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India approves ₹12,980 crore maritime insurance pool to cut risk

21 April 2026 12:27 PM IST
State-backed pool to cover war and cargo risks, ensuring stable trade flows amid global disruptions and rising premiums

Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial shipping amid Lebanon ceasefire

17 April 2026 7:11 PM IST
Move follows days of disruption that raised concerns over oil flows and global trade routes through a key chokepoint

Jaishankar flags maritime security risks at Japan AZEC Plus meet

16 April 2026 8:23 PM IST
Rising West Asia tensions threaten key oil routes, raising risks for global trade and energy supply chains worldwide

Kandla Container Terminal sets record with 7,799 TEU parcel handling

16 April 2026 3:18 PM IST
KCT handles record 7,799 TEU on MV ZHONG GU YIN CHUAN, surpassing 2025 milestone under Deendayal Port Authority.

MSC transfers ownership to Diego and Alexa Aponte in 2025

16 April 2026 1:05 PM IST
MSC shifts ownership to next generation as Diego and Alexa Aponte take over from founder in 2025 transition

JNPA sustains port performance amid global disruptions

14 April 2026 2:44 PM IST
The port recorded an improvement in import container dwell time in February 2026 compared to March 2026.

SDHI wins order for India’s first ammonia dual-fuel ships

8 April 2026 12:38 PM IST
The agreement covers the construction of four vessels, each with a capacity of 92,500 deadweight tonnes.

India partners with Korea to develop shipbuilding workforce skills

6 April 2026 6:53 PM IST
India–Korea pact aims to strengthen skills, training and workforce in shipbuilding and marine sector

India's Major Ports handle 915mn tonnes cargo in FY26, exceed target

6 April 2026 2:53 PM IST
The ministry said the performance aligns with the long-term roadmap under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

National Maritime Day 2026: India pushes blue economy growth agenda

5 April 2026 2:41 PM IST
Ports and shipping handle about 95 per cent of the country’s trade by volume, anchoring the country’s 7,500 km coastline as a critical economic asset.

DP World Cochin handles record 8,000+ TEU from a single vessel

5 April 2026 3:03 AM IST
DP World Cochin achieves record single-vessel throughput, signalling improved port efficiency and growing cargo volumes in India’s trade sector.

OOCL launches Southeast Asia–India Subcontinent SIS service

3 April 2026 4:26 PM IST
OOCL launches SIS service linking Southeast Asia with India and Pakistan, improving regional shipping connectivity and efficiency.
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