Kolkata Port offers 25pc rebate on reefer power charges to boost perishable cargo exports

Kolkata Port, also known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, is offering a 25% discount on reefer container electricity charges for perishable exports at Kolkata Dock System. The aim is to attract exporters from the eastern and northeastern regions who currently use other ports. The discount will help boost exports of perishables by maintaining the freshness […]

Discussions on India-Russia maritime cooperation gained momentum when ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Russian minister for development of the Far East and Arctic A O Chekunkov in Vladivostok on Wednesday.

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Indian-origin executive Dheeraj Bhatia has been appointed to the executive board of Hapag-Lloyd and as chief executive officer of its international terminals business. The Hamburg-headquartered firm ranks amongst the top five shipping companies in the world.

The decision to rebrand the service as Bharat Dart was taken after “extensive discovery and research process aimed at aligning itself to the evolving needs of its customers”, Blue Dart Express said.

Logistics firm Gati expects an 18-20% increase in demand during the festive season, particularly in e-commerce and white goods segments. The company is prepared to handle the surge with its enhanced warehousing and delivery capabilities. Gati has set up a surface transhipment centre and distribution warehouse in Thane district and other centres in Haryana, Indore, […]

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.