
India Introduces 2024 Shipping Bills in Line with Global Standards
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal introduced two Bills in the Lok Sabha – The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, and the Bills of Lading Bill, 2024. These aim to align with international conventions, replace outdated laws, and simplify legal frameworks in the maritime sector for the benefit of all stakeholders involved in shipping and logistics.