Modi and Macron Strengthen India-France Ties with Visit to CMA CGM Group Headquarters
As part of his state visit to France, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron were welcomed by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, at the Group’s headquarters in Marseille. Discussions focused on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a strategic trade route designed to enhance connectivity between…
Gateway to the Seaborne Trade
The Entire shipping industry is a service industry and is affected by worldwide political upheavals, natural disasters, wars, trade sanctions – tariffs, etc. for business policies to stay firmly on the water. On the macro-economic front, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made headlines this week after a prolonged period of policy inertia. The central…
IIM Mumbai and CMMI Launch Campus Immersion for Executive MBA in Maritime Management, Logistics and Supply Chain
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai and the Centre for Maritime Management and Innovation (CMMI) recently inaugurated the Campus Immersion Ceremony for the Executive MBA in Maritime Management, Logistics and Supply Chain program. This prestigious collaboration between IIM Mumbai and CMMI marks a significant milestone in the development of the maritime industry, providing a…
Fire on ASL Bauhinia Triggers Comprehensive Investigation and Review of Industry Practices
Pratik Bijlani – A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged container ship ASL Bauhinia has prompted a comprehensive maritime investigation following confirmation that the incident was unrelated to Houthi militant activity. The blaze broke out on January 28, occurred approximately 122 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, in the Red Sea—a region fraught with hazards for…
GESCO Expands Board with Appointment of Amitabh Kumar as Independent Director
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Amitabh Kumar as an Additional and Independent Director, effective January 28, for tenure of 5 years. This move is expected to bring significant expertise and experience to the company’s board, given Mr Kumar’s impressive background in administration, shipping, and public service. Mr Kumar…
WISTA International Board Meets in India for the First Time, Spotlighting Sustainable Shipping Initiatives
For the first time in history, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) International Board will hold its mid-term meeting in India. This landmark event underscores WISTA’s dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the global maritime, trading, and logistics sectors. To commemorate this historic occasion, WISTA India is hosting its first WISTA…
The Power of Harnessing Human Factors Data (HFD)
The maritime industry is at the tipping point of a data revolution. For decades, noon reports – a once-daily snapshot of a vessel’s performance – have been the cornerstone of voyage tracking and optimisation. However, the game is changing with the advent of high- frequency data (HFD) systems. This shift is not just a technological…