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New Shipping Service between Kolkata Port & Chattogram begins
In a significant stride to augment Indo-Bangla trade, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust, recently started a...
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APM Terminal Pipavav sets new standards in cargo handling during lockdown
APM Terminals Pipavav ensured smooth operations much to the satisfaction of all its stakeholders, during the lockdown that came into...
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High volume vessel calls as a result of blank sailings put pressure on port operations
The tenth WPSP-IAPH COVID19 Port Economic Impact Barometer published today reveals an important development for ports located in countries where...
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MEPs set to navigate shipping into the EU’s carbon market
Members of the European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI) will vote on Tuesday (7 July) on a package of measures intended...
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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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
India Ports Global Ltd ( IPGL) had commenced its operations at Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar on 25th December 2018...
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