Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Box ship movement through the Panama Canal holds steady, even with drought limits

Despite a well-publicized drought that impacted capacity, container vessel transits through the Panama Canal this year remained relatively stable, thanks to carriers' financial…
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JNPA has implemented procedures to streamline empty container yard operations

India’s Best Performing Port has proactively addressed concerns related to the Empty Containers Yard by implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline operations.…
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India’s cabinet has approved the Coastal Shipping Bill to simplify processes

Indian shipping stocks experienced a surge upon the announcement that the bill was progressing to cabinet approval. The government in New Delhi is…
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China requests carbon data from ships as the trading scheme grows

Chinese authorities have begun requesting some overseas shipowners to report their carbon emissions, signalling increased scrutiny of the industry as the regulatory landscape…
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