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India Questions U.S. Tariff Framework as Section 301 Hearings Shift from Duties to Supply Chain Governance

Jaspal Singh Naol
July 9, 2026
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India challenges the consistency of the U.S. Section 301 framework, arguing that selective exemptions and insufficient evidence – Maritime News

India Strengthens Legal Defence as USTR Section 301 Hearings Shift Focus to Trade Deal and July 24 Tariff Deadline

Jaspal Singh Naol
July 9, 2026
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India expands its legal challenge to proposed USTR tariffs as trade talks continue, with implications for exports, shipping and ports – Maritime News

India Mounts Coordinated Defence as USTR Opens Section 301 Hearings on Proposed Forced Labour Tariffs

Jaspal Singh Naol
July 8, 2026
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India, CII, FICCI and ACMA oppose proposed U.S. tariffs as USTR hearings begin on Section 301 investigations – Maritime News

India Strengthens Engineering Governance with Independent IIT Review of Major Bridges, Reinforcing Logistics Corridors That Power Ports and Trade

Harpal S Naol
June 30, 2026
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NHAI has introduced independent proof checking of major bridge designs through IITs and premier technical institutions. – Maritime News

SH-103 Road Widening Cleared Near JNPA: Critical Port Connectivity Project Set to Ease Cargo Movement and Urban Traffic

Harpal S Naol
June 29, 2026
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CIDCO’s approval to widen SH-103 near JNPA is expected to ease congestion, improve cargo movement and strengthen one of India’s most important port logistics corridors – Maritime News

Port Authorities Are More Than Landlords: Kolkata Warehouse Collapse Raises New Questions

Jaspal Singh Naol
June 29, 2026
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The collapse of an under-construction warehouse on SMPA-leased land has evolved beyond a construction accident into a national discussion on India’s port estate governance

BMCT Flyover Cleared, but Infrastructure Quality Puts Spotlight on JNPA Logistics Ecosystem

Jaspal Singh Naol
June 26, 2026
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Maharashtra has confirmed that the BMCT flyover is structurally safe. The clarification reinforces confidence in critical infrastructure supporting the JNPA logistics ecosystem – Maritime News

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