Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines is looking to build ships in India and expand into roll-on roll-off terminals, aiming to strengthen inland logistics. The move is designed to reinforce MOL’s position in shipping automobiles from India, with the country identified as a priority region for growth. The company is also weighing broader investments that could reshape its regional transport network.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders reported strong March quarter performance, with net profit rising nearly 42% year-on-year to Rs 464 crore. The surge was powered by better execution across shipbuilding and submarine projects, while revenue from operations increased 16%. The board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 4.62 per share for FY ended March 2026.
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India has outlined a long-term plan to expand its domestic shipping fleet by procuring 437 vessels through 2041-42. The approach mixes local shipbuilding for parts of the order while initially importing highly specialized ships such as VLGCs and VLCCs. Officials say the goal is to build homegrown technology and skills, not just add tonnage.
President Donald Trump says Navy Secretary John Phelan was dismissed after conflicts tied to shipbuilding. Phelan, a billionaire with reported ties to Trump, was also described as moving too slowly on reforms. The shakeup comes as tensions with Iran persist despite a ceasefire, with Washington boosting naval assets in the Middle East.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit India from April 19 to 21, with shipbuilding—especially LNG tankers—at the center of talks under Make in India. The effort focuses on technology transfer and scaling up production, while collaboration may also expand into semiconductors, civil nuclear energy, and defense manufacturing to deepen the countries’ strategic partnership.
India’s Shipping Secretary told investors in Singapore that ports are rapidly transforming into logistics and industrial hubs. Cargo handling capacity has already doubled and is projected to reach 3,500 million tonnes per annum by 2030. At the same time, India is ramping up shipbuilding ambitions and accelerating green port and green fuel investments.
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