Over the past 11 years, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has transformed India's maritime sector, achieving record growth in cargo handling, capacity, and coastal shipping. Major ports have nearly doubled their capacity, and cruise tourism is rising with ambition. New t
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasised exploring all possibilities to achieve better connectivity through waterways with the Bay of Bengal to benefit people of North-East who are in the trading sector.
New Delhi [India], July 7: Traveling with excess baggage can be a costly and stressful experience, but EzShip.in, a Mumbai-based luggage shipping service, is transforming the way travelers manage their extra luggage. With affordable, hassle-free, and secure baggage transport across India, Ez
In one of the largest crackdowns on the illegal pharmaceutical trade, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking syndicate operating across four continents, using encrypted digital platforms, cryptocurrency, and anonymous shipping networks.
In one of the most far-reaching crackdowns against the illegal pharmaceutical drug trade, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in close coordination with other agencies dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate that used encrypted digital platforms, drop shipping models, and crypto
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, launched multiple tech initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity in a major maritime digital push here on Thursday. The launch of SAGAR SETU platform as well as MoPSW's MoU with the Centre for Developm
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India's first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector.
Puducherry [India], June 24: In a shared commitment to sustainability and child welfare, BW LPG India, India's largest owner and operator of Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping, formalized a strategic partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, one o
According to the Commerce Ministry sources, the Commerce Secretary held a meeting with stakeholders from shipping and air-cargo sectors to discuss the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on India's trade and he actions needed to normalize it.
Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah warned it will target US bases across the Middle East if the US joins the Iran-Israel war. The group also threatened key shipping routes, while President Trump said he will decide in two weeks whether to launch a strike on Iran, CNN reported.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: The upcoming 9th Edition of India Maritime Awards 2025, scheduled for Friday, 20th June 2025, at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, is set to be one of the most influential maritime logistics events in India. More than just an awards ceremony, #IMA2025 is a con