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First vessel arrives at Shuwaikh Port following launch of Container Shipping Service from Khalifa Port
Today marked the inaugural visit of the container vessel "SAFEEN Pride" at Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait, which is part of...
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Seafarers warned against rogue recruitment agents charging fees
Illegal demands for recruitment fees and withholding of vital travel documents are plaguing seafarers hoping to embark on a career in shipping,...
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EY proposes four-pronged strategy to empower India’s logistics sector
Global consulting firm EY has proposed a four-pronged strategy to empower India’s logistics sector: adopt advanced technology and explore new...
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Salalah Port listed as one of the most efficient in Middle East by World Bank
Salalah Port ranks as the second most efficient container port in the Middle East, according to the ‘Global Market Intelligence Container...
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GAIL(India) seeks LNG cargo for May delivery to Dhamra terminal
GAIL (India) has issued a swap tender offering one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for loading in the United States in...
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Adani Ports continues acquiring East Coast
Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) announced last week that it has acquired the distressed Karaikal port in Puducherry for ₹1,485 crore,...
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Maersk launches methanol-powered feeder to reduce carbon emissions
COPENHAGEN : Container shipping heavyweight Maersk has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions with the successful launching...
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Hijacked tanker found, Gulf of Guinea
Apr 16 UPDATE:Tanker was located on Apr 14 or 15, reportedly 65 nm SE of Abijan, Ivory Coast, and was...
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Dredger lost suction pipe in Calais
Hopper dredger COSTA ATLANTICA reportedly struck and destroyed three pilings at Calais port, France, on Apr 15, either while being engaged in...
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BP starts oil production at Argos platform in Gulf of Mexico
BP has started oil production at its Argos offshore platform, the company’s fifth platform in the Gulf of Mexico and...
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LNG orderbook now stands at record 50% of the extant fleet
The global orderbook currently stands equivalent to a “moderate” 10% of fleet capacity, though varies significantly by sector, according to...
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Kamarajar port Ennore to get direct shipping service to Australia
The liner service MSC has announced the enhancement of its Australia Express Service (AEX) with a direct call at the...
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Why India needs to gear up for China Challenge in Eastern Indian Ocean
The Eastern Indian Ocean (EIO) is witnessing the increasing military presence of China. Two recent developments are significant in this...
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Govt may invite bids from four companies for strategic disinvestment of SCI
Vedanta Resources, Safe Sea Services, JM Baxi and Megha Engineering are among firms that are likely to be asked to place bids for...
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Starlink making waves in maritime – fast growing interest from major shipping companies
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications service is attracting a growing list leading names in the maritime world. This week saw announcements...
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First direct mainline container vessel “mv Hong An” calls at New Mangalore Port
The first direct mainline vessel “mv Hong An” called at the New Mangalore Port on Thursday, after the port operationalised its dedicated...
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Port Hedland Iron Ore Hub Avoids the Worst of Cyclone IIsa
A tropical cyclone smashed into Australia’s northwest coast as a category 5 storm, setting new wind speed records, but has...
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US Retail Sales ‘Moderated’ in March But ‘Positive Growth’ Expected in 2023
Retail sales in the United States slowed down in March, but still saw a growth compared to the same period...
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Salvage Operation Begins to Recover Stricken Fishing Vessel South of Cape Town
A frantic rescue operation was launched early on Friday morning to save 26 fishermen after their fishing vessel caught on...
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Maersk’s First Green Methanol-Powered Containership Launched
Danish shipping giant Maersk is celebrating the launch of the world’s first green methanol-powered containership. The vessel, a 2,100 TEU...
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