The latest confrontation between the United States and Iran has drawn global attention to a critical weakness in international trade: the dependence of the world economy on a small number of maritime
The recent sinking of the MSC ELSA 3 off the coast of Vizhinjam, Kerala, serves as a stark reminder of the potential ecological and economic consequences of maritime incidents. This event, detailed
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Vincent Clerc, the CEO of AP Møller Maersk, the world’s second-largest container shipping group, has warned that using tariffs to reshape global supply chains would be a slow and unrealistic process, requiring
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The era of being truly off-grid at sea may be over — at least for the ultra-wealthy. Thanks to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, luxury yachts are transforming into mobile high-tech
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The Vizhinjam Port Project in Kerala, constructed by the Adani Group—a private sector enterprise—in partnership with the Marxist-led Kerala government, is a refreshing development of far-reaching and significant importance, both economically and
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KPMG has resigned as the auditor for P&O Ferries, citing its inability to complete the audit of the company’s 2023 accounts to the “required standard.” The Big Four accounting firm stepped down
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Exclusive by Our Correspondents in New Delhi and Colombo Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declined an invitation to visit the newly commissioned Adani-operated terminal at the Colombo Port during his recent
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The proposed hydrographic cooperation agreement between India and Sri Lanka, initiated by the previous regime, has ignited serious debate, with growing concerns over its potential to erode Sri Lanka’s control over its
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Danish shipping giant AP Møller-Maersk has finalized a deal to acquire the Panama Canal Railway, a key infrastructure link that connects the ports at both ends of the Panama Canal. This acquisition
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In a major milestone for China’s shipbuilding industry, the country has delivered its latest dual-fuel car carrier, capable of carrying up to 8,600 vehicles. The new vessel, named Wen Jing Kou, was
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Several significant investments in the maritime sector have been announced, showcasing a global push to enhance port infrastructure, green shipping solutions, and technological advancements within the industry. India’s $5.8 Billion Inland Waterways
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