Major port workers union defer strike after reaching understanding on wage...
The port workers unions have ‘deferred” a planned strike from the midnight of Wednesday following a memorandum of understanding finalised with the management of the 12 state-owned ports on revision of...
View ArticleNew pilot boat arrives at Jeddah Islamic Port
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has received the first pilot boat at Jeddah Islamic Port as part of a new attribution contract. The pilot boats specified in the contract have a power capacity of up...
View ArticleTranshipment boom at port of Colombo fades as the competition grows
The unusually strong transhipment cargo gains by Sri Lanka’s Colombo port this year, driven by Red Sea-linked vessel diversions, seem to be ebbing. The port saw a 6% year-on-year drop in transhipment...
View ArticleJNPA to provide shore power supply to docked ships to curb pollution
In a first-of-its-kind project in the country, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai has planned to provide shore power supply (SPS) by 2030 to vessels that dock at its terminals....
View ArticleV.O. Chidambaranar Port’s green hydrogen initiatives: Susanta Kumar Purohit,...
Strategically nestled along India’s South Eastern coast, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin, an autonomous entity under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MOPSW), Government of...
View ArticleAPM Terminals Pipavav boosts sustainable fishing with solar technology
In a move that blends innovation with community support, APM Terminals Pipavav has unveiled its latest initiative to empower local fishermen. The company handed 8 units of solar-powered fish dryers to...
View ArticleGarden Reach Shipbuilders sets FY30 revenue target of ₹10,000 crore,...
State-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders Ltd. has set a revenue target of ₹10,000 crore for financial year 2030. That is a jump of over 3x from the ₹3,592 crore revenue that the company had reported at the...
View ArticleRevived Pipavav shipyard powers ahead with $500m in new capital
India’s Pipavav shipyard will undergo a $500m makeover to return it to its former glory, according to its new owners, Swan Group. The yard will focus on building bulkers, tankers and gas carriers as...
View ArticleLong-time dream of expatriates coming true; service expected to start in...
Sailing from Kerala to the Gulf region has been an age-old dream of expatriates. According to the latest reports, the Kerala Maritime Board is hoping that this dream will come true soon. Two companies,...
View ArticleThe impact of the National Logistics Policy on Supply Chain Efficiency
Air cargo is a cornerstone of logistics, delivering a fast, reliable, and efficient solution for long-distance shipping. It excels in transporting high-value and time-sensitive products swiftly,...
View ArticleSatish Kumar named new Chairman and CEO of Railway Board
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Satish Kumar as the Chairman and CEO of Railway Board on Tuesday (August 27, 2024). Mr. Kumar will assume charge from...
View ArticleCabinet approves three mega railway projects covering Odisha, Jharkhand, West...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three mega railway projects worth approximately Rs 6,456 crore. These initiatives, spread across...
View ArticleNew DFCCIL MD lays emphasis on development of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
Praveen Kumar, the newly appointed managing director of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd, has emphasized the need for the Ministry of Railways’ enterprise to focus on the development...
View ArticleApeejay Shipping adds its second vessel of the year
India’s Apeejay Shipping has emerged as the taker of a ship sold by China’s Rewood Ocean Shipping Co (ROSCO), tabling an undisclosed amount for the 2005-built ROSCO Ginkgo, a Japanese-built, 75,000 dwt...
View ArticleVizhinjam Port berth expansion reaches final stage
The Vizhinjam port is getting ready for commissioning, with the construction of an extended berth almost completed. The new 800m berth will be ready in the next 15-20 days. The transshipment port,...
View ArticleOld PPP cargo terminals at major ports seek pricing freedom on par with new...
Private cargo terminal operators such as DP World, PSA International, A P M Terminals and JSW Infrastructure running facilities at state-owned major ports before pricing freedom was introduced in 2021...
View ArticleAmazon India expands partnership with Indian Railways
Amazon India is expanding its partnership with Indian Railways to scale up the rail network’s use for faster movement of customer packages. Under a MoU signed between Amazon India and Indian Railways,...
View ArticleMilitzer & Münch opens country unit in India
Logistics group Militzer & Münch is on a strategic growth path in Asia: a new country unit in India, registered under the name of M&M Militzer and Muench (India) Private Ltd., started...
View ArticleGAIL (India) Ltd set to increase liquefied natural gas imports from 2026
State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd is set to increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from 2026. The company has signed two 10-year supply agreements with Vitol Asia Pte Ltd and Adnoc...
View ArticleRain in Guj disrupts supply chain of Textiles to Indore
The incessant rainfall in Gujarat has impeded logistics, disrupting the supply chain of textiles and machinery parts to Indore, while transit duration of commercial vehicles has been prolonged by at...
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