Key Statistics: Progress under Sagarmala

India handled 972 million tonnes (mt) of export-import (ex-im) cargo in 2013-14. Of this, five commodities – petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL), coal, iron ore, fertilisers and containers – accounted for around 80 per cent […]

Major ports are taking steps to augment capacity, ensure faster evacuation and improve productivity. However, issues like delays in obtaining clearances for major projects and high dredging costs continue to hinder project execution. Jawaharlal Nehru […]

Hinterland connectivity has been recognised as one of the most critical issues in port competitiveness and development around the world. Therefore, increasing port connectivity to the hinterland through a network of highways, railways, inland waterways […]