Harpal S Naol, Author at Maritime News

IMO Begins 11,000-Seafarer Evacuation as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Harpal S Naol
June 24, 2026
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IMO begins evacuating 11,000 seafarers as temporary maritime corridors reopen vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz

Why India’s Largest Container Port Is Bringing AI Into Treasury Management

Harpal S Naol
June 24, 2026
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JNPA launches NIVESH, using AI to modernise treasury management and strengthen digital governance at India’s largest port.

VOC Port Emerges as Model for Green Maritime Growth

Harpal S Naol
June 23, 2026
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VOC Port reduced carbon emissions by 45% while advancing green hydrogen, AI adoption and maritime education initiatives.

India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation

Harpal S Naol
June 23, 2026
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India becomes the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving a Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years early

Fadnavis Proposes Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor Linking JNPA and Vadhvan Port to Samruddhi Expressway

Harpal S Naol
June 22, 2026
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a dedicated rail freight corridor linking JNPA and Vadhvan Port with the Samruddhi Expressway, a move that could reshape freight transportation, reduce logistics costs and expand the benefits of port-led development across the state – Maritime News

₹172 Crore Somtane–Chikhli Chord Line to Strengthen JNPA Hinterland Connectivity

Harpal S Naol
June 18, 2026
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Indian Railways has approved the ₹172 crore Somtane–Chikhli Chord Line in Maharashtra to strengthen JNPA hinterland connectivity, reduce freight train detention by 110 minutes and support an additional 9 million tonnes of annual cargo movement.

CBIC Pushes Unified Customs System as India Targets Faster Cargo Clearance and Lower Logistics Costs

Harpal S Naol
June 17, 2026
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CBIC has outlined plans to integrate ICEGATE, RMS and ICEC into a Unified Customs Integrated System aimed at reducing cargo delays, improving trade facilitation and strengthening India’s logistics competitiveness amid evolving global supply chain challenges – Maritime News