On May 25, 2025, the maritime industry witnessed a significant incident when the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 sank off the coast of Kerala, India. The vessel was traveling from Vizhinjam to Kochi when it developed a severe 26-degree starboard list caused by flooding in one of its compartments. Despite salvage attempts, the ship…
In the last few years, the role of container ports has considerably evolved due to the increased competition in the container shipping industry. In the face of the global challenges that have surfaced since the pandemic along with the digitization trend in the industry, port authorities around the world are opting for a collaborative approach….