The port sector in India is being driven by high growth in external trade. Imports from China soared to almost $100 billion in 2021. Indian exports to China too are steadily increasing. India’s import basket […]
At a time when the maritime industry was suffering from weak domestic performance and foreign trade difficulties, the Covid-19 pandemic created new hurdles. While the industry has begun to show signs of recovery since June […]
Sagarmala is touted as one of India’s biggest programmes for the development of the maritime sector in the country. It is an ambitious national initiative aimed at bringing about a major improvement in the ports […]
The port sector has witnessed significant improvement in terms of capacity growth, better utilisation of information technology, improvement in efficiency through enhanced mechanisation and digitalisation, and decline in congestion at ports. The past two years […]
The ports and shipping sector is a key driver of trade in India. More than 90 per cent of India’s international cargo trading by volume is done via maritime transport. The government has taken many […]
The Customs Department is continuously rationalising and modernising its procedures through the adoption of information technology and global best practices. Numerous measures are being taken to facilitate the customs clearance process and reduce transaction costs. […]
Coastal areas are a major channel for domestic as well as global trade, and given that shipping and the economy are closely linked, an impact in one is clearly visible in the other. Coastal shipping […]
Increasing investments and cargo traffic point to a healthy outlook for the Indian port sector. In the Maritime India Summit 2021, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) identified a total of 400 projects […]
While it severely affected the maritime sector, the Covid-19 outbreak resulted in an increase in the adoption of technology-based solutions at Indian ports. Right from processing electronic documents and launching digital platforms to undertake remote […]
The Covid-19 pandemic struck at a time when the maritime sector was already saddled with low activity levels due to poor domestic performance and disruptions in international trade. Despite being allowed to operate, the port […]
In the past one year, the government has unveiled a plethora of initiatives aimed at developing the port sector as well as sustaining its growth. Several measures were taken to lessen the impact of Covid-19 […]
Port connectivity is one of the vexed issues faced by Indian ports. However, there is huge variance in the first- and last-mile connectivity modes to these coastal facilities. The modal mix of a port’s connectivity […]
Dry, liquid and container cargo traffic at Indian ports has witnessed a steady increase over the past few years. Several capacity augmentation projects have been undertaken in order to meet the increasing traffic volumes. Moreover, […]
Launched in July 2015, the Sagarmala programme is geared towards port-led development. It is harnessing the coastline, potentially navigable waterways and strategic locations on key international maritime trade routes. The maritime sector has benefited from […]
In the past few years, significant changes have been witnessed in customs and port charges. Procedures relating to the payment of customs duties and clearance of goods have been simplified, making it possible for importers […]
Financing is one of the key aspects determining the success of any infrastructure project, and port projects are no exception. Both public and private sector investments play a significant role in funding port projects. In […]
The coastal shipping and inland waterways segments have started making waves over the past few years, primarily due to increased attention from various quarters. From the launch of the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for […]
Indian ports are exploring smart and sustainable solutions to diversify their portfolio and reduce business risks. With a 7,516 km long coastline, pristine island chains and abundant tourism sites, the Indian port sector offers several […]
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