Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

EFTA-India Trade Pact Set to Boost Investments and Streamline Supply Chains

Switzerland has officially ratified the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), completing the approval…
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India’s Ban on Pakistani-Origin Cargo Disrupts Trade, Drives up Freight Costs

Pakistan’s export and import ecosystem is facing new turbulence after India banned ships carrying Pakistani-origin cargo from anchoring at its ports, effective May…
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Customs Clearance Delays Mount at Mundra as CFC Shuts Down

Mundra Customs has discontinued its Custom Facilitation Centre (CFC), shifting to manual processing managed by a Tax Assistant — a move that has…
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World’s First Hybrid Solar-Powered Inland Cargo Vessel Sets Sail

German inland shipping operator HGK Shipping, in partnership with Dutch solar technology firm Wattlab, has introduced the Blue Marlin, the world’s first inland…
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