Maersk Begins First Planned Drydocking in India
Maersk’s Singapore-flagged container vessel Maersk Chattogram is undergoing its first planned drydocking in India at L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai, marking the first operational
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Maersk’s Singapore-flagged container vessel Maersk Chattogram is undergoing its first planned drydocking in India at L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai, marking the first operational
Transworld Shipping Lines has signed an agreement to acquire the dry bulk carrier SALTWIND EXPLORER for USD 16.5 million, strengthening its presence in the global
Middle East tensions have pushed global container freight rates up 130% since February 2026, even as India’s containerised export-import trade continues to grow strongly. Global
As India scales up its shipbuilding ambitions and shipowners face a fast-shifting regulatory and fuel landscape, DNV is working with Indian yards and operators earlier
Summary India’s exports to the US increased 48% year on year to US$8.02 billion in September 2026, supported by accelerated shipments and a weak comparison
Summary Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated industrial facilities and laid foundation stones for investments worth ₹39,383 crore at Kalinganagar on 14 October. Spread
Summary The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak on 16 October 2026, adding an indigenously designed multi-purpose platform for weapons and sensor trials, surveillance and other
Summary V.O. Chidambaranar Port has added a container connection linking Thoothukudi with China and Vietnam following the arrival of Nawata Bhum on 18 October 2026.
Summary Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers has signed a contract with ONGC to construct four hybrid platform supply vessels, advancing an order awarded in July
Maersk’s Singapore-flagged container vessel Maersk Chattogram is undergoing its first
Transworld Shipping Lines has signed an agreement to acquire the
Middle East tensions have pushed global container freight rates up
As India scales up its shipbuilding ambitions and shipowners face
Summary India’s exports to the US increased 48% year on
Summary Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated industrial facilities
Summary The Indian Navy commissioned INS Samarthak on 16 October
Summary V.O. Chidambaranar Port has added a container connection linking
Summary Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers has signed a contract
