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…
Global Trade Impact: Strait of Hormuz Closure Forces Cape of Good Hope Routing
Global shipping is facing an immediate supply chain crisis. Following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has officially closed the Strait of Hormuz,…
ONE Launches New AEX Service and Revamps LEX for Europe-Med Trade
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is rolling out a strategic update to its European service network. Taking effect in March 2026, the carrier is launching the brand new Aegean Express (AEX)…
Maersk Diverts ME11 and MECL Services Away from the Red Sea
Maersk alerted customers that it is temporarily pausing its return to the Suez-Red Sea corridor. Citing “unforeseen constraints” in the operating environment and the risk of passage delays, the carrier…
Algoma Central Acquires Mainstay Maritime’s Canadian Great Lakes Fleet
Algoma Central has agreed to purchase three Canadian operating companies and six Canadian-flagged Lakers from Mainstay Maritime. The transaction allows both maritime carriers to strategically streamline and expand their respective…
TIC4.0 Urges Ports to Adopt PAS 4000 Digital Standard for Cargo Handling
The Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 (TIC4.0) is calling on global ports and terminals to adopt a new information model aimed at improving interoperability and reducing supply chain costs. The push…
CMA CGM Launches Ocean Rise Express: New Japan-Europe Shipping Route
CMA CGM Group has officially launched the Ocean Rise Express (OCR), a new weekly shipping service that provides a direct link between Japan, South China, and North Europe. As the…
Galadari Brothers to Build 150,000 SQM Logistics Hub at KEZAD Abu Dhabi
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) has officially signed a 50-year land lease agreement with the Heavy Equipment Division of Galadari Brothers. The deal paves the way for a…
BLR and Frankfurt Airports Sign MoU to Enhance India Europe Air Cargo
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen air cargo connectivity between South India and Europe. Announced at Air Cargo…
India Approves New 4 MTPA Green Hydrogen Terminal at Paradip Port
Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has greenlit a ₹797.17 crore($87.65 million) project to build a dedicated green hydrogen and liquid cargo jetty at Paradip Port. Developed on…
Maersk Heavy Load Surcharge: New Fees for Latin America Trades in March 2026
Maersk is implementing a new Heavy Load Surcharge (HWS) for 20-foot dry equipment shipped from Far East Asia to the West Coast of South America (WCSA), Central America, and the…