Cabinet officials
The 2nd edition of the BIMSTEC Ports Conclave, inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, has played a crucial role in strengthening regional maritime connectivity and cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region. The event brought together policymakers, maritime experts, and stakeholders from all
International trade
French Ambassador Remi Lambert recently outlined France's vision for deeper engagement with Sri Lanka, focusing on tourism, investment, and regional cooperation. The 21st Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-France Business Council (SLFBC) provided a platform for Lambert to share his diplomatic vision, which emphasizes economic collaboration, maritime,
International trade
Mauritius has embarked on a three-day workshop on Trade in Telecommunications, Computer, and Information Services at The Docks in Port Louis. Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC), the workshop aims to enhance the capacity of national
International trade
Sanya's tourism standardization work has achieved significant progress in recent years, with the city's standards becoming a model for other areas. At the core of this success is Zheng Yinhe, chief engineer of tourism standardization in the Office of the Municipal Tourism Standardization Construction Leading Group.
International trade
The opening of the Erenhot air port in Inner Mongolia's Hohhot marks a significant milestone in the development of the region's transportation infrastructure. The new international route between Erenhot and Ulaanbaatar has been launched, providing a convenient and efficient travel option for passengers from both countries.
International trade
Chengmai County in Hainan Province has initiated a process to modify the land use of a 1.93-hectare plot from retail commercial to logistics warehousing, as part of its efforts to enhance the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port. The change is intended to promote the stable and healthy
International trade
In a move to further promote the "Shanxi Products Going Abroad" service, Jinjiang Land Port has activated the functional advantages of the private foreign trade public service platform and launched upgrades and preferential measures to assist foreign trade companies in reducing international logistics costs, improving customs clearance efficiency,
Cabinet officials
The Baku 2025 operational-tactical exercise was a significant event in Azerbaijan, designed to test the joint operational mechanisms of rescue forces and equipment during large-scale emergencies. The exercise, organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, involved the participation of 1,250 personnel, 8 helicopters, 277 specialized vehicles, and 14 specially
Cabinet officials
The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has secured a significant victory against the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) after the Federal High Court declared the collection of Practitioners' Operating Fee (POF) from Licensed Customs Agents as illegal. The judgement,
Cabinet officials
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has announced a series of initiatives to transform the connectivity, trade, tourism, and employment landscape of India's Northeast region with a massive investment of é 5,000 crore. The projects aim to develop year-round navigable waterways, modern terminals, community
International trade
The Tianjin People's Government recently announced the implementation of a new business model at the Nanjiang oil depot of Tianjin Zhongran Marine Fuel Co., Ltd., where 4,500 tons of high-sulfur fuel oil and 27,000 tons of low-sulfur fuel oil were transferred to bonded tanks for physical
International trade
As global trade is poised to double by 2050, the world's ports face unprecedented pressures from climate risks, sea-level rise, and escalating demand. According to a new climate advisory report from JP Morgan, ports handle over 80% of global goods by volume, and without significant upgrades and resilience
