Shipping

Redington shifts to air freight as Gulf conflict disrupts sea routes

By Axel Miller | 15 May 2026

Redington has increased air freight and regional logistics operations to maintain Middle East technology supplies amid Gulf shipping disruptions and rising freight costs.

The war tax on basmati as exporters face shipping shock

By Axel Miller | 27 Apr 2026

India’s basmati exporters are hit by rising shipping costs and longer routes. Learn how global disruptions are impacting trade and farmer incomes.

IMO prepares contingency coordination for vessels affected by heightened Strait of Hormuz risk

By Axel Miller | 21 Apr 2026

The IMO emphasizes maritime safety and risk monitoring in the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical tensions impact global shipping and energy transport routes.

Hapag-Lloyd flags higher costs from Red Sea disruption, warns recovery will take time

By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026

Hapag-Lloyd warns of rising costs and prolonged disruption in global shipping, with recovery expected to take weeks even after tensions ease.

India’s merchandise trade deficit up $27.28 bn at $223.13 billion in April-November 2025

By Unnikrishnan | 15 Dec 2025

India's merchandise trade deficit widens to $223.13 bn in Apr-Nov; strong services surplus narrows the overall gap.

Mazagon Docks to acquire substantial stake in Colombo Dockyard

By Unnikrishnan | 01 Jul 2025

State-owned defence ship building company Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is investing Rs452 crore ($52.96 million) to acquire a controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard PLC

India, Norway to expand maritime cooperation, explore Northern Sea Route

05 Jun 2025

India and Norway are expanding maritime cooperation with plans to explore the feasibility of operationalising the Northern Sea Route (NSR)

Maersk trims 2025 global container forecast amid rising trade and geopolitical tensions

08 May 2025

Global shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has revised its outlook for the container shipping market in 2025, citing growing economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability.