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Sanctioned Russian LNG tanker attempts to transfer cargo to another ship

Pioneer vessel appears to stop next to another LNG ship in an apparent ship-to-ship transfer

Sanctioned Russian LNG tanker attempts to transfer cargo to another ship

Pioneer vessel appears to stop next to another LNG ship in an apparent ship-to-ship transfer

Cargo traffic at major ports grows 5.92% to 70.08 mn tonnes in Jul: IPA

Cargo traffic at 12 major ports in the country grew 5.92 per cent to 70.08 million tonnes (MT) in July from 66.17 MT handled in the year-ago period, according to the data released by major ports' apex body Indian Ports Association. The data also showed that 10 of these major ports logged positive growth in cargo traffic handling, while the remaining two saw a negative growth, as per the IPA. The 12 major ports are Deendayal (Kandla), Mumbai, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Ennore (Kamarajar), Tuticorin (VO Chidambaranar), Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata (including Haldia) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port. In July, IPA said Cochin Port registered the maximum cargo growth at 24.77 per cent, followed by Visakhapatnam Port (10.80 per cent) and JN Port (9.07 per cent). Chennai Port handled 8.89 per cent more traffic compared to July 2023, while cargo traffic at Deendayal Port and V O Chidambaranar Port grew 7.13 per cent and 6.74 per cent, respectively. Similarly, Paradip Port lo

Customs clearance time for imports drops 6% at air cargo complexes: CBIC

For imports, the study has noted that, out of the 15 ports covered under the purview of the study, 9 ports have witnessed a reduction in the average release time in 2024 vis-a-vis the previous year

'Bright future for air cargo sector, needs faster turnaround time'

To tap the potential of the country's air cargo sector, the focus should be on further improving processes as well as ensuring faster turnaround time, a senior government official said on Thursday. The government is working on developing logistics hubs. Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, said the air cargo sector has a bright future and the number of freighters in the country is expected to rise. Currently, Indian carriers have around 18 freighters. There will be a focus on further improving the ease of doing business and faster turnaround time in the air cargo sector, he said while speaking at the conference organised by the ACFI (Air Cargo Forum India) in the national capital. While passenger traffic has recovered after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic, air cargo is yet to fully recover to the pre-Covid levels. In 2023-24, the air cargo handled in the country was a little over 3.36 million tonnes. Surendra Kumar Ahirwar, Joint ..

Air India's international cargo business takes wings, not so for IndiGo

Latter's narrowbody aircraft do not offer adequate space

Rail freight grows at 1.4% in April; coal cargo rises by 6.3%

Coal cargo falls by nearly 8 per cent on cooler April in north, west India

Port to profit: Allcargo founder Shashi Kiran Shetty shares his life story

Shetty, the logistics leader who lives where Rajesh Khanna once did, takes Dev Chatterjee through his life that started at the docks, with some cinematic stopovers

Iran to allow Indian officials to meet 17 crew members of seized MSC Aries

Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that Tehran will "soon" allow Indian authorities to meet 17 Indian crew members of a cargo vessel that was seized by Iran's military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Amir-Abdollahian conveyed this to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a telephonic conversation on Sunday, according to an Iranian foreign ministry readout. It said Amir-Abdollahian also apprised details of Iran's "legitimate defence" and punitive measures against the Israeli regime, in a reference to Tehran's missile and drone attacks on the Jewish nation. The Iranian foreign minister urged the Indian government to maintain its active role through international bodies, including the United Nations Security Council, to halt the war in Gaza as it is at the core of the current crisis in the region, the readout said. In the talks, Jaishankar called for the release of the Indians onboard the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MSC Aries. The Indian for

Titanic law helps ship owner limit liability in Baltimore bridge collapse

At the center of the legal fallout will be Singapore-based Grace Ocean, owner of the container ship Dali that crashed Tuesday into the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the start of a voyage

SpiceXpress, Star Air partner to manage belly space in Star Air's fleet

SpiceJet's cargo arm SpiceXpress on Thursday said it has partnered with Bengaluru-based Star Air to manage the belly space capacity for carrying cargo in Star Air's fleet. The Kolhapur-headquartered Sanjay Ghodawat Group-owned Star Air has a fleet of nine Embraer planes, operating across 20 domestic destinations. This collaboration underlines SpiceXpress's commitment to expanding its reach and strengthening the domestic air cargo infrastructure, SpiceJet said in a statement. Under the collaboration, Star Air will significantly enhance SpiceXpress's domestic network, incorporating nine new destinations, it said, adding, the three-year agreement, extendable by mutual consent, establishes a foundation for seamless cooperation between the two companies. These destinations are Belagavi, Bhuj, Kalaburagi, Kishangarh, Kolhapur, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Nagpur, and Shivamogga. With this, SpiceXpress' domestic network will increase from 39 to 48 destinations helping the company strengthen its ..

Air cargo business flies home as carriers recover after pandemic

Indian airlines have carried more domestic freight in recent months but are losing ground to foreign rivals

Cabinet clears plan to declare Surat airport as international one

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the proposal to declare Surat airport as an international airport. "This strategic move promises to unlock unprecedented economic potential, making Surat a key player in the international aviation landscape and fostering a new era of prosperity for the region," an official release said. The decision was taken by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Elevating Surat airport to international status is paramount for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and bolstering diplomatic ties. With a surge in passenger traffic and cargo operations, the airport's international designation will provide a crucial impetus for regional development," the release said.

Israeli vessel's capture reignites fears over West Asia shipping

Ships have often been caught up in the tensions between various groups in West Asia, at times disrupting flows of energy and other goods

BPCL offers first gasoil cargo in over a year via sales tender: Reports

BPCL is seeking to sell at least 40,000 metric tons of 10ppm sulphur gasoil loading Oct. 26-27 from Kochi, according to a document seen by Reuters

Electric cargo three-wheeler vehicle Greaves Eltra launched: Details here

Greaves Eltra provides a power capability of 9.5 kW at peak performance and also integrates a 10.8 kWh battery pack

Jaipur airport to commence operations at new domestic cargo unit from Aug 1

Indigo Airlines has already been onboarded after which the airlines will now operate its entire domestic cargo business from the new cargo unit at Terminal 1

1 Indian killed as cargo ship with 3,000 cars catches fire off Dutch coast

An Indian crew member was killed and 20 others were injured when a major fire broke out on board a cargo vessel carrying nearly 3,000 cars off the Netherlands coast, with Dutch coastguards warning that the blaze could last for several days. The fire broke out on Tuesday night on the 199-metre Panama-registered Fremantle Highway, which was en route from Germany to Egypt. Several crew members were forced to jump overboard. The Indian Embassy in the Netherlands said in a social media post the fire had resulted in the death of an Indian national. "We are deeply saddened by the incident involving Ship Fremantle Highway' in the North Sea, resulting in the death of an Indian seafarer & injuries to the crew," it said in a tweet on Wednesday. The embassy said it was in touch with the family of the deceased and is assisting in the repatriation of the mortal remains. "Embassy is also in touch with the remaining 20 injured crew members, who are safe and receiving medical attention. All ...

Rail freight sees first YoY decline since Covid in June; sea cargo flat

For the Railways, the reduced loading was primarily on account of thermal coal, the mainstay of its freight operations

APSEZ reports 11.5% jump in total cargo volumes in April-June quarter

The cargo handling in June was, however, lower at 32.8 MMT as compared to 36 MMT in May