Category : Trade & Export


US LPG Tanker Arrives at New Mangalore Port

The LPG tanker Pyxis Pioneer has delivered over 16,000 tonnes of fuel from the US to New Mangalore Port, as India boosts imports to secure energy supplies amid West Asia tensions. The Shipping Ministry has waived cargo charges on crude and LPG imports tem

US LPG Ship Arrives at Mangalore Amid Regional Tensions

The Pyxis Pioneer cargo ship, carrying liquefied petroleum gas from the United States, has arrived at Mangalore port. This delivery occurs amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, highlighting India's strategic energy diversification efforts.

War Reroutes Extend Flights, Raise Costs for Airlines

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has forced airlines to avoid Middle Eastern airspace, leading to longer routes, higher fuel costs, and fatigued pilots. Air India's Delhi-London flights now take over 12 hours, up from 8, impacting fares and operations.

India Launches Bharat Wool Mark to Boost Wool Exports

India's textiles ministry unveils the Bharat Wool Mark and Pashmina Mark with a new export facilitation centre in Ludhiana. The initiative aims to provide affordable certification to SMEs and combat counterfeit trade through QR code traceability.

West Asia Crisis Hits Karnataka Rice Mills, Exports Stalled

The ongoing West Asia conflict has severely disrupted Karnataka's rice export industry, with shipments to the Gulf region stranded at ports and trucks returning with unsold produce, causing significant financial strain on mill owners.

Russian Oil Tanker Arrives at New Mangalore Port

A Russian oil tanker has successfully docked at the New Mangalore Port in Karnataka, marking a significant development in India's energy imports and international trade relations. This move highlights India's strategic efforts to diversify its oil sources

Indian Refiners Eye Iranian Oil After US Waiver

Indian refiners express interest in buying sanctioned Iranian oil following a US temporary waiver, while Iran denies having surplus stocks available for global markets amid supply disruptions.

West Asia Conflict Hits Bihar Food Economy: LPG Shortage

The West Asia conflict is impacting Bihar's food economy, causing an acute commercial LPG shortage. Hotels and eateries in Patna face price hikes and are switching to alternative cooking methods like tandoors and coal stoves.

Iran War Hits Fertilizer Supply, Air Pollution May Help

The Iran conflict has disrupted India's fertilizer and LNG imports, threatening agriculture. Experts propose costly self-sufficiency projects, but an innovative solution may lie in capturing nitrogen from air pollution to create fertilizers.

Apple Hunter's 25-Year Mission Saves 1,200 Vanishing Varieties

Tom Brown, a retired chemical engineer known as the 'Apple Hunter,' has spent decades tracking down and preserving rare apple varieties that were disappearing from American agriculture, reviving flavors and histories lost to commercial farming.

WTO MC14 Conference to Address Trade Issues Amid Divisions

Trade ministers from 166 economies will gather in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the WTO MC14 conference to discuss agriculture, e-commerce moratorium, fisheries subsidies, and reforms, with limited outcomes expected due to ongoing global disputes.

Indian Refiners Eye Iranian Crude After US Sanctions Waiver

Indian refiners are exploring a resumption of Iranian crude purchases after the US granted a 30-day sanctions waiver, aiming to stabilize supplies amid Middle East disruptions. The waiver covers oil loaded by March 20, with millions of barrels awaiting de

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