The government of Telangana has announced plans to develop a dry port near the regional ring road (RRR) to enhance the state’s logistics infrastructure and support long-term trade growth. Proposed sites for the dry port […]
V. O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port has introduced a concession scheme on vessel-related charges to promote coastal container trade. The concession scheme applies to coastal container vessels directly calling at the port from Gujarat and West […]
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Drydocks World, a DP world subsidiary, to develop world-class ship repair clusters in India. The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s maritime infrastructure by […]
V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port has initiated dredging operations at its north cargo berth-III to facilitate the docking of vessels with a draft of up to 14.20 metres. The project will also include dredging of the […]
On April 9, 2025, the union government, a bank consortium and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Private Limited (APSEZ) have signed a tripartite agreement to provide viability gap funding worth Rs 8.18 billion for […]
The union minister of ports, shipping, and waterways has launched a digital portal developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to attract private investment in the development of national waterways infrastructure. This initiative […]
On April 8, 2025, the government of Maharashtra has approved Rs 34 billion for the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) to support the Vadhvan Port development in Dahanu taluka, Palghar district. This contribution represents 26 per […]
Under the modernisation pillar of the Sagarmala Programme, a total of 234 projects with an estimated investment of approximately Rs 2.91 trillion have been undertaken for implementation across various coastal states and union territories. Of […]
The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, on April 3, 2025. The Bill provides a legal framework while upgrading the dated provisions of earlier legislations like the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. It introduces […]
DP World’s International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) in Cochin has set a new record in FY 2024-25, by handling 834,665 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking an 11 per cent year-on-year growth. This surpasses the previous […]
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) achieved a record throughput of 7.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in FY 2024-25, marking a 13.55 per cent increase from 6.43 million TEUs in 2023-24. The port also handled […]
DP World is starting ship-leasing operations in India through a new subsidiary in Gujarat’s GIFT City, an international financial services centre. The company plans to commence operations with four vessels and has already secured approval […]
The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024 on March 28, 2025. This bill is expected to modernise, update legal framework as well as enhance the ease of doing business (EODB) in the maritime sector. It not […]
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways introduced the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha on March 28, 2025. This bill is aimed at consolidating laws related to port management, promoting integrated port development, […]
The central government is undertaking the development of six inland waterways in Odisha to enhance cargo transport and river cruise tourism. The initiative led by the Inland Waterways Authority of india (IWAI), covers the Brahmani […]
V.O. Chidambaranar Port is upgrading its oil jetty by adding new berthing dolphins to accommodate vessels up to 55,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT), enhancing capacity and operational efficiency. At present, the port is capable of handling 40,000 […]
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has commenced a feasibility study for the Nashik-Vadhvan Port six-lane expressway project (port connectivity). It is likely to be completed by May 2025. Following the feasibility study, MSRDC will […]
India and Singapore have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on maritime digitalisation and decarbonisation, aiming to enhance technological advancements and green initiatives in the shipping sector. Both nations will identify key stakeholders for […]
The government has planned to conduct a feasibility study for developing an urban water transport system in 17 cities. The selection of these cities is based on key parameters such as a minimum population of […]
The government is planning for the Sagarmala 2.0 initiative which will be a strategic upgrade focusing on shipbuilding, repair, breaking, and recycling. Backed by Rs 400 billion in budgetary support, it aims to drive investments […]
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