India prepares for major container capacity boost
According to Reuters, India plans to enhance its container shipping capacity by purchasing additional second-hand vessels.
Read moreAccording to Reuters, India plans to enhance its container shipping capacity by purchasing additional second-hand vessels.
Read moreDuring the 20th Maritime State Development Council meeting in Goa on 13 September, significant advancements for Indian shipping were announced, including the launch of the Indian International Maritime Dispute Resolution Centre (IIMDRC) and the Indian Maritime Centre (IMC).
Read moreIn this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week”, BIMCO's Shipping Analyst, Filipe Gouveia, examines the rise in coal shipments to India, the world’s second largest importer of coal.
Read moreA new report, titled the "Survey on Gender Equality in Indian Maritime Industry (2024)", released last week, shedding light on the significant strides and ongoing challenges for women in the Indian maritime sector over the past five years.
Read moreIn this week’s “Shipping Number of the Week” from BIMCO, Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen, examines the rise in India’s seaborne crude oil imports from Russia and the impact it has on sailing distances and ship types.
Read moreAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has received initial approval from the Vietnamese government to build a new port in Danang.
Read moreThe Directorate General of Shipping has issued a crucial advisory in response to alarming reports concerning Indian seafarers facing abandonment, detention, and other serious challenges globally.
Read moreIndia's cabinet has approved the development of a new deep-water port, Vadhavan, on the country's western coast.
Read moreHong Kong Merchant Shipping has issued an information note to draw lessons learned from an incident where an oil/chemical tanker collided with a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Kachchh, India.
Read moreFollowing a raid on Altera’s office four years ago, the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Økokrim) issued a fine of NOK 8 million (approx. EUR 700,000) on 10 June to Norwegian shipping company Altera Infrastructure for having sold two vessels for scrapping India.
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