Ekart, the Flipkart Group’s supply chain arm, today announced the opening up of its pan-India logistics network to businesses across India, giving MSMEs, D2C brands, FMCG companies and enterprises access to the same logistics infrastructure that powers the Flipkart Group. This expansion is being enabled through a new franchise model and scaled dedicated warehousing capabilities,…
ISSPL Limited (formerly known as “IRClass Systems and Solutions Limited” and “IRClass Systems and Solutions Private Limited”) (“ISSPL”), a provider of testing, third-party inspection and certification and related technical services, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its corporate journey. In view of the immediate and long-term business plans of the Company, the growing…
Delphine Estibeiro – The Maritime Trainers Guild (MTG) will mark its 15th Foundation Day with a high‑profile conference on 1st August at Bharat Ratnam, Mumbai, bringing together trainers, academicians, and maritime professionals to debate the future of seafarer education. With the theme Transforming Maritime Education: Fuels, Faculty & Digital Tools, the conference will examine how…
On Tuesday, 21 July, maritime professionals—including seafarers, shipping executives, healthcare specialists, and technical experts—convened at Hotel Ramada by Wyndham, Jaipur to deliberate on digital transformation, safety, seafarers’ welfare, healthcare, and professional collaboration. The event was jointly supported by the Maritime Union of India (MUI), The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI), The Institute of…
Nippon Paint participated in SMARTCOR 2026 – 1st International Conference on Materials for Corrosion Resistance and Smart Control, held at CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, highlighting Advanced Coil Coatings for a sustainable future. The premier, global platform united researchers, academia, industry, and innovators to collaborate and advance corrosion-resistant materials and smart control technologies for…
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s maritime workforce and addressing the challenge faced by pre-sea trained youth awaiting mandatory onboard training, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched a six-month Structured Onboard Training Programme for General Purpose (GP) Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) trainees. The training is being…
The shipping industry is accelerating its digital transformation, and data protection has emerged as a cornerstone of governance and regulatory responsibility. Addressing this pressing issue, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) India recently hosted an insightful session on Data Protection Compliance Obligations under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the DPDP…
Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – The International Maritime Federation (IMF) and the Forward Seaman Union of India (FSUI), in association with Srichakra Maritime College, successfully hosted a high-level maritime dialogue on Building a Future-Ready Maritime Workforce at the Andhra Social & Cultural Association (ASCA), Chennai. The event brought together a cross-section of the maritime community, including…
