Indian Transport & Logistics

Shipping

India launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to boost trade security

13 May 2026 8:03 PM IST
Backed by a $1.4 billion sovereign guarantee, the $1.5 billion BMIP will insure Indian vessels and cargo, ensuring trade continuity amid global risks.

Breeze warns of gaps in cargo war insurance

13 May 2026 12:19 PM IST
Breeze says ongoing disruption across major shipping routes is exposing weaknesses in cargo war insurance and increasing operational risks for...

Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne+Nagel launch green shipping partnership

12 May 2026 7:49 PM IST
The companies plan to cut nearly 3,000 tonnes of COâ‚‚e in 2026 using waste-based sustainable marine fuels on Asia-Europe trade routes.

Women’s participation in the maritime sector rises 340% since 2020

8 May 2026 5:06 PM IST
Women’s participation in India’s maritime sector has increased, highlighting the government’s focus on building an inclusive and future-ready...

JNPA says port operations normal amid trailer, driver shortage

7 May 2026 6:02 PM IST
The port handles 22,000 TEUs daily and said container delays are linked to evacuation issues by CFSs and customs brokers, not terminal congestion.

SCI appoints Chandran Daniel as Director, Bulk Carriers & Tankers

6 May 2026 7:21 PM IST
He replaces Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh’s additional charge and will serve until July 2027, bringing over three decades of maritime and management...

Cabinet clears Rs.1,570 crore ship repair facility at Vadinar

6 May 2026 6:41 PM IST
Project by DPA and CSL will enable repair of large vessels up to 300m, reduce reliance on foreign yards and boost jobs, MSMEs and maritime capacity in...

India marine exports hit record $8.28bn in 2025–26 despite odds

5 May 2026 12:09 PM IST
Seafood exports reach 1.93 million tonnes, the highest ever, as the sector withstands tariff pressures, geopolitical risks and volatile global trade...

Hapag-Lloyd reopens Upper Gulf trade lanes via feeder network

4 May 2026 6:04 PM IST
The operational framework includes bonded cargo movements between Sharjah and Khorfakkan, linking these hubs to ports in Oman and India.

Nhava Sheva rates jump 31% as global ocean market splits

2 May 2026 1:50 PM IST
Xeneta data shows India export pricing rising sharply, even as US demand lifts key lanes and weaker cargo volumes continue to push Europe-bound rates...

India plans 62 vessels with ₹51,383 crore shipping push in FY27

30 April 2026 6:01 PM IST
Move follows Strait of Hormuz review, with govt seeking fleet expansion, inter-ministerial coordination and a white paper to address maritime gaps

When the world’s narrowest routes begin to break global trade

28 April 2026 8:08 PM IST
Disruptions across key sea routes are driving up costs, delaying cargo, and exposing how deeply global supply chains rely on a few critical passages
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