UFlex’s Asepto bets on Egypt to build global aseptic packaging hubAsepto’s $126-million Ain Sokhna plant will add 12 billion packs of annual capacity, taking its India-Egypt capacity to 24 billion packs as...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Getaway to the UAE: Delhi roadshow charts India’s next leap into global marketsThe Delhi edition of the Gateway to the UAE Delhi Roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of I...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
In 2021, UMass Chan dismantled part of its First Road garage for a new research building; 8,445 tons of steel and concrete were reclaimed, 99% by weightUMass Chan Medical School in Worcester has set a remarkable precedent by achieving a 99 percent material reclamation rate during their late...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India, Belgium agree to double trade; PM says nation's growth inspires global confidenceIndia and Belgium agreed to expand defense cooperation and signed several pacts. Key drivers for bolstering ties include trade, critical mi...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
World’s second-richest country sends 70 tonnes of used clothes to Malaysia every week. Here’s whySingapore sends up to 70 tonnes of unwanted clothes to Malaysia every week under a textile recycling partnership. The garments, collected t...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 2025, First Solar began production at a 2.4-million-square-foot Louisiana plant. 1 year later, it can turn raw glass into 12 finished panels every minuteA massive Louisiana solar panel factory operates independently of new import tariffs. This plant produces panels using a unique cadmium tel...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
India aims to recycle 16,000 ships in next decade: Union Minister SonowalIndia is set to recycle approximately 16,000 ships in the coming decade, backed by an $8 billion financial commitment. Over 30 Indian ship ...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
India achieves MIV 2030 ship-recycling goal ahead of scheduleIndia has surged to become the world's leading ship-recycling nation in 2025, achieving this milestone ahead of schedule. This significant ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
JM Baxi draws up Rs 10,000 crore ship recycling and repair plan: SourcesJM Baxi plans a significant Rs 10,000 crore investment to establish ship recycling and repair centers, alongside launching cruise operation...
29 Oct, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
India's ship recycling industry to grow to 3.8-4.2-million GT in 2025: ReportIndia's share in the global recycling industry remained around 27 per cent in the past, before increasing to around 33 per cent in CY22 and...
11 Oct, 2024, 10.08 AM IST
Can a new ship-recycling law help India regain its status as the world’s top dismantler of vessels?India used to be the world leader in the industry before competition from Bangladesh became too hot to handle.
22 Dec, 2019, 02.34 PM IST
Bill proposes Rs 10 Lakh penalty for violation in ship recyclingThe provisions relating to inventory on hazardous material are not applicable for warships, non commercial ships operated by the government...
10 Dec, 2017, 12.59 PM IST
JICA loan to upgrade Alang-Sosiya ship recycling yards in GujaratThe total cost of the project will be $111 million, out of which $76 million will be provided as soft loan from JICA.
15 Sep, 2017, 09.08 PM IST
Maersk Group plans to break ships at Alang Yard"The Maersk Group’s policy is to only recycle ships responsibly. Until recently, this was only feasible in a limited number of yards in Chi...
13 May, 2016, 07.25 PM IST
- Turkey signs 'eco-friendly' ship recycling Convention
Turkey, one of the five major ship recycling nations in the world, has signed the United Nations-backed treaty promoting the environmentall...
06 Sep, 2010, 01.58 AM IST
- Shipbreakers from India, Pak and Bangla plan united front
Representatives of ship breaking communities of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have decided to form a common front to oppose the new IMO-ma...
02 Mar, 2010, 12.00 AM IST
- India ahead of IMO on ship recycling norms
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) appears to be following the Indian course in fixing norms for the regulation of the ship recyclin...
28 Jan, 2008, 05.20 AM IST