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Shipping through the Gulf gets costlier as risks climb

2 April 2026 7:01 PM IST
War 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 IST
The 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 IST
The 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 IST
The 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 IST
The 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 IST
The 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 IST
Waivers 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 IST
Containers 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 IST
India 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 IST
The 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 IST
The 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 IST
The rapid integrated development program aims to make India a global transshipment leader.
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