A sharp decline in commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh concerns over global energy security and its potential impact on India. According to LSEG shipping data, only four commercial vessels transited the strategic waterway on Sunday, compared with eight vessels the previous day, reflecting the growing disruption caused by escalating military […]
In a significant boost to the horticulture exports of Jammu & Kashmir, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko Cherries (High-Density European Sweet Cherries) and Scentrose Plums from the districts of Shopian and Pulwama to Singapore. […]
Global shipping major Maersk has announced a sharp increase in its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for container cargo moving from India to Northern Europe, effective August 1, 2026, a move expected to significantly increase freight costs for Indian exporters. The revised surcharge comes amid continued disruptions to global shipping caused by the prolonged Gulf conflict, […]
India has secured a landmark agreement to export green methanol to Japan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward clean energy and its emergence as a global supplier of sustainable fuels. The deal is expected to strengthen bilateral energy cooperation while supporting Japan’s decarbonisation goals and expanding India’s footprint in the global green […]
Coconut exports from Pollachi, Tamil Nadu’s largest coconut-producing region, are showing signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions in West Asia ease, with fresh demand from Gulf countries reviving overseas shipments after nearly three months of disruption. Export enquiries from key Gulf markets have resumed, bringing relief to growers and exporters who were hit hard by […]
Continuous heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds of 70–80 kmph has severely disrupted operations at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) in Raigad, which remains under a Red Alert. Adverse weather conditions have significantly affected vessel berthing, sailing schedules, and cargo movement across major container terminals. At BMCTPL, port operations were suspended from the midnight of July […]