Saving America by Moody’s ? There is something ironic about the world’s largest economy being nudged off its pedestal by a credit rating agency whose word it once treated as gospel. America’s debt trajectory has been climbing with the conviction of a mountain goat and grace of a runaway truck. Political brinkmanship over debt ceilings…
Recognizing that the demanding and often isolating environment of a career at sea requires more than just technical proficiency, the Mumbai Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IME(I) Mumbai) recently spearheaded a transformative workshop for cadets at the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Mumbai. The thoughtfully curated session, titled “Packing for the Sea Within,”…
Jassper Shipping, a trusted name in the Indian shipping and logistics industry, started Financial Year 2025–26 on a steep growth trajectory. Jassper Shipping opens new offices in Delhi, Vishakhapatnam, and Kolkata, and also formed a joint venture to begin operations in Saudi Arabia and Oman. These expansions reflect a clear vision to become a transcontinental…
Pratik Bijlani – On March 26th and 27th, d’Amico Shipping conducted its annual “Sea and Shore Staff” seminar at the prestigious Hotel Leela in Mumbai. This year’s theme, Forging Ahead – Stronger, Safer, Smarter, reflected the company’s commitment to advancing maritime operations while prioritizing safety, innovation, and teamwork. Organized by d’Amico Ship Ishima India Private…
Pratik Bijlani – On May 14, the Directorate General of Shipping, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineers (India) Mumbai Branch, hosted a landmark Technical Seminar at the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) in Mumbai. The seminar, dedicated to discussing the outcomes of the 83rd session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection…
Blue Ocean Corporation, the world leader in supply chain consulting and training, successfully hosted another edition of the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (IPSC) at the prestigious W Hotel, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. In a stirring address, Blue Ocean Director Board member and former Indian Cricket Captain Sourav Ganguly inspired the audience with his leadership…
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international classification society, marked a significant presence at the Seatrade Maritime Middle East 2025, showcasing its expanding portfolio of services, including advancements in digitalisation, decarbonisation, and maritime sustainability initiatives. As part of its outreach efforts, IRS hosted a Customer & Stakeholder Event on the sidelines of the exhibition.…
DP World, a leading global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has launched a cutting-edge, sustainable cold chain warehouse in Taloja, Navi Mumbai. The new facility reinforces DP World’s commitment to transforming India’s logistics landscape and supporting the evolving needs of the pharmaceuticals, FMCG (dairy, frozen food, perishable agriculture products), and quick-service restaurant (QSR) sectors.…
China and the US have agreed a three-month truce in their trade conflict, and the effect on financial markets has been galvanizing. You can read up on the cut in US tariffs to 30% from 145% here and here. For the longer term, neither side appears to have made any concessions. This is an agreement…
One Ship, $417 Million in New Tariffs: The Cost of Trump’s Trade War The OOCL Violet, docked at the Port of Long Beach, Calif. On 25th April, is one of the first ships to arrive in the US with Chinese cargo subject to 145% tariff, carrying thousands of Containers full of goods for the U.S.…