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2 articles · Last updated 28 August 2026

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India and Sri Lanka Race to Expand Port Capacity as Bay of Bengal Competition Heats Up

New megaprojects in India and a fast-expanding Colombo terminal are reshaping South Asia’s port map as India buys into Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard.

August 28, 2026

EU Expands Approved Ship Recycling List as Bangladesh Rolls Out Worker Injury Scheme

Brussels has added a German yard to its approved ship recycling list, while the ILO and BIMCO launch a pilot injury compensation scheme for workers at Bangladeshi breaking yards.

August 28, 2026