India should develop regional network of vital ports to reap benefits of...
India should develop a regional network of vital ports to fully capitalise on the opportunities for trade growth along its coastline, according to S&P Global Ratings. Noting enhanced competition,...
View ArticleVizhinjam Port welcomes more MSC ships ahead of October commissioning
More container ships from the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world’s largest shipping firms, have begun docking at Vizhinjam Port as the port prepares for its official commissioning...
View ArticleIndian air cargo bullish, but needs infra push
Indian and international airlines Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, are ramping up cargo operations in India, driven by booming exports, the “China Plus One” strategy, and the rapid growth of ecommerce. Key...
View ArticleShip-building clusters to come up in 5 states, says Sarbananda Sonowal
Ship-building and ship repair clusters will be established in five states including Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal...
View ArticleIndian Railways and Wabtec partner to export locomotives globally
Indian Railways and Wabtec Locomotive Private Limited have partnered to expand the delivery of locomotives to Africa, according to an official release. The partnership will see Wabtec offering...
View ArticlePortal to improve motor boat registration, tracking in U.P.
Uttar Pradesh is revamping motorised water vessel registration under the Inland Water Vessels Act, introducing a centralised portal and appointing marine engineers. The state transport department is...
View ArticleSagar Kavach-02 coastal security exercise begins at Odisha’s Paradip
To provide security to the 450 km long coastline of Odisha, the Sagar Kavach-02 exercise was launched at Odisha’s Paradip on Wednesday. The main objective of the exercise is to protect the waterways...
View ArticleIndia’s exporters face freight challenges
India’s exporters are grappling with steep freight rates, container shortages, and limited shipping space, according to foreign container shipping lines. While freight rates have eased, dropping by...
View ArticleVizhinjam handles record throughput of 25 k TEUs in just three months
After the successful berthing of the first mother ship, San Fernando, at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala on July 11, the seaport altogether handled a record container volume of around...
View ArticleJNPA agrees to fulfil demands of Dye-Makers Association at Vadhvan
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) agreed to fulfil all the demands put forth by the Dye-Makers Association at Vadhvan. The authority stated this after a meeting held between Unmesh Wagh, chairman,...
View ArticleAfter Chabahar, India looks to build port facilities in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
India is looking to strengthen its global maritime play by developing two additional ports in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Sarbananda Sonowal, minister for ports, shipping and waterways said on...
View ArticleIndia’s container handling capacity set for a twofold increase in five years:...
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, presented an extensive overview of the significant milestones achieved by the Ministry during the first 100 days. The Press...
View ArticleElevating ESG through sustainable logistics
In the realm of sustainable logistics, the synergy between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and operational practices has been gaining traction, prompting a dynamic shift in the...
View ArticleStone pelting on freight train in Chhattisgarh: Loco pilot injured in Balod
Loco pilot Thaneshwar Singh Deshmukh was injured when unidentified miscreants pelted stones at a goods train in Balod district of Chhattisgarh. The incident took place when the train was travelling...
View ArticleGovt working on multi pronged strategy to boost shipbuilding
The government is working on a multi-pronged strategy to boost the shipbuilding industry’s capacity expansion and growth plans in a holistic manner with an eye on becoming the fifth largest...
View ArticleGovt weighs amending law to allow ships to be mortgaged while raising loan
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has sought the backing of the Finance Ministry to amend a law for facilitating mortgage of ships while raising loans for purchasing the asset, a senior...
View ArticleMinistry finalising new land and captive berth policies for major ports
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is weighing a new land and captive berth policies for state-owned major ports for allotting waterfront and associated land to port dependent industries, a...
View ArticleA new partnership with Middle Earth
As many as 28 nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea were recently represented in a new partnership between India and the region. Businesses from both sides explored potential cooperation in defence...
View ArticleSMP Kolkata’s gets recognition
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) has been recognised at Vibrant North East 2024, held in Guwahati, Assam, for its pivotal role in enhancing India’s northeastern connectivity as it has won...
View ArticleMinistry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways gears up for special campaign 4.0...
In alignment with the Special Campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata (cleanliness) and reducing pendency, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) is taking comprehensive...
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