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…
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…