Bringing about Change: CFS operators contributing to the success of DPD
The direct port delivery (DPD) scheme was launched to reduce dwell time and transaction costs by moving containers directly from the port to customers instead of directing them to container freight stations (CFSs). The scheme […]
New Focus: Ports taking steps towards modernisation and mechanization
Maritime logistics has been an important component of the Indian economy, accounting for 90 per cent of the export-import trade by volume and 72 per cent by value. However, ports in the country have been […]
Ambitious Targets: Seamless connectivity need of the hour
In the past one year, the maritime sector exhibited a mixed performance. Overall, there was improvement in efficiency and operating margins across ports, however, traffic witnessed only a modest growth. The outlook for the port […]