The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted in-principle approval for the diversion of 237.1 hectares (ha) of forest land for the Tawa Junction-Vadhvan port road connectivity project (National Highway (NH)-48). The […]
The Maharashtra government has laid the foundation stone for the construction of groynes bunds, jetties and approach roads, and dredging of the existing channel at Akshi Sakhar. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) invited bids for […]
The Thar dry port (inland container depot) at Hirnoda, about 55 km from Jaipur, has recently commenced operations and is expected to significantly lower logistics costs for Rajasthan’s exporters. Constructed at an investment of about […]
India has launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for 2024-25 and four major digital initiatives aimed at modernising the maritime sector, improving transparency and enhancing global competitiveness. The LPPI will benchmark Indian ports across […]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced remote clearance for sea cargo, eliminating the mandatory physical boarding of vessels by customs officers before granting entry and sail-out clearances. The reform aims […]
The Centre has announced plan to develop the Brahmaputra River into a major economic and transport corridor for Northeast India. The government aims to integrate inland waterways, trade, tourism and river management under a modern […]
The Centre has advanced plans to roll out water metro projects in 18 cities across India under the proposed Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026. Phase I projects will cover Guwahati, Srinagar, Patna, Varanasi, Ayodhya […]
The Department of Financial Services, under the Ministry of Finance, has launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a capacity of $1.5 billion, backed by a sovereign guarantee of $1.4 billion (Rs 129.8 billion), […]
JSW Infrastructure has received customs clearance to commence operations at its container terminal at Netaji Subhash Dock (NSD) under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority, Kolkata (SMPK), for berth no. 7 and the adjoining backup area. […]
On March 14, 2026, the union government inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, marking the launch of India’s first fully automated dry bulk cargo facility. Located at the […]
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) has sanctioned loans worth Rs 108.82 billion within five months of commencing lending operations. Among the sanctions, Rs 39.38 billion was approved for Ramayapatnam Port, Rs 21 billion for Machilipatnam […]
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GH2 Solar Limited to conduct a joint feasibility study and develop a strategic roadmap for exporting liquid green hydrogen from Deendayal Port […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the development of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, on May 5, 2026. With an investment of Rs 15.7 billion, the project will be jointly implemented […]
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) reported a robust operational performance in April 2026, handling 43.1 million metric tonnes (mmt) of cargo, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase. The growth was driven primarily […]
The government of India plans to add 62 vessels in 2026-27, backed by an investment of Rs 513.83 billion, creating an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity. The initiative is part of a broader […]
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VoCPA) has signed two key MoUs during Singapore Maritime Week to strengthen its push toward a green maritime ecosystem. The first agreement, with DNV, focuses on developing a port readiness certification […]
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has moved closer to building a $4 billion greenfield shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, after signing a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi, on April 20, 2026. The agreement […]
Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 129.8 billion sovereign-backed Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool) to strengthen the country’s shipping sector and reduce reliance on foreign insurers. It will provide comprehensive coverage including hull, cargo, […]
Adani’s Gangavaram Port has achieved a significant milestone by handling its deepest-ever draft vessel, setting a new benchmark across the Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone network. The port successfully berthed a large bulk carrier, […]
Kandla Container Terminal, operated by the J M Baxi Group, has been recognised as the fastest-growing terminal at Kandla during the FY 2025-26 Annual Recognition Awards by the Deendayal Port Authority. The terminal handled 632,033 […]
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