During a state visit to France, Indian PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met with Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of CMA CGM, to discuss the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. CMA CGM, a global maritime and logistics company, plays a key role in enhancing connectivity between India and Europe, with a focus on sustainability and decarbonization efforts.
France’s Mediterranean maritime authority successfully towed the disabled product tanker, Kriti Captain, to Marseille after an engine room fire. The Greek-operated tanker, carrying 25,000 tonnes of diesel fuel, docked in Port-la-Nouvelle for offloading and inspection. No injuries were reported, and the vessel’s safe arrival in Marseille marked a crucial step in the salvage operation.
A group of environmentalists in Marseille, France, formed a human chain using small boats to block the port, drawing attention to the environmental impact of cruise ships and their connection to global warming. The demonstration, led by the group Stop Croisières and Extinction Rebellion, involved approximately 20 individuals who used canoes to block the entrance.
