Cargo
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Cargo ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, says British military
World | Mar 11, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTA cargo ship was hit by a projectile and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering crew evacuation as authorities investigate. The attack comes amid rising US-Iran tensions, with Washington warning Tehran over mines and Israel reporting frequent Iranian cluster munition strikes.
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Fire erupts on cargo flight engine in Chennai
India | Aug 12, 2025, 01:27 PM ISTA cargo flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur experienced an engine fire during landing in Chennai on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control after the aircraft landed
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Indian Coast Guard rescues six crew members after cargo vessel sinks off Mangalore coast
India | May 16, 2025, 12:40 PM ISTThe rescued crew members identified as Ismail Shareef, Alemun Ahmed Bhai Ghavda, Kakal Suleman Ismail, Akbar Abdul Surani, Kasam Ismail Mepani, and Azmal abandoned the sinking vessel and managed to embark on a small dinghy before being spotted.
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Iran to 'seriously consider' release of Indian crew from seized Israel-linked ship
World | Apr 27, 2024, 05:59 PM ISTIran's Revolutionary Guards seized Israel-linked Portuguese-flagged MSC Aries ship on April 13 that comprised 17 Indian crew members. The sole Indian woman, Ann Tessa Joseph, was released on April 18 by Iranian authorities and she returned to Kerala on the same day.
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Indian woman from Kerala, part of crew of Iran-captured MSC Aries, reaches home
World | Apr 18, 2024, 07:06 PM ISTJoseph was part of the crew of Indians who were onboard the Israeli-linked MSC Aries vessel when it was seized by Iranian authorities. The Indian mission in Iran is in touch with authorities to ensure the well-being of the other 16 crew members.
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17 Indians onboard cargo ship seized by Iran off UAE coast amid tensions with Israel: Sources
World | Apr 13, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTSources said that the authorities are in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi.
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Indian Railways, India Post team up for door-to-door pickup, delivery service: All you need to know
India | Feb 23, 2023, 01:42 PM ISTIndian Railways and India Post have launched a door-to-door pickup and delivery service for parcels over 35 kilograms called the 'Rail Post Gati Shakti Express Cargo Service,' to provide seamless logistics for people shifting homes in India.
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Cargo plane skids off runaway in Costa Rica, breaks in two parts | Video
World | Apr 08, 2022, 08:58 AM ISTThe fire dept said the Boeing 757 had taken off from Juan Santamaría Airport just west of the capital, but decided to return after detecting a failure in the hydraulic system.
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Railways eases cargo movement between India and Nepal
India | Jul 10, 2021, 07:30 AM ISTThe Railway Ministry said in a statement that these containers could be bilateral freight between India and Nepal or third country freight from Indian ports to Nepal.
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At least 26 dead as launch capsizes after collision with cargo vessel in Bangladesh
World | Apr 05, 2021, 02:22 PM ISTAt least 26 people died after a small launch carrying over 100 passengers capsized after colliding with a cargo vessel in Bangladesh's Shitalakkhya river, according to a media report on Monday.
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Chinese authorities allow crew change for stranded Indian sailors on cargo vessel
India | Feb 05, 2021, 11:19 AM ISTIndia on Thursday said authorities in China have given clearance for crew change for 16 stranded Indian sailors on board a cargo vessel that has been on an anchorage near the Chinese port of Caofeidian since September.
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Two ships with 39 Indians on board stranded in China waters: MEA
India | Dec 25, 2020, 10:17 AM ISTIndia on Thursday said two cargo vessels with a total of 39 Indians on board have been on anchorage in Chinese waters as they were not allowed to unload their cargo though some other ships have managed to do so.
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Odisha's Paradip port records highest 25.73 million tonnes of cargo despite COVID-19 pandemic
News | Jul 05, 2020, 10:22 AM ISTParadip port in Odisha has handled 25.73 million tonnes of cargo during the first quarter of the current fiscal, the highest among major ports in the country.
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KoPT to register 2-3 pc growth in cargo handling this fiscal due to slowdown, COVID-19
Business | Mar 15, 2020, 09:57 AM ISTThe Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) is expected to finish the current fiscal with a mere 2-3 per cent growth in cargo handling owing to the economic slowdown and novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said on Sunday.
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Cargo: Shweta Tripathi, Vikrant Massey to play astronauts in this sci-fi film
Bollywood | Nov 07, 2018, 10:52 AM ISTThe film chronicles the story of a space ship which comes close to Earth every morning and cargos start coming.
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SpaceX set to fly first cargo from historic Apollo launch pad
World | Feb 18, 2017, 04:31 PM ISTCarrying food and equipment to the astronauts living at the International Space Station, SpaceX is set to fly its first resupply mission from a historic NASA launch pad on Saturday. The liftoff is scheduled for
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Cargo plane Overshoots Runway at Italy's Bergamo Airport, ends on local road
World | Aug 06, 2016, 08:09 AM ISTA cargo plane has overshot the runway at Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport early Friday in which the crew consisted of a pilot and co-pilot were injured. The airport near Milan, a hub for
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World's largest cargo aircraft AN-225 Mriya lands in Hyderabad
India | May 13, 2016, 12:34 PM ISTMumbai : The world's largest cargo aircraft, Antonov AN -225 Mriya -- or the Dream, made its first landing in India today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, the Ukraine company's collaborators in
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Seeking additional turnover SpiceJet plans door-to-door cargo delivery service
Feb 09, 2016, 06:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: Budget carrier SpiceJet is planning to launch a door-to-door cargo delivery service as it seeks to explore other revenue streams amid a turnaround plan.The Gurgaon-based airline is in the process of setting up
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Railways want to protect dominance in cargo sector: Suresh Prabhu
National | Dec 27, 2014, 09:20 PM ISTNew Delhi: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today said the railways would soon launch a logistics facility for integrated cargo movement to protect its dominant share in the cargo-movement services.Prabhu, who inaugurated a parcel management system