major ports
Views of H.N. Aswath: “The need of the hour is to substantially increase port capacity”
India’s maritime sector is undergoing a holistic transformation, positioning itself as a critical engine for economic growth, industrialisation, and global trade connectivity. Over the past decade, the country has doubled its port cargo handling capacity, […]
Sustainable Routes: Assessing ports’ potential as green hydrogen hubs
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 […]
Streamlining Processes: Efforts to improve turnaround time at Indian ports
Turnaround time is the most commonly used indicator for measuring port efficiency. Approximately 95 per cent of India’s merchandise export by volume and 70 per cent by value is done through maritime transportation. Recognising this, […]
Sustainable Operations: Dredging initiatives for a greener maritime sector
The Indian maritime sector is witnessing rapid expansion, which, in turn, is boosting the need for dredging. Dredging has become an inevitable process for ports to sustain business, the economy and the environment. At a […]
Key Statistics: Trends in cargo movement
Steady rise in cargo traffic at Indian ports Cargo traffic at Indian ports has increased at a CAGR of about 6 per cent in the past two decades. Of this, the traffic at major ports […]
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 […]
