Dr Radhika Vakharia – Ports are no longer just gateways for goods; they are evolving into dynamic hubs of innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience. This was the central theme of the high‑profile conference Ports as Engines of Transformation, held on 28 October at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, as part of the much‑anticipated India Maritime…
Government of India is organizing the India Maritime Week 2025, a five-day global event focused on the maritime sector, from October 27th to 31st, 2025 at Mumbai. This significant gathering will bring together over 75+ nations to address innovative solutions for sustainable ocean management and maritime trade. With participation from 200+ international speakers and attendance of 100,000+ delegates, India Maritime Week 2025 will…
With Indian ships carrying just 7% of EXIM trade, tonnage augmentation offers a pragmatic path to $16B in savings and strategic influence. India’s merchant fleet today carries barely 7% of the nation’s vast EXIM trade, leaving the bulk of freight earnings in foreign hands. In a sector where global peers leverage tonnage for trade security,…
Pratik Bijlani – On 13th October, The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) held its Monthly Lecture Meeting at the Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre (AEMTC) in Mumbai. The session’s highlight was an in-depth presentation titled “The Merchant Shipping Act 2025: Key Reforms and Provisions” by Capt Ashwani Jhingan, Member of CMMI, Extra Master, LLB…
Shipping Insights The ceasefire in Gaza went into force last Friday paving the way for the release on Monday of the 20 living Israeli hostages and the freeing of over 1,900 Palestinians from prison and detention. The scenes of jubilation were momentous and emotional and paid tribute to the individuals and countries that, through their…
The Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI) has marked a proud milestone as Mr Tej Contractor, Executive Committee Member of FFFAI, was elected Vice President of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) during the FIATA World Congress held in Hanoi. The election, conducted under the leadership of FIATA President Dr. Thomas…
DP World and Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), today announced a joint initiative ‘We Rise -Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ program. This program under the aegis of Award to Reward (ATR) initiative of WEP will help women entrepreneurs in India to scale their businesses globally through trade facilitation, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. Under this…
The Ecumenical Maritime Ministry of India, in collaboration with the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India), ISWOT Seafarers’ Welfare Organization, and CEFI, recently organized a two-day national workshop and training program for newly appointed Port Chaplains, Welfare Officers, and Ship Welfare Visitors. The event brought together representatives from diverse denominations across India, united by a shared…
