Ports & Shipping
Ports & Shipping
Ports & Shipping
Ports & Shipping
Larsen and Toubro launches second multi-purpose vessel for Indian Navy
Larsen and Toubro has recently launched a second multi-purpose vessel (MPV) for the Indian Navy from its Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. The first MPV, INS Samarthak, was launched three months prior to the introduction of […]
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New Focus Areas: Port modernisation and mechanisation
The maritime sector plays a crucial role in nation building and economic development. Indian ports have embarked on adopting numerous modernisation and mechanisation initiatives in order to improve efficiency, reduce turnaround time and remain at […]
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Views of JNPA Chairman, U S Wagh: “Technology is a formidable ally”
The ports and shipping sector plays a crucial role in the growth of the economy, acting as the backbone of economic vitality by facilitating the movement of goods, enhancing connectivity and driving overall development. In […]
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Greenfield Expansion: Upcoming port projects in India
The maritime sector in India is playing a crucial role in facilitating cargo transshipment. With demand growing continuously, the throughput at Indian ports is reaching capacity limits. In order to fulfil the increasing demand, it […]
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Green Outlook: Sustainability pathway for the ports and shipping sector
The maritime industry is characterised by the need to move towards a sustainable, decarbonised and digital journey. The pollution caused by the use of large vessels and the dependence on energy-intensive operations necessitates the ports […]
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Steady Growth: Key trends and developments in the port industry
India’s port industry has been experiencing significant growth over the years. Both major and non-major ports are contributing to the robust growth in cargo movement. The government has been undertaking various initiatives such as the […]
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Traffic Trends: Indian ports witness a steady rise in cargo movement
Cargo traffic at Indian ports has been steadily increasing, with significant changes in the commodity composition at Indian ports over the past few years, including a rise in coal and petroleum products. Several steps have […]
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Sailing Ahead: Maritime sector adopts Industry 4.0 technologies to stay competitive in the global market
With the objective of propelling India to the forefront of the global maritime sector, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has prioritised technological initiatives in the sector. These include direct port delivery, direct port […]
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Greenfield Ports: Recent developments and initiatives
With a coastline of more than 7,517 km, the port sector in India is driven by the flourishing growth in external trade. The development of greenfield ports in the country has been driven by a […]
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Upcoming Opportunities: Greenfield ports and investment potential in Andhra Pradesh
The port sector has undergone a paradigm shift in the past few decades. Earlier, ports used to be under the strict control of the government. Since liberalisation, private participation has increased in the sector. The […]
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Rapid Growth: Key traffic, policy and technology trends in the port sector
The Indian ports and shipping sector has witnessed significant improvement in terms of cargo traffic, capacity, efficiency and infrastructure development. The government is taking several initiatives to support public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the sector. The […]
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New Potential: Developing India as a container transshipment hub
Transshipment hubs are essentially ports with connections to both originating and destination ports. Containers are handled and briefly held at the transshipment hub before being moved to other smaller ships for the final destination. At […]
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Steering Growth: Initiatives to promote coastal shipping and inland waterway transportation
Coastal and inland waterway transportation (IWT) is an energy efficient and eco-friendly means of transport that also helps reduce the cost of domestic freight movement. However, despite its long coastline of 7,500 km, the share […]
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Greenfield Ports: Recent developments and initiatives
With a coastline of more than 7,517 km, the port sector in India is driven by the flourishing growth in external trade. The development of greenfield ports in the country has been driven by a […]