Ports & Shipping

The government has approved five projects at a total cost of Rs 11.26 billion for development of the inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure on National Waterways (NWs) in the North-Eastern Region (NER). This will improve […]

The government of India is planning to develop an eastern grid with 5,000 km of navigable waterways, which will connect neighbouring countries including Bangladesh and Myanmar. Moreover, it will deepen eastern India’s trade with Bangladesh, […]

On July 14, 2023, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched a liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder carrier ship for Lakshadweep. The vessel will transport 60 tonnes of packed petroleum products from the mainland to the Lakshadweep […]

According to the CareEdge Ratings Report, the domestic shipping industry is projected to sustain its performance in the current FY 2023-24, albeit with some moderation in the operating margins. The outlook for the Indian shipping […]

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the indigenous differential global navigation satellite system (DGNSS), ‘Sagar Sampark’ on July 12, 2023. It is a terrestrial-based enhancement system which corrects the errors and inaccuracies […]

MSA Global Logistics Private Limited has announced the inauguration of its third state-of-the-art container freight station (CFS) facility, named Sarman Ports Private Limited in Hazira, Surat, Gujarat. It will cater to the primary, secondary and […]

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) have successfully implemented the 5S workplace management system methodology. It has implemented the 5S methodology at Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal Private Limited in Tuna, Marine Infrastructure Developer Private […]

On July 4, 2023, the MoPSW laid the foundation stone of the inland waterways transport (IWT) terminal to be developed at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, by the bank of the Brahmaputra River, National Waterways (NW)- 2. […]

India is planning to introduce hydrogen as a fuel and the V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu and the Deendayal Port in Gujarat are set to develop hydrogen hubs. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping […]

As per the draft National Strategy for Cruise Tourism released by the government, the National Cruise Tourism Board would be set up to coordinate efforts, integrate India’s destinations with cruise tourism, attract investment and facilitate […]

The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) and Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL) to develop a container freight station-cum-warehousing facility at the port. It is […]

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently launched ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog’, the new guidelines of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). These guidelines will empower ports to undertake CSR activities directly by allowing them […]

Gati Limited, an Allcargo Group company has added 1,000 pin codes to its direct delivery coverage network, increasing its direct coverage by 25 per cent. With this, businesses now can scale up their operations effectively […]

During May 2023, Indian major ports handled 68.06 million tonnes (mt) of traffic compared to 65.88 mt in May 2022, registering a growth of 3.3 per cent. The increase in cargo traffic was majorly led […]

India’s Chowgule Shipyard has recently launched Electramar, hybrid vessel. This is the first unit in the series of twelve energy-efficient plug-in hybrid vessels ordered by AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of ESL Shipping. Electramar will be […]

Reportedly, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited (AM/NS India) will expand its Indian flagged fleet as it seeks to secure supply chain due to a shortage of Indian registered ships in the market. AM/NS Shipping and […]

On June 9, 2023, the union minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched Sagar Samriddhi, an online dredging monitoring system. This was launched in order to accelerate ‘waste to wealth’ initiative of the ministry. […]

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has announced five major initiatives (Panch Karma Sankalp), focus on green shipping and digitalisation of ports to make India a global leader in the maritime sector. These […]

On June 9, 2023, the union minister of ports, shipping and waterways ( MoPSW) launched SagarSamriddhi, an online dredging monitoring system. This was launched accelerate the ministry’s the “waste to wealth” initiative. It has been […]

As per reports, the central government is preparing a policy that will allow the extension of port terminal contracts beyond the 30-year lease period, under certain conditions. Reportedly, the policy will govern major ports and […]