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First vessel arrives at Shuwaikh Port following launch of Container Shipping Service from Khalifa Port

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

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

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 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) 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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