Pratik Bijlani – On 9th September, the Board of Examination for Seafarers Trust (BES Trust) celebrated a landmark occasion by hosting its very first Annual Function at the CIDCO Auditorium in Navi Mumbai. The gathering, coinciding with the Trust’s 20th anniversary, brought together distinguished leaders from across India’s maritime administration, shipping industry, and training institutes,…
That’s a particularly problematic combo because slow economic growth should, in normal times, drag prices down, not up. It’s Econ 101: When people are out of work or worried about losing their jobs, they spend less, spurring businesses to lower prices. If people can’t afford things but prices go up anyway, that’s a sign something…
• France is “drowning in a tide of debt,” Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said as he seeks to rally support for austerity measures and swing a confidence vote later today. Bayrou cast the issue partly as one of unfairness to French youth, citing the “overwhelming burden” that’s being put on their shoulders. He also argued…
DP World’s Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) set a record performance in August 2025, handling 1,42,273 TEUs — its highest-ever monthly volume. This demonstrates its growing importance as a major trade gateway for India, surpassing the previous record of 1,38,983 TEUs in March 2025. With direct links to major global markets across the Far East,…
On August 29, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) successfully hosted a thematic dialogue session titled Transforming Indian Ports: Capacity Building, Sustainability and Digital Innovation. This event was a prelude to the mega global event planned by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways – India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 and the proposed Port Led Regional Development,…
Pratik Bijlani – India’s maritime sector reached a new milestone with the inauguration of Phase 2 of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT) at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA), Nhava Sheva. Operated by Singapore’s PSA International, the expansion makes PSA Mumbai the country’s largest standalone container terminal, boosting its annual handling capacity to 4.8 million TEUs.…
Ms Saleha Shaikh, a trailblazer in India’s maritime industry, has been appointed as an Executive Committee Member of the Kandla Seafarers’ Welfare Association (KSWA) for a one-year term. As the Founder of MUI Women’s Wing, Founder President of Women in Maritime Association (WIMA INDIA), and Founder & CEO of Dynamic Marine Consultants, Shaikh brings a…
Pratik Bijlani – On 22nd August, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and DMECA hosted a forward-looking seminar titled “Maritime Workforce 2030: Pathway, Progress and Preparedness” at IRS, Mumbai. The day began with a welcome address by Mr. T.K. Sahu, Joint Managing Director of IRS, who expressed enthusiasm for the rich discussions that lay ahead.…
Autonomous vessels are ships that can sail with little or no support from people. They employ AI, cameras, maps, and sensors to figure out what’s going on in the ocean and make choices. This future is fascinating, but it also makes me worry about safety, the law, jobs, and trust. The route and levels of…
Pratik Bijlani – On 4th September, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, marked its Platinum Jubilee with a grand celebration at the Bharat Ratnam-Mega Common Facilitation Centre, Mumbai. The landmark occasion brought together government leaders, industry stalwarts, academicians, international representatives, and maritime professionals to commemorate 75 years of shaping…