How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflictYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concern...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Reliance Industries books supertanker at record $23-25 million freight to lift Iraqi crudeReliance Industries paid a record sum to charter a supertanker for Iraqi crude oil. This reflects a limited vessel pool and soaring voyage ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Primary steel makers may maintain Rs 11K per tn operating profitability in FY27 despite cost pressurePrimary steel producers expect steady operating profitability this fiscal year. Higher global steel prices and safeguard duties will suppor...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Tewolde Gebremariam: The storied career of Air India's new helmsman and the tough India test that awaits himTewolde Gebremariam, known for crisis management, will lead Air India. He previously managed Ethiopian Airlines through major global crises...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Indian vessel sinks near Yemen after projectile strike; 14 seafarers rescuedAn Indian vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank after a projectile strike near Yemeni waters. All fourteen seafarers aboard were safely rescu...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
UAE non-oil growth hits four-month high in July, PMI showsThe UAE's non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in July, driven by stronger new orders, a rebound in export bu...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Navi Mumbai commences international freighter operationsNavi Mumbai International Airport launched its international freighter operations on August 2. IndiGo CarGo operated the inaugural flight c...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
India pharma sector to miss 2030 sales target amid tariff and shipping woes, trade body saysIndia's pharmaceutical industry is expected to reach$80-90 billion by 2030, well below its earlier$130 billion target, as U.S. tariff uncer...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
West Asia conflict adds fresh cost pressures for India IncA prolonged conflict in West Asia is making it harder for companies to manage costs as volatility in commodity prices, freight rates and cu...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river tradeEuropean drought weakens Dutch dikes, requiring constant monitoring by volunteers. Cargo ships face reduced loads on shallow Rhine and Danu...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Indian Oil rules out shift from Gulf crude despite regional conflictIndian Oil Corp will continue using Gulf crude, it said citing freight advantages and refinery configurations. The company anticipates no i...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supplyA drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Saudi Arabia seeks coalition to secure Red Sea shippingSaudi Arabia is seeking an international coalition to safeguard Red Sea shipping lanes. This initiative aims to counter ongoing Houthi atta...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Aramco mulls new Asia pricing on deliveries from Egypt portState-run Aramco has been asking Asian customers to take oil deliveries from the Egyptian port, near the Suez Canal exit from the Red Sea, ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing ecommerce as growth engineGlobal air cargo networks are shifting towards AI chip manufacturing hubs. Cross-border ecommerce shipments are declining due to new import...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up againRenewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel ava...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.51 AM IST