Kolkata, February 26: India is on course to emerge as a leading global maritime hub by 2047, with ports already handling nearly 95% of the country’s trade by volume. Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shantanu Thakur said the maritime sector will be central to achieving…
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India-CMA CGM Signs Landmark LNG Shipbuilding Deal
New Delhi, 18 February 2026: India’s maritime reforms have yielded a landmark outcome with the signing of a shipbuilding contract between global shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). The agreement covers the construction of six 1,700 TEU feeder container vessels powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), underscoring…
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India Pushes Maritime Law Reforms, Boosts Smart Protein
India has taken significant steps to modernise its maritime regulatory framework while simultaneously advancing indigenous biotechnology solutions to strengthen sustainability and food security. The government is accelerating implementation of key maritime laws to enhance shipping efficiency, safety, and governance, while also supporting domestic innovation in animal nutrition through cutting-edge antimicrobial…
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PM Modi Lauds INSV Kaundinya’s Maiden Voyage to Oman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Indian Navy, shipbuilders, and traditional artisans as INSV Kaundinya embarked on her maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman. Built using the ancient Indian stitched-ship technique, the vessel stands as a remarkable tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage and…