Pratik Bijlani – India Maritime Week 2025, held in Mumbai under the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” has set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry. The event, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has brought together over 85 participating countries, 1,00,000 delegates, 500 exhibitors, and 350 international speakers — making it…
Pratik Bijlani – The Maritime Leaders’ Conclave, the flagship event of India Maritime Week 2025, stood as a testament to India’s growing maritime ambition and global leadership. Held at Mumbai, the conclave was graced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi, and attended by an impressive gathering of policymakers, global CEOs, and…
Pratik Bijlani – At India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025), the Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI), in collaboration with the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), organized a seminar on “Maritime Human Capital”—a powerful dialogue on the future of India’s maritime workforce. Themed “Navigating the Future: Building a Modern Maritime Workforce,” the session focused…
The DP World operated International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cochin Port Authority (CoPA) to enhance the terminal’s cargo handling infrastructure. This strategic collaboration, supported by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, signifies another step towards transforming the state’s ports, shipping and logistics capabilities. …
– Pratik Bijlani – A key highlight of India Maritime Week 2025 was the Maritime SheEO Conference, where an impactful panel discussion set the tone for advancing gender inclusivity, mental well-being, and cyber safety in the maritime sector. Moderated by Ms. Suneeti Bala, Co-Founder of the International Women Seafarers Foundation (IWSF), the discussion brought together…
Anglo-Eastern Univan Group (“Anglo-Eastern”), a global leader in independent ship management, introduced its methanol bunkering simulator in October, developed in collaboration with Wärtsilä. This state-of-the-art system delivers both theoretical and practical training for the safe handling of methanol as a marine fuel, in line with the International Maritime Organization’s guidelines for low-flashpoint fuels. These developments…
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· Port fee showdown postponed as US and China return to talks China’s stock market climbed to decade highs on Thursday as presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years — with one major outcome for shipping being the suspension of new port fees both countries had introduced earlier…
On October 20, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his cherished tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian Armed Forces by spending the festival aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. Stationed off the coasts of Goa and Karwar, the event underscored the nation’s commitment to honouring its military personnel and showcased India’s strides…
When we think about shipping around the world, we normally picture huge cargo ships carrying things across oceans. But underlying such trips is a complicated financial operation called chartering, which is effectively renting ships to move things. Freight rates (the cost of moving goods) and a lot of other things, like fuel costs, weather, and…