Pratik Bijlani – The international shipping community has approved groundbreaking updates to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006, during a week-long meeting at the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters in Geneva from April 7-11, 2025. Developed through collaboration between governments, shipowners, and seafarers’ unions under the ILO’s Special Tripartite Committee, these changes aim to improve…
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), in collaboration with IMU’s Maritime Law Network (IMLAN) and Seafarers Legal Support (SeaLegS) – CPRiMeS, Indian Maritime University, successfully conducted a Seafarer Education Awareness Session (SEAS) to equip cadets with crucial knowledge for their careers at sea. The session welcomed 120 cadets and seafarers, including alumni and…
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, today announced the launch of the Bharat Africa Setu. This initiative is being developed under the guidance of the Government of India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of External Affairs. This platform will provide Indian businesses access to robust warehousing, trade…
Pratik Bijlani – Gateway Terminals India (GTI), also known as APM Terminals Mumbai, has partnered with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Vadhvan Port Project Ltd. (VPPL) to launch a transformative skill development programme for the port sector. This initiative, aligned with the Government of India’s “Skill India Programme” and the Union Budget 2025’s…
BFA CAPESIZE PERIOD VALUE CHANGE Apr 25 16,333 $/day -375 May 25 18,421 $/day -408 Jun 25 19,771 $/day -167 Jul 25 19,304 $/day -4 Aug 25 19,542 $/day 17 Sep 25 19,950 $/day -38 Q2 25 18,175 $/day -317 Q3 25 19,599 $/day -8 Q4 25 20,617 $/day -62 Q1 26 12,121 $/day -54…
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, inaugurated DP World’s state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) – the Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) – in Mumbai, India. The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening the deep-rooted economic…
On the occasion of its 50th Foundation Day on 4th April, the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) achieved a remarkable milestone by setting an Indian record for the ‘Largest Corporate Flag made on cloth’, as recognised by the India Book of Records. The massive flag, measuring 60 feet by 40 feet, was unfurled within the…
Drydocks World, a DP World company and a leading service provider for the maritime and offshore oil and gas, and renewable energy industries globally, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), driven by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India to enable development of Ship repair clusters, synergizing their…
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, achieved remarkable growth at its Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT), handling 1,497,228 TEUS in FY 24-25, a growth over 13% compared to FY 23-24. The terminal serviced 762 vessels, marking a 6.57% increase compared to the previous fiscal year cementing Mundra’s pivotal role…
Chitkara University School of Maritime Studies (CUSMS) celebrated National Maritime Day on 5th April with grandeur, pride, and true maritime spirit. The occasion was graced by distinguished Guests of Honour — Capt. Yogesh Jadhav of Western Crew Management Pvt. Ltd. and Capt. Subodh Awasthi of Columbia Aurus Ship Management Pvt Ltd, whose inspiring presence added…