Oman's Sohar Port positions itself as Gulf gateway for Indian traders amid Hormuz tensionsOman's Sohar Port is actively positioning itself as a gateway for Indian businesses. The port offers integrated facilities and investment o...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Ports giant DP World redraws Hormuz logistics with truck betDP World also set up hybrid sea-and-road services for shipments from Asia and the US, also via Turkey.
15 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choiceThe Houthi capture of Yemen's Red Sea coastline is strengthening Iran's leverage over Gulf energy routes, forcing Saudi Arabia and its neig...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India's exports to West Asia region evened out in June: Commerce SecretaryIndia's exports to West Asia grew 7.29 percent to USD 5 billion in June. Shipments to the UAE increased while those to Saudi Arabia saw a d...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Oman ports emerge as India's gateway to West Asia, AfricaIndia's CEPA agreement with Oman is officially in motion, turning ports such as Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm into strategic hubs for Indian com...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Oman ports provide lifeline to Indian exporters, GCC nationsOman's strategically located Indian Ocean ports are facilitating vital food exports from India to six GCC nations, circumventing disruption...
08 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Oman says no party has claimed responsibility for attacks on its territory; probe underwayOman's foreign ministry has condemned attacks on its territory. A worker was injured in a drone strike on Salalah port. Danish shipping gia...
29 Mar, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
3 lakh tonnes of LPG in 6 Indian ships stranded in Strait of HormuzAround 3 lakh tonnes of LPG aboard six Indian ships remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, even as one vessel, Nanda Devi, has reached Ka...
18 Mar, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Indonesian Naval ship KRI Bung Tomo arrives at Kochi portIndonesian Naval ship KRI Bung Tomo, a Multi-Role light frigate (Pennant No.357), has arrived at the Kochi port on a two-day visit.
12 Jul, 2018, 04.42 PM IST
Government mulls allowing foreign vessels in coastal watersThe move would facilitate transportation of cargo between different ports along the country's coastline.
14 Feb, 2018, 05.40 PM IST
Move to sabotage Vizhinjam project: Shashi Tharoor"It is time we put development ahead of politics and embraced the bid in the interest of the people of Vizhinjam, Kerala and India as a who...
28 May, 2015, 10.47 PM IST
Adani Ports, Visakha Container Terminal seek Cabotage reliefThese companies say that they are losing out on massive cargo volumes and port revenues because of the stringent coastal shipping rule.
25 Nov, 2013, 03.57 AM IST
- Centre likely to relax Cabotage rule to promote coastal trade
To promote trans-shipment at ports, the Centre is likely to relax the Cabotage rule so that foreign vessles may be permitted to carry cargo...
07 Feb, 2012, 04.03 PM IST
- No clue about hijacked oil tanker with 21 Indian crew members
Authorities on Sunday indicated they were not aware about the location of the oil tanker, with 21 Indian crew members on board.
21 Aug, 2011, 10.17 PM IST
- Indian Navy helped providing security cover to MV Suez: Govt
Government on Friday said that the Indian Navy had "coordinated" with other navies operating in the piracy-affected region for providing se...
17 Jun, 2011, 11.58 PM IST
- Indians, other crew members of MV Suez may reach home by Jun 20
The ship MV Suez is currently on its way to Salalah, the capital of the Omani province of Dhofar, and is expected to berth at the port ther...
17 Jun, 2011, 03.08 PM IST
- ICTT's construction work begins
The Rs 2000-crore International Container Transhipment Terminal's (ICTT) construction work started at the project site at nearby Vallarpada...
03 Dec, 2007, 03.51 PM IST