As the world’s largest trading nation conducting 95 per cent of its international trade through sea lanes, China has systematically leveraged its economic might to establish a growing network of strategic ports and bases worldwide. This expansion represents a dramatic departure from China’s historical focus on regional concerns, positioning Beijing as a potential challenger to…
NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Indian Ports Bill, 2025 — which seeks to replace the colonial-era Indian Ports Act, 1908 and provides for regulating of port operations with quality effort, sustainability and cooperative federalism, so as to make India a global maritime leader by the year 2047— but only after the…
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes on multiple Houthi-controlled targets in Yemen. These attacks targeted key locations, including the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as the Ras Khatib power station. These sites were being used by the Iran-backed Houthi group to transfer weapons and carry out terror activities against…
Basmati rice exports: The cargo remains stationed at Gujarat’s Kandla and Mundra ports. (AI image) Israel-Iran conflict impact: Approximately 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice bound for Iran remain stuck at Indian ports as a consequence of the Israel-Iran hostilities, according to the All India Rice Exporters Association’s statement on Monday.After Saudi Arabia, Iran stands as…
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Germany realized that its dependency on natural gas piped from Russia had endangered its energy security. It had no ports to bring in alternative energy sources needed to keep its factories running and homes warm. Three years on, it now has four. The most recent began operating in late…
Israel attacked Yemen’s Red Sea ports of Hodeidah and Salif on Friday, continuing its efforts to weaken Houthi military capabilities. The Israeli military also warned that the group’s top leader could become a target if missile attacks on Israel persist. The Houthis have been launching missiles toward Israel, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, although…
Israeli fighter jets flew over 1,000 miles to strike the port city of Hudaydah in western Yemen on Monday, after Houthi militants fired a ballistic missile that landed near Israel’s main international airport this weekend. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli strike was the latest tit-for-tat volley between Israel and the Houthis,…
NEW DELHI: In a retaliatory move, Pakistan has shut its ports for ships coming from India after the latter banned imports from the neighbouring nation in another economic crackdown after the Pahalgam terror attack.“In view of the recent development of maritime situation with neighbouring country, Pakistan in order to safeguard maritime sovereignty, economic interest and…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The flagship of the Adani Group, Adani Ports & SEZ, is transforming into a transport utility player, with a presence in every aspect of the business and not limited to the traditional ports segment, said managing director Karan Adani.“We don’t want to be limited to just being a port player. Our focus is on…
The death toll from a massive explosion at an Iranian port rose to 25 on Sunday with more than 1,100 people injured, according to the state media. The blast Saturday evening at Iran’s largest and most important shipping port resulted in a major fire, which spread and caused destruction in the surrounding areas. Iran’s heath…