Shipping - Page 13

Attacks on at least 18 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have killed eight seafarers, shaking one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.

The cargo will be discharged in phases, with about 20,000 tonnes to be unloaded at Mundra Port and the remaining 26,000 tonnes at New Mangalore Port.

DP World Mundra’s throughput rises 13.6% to nearly 1.5 million TEUs in CY 2025 as vessel calls and rail volumes grow.

The terminal can handle 4 million tonnes of cargo annually, built under a 30-year design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) concession.

India ports face congestion as rerouted cargo pushes delays to 49 days at Mundra and lifts departure delays 118% at Navi Mumbai.

The Thai-flagged ship, Mayuree Naree, which survived a March 11 attack in the Strait of Hormuz, is scheduled to dock at Kandla.

The MoPSW established a dedicated monitoring mechanism and a 24-hour helpline at the DGS to bolster coordination and crisis response.

Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan to lead strategy across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Upper Gulf markets.

The platform integrates advanced technologies: IoT sensors, GPS, LiDAR, drone imaging, and CCTV networks.

The Shenlong Suezmax, became the first India-bound vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz since tensions Iran-US War

Waivers include 100% on ground rent and 80% on reefer charges (plug-in fees for refrigerated containers) to support perishable goods exporters.

Containers can be offloaded at port terminals without standard import documentation, like a Bill of Entry, pending shipping document verification.