MSDC 20th Meeting : Goals, Challenges, and Way Forward
Maritime State Development Council: Striving for a Unified Maritime Vision Amid Challenges Maritime News India : The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting, set to take place on September 12th and 13th, 2024, at Benaulim, Goa, stands as a…
APSEZ Acquires 80% Stake in Astro Offshore for $185 M
Expanding Global Reach: APSEZ’s Ambitious Marine Strategy Ahmedabad, 30 August 2024: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest ports and logistics company, has taken a significant step towards becoming a global marine powerhouse with the acquisition of…
Maersk Opens Largest Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Port
Jeddah : In a major development for the Maritime industries logistics industry in the Middle East, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated its largest single-site Logistics & Services facility at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia. Spanning 225,000 square meters…
Visakhapatnam Port Authority Eyes 49% Stake in Mulapeta Port
A Strategic Move for Expansion of Operational Footprint In a significant development that could reshape the maritime landscape of Andhra Pradesh, the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has proposed acquiring a 49% equity stake in the upcoming Mulapeta Port (formerly known…
The Impact of Hindenburg’s Report on Adani Ports
In recent months, the release of a report by Hindenburg Research, a U.S.-based short-selling firm, has drawn significant attention to Adani Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates. The report raised allegations of corporate malfeasance, triggering a wave of scrutiny and…
The Struggles of the Gujarat Maritime Board
Challenges in the Development and Regulation of Non-Major Ports The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has long been recognized as a pioneering institution in the Indian maritime sector, credited with managing the state’s extensive coastline and overseeing the development of non-major…
Short and Long Term Threats of Maersk’s SH3 on Global Market
The launch of Maersk’s SH3 service between China and Bangladesh is set to have significant short-term and long-term effects on the global market. While it offers substantial benefits such as enhanced supply chain efficiency, increased capacity, and economic integration, it…
Threats of Maersk’s SH3 on Local Traders
While the introduction of Maersk’s SH3 service between China and Bangladesh offers significant opportunities for local traders, it is also said to pose several short-term and long-term threats. This has increased the need of Local businesses to strategically adapt to…
Challenges for Implementation of Maersk’s SH3 Ocean Service
The implementation of Maersk’s SH3 ocean service between China and Bangladesh will be facing several challenges, spanning operational, market, environmental, social, strategic, and financial aspects. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive planning, robust infrastructure, strategic market positioning, and proactive stakeholder engagement…
Maersk Boosts China-Bangladesh Trade with New SH3
Expanding Capacity and Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has unveiled an exciting new ocean shipping service between China and Bangladesh, aiming to revolutionize trade in the retail sector. Dubbed SH3, this new route kicked off on July 7,…