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Railways in talks with states to bring back Dedicated Freight Corridor workers; 7000 return to worksites

Railways in talks with states to bring back Dedicated Freight Corridor workers; 7000 return to worksites

The Railways is in talks with state governments to get labourers back at worksites of its largest infrastructure project, the...
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AP Govt initiates measures to build 3 Ports, 7 Shipping Harbours

AP Govt initiates measures to build 3 Ports, 7 Shipping Harbours

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy who had earlier taken the decision for setting up of three major ports and...
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India to save 20% Logistics cost in Container transport to CIS countries via Chabahar: Mansukh Mandaviya

India to save 20% Logistics cost in Container transport to CIS countries via Chabahar: Mansukh Mandaviya

By developing strategic Chabahar Port in Iran, Indian will reduce logistics cost by 20 per cent in container transport to...
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Bulk carrier disabled while leaving Tauranga NZ

Bulk carrier disabled while leaving Tauranga NZ

Bulk carrier FUNING loaded with timber, went out of control after losing power at around 1245 UTC Jul 5, while leaving Tauranga,...
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China is storing an epic amount of oil at sea. Here’s why

China is storing an epic amount of oil at sea. Here’s why

China bought so much foreign oil at dirt-cheap prices this spring that a massive traffic jam of tankers has formed...
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Seafarer suicide statistics spotlighted as coronavirus curtails crew changes

Seafarer suicide statistics spotlighted as coronavirus curtails crew changes

Recent reports of seafarers stranded on cruise ships taking their own lives have highlighted the dearth of reliable information about...
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The new ISO standard for offshore wind infrastructure will contribute to building a carbon free future

The new ISO standard for offshore wind infrastructure will contribute to building a carbon free future

Offshore wind farms offer several advantages when compared to their solid ground counterparts. They are well-sited to catch the wind,...
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Crew Crisis To Trigger Ship Detentions And Diversions

Crew Crisis To Trigger Ship Detentions And Diversions

Around 200,000 seafarers still can’t get home due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Expired and extended crew contracts are piling up....
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US removes sanctions on four oil shippers after vows to avoid Venezuelan trade

US removes sanctions on four oil shippers after vows to avoid Venezuelan trade

The US Treasury Department on July 2 removed more Greece-linked shippers and oil tankers from sanctions after promises to end...
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First in India, DIAL Cargo introduces e-Gate Pass collaborating with DCBA

First in India, DIAL Cargo introduces e-Gate Pass collaborating with DCBA

To implement the land mark decision taken at a recently held PTFC (Permanent Trade Facilitation Committee) meeting, Delhi International Airport...
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Coastal Shipping incentive scheme initiated by Kerala Maritime Board

Coastal Shipping incentive scheme initiated by Kerala Maritime Board

Kerala Maritime Board, the agency tasked with developing the state’s maritime sector, has finalised the rates for Coastal Shipping incentives...
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OPEC cuts June oil exports by 1.84 million bpd -Kpler

OPEC cuts June oil exports by 1.84 million bpd -Kpler

OPEC cut oil exports in June by 1.84 million barrels per day (bpd) from May levels as it works to...
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Seafarers still stranded at sea — and more test positive

Seafarers still stranded at sea — and more test positive

Shipping groups and seafarer unions are desperately trying to convince governments to allow crew the right to transit after work...
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Member States stalling on implementation of European plastic law while plastic littering surges

Member States stalling on implementation of European plastic law while plastic littering surges

Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans is an increasing threat for marine life. The adoption of the Single Use Plastic...
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June container ship demolitions increase year-to-date volumes by 100%

June container ship demolitions increase year-to-date volumes by 100%

June alone saw as many container ship demolitions as the first five months of 2020 combined, doubling year-to-date volumes. In...
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Chabahar Port, a Game Changer – gaining momentum

Chabahar Port, a Game Changer – gaining momentum

India Ports Global Ltd ( IPGL) had commenced its operations at Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar on 25th December 2018...
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As of 1 July, Norway permits bareboat registration in the Norwegian ship registers

As of 1 July, Norway permits bareboat registration in the Norwegian ship registers

The Norwegian Maritime Authority is pleased that ship registration in Norway is becoming more adaptive and internationally competitive. A regulatory...
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World’s first full scale ammonia engine test – an important step towards carbon free shipping

World’s first full scale ammonia engine test – an important step towards carbon free shipping

The technology group Wärtsilä, in close customer cooperation with Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and Repsol, as well as with the...
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Indian Ports to see 5-8% slump in cargo volumes in FY21

Indian Ports to see 5-8% slump in cargo volumes in FY21

As a fallout of the Covid pandemic and lockdown enforcement, cargo volumes at Indian ports are expected to moderate by...
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Monitoring, Reporting and Validating (MRV) maritime vessels’ CO2 emissions performance: A new era in the Shipping Industry

Monitoring, Reporting and Validating (MRV) maritime vessels’ CO2 emissions performance: A new era in the Shipping Industry

Maritime transport reportedly emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse...
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