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India directs shipping firms to avoid deploying seafarers via Hormuz

17 July 2026 1:43 PM IST
The advisory calls for heightened vigilance, asks companies to avoid deploying Indian seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz and shares emergency...

Tata seeks approval for $1 billion shipbuilding project in Kerala

17 July 2026 12:52 PM IST
The Kerala government is considering the proposal and is likely to decide within a month, with land expected to be allotted if the project is...

Indian Railways unveils eight reforms to modernise freight

15 July 2026 4:20 PM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced eight new structural reforms under the 'Reform Express' initiative to modernise India's freight...

India launches seafarer-first response after Hormuz vessel attacks

15 July 2026 2:16 PM IST
India has launched a seafarer-first response after attacks on two merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with vessel monitoring and 24x7...

DP World plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz

14 July 2026 7:37 PM IST
The proposed project includes a multipurpose port and container terminal on the UAE's east coast, offering an alternative cargo route during regional...

Shanghai overtakes London in global shipping centre rankings

14 July 2026 6:38 PM IST
Singapore retained the top position for the 13th straight year in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic index, while Shanghai moved into second place for the first...

VOC Port joins hands with Antwerp for digital port growth

13 July 2026 9:30 PM IST
The agreement will support knowledge exchange, digital transformation, green port initiatives, skill development and future-ready port operations.

Georgia Ports begins new leadership chapter

10 July 2026 2:35 PM IST
Georgia Ports Authority has welcomed Kevin Price as President, marking the start of a leadership transition focused on growth and operational...

Kamarajar Port becomes India's second 18-metre draft port

8 July 2026 12:39 PM IST
Kamarajar Port completes ₹440-crore dredging, enabling 18-metre draft and larger Capesize vessel operations.

DP World expands India coastal shipping network with DP World Indus acquisition

7 July 2026 3:33 PM IST
DP World has added the 2,500+ TEU DP World Indus to its fleet, strengthening coastal shipping services across India and supporting domestic cargo...

Maersk reroutes AE15 service via Suez Canal

6 July 2026 5:23 PM IST
The AE15 service, which had been sailing around the Cape of Good Hope, will now return to the shorter Suez Canal route after improved security...

Maersk rolls out next-generation IoT devices across reefer fleet

6 July 2026 1:20 PM IST
Around 30% of Maersk's reefer fleet has been upgraded as the company standardises IoT devices to improve data reliability and customer experience.
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