Pratik Bijlani – India and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation across maritime, economic, technological, and strategic sectors, with a renewed focus on advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping global trade and connectivity networks. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Rome, discussions with Italian…
Pratik Bijlani – India is preparing to resume sending vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to load crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from Middle Eastern suppliers despite the continuing US-Iran conflict that has severely disrupted maritime trade and global energy flows over the past several weeks. The move marks the first planned return of…
Pratik Bijlani – The 5th Edition of the Women in Maritime Celebration & Awards (WIMCA 2026), organised by Marex Media, brought together maritime leaders, professionals, changemakers, cadets, and industry stakeholders on 16th May at Bharat Ratnam CFC under the powerful theme Empowering Women in Maritime: From Vision to Action. More than just an awards platform,…
Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Union of India (MUI) Women’s Wing successfully hosted VANGUARD – International Day for Women in Maritime on May 12, at Holiday Inn, Mumbai, bringing together distinguished maritime leaders, policymakers, cadets, seafarers, and professionals from across industries to celebrate the growing contribution of women in maritime and allied sectors. The event…
Apex Chemicals (S) Pte Ltd, a Singapore‑headquartered supplier of marine chemical solutions with a global footprint spanning more than 35 countries and 700 ports, marked a strong presence at Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2026. Over the three‑day exhibition, held at Marina Bay Sands from 25–27 March, the company’s booth drew steady visitor traffic and generated…
Pratik Bijlani – The grand halls of the historic Royal Bombay Yacht Club carried an unusual atmosphere on the evening of 7th May. There was sorrow in the room, certainly, but it was overshadowed by something far stronger — admiration, gratitude and deep affection for a man many considered one of the architects of modern…
ABB introduces Waterside Automation solution which enables quay cranes to perform a larger share of container handling operations automatically. By automating operations over the vessel and reducing the need for continuous manual control, the solution addresses a key bottleneck in container terminal efficiency and enables a gradual transition toward autonomous quay crane operations. Today, facing…
Berg Propulsion has reorganized its leadership structure as of May 1, in a planned change that aligns with its long-term strategy and continuing ambitions for growth. Over the past five years, Berg Propulsion has strengthened its capabilities and delivered consistently solid results. Today the company stands on a strong foundation. As part of its further…
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (Anglo-Eastern), a global leader in independent ship management services, has strengthened its presence in Greece as part of its long‑term commitment to one of the world’s most prominent and competitive shipping markets. This commitment is reflected in closer engagement between Anglo‑Eastern’s global leadership and its team serving the Greek market. Notably, the…
Pratik Bijlani – NYK Shipmanagement successfully hosted its Officers’ Seminar 2026 on 16–17 April at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, bringing together a distinguished gathering of seafaring officers and shore-based leadership. Centred around the theme SAIL Together—an acronym for Support, Appreciate, Include, and Learn—the seminar offered a comprehensive platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and alignment with…