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| | BUSAN : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, in Busan, South Korea, used a high-level ministerial roundtable on World Maritime Day and talks with South Korea’s marine equipment industry to press one case: India wants maritime rules that every country can put into practice, and partners willing to build and grow with India. |
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| | BUSAN : Union Minister of Shipping,Ports and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said that, India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maritime cooperation with South Korea, with a focus on shipbuilding, marine equipment manufacturing, green shipping and digitalisation. Shri Sonowal interacted with members of the Indian shipbuilding community in Busan, Republic of Korea, a global hub of maritime industry. |
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| | THE HAGUE : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal’s ongoing visit to the Netherlands is reinforcing the growing economic partnership between India and the Netherlands, with a strong focus on trade and investment, semiconductor technologies, advanced manufacturing, green energy and innovation. |
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| | KOCHI : Cochin Port marked a significant milestone in India’s cruise tourism sector with the maiden call of MV Empress, operated by Cordelia Cruises, on October 25, 2026. The arrival marked the vessel’s first voyage following Kochi’s designation as a home port for Cordelia Cruises, reinforcing the city’s growing importance in India’s domestic and regional cruise tourism network. |
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| | CHENNAI : Chennai Port Authority has achieved a significant operational milestone by handling 9,929 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) in a single day on October 25, 2026, recording its highest daily container throughput in more than five years since the COVID-19 pandemic. The achievement highlights the Port’s operational resilience, improved cargo-handling efficiency and continued commitment to facilitating international trade. |
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| | NEW DELHI : Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has signed an agency agreement with Samudera Shipping Line (India) Pvt. Ltd. to expand its international shipping services and strengthen end-to-end logistics solutions for export-import (EXIM) customers. |
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| | KOCHI : Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has formally handed over its profit share for the financial year 2025–26 to Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) for the CSL Mumbai Ship Repair Unit (CMSRU), marking a significant milestone in the unit’s operational and financial performance. |
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| | NEW DELHI : The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) is strengthening India’s rail-based parcel logistics network through its Joint Parcel Product – Rapid Cargo Service (JPP–RCS), offering businesses a scheduled and reliable transportation solution for parcels, e-commerce shipments and other time-sensitive cargo. |
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| | NEW DELHI : The Department of Commerce has extended the timelines under Component II of RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation), a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), until March 31, 2027. The extension was notified vide Notification No. 37/2026-27 dated September 30, 2026, in view of continued geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and their impact on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions. |
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| | MUMBAI : DP World has launched two new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC)-enabled double-stack rail services connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) with its inland container depot (ICD) network in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Sachana in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. |
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| | AHMEDABAD : The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) participated in an interaction session on the key outcomes of the 57th GST Council Meeting, organised by the CGST Ahmedabad Zone on October 22, 2026, at ICAI Bhawan, Ahmedabad. The session brought together senior tax officials, representatives of trade and industry, industry associations, and chambers of commerce to discuss GST-related developments and address practical challenges faced by businesses. |
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| | BENGALURU : Indian apparel supplier Gokaldas Exports (GOKL.NS)expects Europe to nearly double its share of exports as it benefits from a proposed trade deal, while diversifying beyond the US, a top executive told Reuters. Domestic garment exporters are looking beyond the United States as uncertainty over tariffs persists, while anticipating stronger demand from Europe as India secures better trade access. |
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| | KOLKATA : Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express train on Monday. Shri Vaishnaw participated in the programme through video conferencing. |
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| | GENEVA : MSC has received its first ESG Recognition from global certification body DNV. Achieving this recognition reflects MSC’s commitment to continuous improvement, recognized international standards and responsible business practices. It also supports our broader approach to sustainability, which revolves around four priorities: enabling logistics decarbonization, protecting our blue planet, fostering inclusive trade and addressing social challenges. |
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| | UDUPI : The first of eight 6,300 deadweight tonnage (DWT) dry cargo vessels being built by Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) for Norway-based Wilson ASA was launched at the shipyard in Malpe on Monday. It is the largest vessel built at the yard since UCSL was incorporated in 2021. |
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