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Gujarat Govt announces austerity measures; urges for virtual meetings, promotes EV use
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (311+ words) India Shipping News GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat Government on Friday announced several austerity measures following a cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar. The government said that a new guideline has been issued for judicious use of resources, including avoiding unnecessary official travel, conducting…...
Major Milestone for Paradip Port: MV RUN ZHOU delivers High-Capacity Gantry Cranes for Western Dock expansion
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (236+ words) PARADIP: In a significant development for India's maritime infrastructure sector, the equipment vessel MV RUN ZHOU has successfully berthed at Jindal Paradip Port Limited (JPPL) at the South Jetty of the Western Dock, marking another important milestone in the ongoing…...
IMO celebrates 'International Day for Women in Maritime 2026' today
6+ hour, 52+ min ago (482+ words) From policy to practice: Advancing gender equality for maritime excellence LONDON: 18 May marks the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime. This year's International Day for Women in Maritime (18 May) focuses on embedding gender equality at every level of the…...
Ahmedabad-Dholera Semi-High-Speed Rail Corridor to be extended up to Bhavnagar, enhancing regional connectivity
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (233+ words) India Shipping News AHMEDABAD: A 134 km broad-gauge semi-high-speed rail corridor is being surveyed for extension from Sarkhej to Bhavnagar, aiming to enhance regional connectivity. This project will link Ahmedabad with the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), the upcoming Dholera International…...
UAE plans new pipeline to bypass Hormuz and double oil exports by 2027
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (203+ words) India Shipping News ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by 2027, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the shipping chokepoint whose closure in the Iran war has…...
Mo PSW Secretary engages with Shipping Lines to strengthen India's Maritime Growth Agenda
6+ hour, 42+ min ago (275+ words) India Shipping News MUMBAI: In a significant step towards fostering closer collaboration with the maritime industry, Shri Vijay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (Mo PSW), held one-on-one interactions with representatives of various global and domestic shipping lines…...
DG Shipping launches 24x7 Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Seafarers and their Families
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (316+ words) India Shipping News MUMBAI: In a significant step towards strengthening welfare and support services for India's maritime community, the Directorate General of Shipping has launched a dedicated 247 Grievance Redressal Mechanism aimed at providing timely assistance to seafarers and their families…...
Rajesh Agrawal highlights Trade and Economic Cooperation at BRICS Meeting
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (420+ words) India Shipping News GANDHINAGAR: Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal delivered the keynote address at the 2nd Meeting of the BRICS Contact Group on Trade and Economic Issues (CGETI), held here in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The meeting followed the first CGETI meeting held…...
Iran plans new managed Hormuz transit mechanism, "necessary fees" for specialised services
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (365+ words) TEHRAN: Iran is preparing to roll out a new mechanism to regulate maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee. Azizi said Tehran had finalised a…...
DG Shipping hosts Strategic Session on Gulf Crisis, Highlights Maritime Resilience and Seafarer Safety
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (354+ words) India Shipping News MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) convened a high-level focused session on the Gulf Crisis and its implications for global maritime trade in Mumbai, bringing together senior government officials, maritime stakeholders, and representatives from leading global…...