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India’s First Port Based SEZ – JNPT SEZ – is Now Operational

India’s First Port Based SEZ – JNPT SEZ – is Now Operational

JNPT, the premier container port in the country is developing a multi-product Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in its owned free...
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Panama Continues To Make Efforts In Crew Changes Through Its Logistics Platform

Panama Continues To Make Efforts In Crew Changes Through Its Logistics Platform

Due to the pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) since the end of March to date, the Panama Maritime Authority...
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Global shipping at ‘critical point’ as routes threatened by sailor shortage

Global shipping at ‘critical point’ as routes threatened by sailor shortage

The international shipping community is facing a major labour crisis, with sailors stranded on ships or at home because of...
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CEVA launches its all-in-one portal myCEVA in US, China & India

CEVA launches its all-in-one portal myCEVA in US, China & India

CEVA Logistics launched myCEVA, a new transactional multi-modal platform enabling shippers with Instant quotation, real-time booking and end-to-end visibility with...
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How a tanker and its crew that ‘disappeared’ for 10 days ended up in Iran

How a tanker and its crew that ‘disappeared’ for 10 days ended up in Iran

Last year Samir Madani, co-founder of TankerTrackers.com, noticed a mysterious ship off the coast of Lavan Island near Iran, appearing...
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Shipping Minister Mandaviya wants Vallarpadam ICTT to stick to its original plan

Shipping Minister Mandaviya wants Vallarpadam ICTT to stick to its original plan

Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is looking to make India’s only international container transhipment terminal (ICTT) run by Dubai’s D P...
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European And International Maritime Social Partners, Together With 9 Other International Maritime Associations Demand Immediate Action From Governments On The Crew Change Humanitarian Crisis

European And International Maritime Social Partners, Together With 9 Other International Maritime Associations Demand Immediate Action From Governments On The Crew Change Humanitarian Crisis

The European and international maritime social partners together with 9 international maritime associations, are writing to the leaders of European...
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Nine Japanese firms launch ship carbon recycling initiative

Nine Japanese firms launch ship carbon recycling initiative

Nine Japanese companies have formed a Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group (SCR WG) aimed at exploring the feasibility of utilising...
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DP World in talks to buy Indian flag carrier Shreyas Shipping

DP World in talks to buy Indian flag carrier Shreyas Shipping

Global port operator DP World Ltd is in advanced talks to buy Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Ltd and Avana Global...
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Cochin Shipyard signs contract for construction of Autonomous Electric Vessels for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway

Cochin Shipyard signs contract for construction of Autonomous Electric Vessels for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi signed contracts for construction and supply of Two (2) nos Autonomous Electric Ferry for ASKO...
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DP World & Virgin Hyperloop brings Hyperloop systems closer to reality

DP World & Virgin Hyperloop brings Hyperloop systems closer to reality

DP World has lauded a decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation requesting a regulatory framework for...
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PSA Mumbai achieves Record Rail Volumes in June 2020

PSA Mumbai achieves Record Rail Volumes in June 2020

In the month of June, Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (PSA Mumbai) in India, achieved a new milestone in rail volumes,...
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Crew kidnappings surge in seas off West Africa, IMB reports

Crew kidnappings surge in seas off West Africa, IMB reports

Violent attacks against ships and their crews have risen in 2020, with 77 seafarers taken hostage or kidnapped for ransom...
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India’s soybean output set to jump as farmers expand area on ample rains

India’s soybean output set to jump as farmers expand area on ample rains

Increased production of India’s main summer-sown oilseed could help the world’s biggest vegetable oil importer trim costly purchases of palm...
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Maersk urges action to protect seafarers

Maersk urges action to protect seafarers

The world’s largest container ship operator, Maersk Line has added its voice to the call for more action from the...
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Ministry of Shipping approves Rs. 107 Crore for modern firefighting facilities for Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port

Ministry of Shipping approves Rs. 107 Crore for modern firefighting facilities for Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has approved Rs. 107 Crore for augmentation of firefighting facilities...
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Mansukh Mandaviya reviews the development of India’s 1st Trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port

Mansukh Mandaviya reviews the development of India’s 1st Trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port

Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has reviewed the development activities of Vallarpadam Terminal of Cochin Port....
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Afghan Exports to India through Wagah border allowed by Pakistan

Afghan Exports to India through Wagah border allowed by Pakistan

Pakistan will allow Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border from July 15. The decision, which is...
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Trade with Bangladesh opens doors for India’s non-basmati rice exports

Trade with Bangladesh opens doors for India’s non-basmati rice exports

The resumption of trade with Bangladesh through the West Bengal border has raised hopes among India’s non-basmati rice traders of...
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Seaborne trade to contract by 1bn tonnes in 2020: Clarksons

Seaborne trade to contract by 1bn tonnes in 2020: Clarksons

Seaborne trade is set to drop by 1bn in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic according to...
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