Predictive Market Trends
Data is routinely used to make judgements in the field of international trade and shipping. Predictive market sentiment is one of the most significant concepts in this field. It might sound hard, but it just means utilising AI to figure out how the market feels and what might happen next. What does “market sentiment” mean?…
The Unseen Battle for India’s Coastal Fleet A David and Goliath Struggle Over Vessel Age
The calm waters of the Arabian Sea belie a fierce, two-year struggle shaping the future of India’s maritime industry. At its heart is the Directorate General of Shipping’s (DGS) Order 06 of 2023 on vessel age norms, a measure intended to modernise the fleet but which has ignited a firestorm of opposition led by the…
India’s Global Trade Trends
Over the last decade, India has drawn ever closer to the United States, tentatively aligning itself with Washington as it continues to eschew formal alliances. This approach has paid off, securing U.S. investment, defence cooperation, and technological exchange, as well as the sense that the friendship between the world’s two largest democracies would only grow.…
PM Modi Nominates Dr Bimal Patel for ITLOS Judgeship
In a significant development for India’s maritime diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated Dr. Bimal Patel as the country’s candidate for the position of Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). This nomination highlights India’s continued commitment to strengthening its presence in international maritime law and global legal forums.…
Sonowal Unveils India’s Maritime Vision
Pratik Bijlani – India Maritime Week 2025, held in Mumbai under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” has set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry. The event, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has brought together over 85 participating countries, 1,00,000 delegates, 500 exhibitors, and 350 international speakers — making it…
PM Modi Outlines India’s Maritime Vision 2047 at the Leaders’ Conclave
Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Leaders’ Conclave, the flagship event of India Maritime Week 2025, stood as a testament to India’s growing maritime ambition and global leadership. Held at Mumbai, the conclave was graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, and attended by an impressive gathering of policymakers, global CEOs, and…
IMW 2025 Puts People Power at the Helm of Maritime Growth
Pratik Bijlani – At India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025), the Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI), in collaboration with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), organized a seminar on “Maritime Human Capital”—a powerful dialogue on the future of India’s maritime workforce. Themed “Navigating the Future: Building a Modern Maritime Workforce,” the session focused…