International trade
Angola's President, Joao Lourenco, assessed the progress of the Caio Deepwater Port construction in Cabinda during a 48-hour working visit. The port is 65 percent complete, with the first phase scheduled for completion in December of this year. The infrastructure is considered strategic for the economic development of
International trade
Ondo State Government has allocated funds in its current budget to create a master plan for the state capital, Akure, which will serve as a template for development and proper land allocation. The government has also initiated steps for a regional master plan in Araromi sea-side, aiming to harness the
Cabinet officials
The Amazon region, a major producer of biodiversity products, has entered a new phase in its relationship with China with the arrival of the first ship on the new maritime route to Asia. The Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Waldez Goes, emphasized that conscious industrialization in the Amazon is
Cabinet officials
As India aims to assert its position as a global maritime hub, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) recently convened a high-level roundtable meet with envoys and industry leaders from 28 nations in Delhi. The event, chaired by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, marked a significant step towards
Cabinet officials
The Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) convened the Ambassadors' Roundtable Meet in Delhi, assembling 28 nations' envoys, senior officials, industry leaders, and multilateral representatives to explore collaborations ahead of India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025. The event emphasized India's growing role in global maritime
Cabinet officials
The Port Authority of Thailand, in collaboration with the Customs Department, has successfully implemented a container scanning system aimed at elevating port security standards to meet international standards. This initiative is a significant step towards strengthening the country's logistics capabilities and driving economic growth. Deputy Minister of Transport,
Cabinet officials
The Government of Assam has received a significant boost in its development journey with the Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) allotting four bighas of land on lease for 60 years. This land, located at the prime real estate of Mumbai's Colaba, will be used to develop essential public infrastructure
International trade
Lineage, Inc., a leading temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, has announced the certification of its Jourdan Road facility in New Orleans East as a Class 3 Public Bonded Warehouse. This milestone marks the company's first customs bonded facility in Louisiana, positioning it as a premier Gulf gateway for global trade.
Exports
A 42-year-old Chinese national, Shenghua Wen, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for his role in smuggling firearms, ammunition, and sensitive technology to North Korea. Wen, who had entered the United States on a student visa in 2012, remained in the country illegally after his visa expired in
Exports
A 42-year-old Chinese national, Shenghua Wen, was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for conspiring to export firearms, ammunition, and sensitive technology to North Korea. Wen, who entered the United States in 2012 on a student visa, remained in the country illegally after his visa expired in December 2013.
International trade
The Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR) has established a direct maritime route between the Greater Bay Area (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau) and the Port of Santana das Docas, in Amapa, Brazil. This new connection aims to strengthen international trade, regional development, and the bioeconomy, with a focus on regional integration
International trade
Cooperation between China and Kazakhstan has provided favorable conditions for the development of the Middle Corridor, attracting additional transit and foreign trade cargo. Acting Executive Director for Commercial Affairs of the Aktau Sea Trade Port Anuar Nemyshov highlighted the significant increase in cargo turnover at the port, citing a 14%
