Technology group Wärtsilä will carry out a fuel conversion project on a Wärtsilä engine-based power plant in Jordan. The project will enable natural gas operation, thereby reducing emissions and lowering operating costs through savings on both fuel and lubricating oil consumption. The captive power plant provides energy for a cement manufacturing plant in Karak, Jordan,…
Posidonia 2026 set a new benchmark for the global maritime industry, bringing together the world’s leading shipping stakeholders at a pivotal moment for international trade. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, evolving decarbonisation regulations, digital transformation and mounting pressures on global supply chains, the exhibition provided a unique platform for dialogue, collaboration and deal-making. Reflecting…
Pratik Bijlani – The recent issuance of DGS Circular No. 31 of 2026 by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), advising caution and restricting the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict-affected areas in and around the Strait of Hormuz, sparked an extensive discussion during a webinar jointly organized by the Forward Seamen’s Union of India…
Delphine Estibeiro and Sonia Parmar – A promise to invest in India’s maritime future was fulfilled on 16 April with the inauguration of the V.Ships Learning Academy at the AMET campus in Chennai. The launch marked a milestone in industry–academia collaboration, bringing together one of India’s leading maritime universities and one of the world’s largest…
Pratik Bijlani – The future of the maritime industry may be shaped by technology, sustainability and changing trade patterns, but at the heart of its transformation lies one critical factor—people. This message resonated throughout the third edition of the Ganpat University Maritime Skill Conclave 2026, held on 6th June at The Leela, Mumbai, where more…
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India has expressed concern over the growing shortage of soybean meal (SBM), a critical protein ingredient used in animal feed, which is leading to a sharp rise in feed costs and creating significant challenges for India’s poultry, aquaculture and livestock sectors. Soybean meal prices have risen by…
Pratik Bijlani – On World Ocean Day 2026, the halls of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai became a meeting ground for scientists, maritime professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, and students, all united by a common belief: India’s future is deeply connected to the health and prosperity of its oceans. Organized under the…
The Western Region Chapter (WRC) of the Association of Multimodal Transport Operators of India (AMTOI) convened its Networking & Fellowship Meet 2026 at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Chembur, on 10 June. The event brought together leading professionals from logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, multimodal transport, warehousing, and supply chain sectors. Welcoming the gathering, Dr. Sharmila…
DP World and NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) today honoured 10 women entrepreneurs at the culmination of We Rise, a nationwide initiative supporting women-led businesses with export readiness and market access. Launched in October 2025, We Rise (Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises) equips women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and networks…
Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has released details of an incident in May when a ship under its management rescued two Filipino fishermen from their sinking boat. The bulk carrier was underway from Abbot Point, Australia to Cam Pha, Vietnam with a full load of 80,000 tonnes of coal when the crew observed…