DP World opens 3.80-lakh sq ft warehousing facility at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra

Global logistics operator DP World has opened a new 380,000 square foot warehousing facility in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, India. The facility, located on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, will serve businesses in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, and chemicals. With the addition of the Bhiwandi warehouse, DP World now has over 5 million square feet of […]

Blue Dart Express Limited has rebranded its service, formerly known as Dart Plus, as Bharat Dart. The company stated that the name change reflects its commitment to serving the diverse needs of Bharat, India’s middle class, and emerging markets. Blue Dart has expanded its serviceable locations, with a focus on tier II and tier III […]

On September 20, Chief Minister Vijayan will reveal the logo and name of the Vizhinjam Port during an event in Thiruvananthapuram. The construction of the Vizhinjam Port is being carried out through a public-private partnership model.

Anglo-Eastern Shipping CEO, Bjorn Hojgaard, has called for a coherent maritime strategy among G20 nations, emphasizing the need to streamline visa procedures for seafarers. Hojgaard stated that a maritime strategy is crucial for G20 nations, as they heavily rely on ocean-related business activities for economic growth.

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The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the roadshow for the Global Maritime India Summit, 2023 (GMIS) in Guwahati. Sonowal highlighted the significant investment made by the government in the inland waterways sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

S Mahalingam has stepped down as Chairman after completing his tenure of two terms as Independent Director, effective 29th August, 2023.

Vikash Agarwal, managing director, South Asia, for global shipping and logistics firm Maersk says he is hopeful of a stable market in the second half of the current calendar year

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