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…
Evergreen Suspends Cargo Bookings for UAE, Bahrain, and Middle East Ports
Due to the rapidly evolving security situation in the region, Evergreen Marine Corporation has officially suspended the acceptance of new cargo bookings for several key Middle East ports. The booking…
AD Ports Group Confirms UAE Ports Fully Operational Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
AD Ports Group has officially confirmed that all operations across its clusters are running normally, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Working closely with UAE authorities, the company…
DHL Builds Carbon-Neutral Logistics Center in Rheinbach, Germany
DHL Supply Chain is expanding its contract logistics footprint in the Rhineland economic region. The company is currently building a new 26,600 m² carbon neutral logistics center at the Wolbersacker…
Scottish Government Awards Ferguson Marine Contract for Four New Vessels
The Scottish Government has officially announced its intention to award Ferguson Marine a direct contract to build four new vessels. This critical decision provides the Port Glasgow shipyard with a…
DG Shipping Forms 24×7 Quick Response Team for Indian Seafarers in Persian Gulf
In response to the deteriorating security situation in Iran and the broader Persian Gulf region, India’s Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has established a dedicated 24×7 Quick Response Team. This…
MSC Declares “End of Voyage”: Gulf-Bound Cargo Offloaded at Alternate Ports
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced that all cargo bound for ports in the Gulf will be immediately offloaded at the nearest safe seaport. Driven by ongoing hostilities in the…
Hapag-Lloyd Rate Increase: North Europe to Latin America (April 2026)
Hapag-Lloyd has announced an upcoming increase in ocean tariff rates for cargo moving from North Europe to several key markets across the Americas. The new tariff levels will apply to…
MSC and BlackRock Resume Talks for $23B CK Hutchison Port Acquisition
Nearly a year after the initial announcement, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and U.S. investment group BlackRock have reportedly resumed negotiations to acquire the global port operations of Hong Kong-based CK…
Venture Global Steps Up as Qatar Halts LNG Production
Following recent attacks on facilities at the Ras Laffan Complex, state owned QatarEnergy is reportedly preparing to declare force majeure on its shipments. The targeted complex houses Qatar’s massive Gas…
Maersk Suspends Middle East Cargo Bookings Amid Regional Volatility
Maersk has implemented emergency service suspensions across the Middle East. Driven by rapidly evolving regional volatility, these immediate measures aim to protect personnel and cargo while maintaining overall network stability.…