Cabinet officials
India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, emphasized that the country's goal is to make its maritime industry greener, smarter, and more resilient. This vision is guided by the target of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2070. The government has set ambitious targets
Cabinet officials
The Northeast region of India, long fragmented by rugged terrain and limited connectivity, is undergoing a profound transformation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the region's rivers are being rediscovered as arteries of opportunity and multipliers of progress. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has
Ports
A U.S. warship, the USS Gravely, arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, sparking a heated response from Venezuela, which accused the neighboring Caribbean government of "a military provocation" with the CIA. This move comes as President Trump authorized the CIA to conduct secret operations in Venezuela,
Cruise lines
Vancouver's cruise sector has wrapped up another successful year, with the final cruise ship of the season, Coral Princess, departing from the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver. The 2025 season saw 301 cruise ship visits and 1.2 million passengers, generating a significant boost
Cruise lines
Vancouver's cruise sector has wrapped up another successful year, with the final cruise ship of the season, Coral Princess, departing from the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver. The 2025 season saw 301 cruise ship visits and 1.2 million passengers, generating a significant boost
Cruise lines
Vancouver's cruise sector has wrapped up another successful year, with the final cruise ship of the season, Coral Princess, departing from the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver. The 2025 season saw 301 cruise ship visits and 1.2 million passengers, generating a significant boost
Tariffs
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has expressed strong opposition to new U.S. tariffs on port equipment and shipping, warning that these measures would hinder the modernization of America's ports and hinder the country's competitiveness. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
International trade
Research conducted by the University of Aveiro and published in the journal Economia Agro-Alimentare highlights the urgent need for sustainable operations across management, economic, and social dimensions in maritime ports, which are responsible for 80% of global trade. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainable digital supply chains, circular
International trade
Sanya, a coastal city in Hainan province, has seen a surge in yacht tourism this year, with nearly 130,000 yacht trips carrying over 900,000 passengers from January to September. The policy tailwinds from the Hainan Free Trade Port and Sanya's push to expand its maritime economy
International trade
Walvis Bay, once a shining example of Namibia's logistics prowess, has slipped in the latest global port efficiency rankings, prompting a national call to action. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) attributes the decline to global shipping disruptions, but this explanation, while valid, cannot absolve the country of its
Tariffs
Hainan's medical and health industry has seen significant growth since the "zero tariff" policy for imported pharmaceuticals and medical devices took effect. According to Haikou Customs, the total value of zero-tariff pharmaceutical and medical device imports has reached 225 million yuan, resulting in a cumulative tax
Tariffs
Protests are mounting against the tariff hike at Chittagong Port, with port users claiming the increase could be as high as 400 per cent in some cases, far exceeding the promised average 41 per cent increase. The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has implemented the new rates, effective from October 15,
