National Waterway-57 operationalised on Assam’s Kopili river, maiden cargo flagged off

The first cargo trial run occurred from Govardhan Bridge to Hatsingimari. MV VV Giri carried 300 metric tonnes of cement. Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called it a watershed moment. This resumes intra-state waterborne freight transport after a decade. Over 1168 kms of National Waterways in Assam are now operational.

Synergy Marine Group has appointed Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO for ship management, overseeing the tanker and gas carrier division. He joins Ajay Chaudhry, who leads the dry division, in a leadership role. Trivedi brings 25 years of experience to Synergy, which employs a significant number of Indian nationals in its global operations.

Following EU sanctions, Indian vessel owners Seven Islands Shipping and Great Eastern Shipping Co (GESCO) have requested Nayara Energy to terminate contracts for three clean product tankers. Concerns over the sanctions have prompted this decision, impacting Nayara’s ability to sell refined fuel and leading to reduced refinery operations due to storage limitations.

Intershipping Services Hub’s Indian branch faces EU sanctions. Captain Abhinav Kamal is also sanctioned. He is the first Indian to face such action related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The EU accuses the company of aiding trade with Russian entities. Sanctions freeze European assets and restrict EU business. Non-EU entities can still engage with Intershipping Services […]

India’s port turnaround time has dramatically improved, now under a day, surpassing many advanced nations, according to Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. This boost in efficiency, coupled with increased container handling capacity and cargo volumes, supports India’s ambition to become a global maritime hub. Policy measures are being implemented to further bolster the domestic shipping sector […]

India’s port sector is poised for rapid expansion, outpacing many global economies, fueled by rising domestic consumption and government infrastructure initiatives. Cargo volumes have seen substantial growth, particularly in non-major ports. Ambitious targets are set to increase port capacity significantly by 2047, driven by factors like a young population and multimodal logistics, playing a crucial […]

India’s river cruise tourism is set for significant expansion with the Cruise Bharat Mission planning 51 new circuits by 2027. Viking Cruises is entering the market with the Viking Brahmaputra, an 80-guest vessel operating on National Waterway-2.

Larsen and Toubro will invest Rs 1,000 crore in its Katupalli shipbuilding complex. This investment aims to boost production capacity. The company plans to develop new facilities within its existing land. These facilities will include additional shops and skill development centers. The project is expected to start in October and complete in three years.

Adani Krishnapatnam Port has appealed to the Supreme Court against the National Green Tribunal’s order imposing a penalty for alleged past environmental violations. AKP argues that the NGT’s decision was arbitrary and violated natural justice principles, citing inadequate hearing opportunities and reliance on unverified reports. The appeal challenges the tribunal’s directions regarding pollution control measures […]

DP World, Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo are collaborating. They will explore autonomous magnetic rail freight movement in India. A pact was signed to explore a pilot project. Nevomo’s MagRail technology will be used. It will enable self-propelled movement of cargo within the port. The MoU establishes a 750-metre pilot project at Deendayal Port.