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Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned oil tanker near Iraq; 15 o
Updated : 3 days, 2 hours ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq, on March 11. The Indian Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving assistance as regional maritime tensions continue to esc
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Three crew members feared trapped in engine room after Iranian attack on T
Updated : 3 days, 3 hours ago IST
Three crew members are feared trapped in a Thai-flagged vessel's engine room following an Iranian strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack is part of an intensifying IRGC blockade, where international ships are targeted by drones if they move "even a few metres" without permission.
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Sanjay Singh submits Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha; says West Asia confli
Updated : 5 days, 5 hours ago IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP has said that the ongoing conflict "poses serious risks" for India's trade, economy and energy security, as crude prices shot up due to uncertainty in maintaining safety over global shipping routes.
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"Rise of India will be determined by India": EAM Jaishankar asserts nation
Updated : 1 week ago IST
EAM S. Jaishankar asserted India's rise is self-determined, citing the "humane" decision to dock the Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan in Kochi despite regional tensions. He emphasised safeguarding Indian merchant mariners and building an Indian Ocean "ecosystem" through practical projects, resou
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Maritime Labour Convention at 20: ILO, IMO reaffirm commitment to decent w
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) marked the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengt
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CMA CGM Cochin Shipyard sign contract for six LNG-Fuelled container vessel
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
India's ongoing maritime sector reforms are translating into concrete outcomes in shipbuilding and green shipping, with the signing of a contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vess
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Vizhinjam port accelerates development work to tap global maritime potenti
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Recognising the immense potential of Vizhinjam International Seaport in global maritime trade, it was decided to fast-track the development process. As a result, capacity augmentation under Phase 2 is now expected to be completed within three years, said Divya S. Iyer, Managing Director of V
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Transworld Group Rebrands as 'Transworld' to Reflect Expanded Global Visio
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Dubai [UAE], July 28: Transworld Group, a trusted name in global shipping and logistics, is rebranding itself as simply "Transworld", signaling a bold new chapter in its ongoing evolution. The rebrand is accompanied by a new tagline: "We Bring You The World"
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iKargos.com Doubles Revenue to ₹100 Crore, Defies Funding Winter with Pro
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6: Amidst a challenging funding climate for startups, iKargos.com, a largely bootstrapped digital logistics platform, has achieved a significant milestone, doubling its revenue from ₹50 crore last fiscal to ₹100 crore this year. Founded in 2020 by Rekha
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Minister Sonowal hails India's Maritime rise as Global Shipping Giant laun
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighted the occasion of the arrival and flagging of CMA CGM Vitoria, as the first Indian flagged vessel by a global shipping major, from the Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal on Monday.
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China opposes US shipping fees, claims move will harm American consumers,
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In response to the United States' recent announcement to impose additional port fees on Chinese-built or -operated ships docking in US ports, China expressed strong opposition and said that such measures would not only harm the US economy but also have consequences for global shipping, disru
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"Our national security is stronger than ever," says Trump on Yemen strikes
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump emphasised that national security is stronger than ever and highlighted successful strikes on the Houthis. NSA Mike Waltz criticised media misinformation and defended the administration's national security efforts.
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