Jagdamba Prasad Pandey – Capt Jagdeep Kahlon, Founder and Managing Director of Ocean One Ship Management, was recently honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Innovation & Maritime Safety award at the News18 NRI Conclave in Chandigarh. This recognition is a testament to his significant contributions to maritime safety and crew management in the shipping industry.…
Pratik Bijlani – On March 11, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) held its 3rd Alumni Industry Meet at the Mumbai Cricket Association, Mumbai. The event emerged as a pivotal forum that enhanced dialogue among industry veterans, IMU officials, and shipping professionals, focusing on the critical importance of strengthening maritime education and fostering industry collaboration. It…
Global shipping executives gathered this week in California for a major annual conference, expecting to discuss market trends and supply chain challenges. Instead they found themselves in crisis mode. On Tuesday, Pres. Trump upended decades of mostly free trade with the two biggest US trading partners, slapping 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.…
Capt Bjorn Hojgaard’s journey to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of the Anglo-Eastern Univan Group began in rural Denmark, where his parents, both dedicated public school teachers, instilled in him a deep appreciation for education. Surrounded by nature’s splendour, Capt Hojgaard developed a profound connection with the outdoors, particularly the water, which ignited a passion…
The global shipping industry is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as international regulatory bodies seek sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. Among these alternatives, hydrogen has emerged as a promising zero-emission fuel. However, the adoption of hydrogen as a maritime fuel presents various legal challenges that must be addressed to ensure compliance…
Prices gained after official data showed that China’s manufacturing activity expanded in February. Investors eyeing China’s annual Parliamentary meeting scheduled 5th March for further measures to support its battered economy. An Ocean Network Express (ONE) operated ship and an AP Moller-Maersk vessel came into contact over the weekend. The 14,026-teu ONE Columba (built 2018) collided…
Pratik Bijlani – On March 23, the Indian Maritime University (IMU) Navi Mumbai Campus witnessed the grand opening of the inaugural Maritime Games 2025, an event that promises to be a historic milestone for the maritime community. Olympian and Indian Olympic Association President, Padma Shri Dr PT Usha (MP), inaugurated the ceremony, setting the tone…
Synergy Marine Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jesper Kristensen as its new Group CEO, effective March 24, 2025. With a dynamic vision to balance global operations, Mr. Kristensen is stepping into the Group CEO role and will lead Synergy in its era of transformation, with focus on continuing to expand the…
Delphine Estibeiro – Dr PT Usha (MP), President of the Indian Olympic Association, inaugurated the Maritime Games 2025 at the IMU Navi Mumbai Campus on March 23rd. Addressing the gathering, Dr Usha congratulated the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for initiating this unique celebration of sportsmanship, endurance, and the indomitable spirit of the maritime…
DP World and India’s Reliance Industries have teamed up to launch an innovative logistics solution for the petrochemicals industry, shifting product transport from road to rail, significantly cutting carbon emissions while enhancing operational efficiency. The new solution connects Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar plant in Gujarat to DP World’s inland container depot (ICD) in Ahmedabad and onward…