Pratik Bijlani – AD Ports Group has signed a strategic agreement with CMA CGM Group and CMA Terminals Khalifa Port to develop inland intermodal logistics links across the UAE and the wider Gulf region, marking a significant step toward integrating maritime and inland supply chains. The partnership focuses on extending cargo movement beyond Khalifa Port…
Pratik Bijlani – Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training (HIMT) has once again strengthened its standing as one of India’s premier maritime education institutions after being conferred the Outstanding Maritime Training Institute (Post-Sea) Award at NMDC 2026 by the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India. The prestigious recognition was received by Mrs. Tarangini Vakil, Capt.…
Ahead of World Labour Day, Triton Logistics & Maritime, part of the ABRAO Group and a global end-to-end logistics and multimodal transport operator, took a step back from the boardroom and made its way to its ports and depot locations to sit with, speak to, and simply listen to the workers that keeps supply chains…
MacGregor has added to the orders for its newly developed high-performance lightweight 165-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane following a new contract with Hong Hua Yard in China. The repeat order involves vessel owner Atlantic Navigation. Equipment delivery is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2027. The order is booked into MacGregor’s second…
Pratik Bijlani – The Indian Maritime Centre (IMC) organised an online workshop on 24 April titled Aligning India’s Ship Recycling Ecosystem with EU Regulatory Standards, bringing together leading stakeholders from across the maritime sector to discuss how India can strengthen its ship recycling industry in line with evolving international compliance requirements. The event reflected India’s…
Modern Platform Enhances Business Travel Within Energy, Marine, Mining and Other Complex Sectors Direct Travel today announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides a single global platform and unified service model for executive and project-based business…
Pratik Bijlani – The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has taken a significant step toward fleet modernization and sustainable shipping by floating a tender worth an estimated $360 million for the construction of six methanol dual-fuel ready feeder container vessels. The move underlines India’s growing commitment to green shipping, domestic shipbuilding, and strengthening national maritime…
Maritime legal education in India is steadily gaining relevance as the nation strengthens its position in global shipping, port development, and maritime trade. Yet, the true potential of this discipline can only be realised through structured, practice-oriented programmes that bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry realities. The focus must now shift towards replicable…
