2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (281+ words) Whalesbook Air Chief Marshal A.P Singh has called for a significant shift in how the Indian Air Force approaches technology and self-reliance Speaking at the commissioning of the anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Malvan in Karwar, the Air Chief highlighted the…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (247+ words) Whalesbook Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime energy corridors, has seen a sharp decline as of mid-July 2026 Data shows that vessel transits dropped to roughly 127 for the week ending July 19, down from…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (251+ words) Whalesbook The Kerala government has clarified its industrial roadmap for the maritime sector, confirming a target to bring in ₹10,000 crore in shipbuilding investments This goal is expected to be achieved through multiple partnerships over the coming years rather than…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (285+ words) Whalesbook Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), the port-operating unit of global shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has proposed acquiring a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited The valuation for the entire port project stands at roughly ₹27,000 crore, making…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (286+ words) Whalesbook The Tata Group is looking to expand its industrial footprint by entering the shipbuilding sector through a proposed ₹8,400 crore project in Kerala According to details shared with state authorities, the conglomerate has submitted a formal proposal for approval…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (305+ words) Whalesbook The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is working to establish India’s first indigenous national code for the design of port breakwaters This initiative marks a strategic shift in maritime infrastructure development, moving toward standardized, climate-resilient engineering practices that…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (260+ words) Whalesbook The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has introduced a new monitoring framework to enhance the safety of Indian seafarers working in West Asian maritime regions This initiative comes in response to increasing security concerns and potential threats to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (289+ words) Whalesbook Recent reports suggesting that India’s container ports have climbed to the 6th position globally require context when compared against established international benchmarks Official 2025 throughput data from industry trackers like Lloyd's List and Alphaliner reveal that Indian ports continue to…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (319+ words) Whalesbook Global shipping container freight rates have climbed to their highest levels since 2022, reaching $4,530 per forty-foot container according to recent industry indices This increase is driven by importers rushing shipments to avoid potential US tariffs, alongside persistent geopolitical tensions in…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (290+ words) Whalesbook Moller–Maersk has taken a strategic step to localize its supply chain by placing an order for 1,000 shipping containers with the Indian conglomerate DCM Shriram Group This decision comes as global container freight rates hit their highest levels since…...