Global Commerce Briefing
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate. While…
Unnic LNG Solutions Opens First Operational Base in Navi Mumbai
Pratik Bijlani – Mumbai-based Unnic LNG Solutions and Consultancy marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the grand opening of its Navi Mumbai branch on 26 January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly evolving LNG and alternative fuel landscape. The newly established company is focused on delivering specialised technical consultancy across…
DMECA Annual Alumni Meet 2026 Celebrates Legacy, Leadership and Lifelong Bonds
–Pratik Bijlani– On 10 January, the DMET-MERI Ex-Cadets Association (DMECA) hosted its Annual Alumni Meet & Networking Dinner 2026 at The Leela, Sahar, Mumbai, bringing together over 900 alumni, industry leaders, sponsors and partners from across the globe for an evening marked by camaraderie, celebration and professional engagement. Widely regarded as one of the world’s…
Global Commerce Briefing
IRAN V/S USA: Iran has agreed to enter negotiations with the United States regarding its nuclear program. The decision to engage in talks, particularly at this stage, is seen as a response to the mounting pressure from the Trump administration, which has not shied away from threatening military action should Iran refuse to negotiate.…
Navigating Global Shipping Trends
Another commodity to suffer a rollercoaster ride is crude oil, levered up by Trump’s armada sailing towards Iran, and pushed down by the perceived risks of engaging these forces. It would invite unquantifiable retribution from the Ayatollah’s missile forces and the damage they could do to Israel and to US bases across the region. The…
Capt Gajanan Karanjikar’s Blue Bharat Unveiled
Pratik Bijlani – On 10 February, the Chairman of The Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) felicitated Capt Gajanan Karanjikar, Fellow CMMI, at the CMMI Office in Marol, Mumbai, marking the launch of his new book, Blue Bharat: India’s Voyage to a Resilient Ocean Economy. The event brought together distinguished members of the maritime…
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