayal Port Authority. Teams representing major ports across the country assembled …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) shares rose around three point five per cent on the National Stock Exchange after a subsidiary signed a strategic memorandum of understanding on …

Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has initiated site work for India’s first 150 tonne (t) per day e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port in Kandla. The move was announced as part of …

Deendayal Port Authority will commence site work for India’s first 150 tonne (t) per day e-methanol plant at its Kandla facility, the authority announced. The project was described as a …

India has extended interim approval for Russian marine insurers to continue providing cover for vessels transporting Russian crude, a move intended to prevent disruption to supplies as global oil trade …

The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Conclave, GMC-26, was held at the Naval War College in Goa on 21 February 2026 and brought together chiefs of navies and senior …

CMA CGM Group (CMA CGM) signed the final Shipbuilding Contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for six LNG-powered containerships of 1,700-TEU capacity. The letter of intent for the order was …

Authorities have approved compensation rates for land acquisition linked to the Vadhvan Port Project, setting payments for agricultural land at more than Rs 20 million (mn) per hectare. The decision …

India's maritime reforms have yielded a new order in domestic shipbuilding with CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signing a contract for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled feeder …

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) to provide solar power across the authority's building infrastructure. The agreement …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with Port of Marseille Fos on 18 February 2026 to strengthen the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor. The agreement …

Paradip Port has reported a record cargo handling of 150.41 million (mn) tonnes in the 2024–25 fiscal year, establishing it as India’s top major port. The Paradip Port Authority said …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways provided an updated inventory of port infrastructure and initiatives across India, including details for Andhra Pradesh. The list includes 12 operational major ports …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has undertaken a comprehensive rule making exercise to implement the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025, the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025 and the Indian Ports …

Smt. Anu Garg, IAS, Hon'ble Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha, visited Paradip Port Authority (PPA) to review operations and expansion plans. She was received by P. L. Haranadh, Chairman of …

The central objective of ongoing dredging operations in the Ganga is to maintain a navigable depth of three metres within a navigation channel that is 45 metres wide to facilitate …

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) has become the first Indian major port to receive the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum Rating and complementary certifications from the Bureau of …

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a consortium that will submit a joint bid in response to …

Mormugao Port has submitted a proposal seeking Rs 13 billion (bn) to redevelop Berth nine and deepen the approach channel to enable larger vessels to call. The request is aimed …

A total of 50 projects under the Sagarmala programme are currently under implementation with a project cost of Rs 35.81 billion (bn). The ministry has approved financial assistance of Rs …

The V. O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu hosted a high-level pre-event to the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026 on nine February 2026. The gathering brought together …

V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port Authority) has become the first port in India to initiate implementation of an advanced anti-drone system aimed at strengthening maritime and coastal security. The …

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a memorandum of understanding to support outer harbour development at Tuticorin Port. The agreement is intended to facilitate coordinated planning and financing for …

The Union Government moved closer to an integrated domestic container ecosystem as a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL). The signing in New …

Banle Group, an Asia-Pacific marine fuel logistics provider, has recently hosted its inaugural ESG Forum titled ‘Charting the New Horizon: Powering Green Shipping with Sustainable Fuels’ in Hong Kong. The …

The Union Government advanced plans for a domestically anchored container ecosystem with a memorandum of understanding to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping …

The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Tuticorin Port Trust to enable development of an outer harbour at Tuticorin Port. The agreement frames …

Adani Ports Sees Cargo Throughput Rise In January 2026 Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) handled 44.8 million tonnes (44.8 mn t) of cargo in January 2026, registering …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (Adani Ports) reported that it handled 44.8 mn t of cargo in January 2026, representing a 12 per cent increase year on year. …

The Union Government advanced a plan to create an integrated, domestically anchored container ecosystem with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Bharat Container Shipping Line (BCSL). …

Adani Ports handled 44.8 million tonnes (mn t) of cargo in January 2026, registering a rise of 12 per cent year on year. The company reported that the monthly throughput …

Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (Assam Petro-Chemicals) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Deendayal Port to develop a 150 tonne (t) per day e-methanol facility at Kandla Port. The agreement covers …

Paradip Port Sets Record With 14.44 MMT Cargo in January Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has begun 2026 on a strong note by recording its highest-ever cargo handling for the month …

NXN, the UAE’s National Network for Logistics, recently expanded its service portfolio by partnering with TCS Express World Wide, enabling customers across the UAE to access courier and document shipping …

Kings Infra Ventures Limited, a sustainable aquaculture and marine exports company, has welcomed the signing of the India–EU Trade Agreement, calling it a landmark move that strengthens Indian businesses’ access …

GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Term Sheet with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and J M Baxi Marine Services for equity participation in a ship-owning company established in Singapore. …

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) recently took delivery of the Japanese-built Ultramax dry bulk carrier Jag Riddhi, with a capacity of about 63,480 dwt. Built in 2019, …

A group of state-owned shipping and port entities is set to establish a new container shipping line under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, aimed at reducing India’s dependence on foreign carriers …