West Asia Conflict Pushes India’s Shipping Costs Towards $100 Billion
India’s shipping costs are moving towards $100 billion as the ongoing conflict in West Asia disrupts maritime trade routes and drives up freight rates, adding pressure on exporters and importers. The...
View ArticleIgnazio Messina Expands Reefer Fleet in India
Ignazio Messina & C. S.p.A. and Ignazio Messina India Pvt. Ltd. have expanded their refrigerated container fleet with 200 new 40-foot high-specification reefer containers, strengthening cold-chain...
View ArticleIndia–Savannah Transit Falls 10–14 Days With Suez Return
The return of container shipping services to the Suez Canal route is reducing transit times between India and Savannah by around 10–14 days, offering shippers a faster alternative to longer routes...
View ArticleSynergy Marine, Cochin Shipyard Partner on Shipbuilding and Repairs
Synergy Marine Group and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) have entered into a partnership to collaborate on shipbuilding and ship repair projects, strengthening cooperation between two major players in...
View ArticlePorts, Harbours Get 20-Year Environmental Clearance Validity
India has extended the validity of prior environmental clearances for ports, harbours, breakwaters and dredging projects from 10 years to 20 years, providing a longer regulatory window for large...
View ArticleParadip Port Holds Stakeholders’ Meeting to Strengthen Iron Ore Shipments
Paradip Port Authority (PPA) organised a hybrid stakeholders’ meeting chaired by Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson, Paradip Port Authority, to review key operational issues related to iron...
View ArticleFuel Costs Push Private ICD Charges Up 10%
Private inland container depots (ICDs) have increased their charges by around 10% to offset the impact of higher fuel prices, adding to logistics costs for exporters and importers. The increase is...
View ArticleAPM Terminals Pipavav Flags Off First Double-Stack Python Block Rake to Dadri
APM Terminals Pipavav, in collaboration with Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR), has flagged off its first Double-Stack Python Block Rake to ICD Dadri, marking a significant milestone in rail...
View ArticleKandla–Thoothukudi to Launch Weekly Container Service
The Kandla–Thoothukudi route is set to receive a new weekly container service, strengthening direct connectivity between India’s western and southern maritime gateways. The new service is expected to...
View ArticleSTARLUX Airlines Appoints InterGlobe Air Transport as India GSA
Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has appointed InterGlobe Air Transport (IGAT) as its exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) in India, strengthening the airline’s commercial presence in the Indian market....
View ArticleDP World Cochin Expands Middle East Connectivity with New MGR IFR Service
DP World Cochin’s International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) has commenced calls from the MGR IFR Service, a fortnightly shipping connection linking Cochin and Nhava Sheva with Fujairah...
View ArticleKarnataka Clears ₹7,247 Crore Port and Shipyard Projects
Karnataka has approved port and shipyard projects with a combined investment of ₹7,247 crore under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, marking a major push to strengthen the state’s maritime...
View ArticleKnowledge Marine Wins ₹279 Crore Green Tug Contract
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW) has secured a contract worth ₹279 crore from the Mumbai Port Authority for the construction and supply of green tugs, strengthening its presence in...
View ArticleIIT Madras, Deendayal Port Promote Sustainable Hyperloop Transport
IIT Madras and the Deendayal Port Authority have hosted a Global Hyperloop Summit aimed at advancing high-speed and sustainable transport technologies and exploring their potential applications in...
View ArticleNippon Express Targets UP for Next India Expansion
Japanese logistics company Nippon Express is exploring expansion opportunities in Uttar Pradesh and other Indian states as it looks to strengthen its presence in one of Asia’s fastest-growing logistics...
View Article‘Furniture Express’ Speeds Up Jodhpur’s Export Logistics
Jodhpur’s furniture exporters are gaining improved logistics connectivity with the introduction of ‘Furniture Express’, a dedicated service aimed at supporting the movement of furniture consignments...
View ArticleSamara Capital to Acquire Stake in ARC, Calyx; Create Integrated Logistics...
Samara Capital has agreed to acquire an undisclosed stake in Associated Road Carriers Ltd (ARC), one of India’s largest B2B road transportation companies, and Calyx Container Terminals Pvt Ltd, a...
View ArticleVedanta Aluminium Becomes Second-Largest SEZ Goods Exporter
Vedanta Aluminium has emerged as the second-largest exporter of goods from India’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), highlighting the company’s growing contribution to the country’s export performance....
View ArticleAllcargo Volumes Fall After Exit From Loss-Making Routes
Allcargo Group’s shipping volumes have declined after the company reduced operations on loss-making routes as part of efforts to improve the profitability of its business. The route rationalisation is...
View ArticleBalmer Lawrie Strengthens India Logistics Footprint
Balmer Lawrie & Co. is strengthening its logistics presence across India as the company expands its domestic operations to support growing demand for integrated supply-chain and logistics services....
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