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JNPT has commenced logistics data bank (LDB) services at the port from July 1, 2016. The service provides the facility to track containers on a real-time basis using radio frequency identification technology while the containers […]

Man Projects Limited, a subsidiary of Man Infraconstruction Limited, has received a contract worth Rs 7.51 billion from Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited (BMCTPL) for pavement works at the fourth container terminal at the […]

Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) has signed a concession agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the development of a captive jetty at the port. The project will be developed at an estimated cost of […]

Meanwhile, the MoS has formulated a new berthing policy for dry bulk cargo for major ports. The policy will be implemented by all major ports by August 20, 2016. The objective of the policy is […]

The MoS has prepared a draft bill, The Central Port Authorities Act, 2016 to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. This step is being taken keeping in view the need to give greater autonomy […]

The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has extended the date for the electronic submission of verified gross mass (VGM) from July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016. In November 2014, the International Maritime Organization approved […]

The Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has approved a set of guidelines for the implementation of the shipbuilding financial assistance policy. An institutional mechanism has also been created within the ministry for redressal of grievances related […]

The cabinet has granted in-principle approval for setting up a major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu. An SPV will be formed for the development of the port with an initial equity investment […]