Fleet Transformation in India’s Logistics
According to FICCI, for India to achieve its goal of becoming the world’s third-largest economy by 2027, it is critical to expand production capacity, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance services both domestically and across global supply chains. The Indian logistics sector, valued at around US$380 billion in 2025, has grown steadily from US$250 billion in 2021,…
International Shipping Review
• Wishing you and all your loved one’s Merry Christmas and all the best for New Year 2026• How Beijing Built Arms Industry to Rival the WestNew jet engines show results of China’s military self-sufficiency push. In 2016, Beijing launched a new aerospace conglomerate called Aero Engine Corp. of China. It had a challenging mandate:…
IRS highlights milestones in 2025 and outlines vision for the year ahead
Indian Register of Shipping has reported a strong year across defence, merchant marine, digital innovation and research during 2025, reinforcing its position as a key technical partner for governments, shipowners and shipyards at a time of accelerating change for the maritime sector. In merchant marine, IRS recorded broader engagement in international projects. It completed its…
IEI and IMEI Seminar Explores Sustainability and Disruptive Technologies in Marine Operations
The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) and the Institution of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI), Chandigarh Chapter, jointly hosted a one‑day seminar on “Sustainability and Innovations in Marine Technology” at IEI Bhawan, Chandigarh. The event drew 74 maritime professionals, including senior industry leaders, practicing engineers, academics, and policymakers, creating a vibrant forum for knowledge exchange and…
ISWAN India Seminar Anchors Holistic Seafarer Welfare
Pratik Bijlani – ISWAN India successfully concluded its annual half-day seminar on 17 December at the Bharat Ratnam-Mega Common Facilitation Centre, SEEPZ SEZ, Mumbai, building on the momentum of its Seafarers Matter initiative and strengthening its commitment to the welfare and retention of seafarers. Held under the theme “Attract, Retain, Sustain: Supporting wellbeing of seafarers…
Shipping in the Crosscurrentsof Global Politics
• World War 3 Will end in a Nuclear Armageddon, with Global Conflicts on the rise and escalating.• Putin Addresses Army Generals, confirms Oreshnik Missile deployment. The Russian President Putin has warned that Russia is prepared to escalate the conflict in Ukraine while reinforcing its nuclear deterrence.• How China Wins the FutureBeijing’s Strategy to Seize…
Strengthening India’s Maritime Training Ecosystem
The CMC Group of Institutions proudly inaugurated its new maritime training campus, CMC Maritime Academy, Kochi, on Thursday, 11th December, marking a significant milestone in India’s maritime education landscape. Located at Bristow Road, Armoury Area, Willingdon Island, Kochi, the academy was formally inaugurated by Mr Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping (DGS), Mumbai, who…