Blue Dart Rebrands Delivery Service as Bharat Dart

Kochi Launches New Drive to Boost Sustainable Shipbuilding and Repairs

India’s shipbuilding and marine services sector is on the brink of a significant transformation as Cochin Shipyard (CSL) has partnered with the global maritime giant Drydocks World to establish a network of ship repair clusters throughout the country.This initiative aims to develop a resilient, self-reliant, and technologically advanced marine ecosystem in line with India’s Maritime Vision 2030. The strategic partnership was reaffirmed during a high-level visit in Kochi earlier this month, where both organisations discussed immediate collaboration at the newly established International Shi..

Kandla Shipyard Cancels Tender Following Receipt of Single Bid

The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) has cancelled its tender for developing a 2,000-acre integrated shipbuilding cluster at Kandla, Gujarat. This decision came after the receipt of only one bid—from a consortium consisting of Pune-based Accurate Industrial Controls and Korea Maritime Consultants Co, (KOMAC)—which failed to meet the strict qualification requirements outlined in the tender.The DPA's tender aimed to boost India’s shipbuilding capabilities and required that participating entities must have directly designed, executed, and constructed a shipyard capable of producing Very Large..

Ghatkopar Bridge Delay Extended to June 2027 Over Encroachment Issues

The completion timeline for the Ghatkopar railway overbridge (ROB) in Mumbai has been extended by nearly two years, shifting from the original 2025 deadline to June 2027. The bridge, which serves as a crucial connection between Ghatkopar East and West, is undergoing a full reconstruction aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the eastern suburbs of the city.Originally built during the British era, the 78-year-old bridge gained priority after the collapse of the Gokhale Bridge, which led to structural audits across Mumbai. The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) identified the Gha..