DP World India Recognized as One of the Best Companies to Work For in 2025

DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been ranked amongst ‘India’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For’ by the Great Place to Work Institute. This annual ranking—based on data from Great Place to Work’s Trust Index™ Survey and Culture Audit—recognizes organizations that excel in building high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. The

Maritime Fraud Crackdown: India Invalidates Foreign Certificates

Pratik Bijlani – India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has banned the deployment of Indian seafarers holding Certificates of Competency (CoCs) issued by certain Central American countries, including Honduras and Belize, after uncovering widespread fraud in their issuance. The move, announced through DGS Circular No. 31/2025, aims to curb recruitment malpractices and prevent Indian seafarers

Uncovering Hidden Trends By Bansi Jaising

• How is global shipping trying to decarbonise? What are the green fuels that may be used? Why is it difficult to implement changes in shipping? What does India need to do? Why is the government encouraging green ammonia production in India? What are the challenges?Global shipping is on course towards decarbonisation by 2040-50. This

AGA Aqua Marine Sets Sail with First Office in Mumbai

Pratik Bijlani – On June 30, AGA Aqua Marine, a Mumbai-based crew management firm, inaugurated its first office at Boomerang in Chandivali, Andheri East. Specializing in sourcing, training, and deploying skilled seafarers globally, the firm is dedicated to enhancing the maritime industry by providing ethical, innovative, and tailored solutions. With a mission to deliver ethical,

Exploring AI’s Potential

These days, artificial intelligence, or AI, is pervasive. However, what is AI exactly? Is it limited to ChatGPT and other chatbots? No! AI is a vast field with a wide variety of systems that assist machines in performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. It’s interesting to note that artificial intelligence is not new—it has