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Neptune Marine lays keel for Haropa Port's new dredger
A keel laying ceremony for Haropa Port’s new water injection dredger (WID) 2710 took place last week. " The official start of construction of...
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Supply Chain
Just 34% of Companies Have Put Procurement AI Into Everyday Use
An Ivalua survey estimates manual procurement work costs $1.54 million annually per organization, as unreliable data slows AI adoption.
Rail
ZSSK signs €266m long-distance EMU order
SLOVAKIA: National passenger operator ZSSK has signed a €266m contract with a consortium of Škoda Group and ŽOS Trnava for eight seven-car electric multiple units. Signed at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, the agreement includes…
Ports
Rajkot & Morbi: Two Industrial Powerhouses, One Logistics Opportunity
Gujarat has long been one of India’s most important manufacturing and trading states, supported by a strong industrial base, extensive road connectivity, ports and a growing export economy. Within this larger industrial landscape, Rajkot…
Shipping
ADM is Port of Virginia's Shipper of the Year Award Recipient
The Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), a global agricultural conglomerate that is a long-time user of The Port of Virginia®, is this year’s recipient o...
Shipping
Real Life Incident: Off-Center Cargo Stowage Prevents Closing Of Hatch Covers
Uneven iron ore loading twisted a Panamax bulk carrier’s hull, preventing three hatch covers from closing until the cargo was re-trimmed.
Supply Chain
Hitachi Energy Plans $330 Million Transformer Parts Plant in Ontario
Hitachi Energy plans a transformer insulation factory costing more than $330 million in London, Ontario, with completion expected by 2028.
Supply Chain
Beyond Traditional Trade Agreements: A Proposal for Creating ‘Rules of Resilience’
Two trade experts are claiming to have identified a “critical gap” in the way that traditional trade agreements are created and assessed.
Supply Chain
How Warehouse Leaders Can Make the Most of Automation and AI
The warehouse leader of the future will still be accountable for execution. What changes is the scope of that responsibility.
Supply Chain
Apple iPhone Duo in Short Supply After Shipments Slip Into 2027
Compared with the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September, securing an iPhone Duo was significantly more difficult.
Ports
US vessel seizures – the prize law’s return?
US court prepares to revive dormant maritime seizure powers as Middle East conflicts drag on.
Ports
Colombo Logistics Hub Project Ends as CMPort Agrees to Exit
Summary China Merchants Port Holdings has agreed to terminate its involvement in a planned US$392 million logistics complex at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port. The settlement provides for repayment of project-related funds and the winding…
Ports
Paradip Port Authority Reviews Western Dock Terminal Progress at JPPL Berth, Focuses on Mechanization and Cargo Efficiency
Summary Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Chairperson Susanta Kumar Purohit reviewed the development and operational readiness of the Western Dock terminal at Jindal Paradip Port Limited (JPPL) in Paradip on 18 October 2026. The review…
Ports
India’s Inland Waterway Cargo Reaches 218 Million Tonnes, Exceeds 2030 Target
Summary India’s inland waterway cargo reached 218 million metric tonnes in 2025–26, exceeding the 200-million-tonne target under Maritime India Vision 2030. The milestone comes as authorities expand navigation support, digital information and cargo incentives,…
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India’s Exports to US Rise 48% in September as Tariff Concerns Accelerate Shipments
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 base. The surge came amid tariff concerns, although a…
Ports
Customs Tariff Values Revised for Edible Oils, Precious Metals and Brass Scrap
Short news summary CBIC has revised customs tariff values for specified edible oils, gold, silver, brass scrap and areca nuts, effective 16 October 2026. Compared with the preceding schedule, values have fallen for palm-based…
Ports
Odisha Industrial Projects Worth ₹39,383 Crore Advance at Kalinganagar
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 across 14 districts, the programme carries an estimated employment…
Shipping
Is Russia Probing NATO Weakness in the Black Sea?
Russia is clearly mounting a campaign in the Black Sea against merchant shipping, with the aim of reducing shipping volumes heading to and from Ukrain...
Shipping
The Blockade on Iran Is Now Hitting Home
Analysts use the best available information to try to determine how effective the United States' blockade of Iranian shipping has been in putting pres...
Shipping
Omani Government to End Maersk-Linked Concession in Salalah Port
The Omani government says that it will not extend the current Salalah port concession to a Maersk-linked operator beyond the current lease expiration...
Shipping
Jones Walker Legal Maritime Team Featured in Chambers and Legal 500
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to announce that its Maritime Practice Group received national rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA by Chambers an...
Shipping
AI, Robotics and Nuclear Top the Agenda at ABS N. America Regional Meeting
(NEW YORK) “Rapid technology innovation and autonomous systems are transforming shipping into a highly connected, data-driven industry.”That was a key...
Shipping
IRClass Grants Type Approval to Medha Energy's Lithium-Ion Batteries
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has successfully completed the Type Approval process for the 92 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery System developed by M/s Medh...
Shipping
Two Protesters Arrested for Boarding Offshore Gas Platform off Australia
Australian authorities have arrested two Greenpeace activists who briefly boarded an offshore gas platform off the coast of Western Australia. On Satu...
Ports
BV China and Pacific Gas ink strategic cooperation
The partnership aims to deliver technical consultancy services for liquefied gas carriers