Ahead of World Labour Day, Triton Logistics & Maritime, part of the ABRAO Group and a global end-to-end logistics and multimodal transport operator, took a step back from the boardroom and made its way to its ports and depot locations to sit with, speak to, and simply listen to the workers that keeps supply chains…
MacGregor has added to the orders for its newly developed high-performance lightweight 165-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane following a new contract with Hong Hua Yard in China. The repeat order involves vessel owner Atlantic Navigation. Equipment delivery is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2027. The order is booked into MacGregor’s second…
Pratik Bijlani – The Indian Maritime Centre (IMC) organised an online workshop on 24 April titled Aligning India’s Ship Recycling Ecosystem with EU Regulatory Standards, bringing together leading stakeholders from across the maritime sector to discuss how India can strengthen its ship recycling industry in line with evolving international compliance requirements. The event reflected India’s…
Modern Platform Enhances Business Travel Within Energy, Marine, Mining and Other Complex Sectors Direct Travel today announced the expansion of Avenir, its global travel platform, across its specialty market divisions, including Energy, Marine and Mining. Delivered through ATPI’s specialist businesses, Avenir provides a single global platform and unified service model for executive and project-based business…
Pratik Bijlani – The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has taken a significant step toward fleet modernization and sustainable shipping by floating a tender worth an estimated $360 million for the construction of six methanol dual-fuel ready feeder container vessels. The move underlines India’s growing commitment to green shipping, domestic shipbuilding, and strengthening national maritime…
Maritime legal education in India is steadily gaining relevance as the nation strengthens its position in global shipping, port development, and maritime trade. Yet, the true potential of this discipline can only be realised through structured, practice-oriented programmes that bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry realities. The focus must now shift towards replicable…
Pratik Bijlani – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened a National Consultative Workshop with Coastal States and Union Territories in New Delhi, marking another important step in shaping the future of India’s maritime sector under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. The workshop brought together senior officials and maritime stakeholders to align…
Pratik Bijlani – French shipping major CMA CGM has reflagged its fifth container vessel under the Indian registry, reinforcing India’s growing position as an attractive maritime hub for global fleet operators. The latest vessel, CMA CGM VILA DO CONDE, has now been registered under the Indian flag after previously sailing under the Maltese registry. The…
Pratik Bijlani – Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed it seized two MSC-affiliated containerships and fired upon a third, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The incidents come amid heightened geopolitical strain following the US…
Pratik Bijlani – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a humanitarian evacuation plan for thousands of seafarers stranded aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf, as tensions linked to the ongoing Iran–US conflict continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Speaking on the sidelines of Singapore Maritime Week, Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez…