The recent “Survey on Gender Equality in the Indian Maritime Industry (2024)” has unveiled both significant progress and ongoing challenges for women in this crucial sector. Conducted by Maritime SheEO and financially supported by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mumbai, this report serves as a follow-up to a similar study…
As India navigates through the realm of an interim budget, awaiting the outcomes of the impending general elections, the provisions set forth for the shipping and logistics industry come under scrutiny. Let's delve into the implications of these measures in a more narrative form.
Overall Investment and Infrastructure Boost
The interim budget has allocated a…
India's logistics industry plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and facilitating seamless trade. Abhyansh Shipping, as a company, acknowledges the significant strides made by the Indian government through the implementation of the National Logistics Policy (NLP). The NLP, announced in September 2022, marks a milestone in recognizing the importance of logistics and supply…
The shipping industry plays a substantial role in global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for approximately 2.9% of global CO2 emissions in 2018. This figure is alarming, and the trend is worrisome as well. If no action is taken, shipping is projected to account for about 10% of global CO2 emissions by 2050.
Several factors contribute…
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has recently issued a draft policy, the ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’, for stakeholder consultation. This policy aims to harness new technology developed by Indian start-ups and entrepreneurs to co-create the future of India’s growing maritime sector. The ultimate goal of this policy is to build a…