Port authorities face no downside from shifting old cargo terminals to a free...
The move to permit old public-private-partnership (PPP) cargo terminals operating at state-owned major ports under a regulated set-up to migrate to a free pricing regime will “protect” the users and...
View ArticleAndhra Pradesh sets sail with major maritime projects to dominate East Coast
Andhra Pradesh is making major strides toward becoming a key player in India’s maritime future with major investments in four greenfield ports. These new ports—Mulapeta in Srikakulam, Ramayapatnam in...
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India’s goods exports in Feb fall 10.85% to $36.91 billion; trade deficit...
India’s goods exports in February 2025 fell 10.85 per cent (year-on-year) to $36.91 billion, the fourth consecutive month of decline, in the backdrop of US’ reciprocal tariff threat, volatility in...
View ArticleCentre plans double line on Haridaspur-Paradip route
The Centre is planning to construct a double line on the Haridaspur-Paradip route for freight transportation, a matter that was discussed at the 89th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG). The...
View ArticleIndia’s Ecom Express partners with Truecaller to enhance trust in logistics...
Indian logistics firm Ecom Express has announced a strategic partnership with Truecaller for Business to elevate its customer communication and enhance trust in logistics interactions. Through this...
View ArticleTrackon strengthens logistics network, to add over 750 new franchises in South
Trackon, a customer centric logistics firm, plans to further strengthen its franchise network across South India to enhance last-mile delivery and accelerate business growth. Trackon plans to onboard...
View ArticleEicher Trucks partners with Magenta Mobility for sustainable logistics
Eicher Trucks and Buses has begun supplying its new Eicher Pro X electric trucks to Magenta Mobility, a logistics company focused on sustainable solutions. The initial order is for 100 trucks, with the...
View ArticleIndia now produces more locomotives than America and Europe combined: Ashwini...
India now manufactures more train engines (locomotives) than the United States and Europe combined, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he said over 1,400...
View ArticleIndian Railways boosts efficiency, record cargo loading expected, Vande...
The demand for grants in connection with Ministry of Railways for 2025-26 was passed in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explaining that the national transporter had improved...
View ArticleSingapore, India exploring pact on green digital shipping corridor
Singapore and India are exploring signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a green digital shipping corridor (GDSC), which is expected to link the Indian marine sector to the global network. The letter...
View ArticleSarbananda Sonowal flags off electrolysers for DPA Kandla
In a significant step towards energy transition and achieving the objectives of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, today...
View ArticleBrownfield port to be developed at Bhavnagar with ₹4,024 crore investment:...
Minister Raghavji Patel today stated that, given the vast coastline of Gujarat, the role of the state’s ports is very important in strengthening the state’s economy. Participating in the discussion on...
View ArticleJawaharlal Nehru Port Authority scales 7 million TEUs mark in container...
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, the entity that runs India’s biggest state-owned container gateway and the country’s second largest, said it scaled the 7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)...
View ArticleVizhinjam International Port set to launch gateway container operations in...
Kerala Port Minister V N Vasavan on Tuesday said the gateway container operations in the Vizhinjam International Port here would begin within the next four months. The arrangements to set up container...
View ArticleRivals hit out at ‘tactical’ berthing at DP World Nhava Sheva terminals
DP World has found itself in a controversial position regarding contracts for container terminal concessions at India’s Nhava Sheva port, according to local trade sources. The Dubai-based operator has...
View ArticleIndia focusing on core trade issues in FTAs for early outcomes: Commerce...
India is focusing on core trade issues such as import duty and non-tariff barriers in the proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) for faster outcomes from these negotiations, Commerce Secretary Sunil...
View ArticleHydrogen fuel cell bus deployed at Cochin International Airport
EKA Mobility, a leading electric mobility solutions provider and VDL Groep (Netherlands), has partnered with KPIT Technologies and BPCL to deploy a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus at Cochin International...
View ArticleCabinet clears Rs 4,500 crore highway project for Maharashtra
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a six-lane access-controlled greenfield high speed national highway from JNPA port to Chowk in Maharashtra. According to an official...
View Article‘India is somewhat insulated…’: Fitch sees India GDP growth at 6.5% in FY26...
The Indian economy is ‘somewhat insulated’ from the impact of high US tariffs, Fitch has said in its latest Global Economic Outlook report. Fitch sees the Indian economy growing at 6.5% in the upcoming...
View ArticleMaiden voyage of MV Trishul boosts India’s inland waterways
India’s inland waterways took a major step forward with the successful maiden voyage of the MV Trishul under the Jalvahak Scheme. The vessel, accompanied by dumb barges Ajay and Dikshu, transported...
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