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Expanding Maritime Footprint: Update on upcoming greenfield port projects

January 8, 2026

India’s maritime sector is experiencing significant growth, which has fostered numerous national and international partnerships and attracted substantial investment. During the entire India Maritime Week 2025, record investments exceeding Rs 12 trillion were secured, marking […]

Key Statistics: Traffic trends at non-major ports

January 8, 2026

Key Statistics: Performance at container freight stations and inland container depots across ports

January 8, 2026

Global Ambitions: Strategic partnerships and investments in India’s maritime sector

December 10, 2025

India is transforming its maritime sector through collaborations, with a focus on modernising ports, expanding shipping and inland waterways, and improving skill development. India’s ports now rank among the most efficient in the developing world, […]

India is witnessing a rapid transformation of its maritime infrastructure with strategic investments in digital technologies. Indian ports are actively embracing digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cargo planning, internet of things (IoT)-based predictive maintenance and […]

Key Statistics: Efficiency indicators across major ports

November 10, 2025

Key Statistics: Traffic movement on national waterways

November 10, 2025

Sailing Ahead: Technological advances and capacity augmentation at Indian ports

September 18, 2025

India is gaining prominence in the global maritime industry, with its extensive coastline, significant maritime trade and a growing focus on sustainability. […]

Port Progress: Digitalisation and green initiatives take centre stage

September 18, 2025

India’s ports and shipping sector has made remarkable progress, emerging as a key driver of trade and economic growth. From record cargo volumes to faster turnaround times, the sector has steadily modernised through technology, digitalisation […]

Making Waves: Key developments in the ports and shipping sector

September 18, 2025

The Indian maritime sector has seen accelerated progress in the past year. This has been driven by robust expansions in port capacity, supportive government measures, digital modernisation and strategic connectivity efforts. Indian Infrastructure takes a […]

Views of Sarbananda Sonowal: “The overarching goal is to enhance the maritime sector’s global competitiveness”

September 18, 2025

The ports and shipping sector plays an essential role in the country’s economy. The current momentum reflects sustainable and inclusive growth. With the right balance of investment, innovation and policy support, the sector has the […]

Key Statistics: Cargo handling trends and commodity mix at Indian ports

September 18, 2025

Key Statistics: Performance of inland waterways and fleet composition

September 18, 2025

Sustainable Routes: Assessing ports’ potential as green hydrogen hubs

August 5, 2025

Over time, ports have transformed from simple logistical points to influential hubs at the forefront of the global energy transition. The expansion of green hydrogen fits naturally into this evolution, as ports and hydrogen production […]

Key Statistics: Trends in the Indian shipping industry

August 5, 2025

Key Statistics: Major projects under the Sagarmala programme

August 5, 2025

Maritime Vision: Driving growth through port-led development

July 6, 2025

India holds significant maritime potential, endowed with a 7,500 km long coastline and around 212 major and non-major ports. However, for decades, this potential remained underutilised due to infrastructural inefficiencies, limited last-mile connectivity and a […]

Key Statistics: Traffic and efficiency trends at Jawaharlal Nehru Port

July 6, 2025