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Shipping through the Gulf gets costlier as risks climb
2 April 2026 7:01 PM ISTWar risk costs and rerouting push Gulf sea freight rates up sharply, disrupting trade and raising logistics costs
PM Modi launches fully automated bulk terminal at Haldia Port
16 March 2026 12:56 PM ISTThe terminal can handle 4 million tonnes of cargo annually, built under a 30-year design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) concession.
Kandla Port prepares for 22 vessels in 72 hours
13 March 2026 1:07 PM ISTThe Thai-flagged ship, Mayuree Naree, which survived a March 11 attack in the Strait of Hormuz, is scheduled to dock at Kandla.
India ramps up maritime security and tracking in West Asia
13 March 2026 11:33 AM ISTThe MoPSW established a dedicated monitoring mechanism and a 24-hour helpline at the DGS to bolster coordination and crisis response.
VOC Port Authority becomes India’s first digital twin for maritime excellence
12 March 2026 6:43 PM ISTThe platform integrates advanced technologies: IoT sensors, GPS, LiDAR, drone imaging, and CCTV networks.
First India-bound crude tanker passes through Hormuz amid Iran–US war
12 March 2026 4:26 PM ISTThe Shenlong Suezmax, became the first India-bound vessel to transit the Strait of Hormuz since tensions Iran-US War
JNPA announces 100% fee waiver for West Asia-bound cargo stranded by conflict
10 March 2026 6:58 PM ISTWaivers include 100% on ground rent and 80% on reefer charges (plug-in fees for refrigerated containers) to support perishable goods exporters.
India eases customs rules for export cargo following Strait of Hormuz closure
9 March 2026 12:24 PM ISTContainers can be offloaded at port terminals without standard import documentation, like a Bill of Entry, pending shipping document verification.
Global trade at a breaking point: The high cost of the Hormuz closure
4 March 2026 1:16 PM ISTIndia is vulnerable with 40-50% of crude at risk. Govt tracks supply while shielding MSMEs from high freight costs.
Union Minister Sonowal unveils ₹1,500 crore infra projects at VOC port
24 Feb 2026 2:23 PM ISTThe upgrades focus on four key areas: expanding infrastructure, incorporating renewable energy, modernising digital systems, and preserving cultural...
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd announce gradual return to Suez Canal
4 Feb 2026 6:41 PM ISTThe alliance will begin routing vessels through the region starting mid-February, a first since its formation, signaling a cautious return to normal...
Adani Ports will invest ₹30,000 crore to fast-track Vizhinjam port expansion
27 Jan 2026 12:01 PM ISTThe rapid integrated development program aims to make India a global transshipment leader.












