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…
Djibouti Ship Repair Yard Opens East Africa’s Largest Maritime Facility
Djibouti officially inaugurated the new Djibouti Ship Repair Yard (DSRY) on April 4, marking a major milestone for the regional maritime economy. The facility is now the largest ship repair…
Iran Refuses to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid US Ceasefire Talks
Iran has formally rejected proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire framework with the United States. According to Reuters, the refusal comes despite ongoing…
Hitachi Rail Acquires Clever Devices to Expand North American Transit Tech
Hitachi Rail has agreed to acquire US based Clever Devices, a move designed to significantly expand its footprint as a global digital mobility provider. This acquisition strengthens Hitachi Rail’s market…
Hambantota Port Doubles RoRo Capacity Amid Middle East Shipping Disruptions
Hambantota International Port (HIP) is rapidly expanding its cargo capacity as global shipping volumes surge in response to ongoing disruptions in the Middle East. With ocean carriers actively diverting vessels…
SolitAir Expands Air Cargo Network to Cochin Airport in India
SolitAir has officially expanded its India cargo network by launching a new service to Cochin. This route addition brings the air freight carrier’s total operational footprint in India to five…
Strait of Hormuz: Iran Exempts Iraqi Oil Ships from Transit Restrictions
The Iranian military has officially exempted Iraq from its ongoing shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. The declaration has the potential to unleash up to 3 million barrels a…
Deendayal Port Authority Gets Rs 132 Crore Bridge to Ease Cargo Traffic
Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has officially approved a Rs 132.51 crore road over bridge project at the Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla. The bridge will be constructed…
Arkas and Turkon add Iskenderun to Mediterranean US East Coast service
Arkas Line and Turkon Line have expanded their joint Mediterranean-U.S. East Coast service by adding a new port call at Iskenderun. This new edition will enhance the coverage between the…
DP World Reaches 10 Million TEU Milestone at Port of Dakar
DP World has officially handled its 10 millionth container at the Port of Dakar. This major operational milestone positions the terminal as one of the most efficient maritime gateways in…
CMA CGM Announces Peak Season Surcharge for China to West Africa
CMA CGM has officially announced a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments moving from China to West Africa. According to the ocean carrier, implementing this surcharge is a necessary…