DP World has been recognised as the ‘Best Rail Freight Service Provider’ for the second consecutive year at the prestigious National Logistics Excellence Awards (LEAPS Awards). Shri Piyush Goyal, Honourable Minister of Commerce & Industry, presented the award at a ceremony, held at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. This award demonstrates how DP World, continues…
Pratik Bijlani – An Indian-flagged wooden cargo vessel, the dhow Haji Ali, sank in Omani waters in the early hours of 14 May following what is believed to have been a drone or missile strike, further intensifying the ongoing maritime security crisis in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz region. The incident marks…
Pratik Bijlani – The maritime industry has long been viewed as one of the world’s most demanding and traditionally male-dominated professions. Yet across shipping, logistics, marine services and port operations, a visible shift is underway as more women step into leadership positions, technical roles, and decision-making spaces. Against this backdrop, Marex Media is preparing to…
The WISTA International Executive Committee gathered in London from 17 – 19 April for its annual Mid-Term Meeting, with an agenda highlighting the role partnerships and collaboration continue to play in driving change in the maritime industry. During the three-day programme, the Executive Committee met with WISTA International partners, including the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
Hanwha Ocean, a recognized global leader in submarine design and construction and Thordon Bearings, a maritime leader in manufacturing high performance, polymer propeller shaft, rudder and other bearings and seals for naval applications, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the benefits of cooperating on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program (CPSP) and…
India’s maritime identity is as old as its civilization, yet its public consciousness remains largely land centric. Despite handling over 90% of its trade by volume through sea routes, awareness about the maritime sector, its opportunities, challenges, and human dimension, remains minimal. To bridge this gap and build a resilient maritime ecosystem, it is imperative…
Pratik Bijlani – The Anglo-Eastern Maritime Academy (AEMA), a premier maritime training institute under the Anglo-Eastern Group, recently held its Passing Out and Prize Distribution Ceremony for Graduate Marine Engineering (GME) Batch 46 at its Karjat campus. The event marked a significant milestone for the graduating cadets as they completed their rigorous pre-sea training and…
Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wärtsilä will contribute by developing a combustion concept that…
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.…