Make Moscow Pay
The Case for Seizing Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine’s Defence. As Russia continues its war against Ukraine and the Trump administration reduces U.S. aid to Kyiv, European countries have stepped up their support of the Ukrainian people. But more can be done. At this critical moment, the European Union should seize the immobilized Russian sovereign…
Curiosity Drives Growth
Mr Torsten Holst Pedersen, Chief Operating Officer, Seaspan Ship Management Ltd entry into shipping was serendipitous, driven by a job opportunity in Denmark with a major conglomerate. Despite his background in economics and international finance, he found himself drawn to the industry’s global nature and diverse challenges. Mr Pedersen encourages young professionals to consider shipping,…
Plotting a Course for Better Health
Pratik Bijlani – On 29th April, the Marine Medical Examiners Conclave 2025 was organised under the aegis of the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) and curated & managed by Marex Media Pvt Ltd at the Hotel Novotel in Mumbai. This event brought together maritime medical professionals, shipowners, regulators, and key industry stakeholders to focus on…
Shipping Market Insights
Saving America by Moody’s ? There is something ironic about the world’s largest economy being nudged off its pedestal by a credit rating agency whose word it once treated as gospel. America’s debt trajectory has been climbing with the conviction of a mountain goat and grace of a runaway truck. Political brinkmanship over debt ceilings…
IMEI Mumbai Leads the Way in Holistic Maritime Education with Emotional Resilience Workshop
Recognizing that the demanding and often isolating environment of a career at sea requires more than just technical proficiency, the Mumbai Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IME(I) Mumbai) recently spearheaded a transformative workshop for cadets at the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Mumbai. The thoughtfully curated session, titled “Packing for the Sea Within,”…
Jassper Shipping Takes Major Leap with Gulf Partnership and Indian Expansion
Jassper Shipping, a trusted name in the Indian shipping and logistics industry, started Financial Year 2025–26 on a steep growth trajectory. Jassper Shipping opens new offices in Delhi, Vishakhapatnam, and Kolkata, and also formed a joint venture to begin operations in Saudi Arabia and Oman. These expansions reflect a clear vision to become a transcontinental…
