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Middle East conflict costs Hapag-Lloyd up to $50 million a week

20 March 2026 12:08 PM IST
Beyond costs, the operational disruption is equally serious, with six Hapag-Lloyd vessels and crew stuck in the Persian Gulf and one ship already hit.

Govt rolls out ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to shield exporters from West Asia crisis

20 March 2026 11:15 AM IST
Government-backed exporters can get up to 95% additional risk coverage from March 16 to June 15, 2026, to maintain trade operations amid uncertainty.

Hapag-Lloyd commits to invest ₹20,000 crore in India

19 March 2026 11:30 PM IST
Hapag-Lloyd plans to reflag up to four vessels under the Indian flag, support a sustainable ship recycling ecosystem and invest in infrastructure...

What happens when a maritime chokepoint turns into a battlefield?

17 March 2026 7:31 PM IST
Attacks on at least 18 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have killed eight seafarers, shaking one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.

LPG cargo from Qatar reaches Mundra Port amid West Asia tensions

16 March 2026 10:35 PM IST
The cargo will be discharged in phases, with about 20,000 tonnes to be unloaded at Mundra Port and the remaining 26,000 tonnes at New Mangalore Port.

DP World Mundra handles 1.5 million TEUs in CY 2025

16 March 2026 5:38 PM IST
DP World Mundra’s throughput rises 13.6% to nearly 1.5 million TEUs in CY 2025 as vessel calls and rail volumes grow.

PM Modi launches fully automated bulk terminal at Haldia Port

16 March 2026 12:56 PM IST
The terminal can handle 4 million tonnes of cargo annually, built under a 30-year design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) concession.

Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels congestion at key Indian ports

13 March 2026 4:36 PM IST
India ports face congestion as rerouted cargo pushes delays to 49 days at Mundra and lifts departure delays 118% at Navi Mumbai.

Kandla Port prepares for 22 vessels in 72 hours

13 March 2026 1:07 PM IST
The Thai-flagged ship, Mayuree Naree, which survived a March 11 attack in the Strait of Hormuz, is scheduled to dock at Kandla.

India ramps up maritime security and tracking in West Asia

13 March 2026 11:33 AM IST
The MoPSW established a dedicated monitoring mechanism and a 24-hour helpline at the DGS to bolster coordination and crisis response.

DP World names Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan CEO and MD for GCC

12 March 2026 7:15 PM IST
Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan to lead strategy across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Upper Gulf markets.

VOC Port Authority becomes India’s first digital twin for maritime excellence

12 March 2026 6:43 PM IST
The platform integrates advanced technologies: IoT sensors, GPS, LiDAR, drone imaging, and CCTV networks.
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