The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) has taken a significant step in expanding its LPG transportation capabilities with the induction of the Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Sahyadri” into its fleet. The vessel, built in South Korea, has a cargo carrying capacity of 82,000 CBM and is classed with both DNV and Indian Register…
– Pratik Bijlani – On August 12, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) hosted the Leaders’ Dialogue on Green and Digital Maritime Corridors at India’s largest container port, setting the stage for India Maritime Week 2025. The event was marked by the presence of dignitaries including Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr Devendra Fadnavis, Singapore’s Deputy Prime…
Safety at sea has always been the most important part of shipping around the world. There are thousands of ships sailing the world’s oceans every day, and the risk of accidents caused by human error, bad visibility, and changing weather conditions is still very high. Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game by making…
Pratik Bijlani – The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is set to expand its role in global trade by entering the ports business, with plans to launch a tender for two new terminals — one on the Atlantic coast and another on the Pacific — both connected to a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline. ACP Administrator…
Trump Is Changing Corruption—and Making It More Dangerous Whether he is launching cryptocurrency schemes or accepting a Qatari jumbo jet or issuing pardons for the relatives of major donors, Donald Trump has drawn frequent accusations of corruption in the early months of his second term as U.S. president. Each instance of corruption raises critical concerns…
In the vast and relentless world of global shipping, seafarers serve as the beating heart of international trade. They ensure that over 90% of the world’s goods are transported across oceans safely and efficiently. Despite its critical importance, shore leave has become increasingly elusive, shaped by a web of operational, logistical, and regulatory pressures. Beyond…
Just after midnight on the U.S. East Coast, President Trump enacted sweeping tariff hikes on nearly all major trading partners, marking what his administration calls “Liberation Day.” But for global shipping and logistics, the move signals turbulence ahead. With effective U.S. tariff rates now exceeding 17% — the highest since the Great Depression — the…
A lot of things are transported throughout the world by ships. But living at sea isn’t simple. There are a lot of severe safety guidelines that crews have to follow, and they have to be ready for everything. They rely on voluminous health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) manuals, company regulations, and crucial papers like…
