India

DP World Mundra welcomes Gemini service

In a notable milestone, the first call of the Gemini alliance ME11/IMX service at the DP World Mundra terminal has taken place. The new service supports trade links between the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Europe, offering weekly direct connections from Mundra to key ports including Port Said, Valencia, Tangier Med, Salalah, Jebel Ali and Nhava Sheva. The service will operate with 12 vessels, with an average capacity 16,000 TEU.

In addition to the ME11/MX, DP World Mundra will also...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/dp-world-mundra-welcomes-gemini-service/

Qatar to invest US$10 billion in India, strengthening trade and maritime ties

Qatar plans to invest US$10 billion across multiple sectors in India, as announced in a joint statement following the visit of Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to New Delhi.

“Trade was a key focus of our discussions. We aim to expand and diversify the trade connections between India and Qatar,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X.

The investment will target infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, food security, logistics, hospitality, and other key sectors, according...

https://container-news.com/qatar-to-invest-india/

MSC, Maersk y CMA CGM invitados a unirse al ambicioso proyecto de astillero de la India

Maersk Los tres contenedores más grandes del mundo han puesto su mirada en la India a medida que el país prepara inversiones masivas para sus objetivos de convertirse en una potencia marítima global. El Gobierno de Narendra Modi ha revelado movimientos de miles de millones de dólares en todo lo...

https://fullavantenews.com/msc-maersk-y-cma-cgm-invitados-a-unirse-al-ambicioso-proyecto-de-astillero-de-la-india/?lang=es

US and India Deepen Defense and Trade Ties to Counter China’s Influence

The United States plans to ramp up military sales to India from 2025, including the provision of F-35 fighter jets, according to US President Donald Trump. Although no specific timeline was given, such foreign military sales involving advanced technology like the stealth F-35 typically require several years to finalize.

This move is indicative of India’s emerging role as a significant global player, particularly in maritime trade considering that the influx of sophisticated US weaponry into...

https://container-news.com/us-india-defense-trade-ties-counter-china-influence/

Initiative to recognise women’s contributions to the maritime industry goes global

Image Credit: Lloyd’s Register Foundation
  • ‘Rewriting Women into Maritime History’ programme aims to uncover the work of trailblazing women, past and present.
  • SHE_SEES exhibition showcases their stories along with portraits of women working in the industry today.
  • Building on its groundbreaking UK launch, the programme is going global to collect stories of women around the world, starting with Greece, the Netherlands and India.
  • Female harbour pilots are invited to share their stories as part of...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/17/initiative-to-recognise-womens-contributions-to-the-maritime-industry-goes-global/

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