Ports & Shipping

Over the past two decades, the port sector in India has undergone significant changes with the introduction of new policies, amendments to existing ones and spurt in private participation, among others. The first public-private partnership (PPP) […]

The concept of multi-modal logistics parks (MMLP) has evolved over time. There is no standard definition of an MMLP. Previ­ou­sly, any logistics park with intermodal connectivity and more than two modes of transport was considered […]

To promote the expansion of port infrastructure and facilitate trade and commerce, the Rajya Sabha passed the Ma­jor Port Authorities Bill, 2020, in February 2021. First introduced in the Lok Sabha on Mar­ch 12, 2020, […]

In the past few years, dredging has emerged as a distinct industry in itself. The industry is driven by compounding demand from ports and waterways. As per the Maritime Agenda 2010-20, 10 out of 12 […]

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) is planning the expansion of port capacity through the implementation of well-conceived infrastructure development projects. It is adopting a package of recommendations to cut time and costs. […]

Lauded as the country’s biggest progra­mme for the maritime sector, Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative aimed at bringing about a step change in India’s logistics sector performance by unlocking the potential of country’s 7,500 […]

The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a series of events that caused turbulence in the already choppy maritime waters. Further, the resulting crisis was so intense that its ripple effect was felt during the entire fiscal. […]

The past year witnessed several developments across the maritime chain – in ports, shipping, coastal shipping, shipbuilding and inland water transport. There was progress in the promotion of ease of doing business and environment-friendly modes […]