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How India’s port bet reinforces the road freight trap

Akira Nakamura - December 1, 2025

India’s Sagarmala Programme was designed to solve a structural problem: logistics costs consuming 13-14% of GDP versus 8% in developed economies, driven by roads...

Bangladesh

Pakistan claims first Hong Kong Convention-compliant recycling yard

Sophie Becker - December 1, 2025

Pakistan’s ship recycling sector has taken a long-awaited step onto the global compliance ladder, with Prime Green Recyclers becoming the country’s first Hong Kong...

India

India’s Paradip Port Achieves Fastest-Ever 100 MMT Cargo Throughput In A Fiscal Year

Priya Anika Rajan - December 1, 2025

India’s Paradip Port in the eastern state of Odisha has made history by achieving the fastest-ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a fiscal year...

China

Indian exporters offset US tariff hit by shifting to new markets

Zhang Weili - December 1, 2025

As the steep 50% US tariffs imposed on several Indian goods from August 27 begin to bite, exporters in key sectors have swiftly redirected...

Bangladesh

Bhutan’s debut transit cargo via Chattogram held up at Burimari pending Indian clearance

Akira Nakamura - December 1, 2025

Bhutan’s first trial transit consignment routed through Chattogram Port has hit an unexpected snag at the Burimari land port, after required paperwork from India...

India

Vivek Chaturvedi takes charge as new CBIC Chairman

Emily Carter - December 1, 2025

The Union Government has named senior IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer Vivek Chaturvedi as the next Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect...

Australia

Global trade headwinds could heighten India’s export risks: GTRI

Akira Nakamura - December 1, 2025

India’s export sector may face deeper strain as global trade loses momentum, with policy shocks and rising domestic costs amplifying vulnerabilities, according to the...

India

A milestone moment at Mumbai’s waterfront

Sophie Becker - December 1, 2025

The Ballard Pier proudly welcomed the magnificent Celebrity Millennium, a vessel that carries up to 2,218 guests and stands as an icon of global...

India

ADES inks Compact Driller rig contract with Brunei Shell Petroleum

Emily Carter - December 1, 2025

The Saudi Arabia-headquartered international oil and gas drilling service provider ADES Holding Company (ADES) has secured through its wholly owned subsidiary Shelf Drilling a...

Australia