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…
Australia Issues Port Ban on Chinese Owned Bulker for MLC Violations
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a six-month port ban against the Liberia-flagged, Chinese-owned bulker BBG Wuzhou. The penalty comes after an inspection revealed severe violations of the…
Suez Canal Authority Suspends 15% Transit Fee Discount for Containerships
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has officially suspended the 15% discount on transit fees previously granted to large container vessels. The policy reversal took effect on Tuesday, confirmed by a…
ONE Launches Direct Iberia Baltic Express (IBX) Container Service
Ocean Network Express (ONE) is expanding its European network with the launch of the Iberia Baltic Express (IBX). Set to commence operations in May 2026, this new weekly container service…
Ocean Alliance Adds Direct JAXPORT to Asia Container Service
The Ocean Alliance is expanding its US Southeast footprint with a new direct container service connecting the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) to major Asian markets. The weekly Chesapeake Bay Express…
CK Hutchison Files Arbitration Against Maersk Over Balboa Terminal Takeover
Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison has initiated arbitration proceedings against Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk. The conflict centers on the takeover of vital port infrastructure near the Panama Canal, escalating…
Maersk Increases Emergency Contingency Surcharge for India to Europe Freight
Maersk has officially announced an increase to its Emergency Contingency Surcharge (ECS) for shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe and the Mediterranean. This rate update specifically impacts…
DP World Connects Sendai and the Philippines with Weekly JP8 Shipping Service
DP World has strengthened supply chain efficiency between Japan and the Philippines by supporting a new direct maritime link. This route is primarily being utilized by Ichijo Komuten Co., Ltd.,…
Maersk introduced PSS for US Gulf to South America’s West Coast
Maersk has introduced PSS for US Gulf to the West Coast of South America, effective from 6 May 2026 until further notice. The surcharge will apply to cargo moving from…
KEZAD Group Secures AED 147 Million for Abu Dhabi Logistics Projects
KEZAD Group has officially announced five new industrial and logistics projects across its KEZAD Al Ain and KEZAD Al Ma’mourah zones in Abu Dhabi. Backed by a combined investment of…
Indian Navy Commissions INS Taragiri Stealth Frigate in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Navy officially commissioned its latest stealth frigate, the INS Taragiri, in Visakhapatnam. The vessel is the fourth platform in the Project 17A class and will join the Eastern…