Rising sulphur prices put fertiliser sector under pressure, threaten higher subsidy burdenLanded sulphur prices in India have doubled since January to around $1,050-1,100 a tonne, according to industry estimates.
24 Sep, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Maersk plans to expand fleet as CEO sees new era for shippingIn light of shifting shipping economics, Maersk is set to expand its container fleet, embracing market volatility as a path to increased pr...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Asian ports snarled as El Niño fuels busy typhoon seasonThe shipping industry in Asia is grappling with unprecedented challenges as the typhoon season proves to be remarkably intense. Shanghai is...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Indian manufacturers turn to air freight as West Asia crisis disrupts sea shipmentsIndian manufacturers are airlifting components to ensure festive season production continuity. Sea freight delays and congestion are making...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Commerce, shipping ministries to discuss trade and shipping-related tax issues tomorrowOfficials from Commerce, Industry, and Finance ministries, along with shipping and industry stakeholders, are to meet on Friday to discuss ...
09 Oct, 2024, 11.35 PM IST
Freight market pendulum swings back toward normalIn the meantime, as per maritime research firm Drewry, global average ocean freight rates for a 40-foot container have jumped for five week...
18 Aug, 2023, 09.31 AM IST
Exporters may have great festive season amid withdrawal of GST exemption on outbound international freightThe pandemic resulted in severe supply disruption across the globe, and as result the freight rates are much higher today than it was durin...
22 Nov, 2022, 11.12 AM IST
Ship emission norms, war in Europe & demand slowdown cloud predictability of ocean freight rates: DB SchenkerAs disruptions become more frequent and widespread, supply chains will have to be more flexible, agile, and have back up plans to cater to ...
07 Sep, 2022, 10.38 AM IST
Container rates to US from Asia fall to lowest since JulyThe Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report noted that “high freight volumes continued to strain distribution systems,” and “contacts expected ...
07 Dec, 2021, 12.40 PM IST
Freightify announces $2.5 million funding from Tradeworks VC, Venture Catalysts, othersFreightify aims to make it easier for small and mid-size freight forwarders with little to no technology expertise to set up an online stor...
27 Jul, 2021, 12.18 PM IST
Air cargo to climb into mid-2022 amid shipping delays, DHL saysAirfreight rates to North America from Hong Kong have risen as much as 24% this year after more than doubling in 2020, as the Covid-19 pand...
25 May, 2021, 08.51 AM IST
CII, EEPC worried over hurdles faced by engineering exporters"Engineering exporters are going through one of the most turbulent and trying times. Out of India's total merchandise export of $320 billio...
30 Jan, 2021, 02.44 PM IST
FedEx launches ocean freight service between India and USGlobal cargo company FedEx today launched a specialised ocean freight service between India and the United States.
19 Sep, 2013, 06.18 PM IST
- Container ship deliveries to hit record in July
Deliveries of new containerships will hit a record monthly high of 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July, extending a year long i...
26 Jul, 2010, 12.53 AM IST
- Essar Shipping hits 5% upper circuit
Shares of Essar Shipping and Logistic Ltd on Thursday hit the upper circuit after an increase in freight rates of very large crude carriers.
20 Dec, 2007, 12.59 PM IST
- Rising freight tide to add to costly wheat tag
The State Trading Corporation of India’s tender calling quotes for an unspecified quantity of wheat.
29 Aug, 2007, 03.19 AM IST
- Ocean freight rates may keep sinking
Fall in ocean freight rates are expected to continue unabated at least for the next one year.
15 Jul, 2006, 03.31 AM IST