India FTA Rules of Origin 2026: Duty Lines, CoO, Compliance
Kiyaan Singh
India’s free trade cover now spans 38 countries across nine deals. The UK and Oman agreements go live in 2026, the EU pact in 2027 Three of the nine deals…
India Launches Credit Support Scheme for MSME E-commerce Exporters
India has officially launched a crucial credit support scheme tailored for e-commerce exporters as part of its Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Designed to ease access to working capital, this initiative…
HD Hyundai and ABS to Design 16,000 TEU Nuclear-Powered Container Ship
HD Hyundai has officially signed a joint development agreement with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to design a nuclear-linked electric propulsion system for commercial ocean freight. The project is…
VOC Port Outer Harbour Project: Inside the $1.63 Billion Expansion
V.O. Chidambaranar Port (VOC Port) is gearing up for a massive upgrade. The port authority plans to invest approximately $1.63 billion into a new Outer Harbour project designed to handle…
Ellerman City Liners Relaunches IPEX2 Service Between Hull and Gdynia
Ellerman City Liners has officially relaunched its IPEX2 service. The reinstated route will now operate as a dedicated short-sea shuttle connection linking Hull in the United Kingdom directly with Gdynia…
MSC Rate Update: New Peak Season and Emergency Fuel Surcharges Announced
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a new series of rate increases and surcharges affecting multiple global trade routes. Effective March 16, 2026, MSC is implementing new freight rates for…
CONCOR Launches Rail-Based Bulk Cement Transport in Tank Containers
Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has launched specialized logistics services for the bulk transportation of loose cement using advanced tank containers. This shift from conventional bagged road transport to…
ONE Expands AX4 Service with New Asia and Latin America Port Calls
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is upgrading its West Coast South America (AX4) service. The carrier announced the network enhancement to strengthen its coverage and improve overall transit efficiency between key…
Imabari Shipbuilding Delivers 64,000 DWT Bulk Carrier ULTRA DETERMINATION
Imabari Shipbuilding has officially delivered the ULTRA DETERMINATION, a new 64,000 DWT bulk carrier. Constructed at the company’s Shin Kasado Dockyard in Japan, the handymax-size vessel brings flexible, modern capacity…
CMA CGM Rate Update: New FAK Rates and PSS for April 2026
CMA CGM has issued a series of tariff updates affecting several major global trade lanes. Starting in mid-March and early April 2026, shippers will see revised Freight All Kinds (FAK)…
CMA CGM Announces April 2026 Rate Hike for India to South America Trade
CMA CGM has released two new tariff updates affecting shippers moving cargo out of South Asia and East Africa. Effective April 1, 2026, the ocean carrier is rolling out a…