Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

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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European Importers Face Backlogs as Rail Delays Worsen Port Congestion

European importers, especially those relying on German ports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven, are confronting critical delays as rail line disruptions compound already strained…
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Nightmare for Bangladeshi Exporters as Congestion and Tariffs Bite

Bangladesh’s export machinery is under significant stress as dual factors of congestion and U.S. tariff hikes converge against the backdrop of its apparel-heavy…
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