Seafarers’ Rights in Focus

Pratik Bijlani – The Leo Barnes Union of Seafarers of India (LUSI) intensified its long-standing advocacy for fairer seafarer employment conditions during a meeting with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) held on 12 December. The meeting marked a significant step in LUSI’s sustained efforts over the past two years to push for a

Trade Winds Today

• Targeting of tankers off Venezuela and in Black Sea could boost ratesSeizure off Venezuela, attacks in Black Sea and ongoing sanctions should push Asian crude buyers to charter more compliant tankers. Sanctioned crude flows have declined vs highs in September and October. Average VLCC rates rose to $108,034 per day on Thursday, highest since

Still Steering Indian Seafarers Ahead

Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Union of India (MUI), the country’s oldest union representing Indian Merchant Navy officers, celebrated its Foundation Day in a grand and meaningful manner on 4th December at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai. Founded on 3 December 1939 and affiliated with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), London, MUI has for over

Powering Maritime Innovation for Decades

Pratik Bijlani – MMS Group marked its Founder’s Day Celebration on 28 November at Hotel Orchid, Mumbai, paying tribute to the remarkable legacy of its founder, the late Mr. Suresh Godbole, whose vision and pioneering spirit have shaped more than five decades of excellence in India’s maritime industry. The theme, “Anchored in Legacy, Sailing into

DP World Launches EXIM Rail Route to Nhava Sheva

DP World has launched a new export-import (EXIM) rail service connecting Powarkheda, Madhya Pradesh to the Nhava Sheva container terminal in Mumbai, strengthening the state’s direct access to global and domestic markets. The twice-weekly service operates from DP World’s Multimodal Logistics Powarkheda (DP World Powerkheda) and is designed to speed up cargo movement while reducing

Atlantas Group Sails to Victory in IMPL Season 4

Pratik Bijlani – The Indian Maritime Premier League (IMPL) returned in grand style for its highly anticipated fourth edition, once again bringing together professionals from across India’s maritime sector in a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie and industry-wide collaboration. Hosted by Marex Media and powered by ATPI, the annual box-cricket tournament has grown into one