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Schottel Opens Indian Subsidiary

Jun 01, 2026

Schottel is expanding its international network with the establishment of a new subsidiary in India. With Schottel India Sales and Service Private Limited, the German propulsion company is further strengthening its presence in a rapidly developing…

Maersk Launches Service to Strengthen India-China Connectivity

May 27, 2026

Maersk has announced the launch of FI2, a new dedicated ocean service connecting Far East Asia to the Indian subcontinent, with the first Westbound sailing departing Shanghai on June 4.The service has been introduced in direct response to growing…

India Allows Four Iranian Oil Tankers to Berth

Apr 10, 2026

India's shipping ministry has granted special permission to four vessels carrying Iranian oil - as requested by Reliance Industries - to berth at the western Indian port of Sikka, three industry sources said.India's oil ministry, shipping ministry…

Russian Oil Cargo Discharge at Indian Port Delayed Due to Insurance Scrutiny

Nov 26, 2025

A Western-sanctioned vessel with Russian oil destined for Indian Oil Corp has had discharge of the cargo delayed at a port in eastern India due to a hold-up in online verification of insurance cover provided by a Russian insurer, three industry sources with direct knowledge of the matter said…

US Grants India Sanctions Waiver to run Iranian Port

Oct 30, 2025

The U.S. has granted India a six-month sanctions waiver to operate the Iranian port of Chabahar, India said on Thursday, boosting New Delhi's effort to enhance trade with Afghanistan and Central Asian countries bypassing its rival Pakistan.India…

APM Terminals Eyes $2 billion Investment in Indian Port

Oct 30, 2025

Danish shipping company Maersk said on Thursday its APM Terminals unit may invest around $2 billion in the Pipavav Port in western India.Maersk said in a statement it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat Maritime Board on increasing capacity at the port…

Unifeeder, Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to Advance Sustainable Coastal Shipping in India

Oct 30, 2025

Unifeeder, a DP World company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to collaborate on…

DP World Pledges $5b Infrastructure Investment in India

Oct 30, 2025

DP World has pledged to invest an additional $5 billion in India to strengthen its integrated supply chain network, which supports both exports and domestic trade. This is in addition to the $3 billion that DP World has already invested in India over the past three decades…

Russian Crude Freight Rates to India Rise

Oct 07, 2025

Tanker freight rates for shipping Urals crude from Russia’s western ports to India rose further in late September and early October, tracking a sharp increase in loadings last month, industry sources said.Indian refiners continue to buy Russian oil despite punitive U…

PSA Doubles Handling Capacity at India’s Largest Container Terminal

Sep 07, 2025

With the inauguration of its Phase 2 expansion, PSA Mumbai is poised to become India’s largest container terminal, doubling its annual handling capacity to 4.8 million TEUs.Designed to accommodate multiple mega container vessels alongside with 2…

Doubling of US Tariffs on India Begins Wednesday

Aug 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to ties between the two countries that became strategic partners after the turn of this century…

APM Terminals to Accelerate Port Development in Andhra Pradesh

Aug 24, 2025

The Government of Andhra Pradesh in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals, part of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, to accelerate port and terminal development in the state.Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a logistics hub on India’s east coast…

Estimated 55% of Indian Goods Exported to US Will Face Tariffs

Aug 11, 2025

About 55% of India's merchandise exports to the United States will be subject to the tariff imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, the Indian government said on Monday.Last week, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods as punishment for Delhi's purchases of Russian oil…

US Imposes Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Goods

Aug 06, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil.The additional tariffs mean India will face the highest levy along with Brazil…

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