Dheeraj Bhatia appointed to executive board of Hapag-Lloyd

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.

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has strengthened its operations and management at the Pandu and Dhubri ports in order to boost cargo export from Assam and the Northeast to Bangladesh and South Asia. The aim is to increase cargo movement from 0.5 million MT to 3 million MT of exports from the region.

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.