China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Launches Green Shipping Corridors with European Partners.
Spread the loveThe world’s busiest cargo port, Ningbo-Zhoushan in China, has joined forces with three major European ports-Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven in Germany and Valencia in Spain-to advance green shipping initiatives aimed at slashing emissions along key international maritime routes. These collaborative efforts focus on establishing green shipping corridors, designated sea […]
Trump’s Tariff Threat to Smartphone Giants: Brewing A Global Supply Chain Storm
Spread the love Trump’s Tariff Threat to Smartphone Giants: Brewing A Global Supply Chain Storm When U.S. President Donald Trump aimed a 25% tariff threat at smartphone titans like Apple’s Tim Cook and Samsung, demanding they relocate manufacturing to the U.S., he didn’t just unsettle Silicon Valley—he triggered seismic reverberations […]
From Pilgrimage to Progress: Varanasi’s Rise as a Logistics Power Center
Spread the loveVaranasi, long revered as the spiritual capital of India, is now quietly but confidently stepping into a new role—emerging as a strategic logistics hub. Recent developments, including the much-anticipated Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP), have placed the ancient city on the modern logistics map, prompting us to ask: Can […]
Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, conducted comprehensive reviews amidst heightened Indo-Pak tensions to ensure uninterrupted cargo operations across Indian ports.
Spread the loveEmphasizing the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to maintaining seamless and secure cargo movement, Minister Sonowal convened high-level meetings in Mumbai. These sessions, attended by top officials and stakeholders, focused on bolstering supply chain resilience and averting disruptions in maritime operations. “In light of evolving geopolitical dynamics, our priority remains […]
Government Strengthens Commitment to Streamlining Logistics and Expanding Global Market Access for Indian Agri and Processed Food Exports
Spread the loveIn a strong affirmation of the government’s focus on agricultural export growth, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal emphasized the commitment to dismantling logistical bottlenecks and enhancing international market access for Indian agricultural and processed food products. He was addressing a high-level “Chintan Shivir” organized by the Agricultural and Processed […]
Airspace Closure Crisis Triggers Soaring Costs for Indian Cargo and Airlines
Spread the loveIn a sharp escalation following the April 22, 2025 terror attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. In retaliation, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers. India countered by banning Pakistani airlines from its airspace between April 30 and May 23, 2025—deepening the diplomatic and logistical crisis. This […]
Transforming Air Cargo: The Impact of India’s Indigenous Aircraft Manufacturing Initiatives
Spread the loveIndia Advances Strategic Initiative for Domestic Regional Transport Aircraft Manufacturing In a decisive move to fortify its aviation sector, India is strategically advancing plans for the indigenous manufacturing of regional transport aircraft. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by the government through a proposed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), holds the […]
India-Pakistan Trade Disrupted Following Pahalgam Attack: Impact on Economy and Diplomacy
Spread the loveIndia-Pakistan Trade Comes to a Standstill After Pahalgam Attack: Economic and Diplomatic Fallout April 22, 2025 — A devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals—most of them tourists—has triggered a wave of diplomatic and economic consequences, bringing India-Pakistan trade to […]
Trade Tensions Cast Shadow Over Air Cargo Stability, IATA Raises Concerns at WCS 2025
Spread the loveGlobal air cargo is navigating a renewed wave of uncertainty, as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued a strong warning about escalating trade tensions during the opening session of the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2025 in Dubai. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, underscored the mounting […]
India aims to be among the top five shipbuilding nations by 2047, stated Union Minister : Sarbananda Sonowal
Spread the loveIndia to Rank Among Top Five Shipbuilding Nations by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal. India is on track to become one of the top five shipbuilding nations by 2047, with an additional shipbuilding capacity of 4 million Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT), announced Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal […]