Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

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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Bangladesh policy may up cost of goods transport via lighter vessels

Bangladesh’s Department of Shipping has recently reinstated a regulatory framework that many believe could result in the dominance of syndicates and increased transportation…
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US Ports extend hours as container rates drop post-strike

With the suspension of the US Gulf and East Coast port strike until January 15, carriers are urging customers to use extended gate…
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