Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

India to Launch National Container Shipping Carrier to Boost Global Trade

India is gearing up to establish Bharat Container Line, a national container shipping carrier, to strengthen its maritime footprint and reduce dependency on…
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Blank Sailings and GRIs Struggling to Halt Slide in Freight Rates

Blanked sailings and general rate increases (GRIs) have not been enough to stop the decline in Asia-North Europe freight rates, with current slot…
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New Domestic Shipping Route Connects Chattogram and Mongla

A new domestic shipping service linking Chattogram and Mongla has been launched, marking a significant step in Bangladesh’s trade logistics. Operated by Sea…
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Strike creates chaos and major delays at Chittagong Port

Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chittagong Port is escalating due to workers' strike. Prime movers and trailer workers halted operations after an alleged attack by…
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