Author Archives: Kalees Thavamani

Pakistan Cuts Port Qasim Tariffs by 50% to Attract Shipping Volumes

Pakistan’s authorities have implemented a significant 50% reduction in various tariffs at Port Qasim, aiming to revive marine trade volumes that declined following…
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Australia and India Partner to Advance Sustainable Heavy Haul Rail Technology

Australia is strengthening its international ties through a new strategic partnership with India to enhance heavy haul railway technology, marking a significant step…
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Colombo Sees Uptick in Throughput amid Regional Trade Restriction

New trade restrictions between India and Pakistan have unexpectedly bolstered traffic through Sri Lanka’s Colombo port. As bilateral trade channels close, Colombo has…
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Forwarders Criticize South Africa’s Merchant Shipping Bill

South Africa’s proposed Merchant Shipping Bill—designed to support a state-owned shipping line and introduce cabotage rules—has drawn strong pushback from freight forwarders and…
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