India-Iran Strategic Partnership Strengthens with Chabahar Port Deal,...
Bolstering trade connectivity and international relations, India and Iran have signed a 10-year agreement for India to operate and manage the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar Port. This...
View ArticleDBGT records 653,852 TEUs cargo handling in 2024 at VOC Port
DBGT, the leading container terminal operator in VOC Port, Tuticorin shatters records by handling 653,852 TEUs – a New Benchmark for Excellence – achieving a Year-on-Year growth of 14%. Since its...
View ArticleIndia’s goods, services exports to cross $800 bn in FY25 despite...
The Red Sea crisis increased freight costs and hit India’s exports to Africa, the EU, and Latin America but despite the geo-political situation exports of goods and services are expected to cross $800...
View ArticleLEADS 2024: Thirteen States, UTs ranked `achievers’ in logistical performance
As many as 13 States and Union Territories bagged the top rank of ‘achievers’ in the “Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024” report released on Friday prompting Commerce & Industry...
View ArticleMilaha adds MRX Shipping Service to Mawani’s Jeddah Islamic Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service “MRX” by Milaha to Jeddah Islamic Port. This addition connects the Kingdom with ports in India, the UAE, Egypt,...
View ArticleMaersk urges cargo removal from U.S. Ports as labor talks continue
The world’s second largest container carrier urged customers to remove cargo from East and Gulf Coast ports in the U.S. before a January 15 deadline for dockworkers and their employers to avoid a...
View ArticleCrowley expands harbor services with acquisition of mooring firm main line
Crowley, a Florida-based transportation and logistics company has announced the acquisition of Main Line Inc., a vessel mooring company based in Seattle, to improve its harbour services. The...
View ArticleLogistics overhaul for eight major cities
The state govt is preparing a comprehensive logistics plan for all major cities to further streamline services and improve traffic management. With the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board acting...
View ArticleDigital public infra in works for logistics sector: Piyush Goyal
The government is considering a digital public infrastructure like UPI type of framework for the logistics sector, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Friday. “The idea is that just like...
View ArticleVizag Port Flyover: Rs 300 crore project to ease congestion
An agreement worth Rs 300 crore was signed between Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) on Thursday, January 2, to construct a flyover to reduce congestion and enable...
View ArticleV.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority achieves significant milestone in Windmill...
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting the renewable energy sector by achieving remarkable growth in windmill blade handling during the financial...
View ArticleDGS constitutes committee to review Collective Bargaining Agreement for...
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has constituted an expert committee to review various aspects of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) – the process of negotiation between employees and...
View ArticleSEZ units, EOUs seek extension of scheme refunding input duties on exports
SEZ units and EOUs (export-oriented units), excluded from the popular Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme from January 1, 2025, have asked the government to extend to...
View ArticleBangladesh political crisis raises global enquiries for Indian exporters of...
The Bangladesh political crisis has started resulting in more enquiries for Indian apparel exporters from leading global brands like Tesco, Decathlon, JCPenney, GAP and Walmart and these could convert...
View ArticleVizhinjam International Port accelerates to full operations
After the trial run, the Vizhinjam port rapidly started functioning as an international port, with swift cargo movement. The port achieved greater speed by handling cargo from three ships...
View ArticleDHL Express partners with GJEPC to Ship Indian Jewellery Globally
DHL Express, one of the leading international express services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to ship...
View ArticleKolkata – Pandu freight vessel completes maiden journey
The scheduled freight service, launched under the revolutionary Jalvahak scheme, completed its maiden journey as the MV Trishul, with dumb barges Ajay and Dikshu, transported 1500 tonnes of cement from...
View ArticleLogistics overhaul in eight major cities will streamline services
The state govt is preparing a comprehensive logistics plan for all major cities to further streamline services and improve traffic management. With the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board acting...
View ArticleIndustrial and warehousing lead realty investments of USD 2.3 billion in 2024
Institutional investments in Indian real estate reached a five-year high of USD 6.5 billion in 2024, marking a 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth from USD 5.4 billion in 2023, according to Colliers...
View ArticlePM opens swanky Cherapally terminal, highlights nationwide rail development
The redeveloped Cherlapally terminal which was in the pipeline for the last eight years was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The terminal, modernised for Rs 413 crore,...
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