OPINION | China’s grey-zone provocations: time to reciprocate

It’s time to send a signal to Beijing that a crisis is approaching. China’s use of grey zone tactics is intensifying. This worsening trend line has been evident for several years and seems headed towards an unintended violent incident, a crisis, and possibly armed conflict. Attempts need to be made...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/maritime-security-world/non-naval/opinion-chinas-grey-zone-provocations-time-to-reciprocate/

Keel laid for new Indian Navy training vessel

Indian shipbuilder Larsen and Toubro (L&T) has laid the keel of a new training vessel ordered by the Indian Navy. The vessel is the first in a planned class of three. Each will have accommodations for up to 210 cadets plus 170 crewmembers and a secondary humanitarian assistance and disaster relief...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/specialised-fields/marine-research-and-training/keel-laid-for-new-indian-navy-training-vessel/

GPPL celebrates 25 years of LPG handling

APM Terminals Pipavav (GPPL) has recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated 25 years of handling Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at the port. This achievement is based around a long-standing partnership between GPPL and Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited.

As well as enabling the onward movement of LPG cargoes by rail since 2022, GPPL is currently investing in a new liquid berth to cater to the increasing demand for liquid cargoes. This follows an enhancement of its liquid berth capability...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/gppl-celebrates-25-years-of-lpg-handling/

DP World India launches new multimodal service

DP World has introduced a new Indian multimodal service, SARAL-2, which connects Chennai to the National Capital Region (NCR) and features a daily rail freight service with a capacity of 500 TEU a week. Last November the company launched SARAL-1 which links South Gujarat to markets in and around NCR.

The SARAL operation leverages DP World’s ability to deliver multimodal services by integrating coastal shipping, rail and truck operations to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and enhance supply...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/dp-world-india-launches-new-multimodal-service/

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