Tata Steel and NYK Line have formed a joint venture to create a shipping company focusing on dry bulk and break bulk cargo, with each holding a 50% stake.

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Tata Steel and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) have entered into a joint venture agreement to establish a shipping company dedicated to the transport of dry bulk and break bulk cargo. Under this agreement, both Tata Steel and NYK will each hold a 50% stake in the new venture. This significant collaboration was formalized in Jamshedpur by Mr. Hiromitsu Kuramoto, Representative Director and Senior Managing Corporate Officer of NYK Line, and Mr. B Muthuraman, Managing Director of Tata Steel.

Mr. B Muthuraman emphasized the importance of this agreement, noting that as Tata Steel looks to transport larger volumes of raw materials and finished steel, establishing strategic control over logistics is essential. He indicated that this joint venture represents a strategic move towards realizing this logistical control, while also highlighting the immense growth potential for the new shipping company in India.

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The shipping industry in India is experiencing growth, driven by the country's expanding economy and increasing demand for raw materials and finished goods. The burgeoning steel and construction sectors, in parti