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…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – On September 26, The Shipping Professional Network in Mumbai (SPNM) organized a successful networking event at The Acres Club, Mumbai, reaffirming its position as a premier platform for collaboration and professional advancement in the shipping and logistics industry. The event attracted a distinguished audience of seasoned professionals, industry leaders, and emerging…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has announced the launch of its Ship Drift Trajectory Prediction Service; an advanced tool designed to strengthen maritime risk management and enhance emergency response planning for disabled vessels. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), this state-of-the-art computer program predicts the drift paths of vessels…
Lightrock, a global investment platform that backs purpose-driven companies, today announces that Lightrock Growth Fund I (LGFI) has completed a partial realisation of its investment in Porter, India’s leading on-demand Goods Transport Agency (GTA). LGF1, which closed with US$900 million[1], invests in growth-stage businesses across Europe, Latin America, and India, focusing on the themes of…
