Airfreight rates on transpacific routes strengthened in October, buoyed by the onset of the traditional peak season and renewed urgency among shippers amid ongoing US–China trade tensions. According to the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index, which draws on spot and...

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India is fast-tracking its transition toward clean maritime energy by transforming major ports into centres for green hydrogen production, bunkering, and export, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Tuesday during India...

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India marked a defining moment in its maritime journey as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, setting the stage for a sustainable, digitally advanced, and globally connected maritime ecosystem....

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On the second day of India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, a dedicated Karnataka State Session highlighted how Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) can drive sustainable growth across ports, fisheries, coastal infrastructure, and marine innovation. The session, chaired by...

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A dedicated session on “Unlocking Andhra Pradesh’s Maritime Advantage” was held as part of India Maritime Week 2025, spotlighting the state’s ambitious roadmap to strengthen its maritime infrastructure and emerge as India’s premier logistics and shipbuilding hub. The...

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On 28th September, The Hood joined forces with the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) awards ceremony in light of World Maritime Day on 25th September. The event honoured the country’s most promising maritime students, recognising their...

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