Tag: maritime

Why Has Qatar Suddenly Halted Maritime Activities? The Gulf Is Watching

Mena Asanga Divulweva -
Qatar's Ministry of Transport temporarily suspended all non-commercial marine activities, including sailing, jet skiing, and leisure boating, as a...

Maritime security, business, MoUs, and Maldivian diaspora: Inside Maldives President Muizzu’s high-profile Sri Lanka visit!

Asia Sarojini P -
Historic visit to Colombo Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka on an official state visit...

Small Island, Big Strategy: Mauritius Hosts Crucial Talks as Jaishankar Opens Indian Ocean Dialogue

Africa Asanga Divulweva -
On April 9 and 10, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Mauritius to participate in the...

Cyprus and Malta Warn EU Russia Sanctions Could Hit Legitimate Maritime Trade

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Discussions are in progress on further tightening sanctions against Russia. This includes the possibility of implementing a blanket ban...

Navigation to the Future: How Pakistan’s Naval Aspirations Can Transform Its Economic Fate

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
Pakistan's seafaring future came into clearer perspective this week when Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry...

Will Pakistan’s Coastline Fuel Its Next Economic Boom?

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
In a bold step to tap into its extensive coastal resources and increase economic power, Pakistan announced this weekend...
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AIDAstella’s Grand Arrival: How a Majestic Cruise Ship Is Charting a New Course for Southern Sri Lanka

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
Cruise aficionados and maritime strategists alike turned their eyes to southern Sri Lanka this week as the majestic AIDAstella...

From Chabahar to Zanzibar: Inside India’s Global Port Power Play

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
Recently, India has quietly charted an ambitious course to become a major player in the global port arena. New...

New Silk Route at Sea: Qingdao Port Launches Direct Cargo Lifeline to Mumbai

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
Qingdao Port in China’s Shandong province has inaugurated a direct general cargo route to Mumbai—India’s bustling gateway on the...

Trailblazing Tides: How the LNG-Powered CMA CGM SILVERSTONE is Redefining Hambantota’s Maritime Future

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
In a landmark move that underscores Sri Lanka’s burgeoning role in global maritime trade, the Hambantota International Port (HIP)...

Pakistan’s Shipping Industry on the Brink of a Major Revival—Will These Strategic Moves Transform the Future?

Maritime and Trade Asanga Divulweva -
In a world characterized by rapid global trade, Pakistan's shipping industry is poised for a renaissance. Once the envy...

Vallarpadam terminal enhances India’s maritime infrastructure

Maritime and Trade S De Silva -
Ports Shipping and Logistics (Commonwealth Union) – The Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT), located in the Indian state...

CASA underscores its maritime importance

Maritime and Trade Wasana Nadeeshani -
Commonwealth _ The Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) holds a pivotal role within the Sri Lankan shipping industry,...

Maldives turns to India

Asia admin -
Recently Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, thanked his Indian counterpart External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, and the government...

Expanding Maritime Presence

Pacific Piumi Fernando -
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced the inauguration of its seventh Regional Presence Office (RPO) in Suva, Fiji,...

Sea farers rights to be enhanced in…

Europe S De Silva -
Europe UK (Commonwealth Union) – The governments of both the UK and France have come together to enhance seafarers’...