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…
Port of Ravenna Logistics: Circle Group and Setramar Launch Digital Upgrade
Circle Group and Setramar Group have partnered on a joint initiative to digitize terminal and logistics operations at the Port of Ravenna. The project aims to modernise the port’s technical…
Indian Navy Evacuates 18 Stranded Energy Vessels from Strait of Hormuz
The Indian Navy, working alongside a multi-ministry task force, is actively evacuating 18 commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. All 18 ships are carrying energy cargo bound for…
Kandla Port Conducts India’s First Methanol Bunkering Trial
India’s Kandla Port in Gujarat took a major step toward supporting alternative marine fuels by completing a shore to ship methanol bunkering trial on April 2, 2026. The operation successfully…
EU Rejects Proposed Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees as Illegal
The European Commission has officially rejected a controversial proposal to charge commercial vessels for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The EU stated that any mandatory toll systems for this…
MEYER WERFT Unveils 100% Battery Electric Cruise Ship Concept
German shipbuilder MEYER WERFT has introduced “Vision,” a concept design for what it claims will be the world’s first 100% battery electric cruise ship. Debuting at Seatrade Cruise Global in…
Cathay Group Suspends Middle East Cargo and Passenger Flights
In response to ongoing volatility in the region, the Cathay Group has temporarily halted all operations in the Middle East. The decision impacts both freighter and passenger services, creating immediate…
Swire Shipping Updates South Korea Local Charges and Fees
Swire Shipping has announced an upcoming revision to its local charges in South Korea. Following a recent review of service related costs, the carrier is adjusting its fee structure to…
Saudi Arabia Sustains Red Sea Oil Exports Following Pipeline Strike
Saudi Arabia’s oil exports moving through the Red Sea are holding steady for now, despite a recent drone attack on a critical cross country pipeline. The Wednesday strike which occurred…
Maersk Shifts Northern Star Service to Yangshan Port in Shanghai
A.P. Moller-Maersk is reinstating calls at the Yangshan deep water port as part of a strategic update to its Northern Star service. By shifting the call from the Port of…
Blue Water Shipping Opens Dedicated Reefer Department in Chile
Blue Water Shipping is expanding its presence in the Americas with a new, dedicated reefer department in Chile. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s handling of temperature controlled…